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The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare announced on 23 October 2026 that the ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (ICAR-CIRCOT) signed an agreement with M/s. Trust ARS Rubber Private Limited on 22 October 2026.
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- cotton farmers and agricultural workers
- When · Where
- On 22 October 2026: signing of the MoU · Across India
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The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 23 October 2026 a pilot initiative to build a Civil Defence network through joint training with the Indian Army. In the first phase, 600 Master Trainers (50 each from 12 States/UTs) will undergo a three-day specialized program by the second week of November 2026.
- Who it affects
- Civil Defence Master Trainers and Volunteers
- When · Where
- By the second week of November 2026: training of 600 Civil Defence Master Trainers (+1 more) · Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced on 22 October 2026 that Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar held a review meeting with the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis. The Minister called for the strict implementation of the MS Act 2013 and the use of mechanised equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to eliminate unsafe practices.
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- sanitation workers
- When · Where
- On 22 October 2026: Meeting between Union Minister and NCSK officials · across the country
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The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas announced on 22 October 2026 that a state-level outreach workshop on the GOBARdhan Scheme was held in Mumbai. The event, organised by BPCL, aimed to accelerate the development of the Compressed Biogas (CBG) sector by discussing the Model State CBG Policy and the SASCI 2026–27 framework.
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- policymakers, energy leaders, technology innovators, investors and industry stakeholders
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- On 22 October 2026: State-level outreach workshop on the GOBARdhan Scheme (+1 more) · Kolkata
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The Prime Minister's Office announced on 22 October 2026 the outcomes of the Prime Minister of Poland's official visit to India. The two nations have set a target to double their bilateral trade by 2030.
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- India and Poland
- When · Where
- Until 1 January 2030: doubling bilateral trade · India and Poland
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The Ministry of Finance announced on 22 October 2026 that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Nagpur, has launched a nationwide Saturation Campaign. The initiative aims to help people complete re-KYC and C-KYC formalities, access social security schemes, and learn about digital frauds to ensure banking services continue smoothly.
- Who it affects
- bank account holders
- When · Where
- From 21 October 2026: nationwide Saturation Campaign (+2 more) · nationwide
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The Ministry of Defence announced on 21 October 2026 that the Army Commanders’ Conference is taking place in New Delhi from 21 to 23 October 2026. Chaired by the Chief of the Army Staff, the event brings together senior leadership to discuss operational preparedness and security issues.
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- Indian Army
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- On 21 October 2026: Army Commanders’ Conference (+1 more) · Across India
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The Department of Financial Services announced on 19 October 2026 a nationwide campaign to expand financial inclusion schemes. From 21 October 2026 to 31 December 2026, banks will hold camps across 2.70 lakh Gram Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies.
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- citizens at the last mile
- When · Where
- From 21 October 2026: Saturation Campaign of Financial Inclusion (FI) Schemes (+1 more) · nationwide
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The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 19 October 2026 that Union Home Minister Amit Shah will pay homage to martyrs at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi on 21 October 2026. The event marks Police Commemoration Day, which honors police personnel who died in the line of duty, including those killed in a 1959 ambush in Ladakh.
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- Police Forces
- When · Where
- From 22 October 2026: Commemorative Events at NPM and across the country (+3 more) · across the country
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The Ministry of Defence announced on 19 October 2026 that the Indian Navy will hold the fifth edition of its Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar, Swavlamban 2026. The event will take place on 26 and 27 October 2026 at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi.
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- innovators, industry partners, Start-ups, MSMEs, academia, investors and the Defence Forces
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- On 19 October 2026: Curtain Raiser Press Conference (+1 more) · New Delhi
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The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution announced on 19 October 2026 that the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has taken action against the unauthorized online sale of hazardous explosives like Ammonium Nitrate and Gun Powder. This intervention led to the delisting of 3,940 sellers across seven digital platforms to ensure public security and consumer safety.
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- sellers
- When · Where
- On 9 October 2026: NCDRC hearing and dismissal of Dial4Trade appeal (+1 more) · Across India
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The Prime Minister's Office announced on 18 October 2026 that financial assistance will be provided to victims of a mishap in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) will provide an ex-gratia payment of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased person and Rs. 50,000 to those injured.
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- injured persons; next of kin of those who lost their lives
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- Not stated in the document · Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
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The Prime Minister's Office announced on 17 October 2026 that financial assistance will be provided to victims of a stampede in Kolkata. From the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF), Rs. 2 lakh will be given to the next of kin of each deceased person, and Rs. 50,000 will be given to each injured person.
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- injured persons; next of kin of those who lost their lives
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- Not stated in the document · Kolkata
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) announced on 17 October 2026 a draft amendment to prohibit the addition of sucrose and fructose in food products for infants up to six months old. This measure aims to reduce early exposure to added sugars to prevent childhood obesity and support healthy growth.
- Who it affects
- manufacturers of infant nutrition products
- When · Where
- Within 60 days: submission of objections and suggestions from stakeholders (+1 more) · Across India
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The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas announced on 16 October 2026 that the Government of India has approved the Samudra Manthan Scheme (National Offshore Exploration Scheme) with an outlay of ₹84,084 crore. This initiative aims to strengthen energy security by accelerating offshore hydrocarbon exploration and boosting domestic manufacturing.
- Who it affects
- energy sector
- When · Where
- On 16 October 2026: Valedictory Address at the National Conference ‘Pathways to Viksit Bharat’ (+1 more) · Across India
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India announced on 16 October 2026 that it has taken notice of an incident where three students, aged 7 to 8 years, were injured by a collapsing ceiling in a government primary school in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The Commission has ordered the Udaipur District Magistrate to provide a detailed report, including the health status of the children, within two weeks.
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- District Magistrate
- When · Where
- Within two weeks: submission of detailed report by Udaipur District Magistrate (+1 more) · Udaipur district, Rajasthan
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The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 15 October 2026 that Assam Police conducted a state-wide anti-drug operation on 12 October 2026 as part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. The operation led to 945 arrests, the registration of 547 cases, and the seizure of narcotics worth approximately ₹182 crore.
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- accused individuals and drug networks
- When · Where
- From 1 January 2026: Vision Document on Narcotics Control (+2 more) · Assam
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The Ministry of Defence announced on 14 October 2026 that the Indian Navy has completed its first tenure leading the Combined Task Force 154 (CTF 154), a multinational maritime training body. From 11 February 2026 to 14 October 2026, the Indian Navy led initiatives to improve professional skills and security cooperation among partner nations.
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- Indian Navy
- When · Where
- From 11 February 2026: Indian Navy assumed Command of CTF 154 (+4 more) · Manama, Bahrain
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The Ministry of Education announced on 14 October 2026 that the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) and the Police Training Directorate, Uttar Pradesh, have collaborated on a Skill-Based Capacity Building Programme for Master Trainers under the Saksham Policing initiative. The five-day programme, running from 13 to 17 October 2026, aims to improve the professional skills of police trainers to make policing more citizen-centric and sensitive.
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- police trainers
- When · Where
- From 13 October 2026: Skill-Based Capacity Building Programme (+2 more) · Uttar Pradesh
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The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced on 14 October 2026 that it will recognize and award top-performing States, Union Territories, Police Districts, and Police Stations for recovering lost or stolen mobile handsets. These awards will be presented at upcoming National, Zonal, and State level events based on the total number of handsets recovered and the accuracy of those recoveries.
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- States/UTs, Police Districts and Police Stations
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- Not stated in the document · Across India
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The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, held a virtual conference on 14 October 2026 to coordinate the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 with the VB-G RAM G programme. The initiative aims to ensure the long-term sustainability of rural water sources through scientific planning and Gram Panchayat-led governance.
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- Gram Panchayats
- When · Where
- On 1 September 2026: Departmental Summit on Water 2026 (+1 more) · Several states
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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 Prime Minister's Office announced on 13 October 2026 that financial assistance will be provided to victims of a boat capsizing incident in Vaishali, Bihar. From the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF), an ex-gratia payment of Rs. 2 lakh will be given to the next of kin of each deceased person, and Rs. 50,000 will be provided to those injured.
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- injured persons from the boat capsizing; next of kin of those who died in the boat capsizing
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- Not stated in the document · Vaishali, Bihar
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The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 13 October 2026 that India hosted the first meeting of BIMSTEC Home Ministers in New Delhi. Member countries—Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand—approved several plans of action to combat human trafficking, drug trafficking, money laundering, and terror financing.
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- BIMSTEC region
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- On 13 October 2026: first meeting of BIMSTEC Home Ministers (+1 more) · Jamnagar, Gujarat
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) launched the Cyclone Warning and Marine Weather Services Decision Support System (DSS) on 12 October 2026. This interactive WebGIS-based platform provides critical information on cyclone tracks, intensity, wind, and rainfall to help disaster management authorities and the public make informed decisions.
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- general public, disaster management authorities, and government agencies
- When · Where
- From 1 October 2026: post-monsoon season (+2 more) · Several states
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Under the Public Services Guarantee Act, the government has mandated that No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for building permissions from the Fire & Emergency Service must be processed within 21 days. The order identifies the officials responsible for delivering the service and handling appeals.
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- applicants for building permission
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- Not stated in the document · Across J&K
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The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 11 October 2026 that CISF personnel at Goa International Airport intercepted two passengers on 10 October 2026. The individuals were found carrying Bluetooth earpieces and electronic devices intended for cheating in competitive exams, specifically linked to the IIT Goa Non-Teaching Staff Recruitment examination.
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- passengers
- When · Where
- On 10 October 2026: interception of passengers at Goa International Airport (+1 more) · Goa
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The Ministry of Earth Sciences announced on 9 October 2026 that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) conducted a training workshop on cyclone warning and marine weather services. Over 650 stakeholders, including disaster managers and media representatives, participated in the session which covered forecast products and warning bulletins for fishermen, ports, and coastal communities.
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- Not stated in the document
- When · Where
- Not stated in the document · Across India
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India announced on 8 October 2026 that it has taken notice of reports that three women journalists were sexually harassed by Delhi Police personnel. This occurred during a protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 3 October 2026.
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- Delhi Police Commissioner
- When · Where
- Within two weeks: submission of detailed report by Delhi Police Commissioner (+1 more) · New Delhi
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