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The Ministry of Finance announced on 23 October 2026 that Delhi Customs officers seized 23.220 kg of hydroponic marijuana at the Air Cargo Complex. The drugs were concealed in a wooden pallet within a shipment of lamps arriving from Bangkok.
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- smuggling syndicate
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- On 21 October 2026: seizure of hydroponic weed (+2 more) · New Delhi
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The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) announced on 23 October 2026 the progress of 'Special Campaign 6', an initiative to improve office cleanliness and reduce pending work. Running from 2 October to 31 October 2026, the campaign involves DFPD, its public sector undertakings (PSUs), and subordinate offices.
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- DFPD, its PSUs, attached and subordinate offices
- When · Where
- From 2 October 2026: Special Campaign 6 (+1 more) · Across India
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The Ministry of Science & Technology announced on 23 October 2026 that researchers from the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) have identified a mechanism explaining why matter around rapidly spinning black holes emits oscillating X-rays. Using computer simulations, the study found that a black hole's spin influences the movement of accretion shocks, where rapid spin pulls shocks closer to the black hole to produce a wider range of frequencies.
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- scientific community
- When · Where
- Not stated in the document · Across India
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The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 23 October 2026 that the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Academy in Nagpur operationalised a 500 kW solar power plant at its Suradevi campus on 22 October 2026. Completed by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), the plant aims to meet the campus's electricity needs through renewable energy and reduce reliance on the conventional power grid.
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- NDRF Academy campus
- When · Where
- On 22 October 2026: operationalisation of solar power plant · Nagpur
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti announced on 23 October 2026 the progress of Special Campaign 6, an initiative to clear pending government work and improve office cleanliness. Conducted by the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation from 2 October to 31 October 2026, the campaign focuses on resolving public grievances and simplifying rules.
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- government offices
- When · Where
- From 2 October 2026: Special Campaign 6 (+2 more) · Across India
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The Ministry of Electronics & IT announced on 23 October 2026 that the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) and Bank of India (BOI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 22 October 2026. The partnership aims to develop a Quantum Ecosystem for Financial Innovation to improve banking security and decision-making using indigenous quantum-safe technologies.
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- C-DAC and Bank of India
- When · Where
- On 22 October 2026: signing of the MoU · Across India
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The Ministry of Steel announced on 23 October 2026 that it will hold an Open House on 28 October 2026 in New Delhi to discuss steel import issues. Companies and associations can present concerns regarding SIMS, SARAL SIMS, and QCO EXEMPTION.
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- Companies and associations
- When · Where
- By 26 October 2026: deadline to send email requests for time-slots (+1 more) · New Delhi
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It modifies the rules for Research Analysts and Research Entities, making it no longer mandatory to record phone calls with clients who are institutional investors. This change is part of an effort to make doing business easier.
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- Research Analysts or Research Entities
- When · Where
- From 8 November 2026: provisions of this circular shall come into effect · Across India
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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) announced on 22 October 2026 that a committee has submitted a report to reform capacity building for Indian Statistical Service (ISS) officers. The report proposes a new framework based on seven priority capability pillars to prepare officers for advanced analytics, data governance, and emerging technologies.
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- Indian Statistical Service (ISS) officers; National Statistical Systems Training Academy (NSSTA)
- When · Where
- Not stated in the document · Across India
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced on 22 October 2026 that the Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 is currently underway at Farm Gate, Khanapara, Guwahati. The event provides a platform for 75 artisans, including 31 women, from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Safai Mitras, and Denotified Tribes to sell approximately 40 varieties of handloom and handicraft products directly to the public.
- Who it affects
- artisans belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Safai Mitras and Denotified Tribes (DNTs)
- When · Where
- On 28 October 2026: conclusion of the Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 in Guwahati (+1 more) · Guwahati, Assam
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The Competition Commission of India announced on 22 October 2026 that it has approved the acquisition of share capital in Universal Nutriscience Private Limited by Integrace Private Limited. Integrace, a company focused on orthopaedics and gynaecology formulations, will acquire the shares from existing shareholders.
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- Integrace Private Limited and Universal Nutriscience Private Limited
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- Not stated in the document · Across India
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced on 22 October 2026 the signing of a Tripartite MoU to strengthen livelihood and entrepreneurship for Scheduled Tribe (ST) youth. This collaboration involves the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation, the National Skill Development Corporation, and the Rourkela Steel Plant to operate the Livelihood Business Incubation Centre in Rourkela, Odisha.
- Who it affects
- local ST youths
- When · Where
- On 22 October 2026: Signing of Tripartite MoU (+1 more) · Rourkela, Odisha
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The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways announced on 22 October 2026 that Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has urged Polish firms to build and innovate within India rather than just selling to its market. Speaking at the India-Poland Business Forum, the Minister proposed creating a Startup Bridge, an Innovation Corridor, and an AI and Quantum Dialogue to strengthen ties in technology and manufacturing.
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- Not stated in the document
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- By 1 January 2030: target to generate 500 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity (+2 more) · Across India
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The Ministry of Law and Justice announced on 22 October 2026 that the 23rd Law Commission of India convened a national conference in New Delhi to improve collaboration between national and state law-reform bodies. The event focused on aligning national constitutional goals with the administrative experiences of states to create citizen-centric legal designs.
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- citizens
- When · Where
- Within about six months: Law Commissions to place first joint issue papers before governments (+1 more) · Across India
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The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers announced on 22 October 2026 the inauguration of the 14th India Chem 2026 in Mumbai. This three-day international exhibition and conference aims to attract investments and promote sustainable growth in the chemicals and petrochemicals sector.
- Who it affects
- industry leaders, policymakers, investors, researchers and international participants
- When · Where
- From 22 October 2026: India Chem 2026 event (+2 more) · Mumbai
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The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) announced on 22 October 2026 that its Secretary reviewed the implementation of Special Campaign 6 at field offices of the Ministry of Railways and Ministry of Finance in Mumbai. The campaign focuses on improving cleanliness, managing office space, and disposing of obsolete records and electronic waste.
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- government offices and public institutions
- When · Where
- On 22 October 2026: Review visit to field offices in Mumbai · Across India
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The Department of Science and Technology (DST) announced on 22 October 2026 the mid-campaign achievements of Special Campaign 6, a cleanliness and workplace management initiative. The department has conducted activities at 397 out of 401 identified sites, freeing 61,888 square feet of space and generating ₹8,25,696 from scrap disposal.
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- DST and affiliated organisations
- When · Where
- Until 31 October 2026: end of Special Campaign 6 (+1 more) · Across India
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The Prime Minister's Office announced on 22 October 2026 that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk held discussions during an official visit from 21-23 October 2026. The leaders set a target to double bilateral trade by 2030 and agreed to collaborate on research for AI, semiconductors, and Quantum technologies.
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- research institutions and enterprises
- When · Where
- Until 1 January 2030: target for doubling bilateral trade (+1 more) · India and Poland
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For clients who have successfully completed an Early Pay-In (EPI) of securities for a sale, Clearing Corporations will not collect margins on subsequent buy or sell trades up to the value of that EPI. This measure aims to protect investor interests and regulate the securities market.
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- clients of Trading Members and Clearing Members
- When · Where
- Four months from the date of issuance of this circular: provisions of this circular shall come into force · Across India
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Under this rule, Clearing Corporations will not collect margins on a client's subsequent buy or sell trades up to the value of the accepted EPI. This facility is designed to provide liquidity based on securities already pledged for settlement.
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- clients with net sell obligations in a settlement
- When · Where
- Four months from the date of issuance of this circular: provisions of the circular come into force · Across India
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The Ministry of Defence announced on 21 October 2026 that the Indian Air Force (IAF) held an Industry Outreach Programme in New Delhi. The event aimed to share the IAF's long-term requirements for unmanned and autonomous systems with startups, MSMEs, and industry partners.
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- industry partners
- When · Where
- On 21 October 2026: Industry Outreach Programme (+1 more) · Across India
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The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 21 October 2026 that Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and Bharat Parv 2026 celebrations will take place on 31 October 2026 at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat. The event will feature an Ekta Parade celebrating the end of armed Naxalism in India, with tributes paid by the Prime Minister to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
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- Police forces, CAPFs and CPOs
- When · Where
- On 31 October 2026: Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and Bharat Parv celebrations · Across Gujarat
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The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises announced on 21 October 2026 the achievements of the National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme). The autonomous institute supports micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through capacity building, research, and digital transformation training.
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- Not stated in the document
- When · Where
- On 1 March 2026: national conference on Digital Marketing, AI Automation and e-Commerce · Across Telangana
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The Ministry of Commerce & Industry announced on 21 October 2026 that Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal will visit Germany from 22 to 24 October and the Netherlands from 24 to 27 October 2026. The visit aims to expand bilateral trade, advance technological collaboration in areas like green mobility and AI, and explore opportunities related to the India–EU Free Trade Agreement.
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- Not stated in the document
- When · Where
- On 22 October 2026: visit to Germany (+3 more) · Across India
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The Ministry of Finance announced on 21 October 2026 that India and New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to electronically exchange origin data for trade in goods. This agreement, signed on 19 October 2026, aims to make cross-border trade more efficient and secure by using digitalisation to reduce information gaps.
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- eligible businesses
- When · Where
- From 20 October 2026: India-New Zealand FTA (+1 more) · India and New Zealand
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The Ministry of Commerce & Industry announced on 21 October 2026 that the Index of Core Industries (ICI) grew by 7.9 per cent year-on-year in September 2026. This is an increase from the 5.9 per cent growth recorded in August 2026.
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- core industries
- When · Where
- From 1 April 2026: cumulative growth period for ICI (+2 more) · Across India
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The Ministry of Science & Technology announced on 21 October 2026 that scientists from the Raman Research Institute discovered that the X-ray pulsar Centaurus X-3 consumes material via an accretion disk. This finding is rare for high-mass X-ray binaries, which typically capture stellar wind directly.
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- scientists
- When · Where
- Not stated in the document · Across India
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The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, announced on 21 October 2026 that it will organize the 14th India Chem 2026 from October 22 to 24, 2026, in Mumbai. This biennial event, held in partnership with FICCI, aims to showcase India's industrial capabilities and investment opportunities in the chemicals and petrochemicals sector under the theme “Advantage Bharat: An Emerging Global Chemicals Hub”.
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- chemical and petrochemical industry stakeholders
- When · Where
- On 22 October 2026: 14th India Chem 2026 · Mumbai
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced on 20 October 2026 that the Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 will begin in Guwahati, Assam, on 21 October. The event, running until 28 October, allows 75 artisans—including 31 women—to showcase and sell approximately 40 varieties of handloom and handicraft products.
- Who it affects
- artisans belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Safai Mitras and Denotified Tribes (DNTs)
- When · Where
- Until 28 October 2026: end of Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 in Guwahati (+1 more) · Guwahati, Assam
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The Ministry of Power announced on 19 October 2026 that India and Saudi Arabia held a virtual meeting to review the progress of a proposed electrical interconnection between the two nations. The discussions focused on deepening energy cooperation and sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
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- power sector authorities of India and Saudi Arabia
- When · Where
- On 19 October 2026: virtual bilateral meeting between India and Saudi Arabia · India and Saudi Arabia
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The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment reported on 19 October 2026 that four sanitation workers in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, have transitioned to mechanised service entrepreneurs. Through the Swachhta Udyami Yojana under the NAMASTE Scheme, the group received a capital subsidy of Rs 13.96 lakh and a bank loan of Rs 21.89 lakh to purchase a Mini Jetting Machine.
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- sanitation workers
- When · Where
- From 1 January 2021: support provided to the group (+1 more) · Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
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The Ministry of Defence announced on 19 October 2026 that the Defence Secretary has launched revamped websites for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Department of Defence (DoD). These platforms are designed to be user-friendly and comply with the Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM) 3.0 and Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW) 3.0.
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- citizens, stakeholders and users
- When · Where
- On 19 October 2026: launch of revamped MoD and DoD websites · Across India
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The Ministry of Finance announced on 19 October 2026 that the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) dismantled a gold smuggling syndicate operating in Gujarat. The operation exposed dealings involving 13.017 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at approximately Rs. 19.41 crore, brought in through Ahmedabad and Surat airports.
- Who it affects
- persons
- When · Where
- On 16 October 2026: start of coordinated searches · Gujarat
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- Ministry of Finance
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- Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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- 19 October 2026
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The National Human Rights Commission announced on 19 October 2026 the 10 winners of the 'Human Rights Quiz-2026: Celebrating Life, Liberty, Equality and Dignity'. The quiz, held from 1 September to 10 October 2026 in collaboration with MyGov, aimed to raise awareness about human rights and the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
- Who it affects
- quiz winners
- When · Where
- From 1 September 2026: Human Rights Quiz-2026 (+1 more) · Several states
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- National Human Rights Commission
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- Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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- 19 October 2026
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The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution announced on 19 October 2026 that India will host the 61st Meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology (CIML) for the first time. From 26 to 28 October 2026, more than 100 international experts and delegates will gather in New Delhi to discuss measurement standards, digitalisation, and fair trade.
- Who it affects
- participating countries
- When · Where
- On 26 October 2026: international seminar on Evolutions in Legal Metrology (+3 more) · global
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- Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
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- Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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- www.pib.gov.in, the government's file server for pib.gov.in
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- 19 October 2026
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The Press Information Bureau announced on 19 October 2026 that India is scaling up Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs), which act as "water batteries" to store renewable energy. The Central Electricity Authority has mapped a pathway to commission 100.81 GW of new projects by 2035-36, bringing total capacity to 105.56 GW.
- Who it affects
- Pumped Storage Projects; off-stream closed-loop pumped storage schemes
- When · Where
- By 30 June 2028: deadline for PSPs to be awarded for construction to receive ISTS charge waiver (+3 more) · Several states
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- PIB Delhi
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- Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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- 19 October 2026
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The Ministry of Communications announced on 18 October 2026 that the Maharashtra Postal Circle has launched an initiative to help citizens send traditional Diwali Faral and gifts abroad. India Post is providing competitive rates for 10 kg parcels to several countries, along with secure packaging at post offices and a free home collection service.
- Who it affects
- citizens
- When · Where
- Not stated in the document · Maharashtra
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- Ministry of Communications
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- Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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- 18 October 2026
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The order nominates the Additional Deputy Commissioner Kathua as the First Appellate Authority under the Right to Information Act, 2005. This official will handle appeals for the DC Office Kathua, SDM office Hiranagar, and the Tehsils of Kathua and Nagri Parole.
- Who it affects
- Additional Deputy Commissioner Kathua
- When · Where
- Not stated in the document · Kathua
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- OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, KATHUA
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- District Magistrate, Kathua, kathua.nic.in (District orders)
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- cdn.s3waas.gov.in, the government's file server for kathua.nic.in
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- 17 October 2026
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced on 17 October 2026 that it is organizing the Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 at the Mysuru Dasara Exhibition Grounds. The event, which runs from 11 October to 19 October 2026, provides a marketing platform for artisans from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, and Safai Karamcharis to sell traditional handicrafts and handloom products.
- Who it affects
- participating artisans
- When · Where
- From 11 October 2026: Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 in Mysuru (+5 more) · Mysuru, Karnataka
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- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
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- 17 October 2026
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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced on 17 October 2026 that efforts are underway to develop one lakh young leaders across India. During the Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvaad programme in Gujarat, Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya urged youth to use the MY Bharat portal for career guidance and leadership development.
- Who it affects
- youth
- When · Where
- Until 1 January 2047: goal of a fully developed India (+1 more) · Across Gujarat
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- Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
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- Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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- www.pib.gov.in, the government's file server for pib.gov.in
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- 17 October 2026
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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced on 17 October 2026 that India's space economy, currently valued at around USD 9 billion, is expected to grow to USD 40–45 billion over the next seven to eight years. Speaking at a roundtable, the Minister stated that India must transition from demonstrating technology to building globally competitive commercial space companies.
- Who it affects
- Not stated in the document
- When · Where
- From 1 January 2019: opening of India’s Space sector to private participation (+1 more) · Across India
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- Department of Space
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- Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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- www.pib.gov.in, the government's file server for pib.gov.in
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- 17 October 2026
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The Ministry of Finance stated on 17 October 2026 that the Central Government is legally permitted to dilute or divest its stake in IDBI Bank. This clarification follows reports regarding 2003 legislative debates; the Ministry noted that an amendment to restrict stake dilution was rejected and not included in the final IDBI (Repeal) Act, 2003.
- Who it affects
- Central Government
- When · Where
- On 17 December 2018: Delhi High Court decision in All India IDBI Officers’ Association v. Union of India & Others · Across India
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- Ministry of Finance
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- Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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- 17 October 2026
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