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DGTS Mumbai holds webinar on 57th GST Council recommendations

The Directorate General of Taxpayer Services (DGTS), Mumbai Zonal Unit, in association with the Bombay Chartered Accountants’ Society, organised a webinar on 15 October 2026. The session aimed to inform taxpayers, tax professionals, and Chartered Accountants about recommendations from the 57th GST Council Meeting held on 8 October 2026.

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First Kanda Express onion shipment to reach Agartala by October 18

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution announced on 16 October 2026 that it is expanding the distribution of buffer onions from the Price Stabilization Fund to the North-East. A shipment of approximately 440 MT of onions is expected to reach Agartala, Tripura, by 18 October 2026 to ensure affordable prices before the festive season.

Who it affects
consumers
When · Where
On 18 October 2026: expected arrival of 440 MT onion consignment in Agartala · Agartala, Tripura
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
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Government launches shipbuilding insurance and sets 2027 deadline for port reforms

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways announced on 13 October 2026 that the 21st Maritime State Development Council meeting in Mumbai has set new targets for maritime growth. The government launched two credit risk insurance products, the Shipbuilding Project Credit Risk Insurance Policy for export projects and the Business Credit Shield Policy–Shipbuilders for domestic projects, to protect shipyards from payment delays.

Who it affects
all ports; shipbuilders
When · Where
By 1 March 2027: implementation of ONOP reforms and integration with Maritime Single Window (+2 more) · Several states
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
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Government launches iGOT learning platform for tribal development volunteers

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Karmayogi Bharat announced on 13 October 2026 that they have signed an agreement to launch a dedicated iGOT Karmayogi microsite. This platform provides mobile-friendly training and certification on tribal development schemes for a network of over 1,54,000 Adi Karmayogi Volunteers (AKVs) to help them support village-level governance.

Who it affects
Adi Karmayogi Volunteers
When · Where
By 31 October 2026: completion of training in Maharashtra, Odisha, Goa and Tripura (+1 more) · Several states
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Ministry of Tribal Affairs
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Indian Navy launches indigenous patrol vessel Shreyas in Kolkata

The Ministry of Defence announced on 10 October 2026 the launch of the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) named 'Shreyas' at GRSE in Kolkata. These indigenously designed ships are being built at shipyards in Kolkata and Goa to support maritime surveillance, search and rescue, anti-piracy, and the protection of offshore assets.

Who it affects
Indian Navy
When · Where
On 10 October 2026: launch of NGOPV Shreyas · Across Goa
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Ministry of Defence
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10 October 2026
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