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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.

Read the explainer Press release 2324316Official release from pib.gov.in ↗
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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.

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consumers
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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 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
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On 15 October 2026: Special Joint State Representatives and Additional Director General’s Conference 2026 · Several states
Press release 2323918Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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TRAI releases mobile network quality report for South Andaman and Port Blair-Havelock route

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) announced on 15 October 2026 the findings of network quality tests conducted in August 2026 across the South Andaman district and the coastal route from Port Blair to Havelock. The tests assessed voice and data performance, including coverage gaps, call drop rates, and download/upload speeds for various telecom providers.

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Telecom Service Providers
When · Where
On 17 August 2026: drive tests across City, Hotspot, Walk and Coastal routes (+1 more) · South Andaman district and coastal route from Port Blair to Havelock
Press release 2323754Official 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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DARPG releases September 2026 report on public grievance redressal

The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) released a report on 13 October 2026 detailing public grievance (PG) redressal for September 2026. In that month, 99,134 PG cases were received for States/UTs and 1,15,168 cases were redressed, with Uttar Pradesh recording the highest number of disposals.

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West Bengal
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From 1 April 2022: Sevottam Scheme training period (+3 more) · West Bengal
Press release 2322663Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Research finds small molecular changes can create smart biomaterials

The Ministry of Science & Technology announced on 12 October 2026 that researchers at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, have discovered a way to influence how peptide-based molecules organize. By adding a single methylene spacer, the team altered the molecular geometry and self-assembly behavior without changing the basic peptide framework.

Who it affects
researchers and developers of biomaterials
When · Where
Not stated in the document · Across West Bengal
Press release 2322249Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Ministry of Science & Technology
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DRI seizes 7.8 kg smuggled gold and arrests six in Eastern Region

The Ministry of Finance announced on 11 October 2026 that the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized approximately 7.8 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at over Rs. 11.50 crore. The operations, conducted on 8 and 9 October 2026, targeted a smuggling syndicate using road and rail networks to move gold from the Bangladesh border toward Kolkata.

Who it affects
smugglers
When · Where
On 8 October 2026: intelligence-led operations to seize gold · eastern region
Press release 2321864Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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National Biodiversity Authority disburses Rs 2.02 crore for biodiversity conservation

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 10 October 2026 that the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has disbursed Rs 2.02 crore to 27 State Biodiversity Boards and 3 Union Territory Biodiversity Councils. These funds, collected as Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) contributions from seed-sector companies for using biological resources like rice and tomato, are intended to support biodiversity conservation and local community livelihoods.

Who it affects
State Biodiversity Boards and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils
When · Where
On 19 October 2026: seventeenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 17) · Several states
Press release 2321791Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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