Announcements & other updates
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 23 October 2026 a pilot initiative to build a Civil Defence network through joint training with the Indian Army. In the first phase, 600 Master Trainers (50 each from 12 States/UTs) will undergo a three-day specialized program by the second week of November 2026.
- Who it affects
- Civil Defence Master Trainers and Volunteers
- When · Where
- By the second week of November 2026: training of 600 Civil Defence Master Trainers (+1 more) · Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
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- 23 October 2026
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The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 22 October 2026 the launch of projects worth ₹8,941 crore to rejuvenate the Yamuna river in Delhi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated 10 projects and initiated 33 others, including the installation of new sewage treatment plants (STPs) and household sewer connections.
- Who it affects
- residents of Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh
- When · Where
- By 1 May 2029: purification of the Yamuna (+1 more) · Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh
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- 22 October 2026
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 21 October 2026 that the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) held a review meeting with Delhi Government agencies. The Commission directed the MCD to improve dust mitigation on roads and open areas, and the DPCC to coordinate efforts across agencies.
- Who it affects
- District Magistrates of GNCTD
- When · Where
- On 21 October 2026: Review meeting on dust pollution (+1 more) · respective jurisdictions in Delhi
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 21 October 2026 that the CAQM Sub-Committee has invoked Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the entire NCR with immediate effect. This decision follows a rise in the daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) to 245, placing it in the 'Poor' category.
- Who it affects
- agencies, industries, and vehicle owners
- When · Where
- From 21 October 2026: invocation of Stage-I of GRAP · entire NCR
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The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 19 October 2026 that Union Home Minister Amit Shah will pay homage to martyrs at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi on 21 October 2026. The event marks Police Commemoration Day, which honors police personnel who died in the line of duty, including those killed in a 1959 ambush in Ladakh.
- Who it affects
- Police Forces
- When · Where
- From 22 October 2026: Commemorative Events at NPM and across the country (+3 more) · across the country
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The Ministry of Finance announced on 19 October 2026 that the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized approximately 7.1 kg of amphetamine and 3.1 kg of cocaine across three operations. The seizures occurred at airports in Bengaluru and New Delhi, and near Nagpur, where narcotics were found concealed in passenger baggage and a backpack.
- Who it affects
- passengers
- When · Where
- On 14 October 2026: interception of passenger at Kempegowda International Airport (+1 more) · Bengaluru, Nagpur, and New Delhi
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- Ministry of Finance
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 17 October 2026 that Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav interacted with start-ups to find affordable and scalable technology to fight air pollution in Delhi-NCR. The initiative aims to use artificial intelligence, drones, and sensors for real-time monitoring of emissions, traffic congestion, and crop-residue burning.
- Who it affects
- technology innovators and policymakers
- When · Where
- On 17 October 2026: interaction between Union Environment Minister and start-ups · Delhi-NCR
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The Ministry of Ayush announced on 13 October 2026 the release of Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) for managing dermatological disorders. These guidelines provide a standardised approach to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of skin conditions like psoriasis, vitiligo, and dermatitis across Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Homoeopathy, and Yoga.
- Who it affects
- Ayush practitioners, clinicians, academicians, researchers and policymakers
- When · Where
- On 13 October 2026: 11th Ayurveda Day · Across Delhi
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- Ministry of Ayush
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The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation announced on 12 October 2026 that provisional retail inflation for September 2026 was 5.54% year-on-year. Food inflation was higher at 7.74%, with rural inflation at 8.06% and urban at 7.18%.
- Who it affects
- general public
- When · Where
- On 12 November 2026: release of CPI for October 2026 · Several states
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) announced on 12 October 2026 the results of network quality tests conducted in New Delhi and Central Delhi between 10 and 14 August 2026. The tests measured voice and data performance, including call drop rates and internet speeds, across 322.9 km of city drives and 11 hotspots.
- Who it affects
- general telecom consumers
- When · Where
- On 10 August 2026: start of drive tests in Delhi LSA (+1 more) · New Delhi and Central Delhi route under Delhi LSA
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced on 12 October 2026 that it will hold a programme in Delhi on 14 October to advance the 'Bhiksha Vritti Mukt Bharat' vision. The government is using the SMILE–Beggary Scheme to provide rehabilitation, healthcare, and skill development to people engaged in begging.
- Who it affects
- persons engaged in begging
- When · Where
- By 31 December 2031: target of 100 Begging-Free Cities (+2 more) · 216 cities across 33 States and Union Territories
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The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways announced on 9 October 2026 that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will install Retrofit Emission Control Devices (RECDs) on 25 diesel generator sets. These generators are located at the 8.7 km long Package-IV of the Dwarka Expressway and are used for lighting and other operations.
- Who it affects
- DG sets used for Expressway lighting and associated operations
- When · Where
- Not stated in the document · Package-IV of the Dwarka Expressway that connects Basai to Kherki Dhaula/Delhi-Gurugram Expressway cloverleaf intersection
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Jobs, applications & tenders
The National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC), Ministry of Finance, announced on 9 October 2026 the opening of bids for the sale of a 5.119-acre industrial land parcel in New Delhi's Najafgarh Industrial Area. The property, owned by HIL (India) Limited, has a reserve price of ₹829.69 crore.
- Who it affects
- eligible bidders
- When · Where
- By 19 November 2026: registration, technical bid submission and EMD deposit (+3 more) · Najafgarh Industrial Area, New Delhi
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India announced on 8 October 2026 that it has taken notice of reports that three women journalists were sexually harassed by Delhi Police personnel. This occurred during a protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 3 October 2026.
- Who it affects
- Delhi Police Commissioner
- When · Where
- Within two weeks: submission of detailed report by Delhi Police Commissioner (+1 more) · New Delhi
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- National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India
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