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Government launches next phase of UDAN scheme with Rs 28,840 crore outlay

The Press Information Bureau announced on 20 October 2026 that the next phase of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) regional connectivity scheme was launched on 4 July 2026. This phase, running from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36, allocates Rs 28,840 crore to develop 100 airports and 200 helipads, and provide Viability Gap Funding for airlines.

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Retail inflation in India was 5.54% in September 2026

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%.

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general public
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On 12 November 2026: release of CPI for October 2026 · Several states
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Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
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12 October 2026
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Vice-President visits Sainya Sampark Mela for veterans' welfare in Jharkhand

The Vice President's Secretariat announced on 10 October 2026 that Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan visited the Sainya Sampark Mela – Sadaiv Aapke Saath in Deoghar, Jharkhand. Organised by the Indian Army and Deoghar District Administration, the event provided a single-window platform for pension assistance, medical facilities, and grievance redressal for ex-servicemen and Veer Naris in the Santhal Pargana region.

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ex-servicemen, Veer Naris and their dependents
When · Where
On 10 October 2026: Vice-President's visit to Sainya Sampark Mela · Santhal Pargana region
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Vice President's Secretariat
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Ministry of Tribal Affairs reviews Forest Rights Act implementation in eight states

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced on 10 October 2026 that it held a review conference in Kolkata on 9 October 2026 to assess the Forest Rights Act (FRA) in eight states. As of 31 August 2026, over 54 lakh claims were received nationally, with 25 lakh titles distributed and 11 lakh claims pending.

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States
When · Where
On 9 October 2026: Second Regional Review Conference on implementation of the FRA (+1 more) · West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
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Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Government of India
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