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New: Reports, Pilgrimages, Festivals and a Suggestion box
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PRESIDENT OF INDIA PRESENTS LALIT KALA AKADEMI AWARDS TO SELECTED ARTISTS OF THE 65TH NATIONAL EXHIBITION OF ART
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented Lalit Kala Akademi awards to selected artists of the 65th National Exhibition of Art in New Delhi today (October 21, 2026). She also felicitated Grand Prize winners and Honourable Mentions of the 3rd Print Biennale India, 2026.
ARMY COMMANDERS’ CONFERENCE COMMENCES TODAY
The Army Commanders’ Conference, the apex-level biannual forum of the Indian Army, commenced today. Chaired by the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), the conference is being held in New Delhi from 21 to 23 October 2026.
Prime Minister condoles the passing of Thiru Vummidi Ethiraj Ji
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed deep sadness over the passing of Thiru Vummidi Ethiraj Ji, who will always be remembered for his efforts in crafting the historic Sengol that was presented to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
14th India Chem 2026 to Bring Global Chemicals and Petrochemicals Industry Together in Mumbai from October 22
The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, in partnership with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), will organize the 14th edition of India Chem 2026 from October 22 to 24, 2026, at Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, Mumbai .
Law Commission of India to organise National Conference on ‘Co-operative Federalism and Law Reforms: National and State Perspectives’
The 23rd Law Commission of India is hosting a National Conference on “Co-operative Federalism and Law Reforms: National and State Perspectives” on 22 October 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, bringing together representatives of State Law Commissions and other equivalent bodies, eminent jurists, former judg…
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah pays tribute to police personnel who laid down their lives in line of duty at National Police Memorial on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day and addres...
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today paid tribute to the police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day and addressed the ceremony.
DARE/ICAR Undertakes Nearly 4,000 Cleanliness Drives under Swachhata Special Campaign 6.0
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), along with its 114 institutes, Regional Centres, Agricultural Technology Application Research Institutes (ATARIs) and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), is participating in the month-long Swachhata Special Campaign 6 from 2 nd to 31 st October 2026.
CCO's SUVIKALP Initiative Advances Sustainable Mine Repurposing, Receives SKOCH Gold Award 2026
The Coal Controller Organisation (CCO), under the Ministry of Coal, has undertaken initiatives to promote scientific mine closure and sustainable repurposing of post-mining land.
Prime Minister shares an article by Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighting the role of technology and research in transforming agriculture and improving farmers' lives
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has shared an article written by Union Minister, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. In the article, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan writes that technology and research are central to transforming Indian agriculture and improving farmers' lives.
Union Public Service Commission announces Recruitment Results for the month of September, 2026
The following Recruitment cases have been finalised by the Union Public Service Commission during the month of September, 2026 . The recommended candidates have been informed individually by post.
Prime Minister shares an article by Union Ministers Shri Pralhad Joshi and Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighting the potential of agrivoltaics to boost farmers' incomes and advance rural prosperity
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has shared an article written by Union Ministers, Shri Pralhad Joshi and Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
SARAS Mela 2026
The SARAS Melas organized under the Centre's DAY-NRLM connect rural women entrepreneurs with wider markets, buyers, and business opportunities. The Vijayawada edition marks the first National SARAS Mela outside Delhi-NCR , bringing together women entrepreneurs from 34 states and UTs.
Prime Minister pays tributes to brave police personnel on Police Commemoration Day
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed his deepest gratitude to all police personnel on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, recognizing their invaluable contribution in maintaining law and order, combating crime, responding to emergencies, and ensuring the safety of citizens in the most challenging cir…
Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlighting the enduring gratitude and benevolence of noble individuals
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam today, drawing a parallel between coconut trees and noble people to highlight the virtues of lifelong gratitude and selfless service.
Mahila Kisan Diwas 2026 celebrated today
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, celebrated Mahila Kisan Diwas 2026 today (15 October 2026 ) at the Dr. B. R.
TDB-DST supports Development and Commercialisation of Indigenous 32-Slice CT Scanner by Panacea Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Strengthening India’s indigenous medical device manufacturing capabilities under the Government of India’s Make in India initiative, the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has signed an agreement with Panacea Medical Technologies Pvt.
The cumulative exports (merchandise & services) during April-September 2026-27 are estimated at US$ 476.20 Billion, as compared to US$ 418.31 Billion in April-September 2025-26, an estimated growth of 13.84%.
India’s total exports (Merchandise and Services combined) for September 2026* are estimated at US$ 80.75 Billion, registering a positive growth of 10.99 percent vis-à-vis September 2025.
Raksha Rajya Mantri Chairs Special Joint State Representatives and Additional Director General’s Conference of NCC in Guwahati, Assam
Raksha Rajya Mantri (RRM) Shri Sanjay Seth attended the Special Joint State Representatives and Additional Director General’s Conference 2026 in Guwahati, Assam, organised by the National Cadet Corps (NCC) on October 15, 2026.
From Lab to Land, Idea to Impact: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Urges Industry to Become a Co-Creator in India’s Technology Journey
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr.
Dr M L Jat addresses the Curtain Raiser press conference for ESTIC 2026 ;Dr Jat Outlines ICAR’s Role in ESTIC 2026
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) highlighted its research priorities, technological innovations and contributions to sustainable agriculture during a curtain-raiser and media interaction for the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026 at ICAR–Central Soil Salinity Resea…
Deadline for Submission of Essays under Viksit Bharat Essay Challenge extended to 22 October 2026
The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027, a flagship youth engagement initiative of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, has received an overwhelming response from across the country, with 1,45,26,013 attempts recorded in the Viksit Bharat Quiz as part of the selection process.
NHAI Introduces Independent Checking of Designs of Major Bridges and Critical National Highway Structures
To strengthen structural safety, durability and quality assurance of the National Highway projects, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI ) has introduced a uniform system for independent checking of designs and drawings of major bridges and other critical structures being built under its projects.
CAQM conducts Inspection Drive in Gurugram to assess Road Dust and effectiveness of Road Cleaning and Sweeping Operations
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) conducted a special inspection drive in Gurugram on 14.10.2026 to assess the presence of visible road dust and the effectiveness of road-cleaning and sweeping operations.
Vice-President to Visit Karnataka and Keralam on October 16
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, will visit Karnataka and Keralam on October 16, 2026. During his visit, he will attend the commissioning ceremony of the Indian Navy’s ship INS Samarthak at Karwar, Karnataka, as the Chief Guest.
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah addresses, via video conference, a ceremony for distribution of assistive devices to Divyangs including those affected by Naxal violence, under the ongoing ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’, marki...
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today addressed, via video conference, an assistive devices distribution ceremony for Divyangjans, including those affected by Naxal violence, under the ongoing ‘ Seva Sankalp Abhiyan ’ , being organised to mark 25 years of Prime Minister Shri N…
India Must Move from Being a Global Content Market to a Creator of Globally Competitive Media and Entertainment Companies: Secretary, I&B, at CII Big Picture Summit 2026
Mumbai : 15 October 2026 Shri Chanchal Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, today called upon the media and entertainment industry to move beyond scale and focus on original intellectual property (IP), sustainable business models and global market expansion, with the objective…
Ministry of Coal Accelerates Cleanliness And E- Waste Management efforts Under Special Campaign 6
The Ministry of Coal is intensifying efforts to advance cleanliness, efficient space utilisation and responsible waste management across its offices and public sector undertakings under the implementation phase of Special Campaign 6 As part of the campaign, an e-waste collection drive was organised at a dedicated kiosk…
From Sanitation Worker to Entrepreneur
For nearly two decades, Mr. Shiv Lal, a 44-year-old resident of Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, worked as a Sewer and Septic Tank Cleaning Helper to support his family. Belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) Valmiki community, he faced persistent financial challenges despite years of hard work and dedication.
Press Note on Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Monthly Bulletin September 2026
Snapshot: Overall LFPR (15+ years) stood at 55.5% in September 2026, registering an increase of 0.2 percentage points over September 2025. Urban LFPR (15+ years) increased to 50.7% in September 2026, up from 50.4% in August 2026.
NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub Unveils Data Centre Evaluation Framework to Help States Plan for Sustainable Growth
NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub has released the Data Centre Evaluation Framework on 14 October 2026 to help States plan for sustainable growth of data centres. The release took place in the presence of Prof.
Ministry of Education organises Orientation-cum-Review Workshop on National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) to Strengthen Scholarship Implementation and Verification Processes
The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Union Ministry of Education, organised a one-day regional Orientation-cum-Review Workshop on the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday (October 14, 2026).
MoD inks Rs 4,106 crore contracts for GSAT-7C communication satellite and Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes
The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth a total of approximately Rs 4,106 crore for the acquisition of a dedicated communication satellite capability, GSAT-7C for the Indian Air Force, and Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes for the Indian Navy.
PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES THE NATIONAL SARAS MELA IN VIJAYAWADA
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the National SARAS Mela, organised by the Union Ministry of Rural Development and the Government of Andhra Pradesh, in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh today (October 15, 2026). The President also visited the SARAS stalls and interacted with Lakhpati Didis on the occasion.
DDWS Organised 13th District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad to Strengthen Community Ownership, Source Sustainability and Service Delivery under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, organised the 13 th edition of the District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad today through video conferencing, bringing together senior officials, District Collectors/ District Magistrates, and Mission Directors of State/UTs to deliberate on a…
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Calls on Youth to Drive India’s AI Journey
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal called upon young Indians to embrace emerging technologies, continuously upgrade their skills and contribute to India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.
MIB Extends IFFI 2026 Media Accreditation Deadline to 17 October
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has extended the last date for media accreditation for the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2026 by two days, till 17th October 2026 .
National Conference on e-Governance Reforms to be held in Dharamshala on 16–17 October 2026
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India, with the collaboration of the Government of Himachal Pradesh is organising a two-day National Conference on e-Governance Reforms in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, on 16&nda…
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates five development projects worth ₹3,350 crore in Ladakh
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated and dedicated five major development projects worth around ₹3,350 crore in Ladakh today via video conferencing.
English rendering of PM's speech at the launch of development projects in Ladakh via Video Conferencing
Lieutenant Governor Shri V. K. Saxena ji, all senior officials of the BRO and the Airport Authority, all officials of the Union Territory, other distinguished guests, my dear brothers and sisters.