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The Ministry of Culture announced on 23 October 2026 that the South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC) in Nagpur will host a five-day workshop on Kasuti embroidery. From 26 to 30 October 2026, participants will learn traditional Karnataka embroidery stitches and their application to textiles.
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- art enthusiasts, students and others interested in handicrafts
- When · Where
- On 26 October 2026: Kasuti embroidery workshop · Nagpur
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The Ministry of Tourism announced on 22 October 2026 that it is implementing the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 6.0. This initiative aims to improve workplace efficiency and cleanliness across its offices, including India Tourism Offices and Institutes of Hotel Management.
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- Ministry of Tourism offices and institutions
- When · Where
- Not stated in the document · Across India
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The Ministry of Education announced on 22 October 2026 the launch of the registration portal for the fifth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 5.0). The programme, themed Thirukkural Payilvom Thirukkural Abhyas Karen , aims to promote the ethical wisdom of the classical Tamil text Thirukkural among youth and learners.
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- Students, Teachers, Writers and Media Professionals, Agriculture and Allied Sectors, Professionals and Artisans, Women and Spiritual leaders
- When · Where
- By 13 November 2026: last date for registration (+2 more) · Tamil Nadu
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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced on 21 October 2026 the launch of the inaugural Chhattisgarh Hockey League (CHL) in Raipur. Organised by the Government of Chhattisgarh and sanctioned by Hockey India, the league features six franchise teams and 132 players to strengthen grassroots sports.
- Who it affects
- hockey players
- When · Where
- From 21 October 2026: inaugural season of Chhattisgarh Hockey League (+3 more) · Chhattisgarh
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The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting announced on 21 October 2026 that the NFDC-National Film Archive of India (NFDC-NFAI) will host a four-day film festival titled “GHATAK: A RETROSPECTIVE”. The event will take place from 22 to 25 October 2026 at the NFDC-NFAI auditorium on Law College Road, Pune.
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- general public
- When · Where
- On 22 October 2026: GHATAK: A RETROSPECTIVE film festival · Pune
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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced on 17 October 2026 that it has launched the second month of the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat 100 Week Sankalp Abhiyan. This phase, themed “Fit Youth, Addiction-Free Youth (Shakti evam Seva),” began with the nationwide observance of Yoga and Self-Defence Day on 16 October 2026.
- Who it affects
- participants in educational institutions, NSS units and adopted villages
- When · Where
- On 16 October 2026: Yoga evam Aatm-Suraksha Diwas · nationwide
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The Ministry of Culture announced on 15 October 2026 the inauguration of 'TAKSHANAM', an exhibition at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in New Delhi. The event showcases over 250 sculptures by 150 artists, including a section for 80–90 artists selected via an open call.
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- visitors, artists, and collectors
- When · Where
- Until 15 November 2026: Closing date of the exhibition (+1 more) · New Delhi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the Indian contingent of the Asian Games 2026 on 15 October 2026. He praised the athletes for winning 85 total medals, including 38 by female athletes, and noted the emergence of medals in new disciplines.
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- athletes
- When · Where
- On 15 October 2026: Prime Minister interacts with Asian Games contingent (+3 more) · Across India
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The Prime Minister's Office on 15 October 2026 released the Prime Minister's address to Asian Games 2026 participants, where he congratulated the team for winning 85 medals, including 38 by women. He highlighted the impact of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and Khelo India, noting that over ₹36,000 crore has been allocated to expand these initiatives.
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- athletes
- When · Where
- On 1 January 2028: Los Angeles Olympics (+2 more) · Across India
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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced on 15 October 2026 that National Sports Federations (NSFs) must take more responsibility for India's sporting performance following a 4th place finish at the 2026 Asian Games. Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya stated that India needs a continuous pipeline of champions and more experts in sports psychology and science to sustain medal-winning ambitions.
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- National Sports Federations
- When · Where
- On 15 October 2026: NSFs conclave to review Asian Games 2026 performance (+3 more) · Across India
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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced on 15 October 2026 that the deadline for media accreditation for the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2026 has been extended by two days. Media professionals wishing to cover the event in Panaji, Goa, must now submit their applications and documents via the PIB portal by 17 October 2026.
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- media professionals
- When · Where
- By 17 October 2026: media accreditation for the 57th IFFI 2026 (+1 more) · Across Goa
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated five major development projects worth approximately ₹3,350 crore in Ladakh on 15 October 2026. These projects include a ₹650-crore airport terminal in Leh that increases passenger capacity to 35 lakh and the ₹2,500-crore Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road which reduces travel time from 12 to 3 hours.
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- commuters; farmers
- When · Where
- On 15 October 2026: Inauguration of five development projects in Ladakh (+1 more) · Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport terminal in Leh
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The Prime Minister announced on 15 October 2026 the inauguration of several infrastructure projects in Ladakh. Key developments include a new terminal at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport costing about 650 crore rupees, the Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road costing about 2,500 crore rupees, and the Hanu hydroelectric project.
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- commuters; passengers
- When · Where
- On 15 October 2026: Inauguration of development projects in Ladakh (+1 more) · Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh
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The Ministry of Culture announced on 14 October 2026 the launch of the Brihattar Bharat project, inaugurated during a three-day international conference in New Delhi. This initiative, implemented by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, aims to document and preserve shared cultural heritage through evidence-based research involving scholars from approximately 51 countries.
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- scholars from around 51 countries
- When · Where
- From 1 January 2026: Brihattar Bharat Scheme (+2 more) · India and other parts of Asia and the world
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The Prime Minister's Office announced on 14 October 2026 that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate five development projects in Ladakh on 15 October 2026. These projects, totaling approximately ₹3,350 crore, include a new airport terminal in Leh, a 298-km road connecting Leh to Himachal Pradesh, a hydroelectric project, a petroglyph conservation park, and 40 water bodies.
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- Armed Forces and residents of Zanskar; passengers
- When · Where
- On 15 October 2026: Inauguration and dedication of five development projects · Leh
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The Ministry of Culture announced on 13 October 2026 that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the National Culture Fund (NCF), and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) have signed an agreement to conserve and develop three heritage sites: Hampi, the Taj Mahal, and Bekal Fort. HAL has approved ₹23.60 crore in funding for these projects between the financial years 2026-27 and 2028-29.
- Who it affects
- heritage sites
- When · Where
- From 1 April 2026: financial support for projects (+2 more) · Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Kerala
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The Ministry of Culture announced on 13 October 2026 that 27 mementos from Uttarakhand, including temple models and artworks presented to the Prime Minister, are available in the 8th edition of the PM Mementos e-auction. The auction's proceeds will support the Namami Gange Programme for river rejuvenation and conservation.
- Who it affects
- Namami Gange Programme
- When · Where
- By 31 October 2026: bidding for the 8th edition of PM Mementos e-Auction · Across Uttarakhand
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The Ministry of Culture announced on 12 October 2026 the start of the BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 at the National School of Drama in New Delhi. The three-day event, running from 12 to 14 October 2026, features theatrical productions and workshops from nine BRICS member and partner countries.
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- general public
- When · Where
- From 1 January 2026: India's BRICS Presidency (+1 more) · New Delhi
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PIB Delhi announced on 10 October 2026 that India is reimagining its 205 lighthouses by combining their primary navigation role with tourism and heritage preservation. To date, 75 lighthouses have been developed as tourism destinations, with 25 more proposed, while four new 20-metre lighthouses are being established along the Brahmaputra waterway at a combined outlay of about ₹84 crore.
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- vessels
- When · Where
- On 1 January 2023: first edition of lighthouse festival at Fort Aguada in Goa (+2 more) · along the coast
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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced on 10 October 2026 that it will organise the BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games 2026 in collaboration with the Government of Gujarat. The non-competitive event will take place on 12 October 2026 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad.
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- BRICS Member and partner countries
- When · Where
- On 12 October 2026: BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games 2026 · Ahmedabad
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The Ministry of Culture announced on 7 October 2026 that a collection of 16 mementos from Chhattisgarh is available for bidding through the official PM Mementos portal. The collection includes 4,000-year-old Dhokra metal-casting works, tribal headgear, and items reflecting the state's contemporary identity.
- Who it affects
- interested bidders
- When · Where
- By 31 October 2026: end of the auction · Across Chhattisgarh
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