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Stage-I of GRAP invoked in Delhi-NCR due to poor air quality

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.

Read the explainer Press release 2326133Official release from pib.gov.in ↗
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21 October 2026
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Environment & waste
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Namami Gange Programme implements diverse wastewater treatment technologies

The Press Information Bureau stated on 21 October 2026 that the Namami Gange Programme (NGP), launched in 2014, is using a technology-neutral approach to treat wastewater across 10 Ganga basin states. The programme has undertaken 219 projects worth an estimated ₹35,664 crore, creating 4,341 MLD of sewage treatment plant (STP) capacity out of a target of 6,603 MLD.

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10 Ganga basin states
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From 1 January 2014: Namami Gange Programme · 10 Ganga basin states
Press release 2325989Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement takes effect on 20 October 2026

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced on 19 October 2026 that the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will enter into force on 20 October 2026. The agreement provides 100% duty-free access to the New Zealand market for Indian goods, benefiting MSMEs, farmers, and women entrepreneurs, though sensitive items like dairy and sugar remain excluded.

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Indian exporters, including MSMEs, artisans, farmers, and women entrepreneurs; Indian youth and professionals
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From 20 October 2026: India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement entry into force (+1 more) · New Zealand
Press release 2325235Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
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Union Home Minister to lead Police Commemoration Day events on 21 October

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.

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Police Forces
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From 22 October 2026: Commemorative Events at NPM and across the country (+3 more) · across the country
Press release 2325195Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Union Secretary reviews Pithoragarh Coldwater Fisheries Cluster and trout farming roadmap

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying announced on 19 October 2026 that a review meeting was held to discuss the Pithoragarh Coldwater Fisheries Cluster and the future of trout farming in Himalayan states. The government has notified 34 fisheries clusters nationwide, including one in Pithoragarh, and is planning a roadmap for the next five years to address gaps in production and infrastructure.

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fisheries clusters
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Next five years: roadmap for the Coldwater Fisheries Cluster Programme (+1 more) · across the country
Press release 2325058Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Union Secretary reviews trout farming and coldwater fisheries in Uttarakhand

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying announced on 18 October 2026 that Union Secretary Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi visited Munsyari, Uttarakhand, to review coldwater aquaculture. Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), the government has invested over ₹2,299 crore in six hilly states and UTs to support infrastructure like hatcheries and feed mills.

Who it affects
coldwater regions in six hilly states and UTs; trout farmers in Uttarakhand
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Until 31 March 2029: Deadline for establishing infrastructure under Trout Protsahan Yojna (+2 more) · Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh
Press release 2324891Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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ICAR-CPRI develops nutrient-rich purple potato Kufri Jamunia to fight hidden hunger

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Central Potato Research Institute (ICAR-CPRI) announced on 18 October 2026 the development of biofortified coloured potato varieties, specifically highlighting Kufri jamunia. Released in 2024, this purple-fleshed potato is designed to combat "hidden hunger" by providing higher levels of Vitamin C, iron, and zinc compared to common potatoes.

Who it affects
farmers and consumers
When · Where
On 1 January 2018: release of Kufri Neelkanth (+2 more) · North Indian plains
Press release 2324875Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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