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CBDT implements Special Campaign 6 for cleanliness and administrative efficiency

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) announced on 22 October 2026 that it is executing Special Campaign 6 for Swachhata. This initiative focuses on improving cleanliness in government offices and resolving pending public grievances and official references.

Read the explainer Press release 2326753Official release from pib.gov.in ↗
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22 October 2026
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NFDC-NFAI to host Ritwik Ghatak Film Festival in Pune

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting announced on 21 October 2026 that the NFDC-National Film Archive of India (NFDC-NFAI) will host a four-day film festival titled “GHATAK: A RETROSPECTIVE”. The event will take place from 22 to 25 October 2026 at the NFDC-NFAI auditorium on Law College Road, Pune.

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general public
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On 22 October 2026: GHATAK: A RETROSPECTIVE film festival · Pune
Press release 2326081Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
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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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21 October 2026
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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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Department of Posts reports progress in Special Campaign 6.0

The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, announced on 18 October 2026 the progress of Special Campaign 6, which runs from 2 to 31 October 2026. The campaign focuses on cleanliness, reducing pending work, and e-waste disposal across postal establishments nationwide.

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postal establishments
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From 2 October 2026: Special Campaign 6 (+1 more) · nationwide
Press release 2324940Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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PM announces ex-gratia for victims of Kolkata stampede

The Prime Minister's Office announced on 17 October 2026 that financial assistance will be provided to victims of a stampede in Kolkata. From the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF), Rs. 2 lakh will be given to the next of kin of each deceased person, and Rs. 50,000 will be given to each injured person.

Who it affects
injured persons; next of kin of those who lost their lives
When · Where
Not stated in the document · Kolkata
Press release 2324835Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Prime Minister's Office
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17 October 2026
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Agriculture & food
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NBA distributes Rs 1.19 crore to State and UT Biodiversity Boards

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 17 October 2026 that the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has disbursed Rs 1.19 crore to 29 State Biodiversity Boards and one Union Territory Biodiversity Council. These funds, collected from companies using agricultural biological resources like maize, rice, pearl millet, and cotton, are intended for biodiversity conservation and community welfare.

Who it affects
State Biodiversity Boards and the Union Territory Biodiversity Council
When · Where
On 19 October 2026: seventeenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 17) · Several states
Press release 2324757Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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17 October 2026
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