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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.

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Government aims to expand NCC strength to 20 lakh cadets

The Ministry of Defence announced on 15 October 2026 that the government intends to expand the National Cadet Corps (NCC) from approximately 17 lakh to 20 lakh cadets. During a conference in Guwahati, Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth called on nine states—including those in the North Eastern Region, West Bengal, and Sikkim—to implement plans for improving training facilities and infrastructure.

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NCC cadets
When · Where
On 15 October 2026: Special Joint State Representatives and Additional Director General’s Conference 2026 · Several states
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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
When · Where
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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