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India Chem 2026 exhibition begins in Mumbai on October 22

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”.

Read the explainer Press release 2325901Official release from pib.gov.in ↗
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NHRC announces winners of online Human Rights Quiz-2026

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.

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quiz winners
When · Where
From 1 September 2026: Human Rights Quiz-2026 (+1 more) · Several states
Press release 2325012Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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India targets 105.56 GW pumped storage capacity by 2035-36

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
Press release 2324992Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment organizes Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 in Mysuru

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
Press release 2324751Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Indian scientists identify Martian analogue sites in Tamil Nadu and Chile

The Ministry of Science & Technology announced on 16 October 2026 that researchers from the University of Kerala have identified Martian analogue sites in Tamil Nadu and the Atacama Desert in Chile. Using a laser Raman spectrometer supported by DST-FIST, the team found melanterite in Neyveli and gypsum in the Tiruchirappalli Badlands and Chile.

Who it affects
planetary science researchers
When · Where
Not stated in the document · global
Press release 2324335Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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KVIC launches Khadi Mahotsav-2026 and 'Baat Khadi Ki' podcast for youth

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises announced on 16 October 2026 that the KVIC Chairman inaugurated 'Khadi Mahotsav-2026' in Mumbai on 15 October 2026. The exhibition, running from 2 October to 31 October 2026, features 77 units from 12 states and offers discounts of 20% on Khadi products and 10% on Village Industries products.

Who it affects
consumers
When · Where
From 2 October 2026: Khadi Mahotsav exhibition (+2 more) · Mumbai
Press release 2324316Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Government develops AI text-to-speech models for Sourashtra language

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology announced on 16 October 2026 that the Digital India BHASHINI Division, with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has developed Text-to-Speech (TTS) models for the Sourashtra language. These AI models can generate speech from text in both Tamil and Sourashtra scripts using male and female voices.

Who it affects
Sourashtra-speaking community, students, language learners, researchers, and developers
When · Where
Not stated in the document · Across Tamil Nadu
Press release 2324289Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
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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
Press release 2324270Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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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
Press release 2322942Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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