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The Ministry of Railways announced on 22 October 2026 that Indian Railways achieved a record in coal loading, with 22.5% growth from October 1 to 18, 2026, compared to the same period last year. This represents an increase of 87 coal rakes dispatched per day over October 2025.
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- thermal power plants
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- From 1 April 2026: coal rake dispatches (+2 more) · across the country
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The Ministry of Finance's Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) announced on 21 October 2026 that it seized 9.139 kg of methamphetamine and arrested one person. The operation took place on 20 October 2026 at the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) in Bhopal, where the drugs were found concealed in clothing inside trolley bags.
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- one male passenger
- When · Where
- On 20 October 2026: seizure of methamphetamine and arrest of one person · Bhopal
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The Press Information Bureau announced on 20 October 2026 that the next phase of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) regional connectivity scheme was launched on 4 July 2026. This phase, running from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36, allocates Rs 28,840 crore to develop 100 airports and 200 helipads, and provide Viability Gap Funding for airlines.
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- helipads; unserved airstrips
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- From 1 April 2026: implementation period of the next phase of UDAN (+3 more) · Several states
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced on 19 October 2026 the launch of a 'Toll Plaza Feedback' feature on the Rajmargyatra mobile app. This tool allows National Highway users to rate their experiences and report issues at toll plazas to help NHAI improve service delivery.
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- National Highway users
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- Not stated in the document · National Highway network
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The Ministry of Finance announced on 19 October 2026 that the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized approximately 7.1 kg of amphetamine and 3.1 kg of cocaine across three operations. The seizures occurred at airports in Bengaluru and New Delhi, and near Nagpur, where narcotics were found concealed in passenger baggage and a backpack.
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- passengers
- When · Where
- On 14 October 2026: interception of passenger at Kempegowda International Airport (+1 more) · Bengaluru, Nagpur, and New Delhi
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The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying announced on 19 October 2026 that a review meeting was held to discuss the Pithoragarh Coldwater Fisheries Cluster and the future of trout farming in Himalayan states. The government has notified 34 fisheries clusters nationwide, including one in Pithoragarh, and is planning a roadmap for the next five years to address gaps in production and infrastructure.
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- fisheries clusters
- When · Where
- Next five years: roadmap for the Coldwater Fisheries Cluster Programme (+1 more) · across the country
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The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 18 October 2026 that Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah will meet families of people killed for opposing 'chitta' (synthetic drug) traders in Punjab. The meetings will take place on 20 October 2026 in Mansa, Sangrur, and Gurdaspur.
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- drug traffickers
- When · Where
- On 20 October 2026: Union Home Minister to meet families of victims in Mansa, Sangrur and Gurdaspur · Punjab and the entire nation
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The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs announced on 18 October 2026 that the NCRTC celebrated 'Namo Bharat Diwas 2026' to mark three years of operations. The 82-km Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut corridor has recorded over 4.5 crore passenger journeys since its inauguration on 20 October 2023.
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- Not stated in the document
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- From 1 October 2023: commencement of Namo Bharat operations (+3 more) · Across India
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The Ministry of Finance announced on 18 October 2026 that the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 137 kg of crystal methamphetamine in Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. The operation, conducted between 16 and 17 October 2026, dismantled a network attempting to smuggle the drugs to Sri Lanka via mid-sea transfer.
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- persons involved in drug trafficking
- When · Where
- On 16 October 2026: surveillance and enforcement operation · Tamil Nadu
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The Press Information Bureau reported on 17 October 2026 that Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing a major connectivity transformation through integrated rail, road, and air projects. The Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), built for ₹43,780 crore, now connects the valley to the national rail network, while the Zojila and Sonamarg tunnels provide all-weather road access to Ladakh.
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- pilgrims and commuters; residents, farmers, and businesses
- When · Where
- On 1 June 2025: Inauguration of USBRL project, Chenab Rail Bridge, and Anji Khad Bridge (+3 more) · Delhi-Amritsar-Katra corridor
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The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways announced on 16 October 2026 that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) won an arbitration case against Uchit Expressway Private Limited regarding the six-laning of the Chittorgarh-Udaipur section of NH-76 in Rajasthan. An arbitral tribunal rejected the company's claims of Rs 366.53 crore, including COVID-19 related costs, and instead awarded NHAI Rs 33.54 crore in counter-claims.
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- concessionaire and NHAI
- When · Where
- On 1 March 2021: completion date of the project (+4 more) · Rajasthan
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced on 15 October 2026 a new policy to independently verify the designs of major bridges and critical highway structures. Starting 1 December 2026, designs for new EPC, HAM, and BOT projects will be reviewed by empanelled IITs, government technical institutions, or expert firms to ensure safety and quality.
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- contractors and concessionaires of EPC, HAM, and BOT projects
- When · Where
- From 1 December 2026: policy for independent checking of designs · Across India
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The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) announced on 15 October 2026 that it conducted an inspection drive in Gurugram on 14 October 2026 to assess road dust and cleaning effectiveness. The drive covered 52 road stretches (about 104 km), identifying 258 violations including high visible dust, construction and demolition waste, potholes, and damaged footpaths.
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- road-owning agencies
- When · Where
- On 14 October 2026: special inspection drive in Gurugram · Gurugram
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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 Tribal Affairs announced on 15 October 2026 that it held the first meeting of the Working Group on Tribal Languages to create a roadmap for documenting and promoting tribal languages. The initiative centers on Adi Vaani, a platform developed with IIT Delhi that provides translation in nine tribal languages and access to over 300 primers.
- Who it affects
- tribal communities and researchers
- When · Where
- On 15 October 2026: first meeting of the Working Group on Tribal Languages · Across India
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The Union Cabinet announced on 14 October 2026 the approval of a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for railway employees. A total of Rs 2009.61 crore will be paid to approximately 11.40 lakh non-gazetted staff, equivalent to 78 days of wages.
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- non-gazetted Railway employees
- When · Where
- Not stated in the document · Across India
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The Union Cabinet announced on 14 October 2026 the approval of a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for 11,40,770 non-gazetted railway employees. The government will spend Rs 2,009.61 crore to provide a bonus equivalent to 78 days' wages, with a maximum payment of Rs 17,951 per eligible employee.
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- non-gazetted Railway employees including Track maintainers, Loco Pilots, Train Managers (Guards), Station Masters, Supervisors, Technicians, Technician Helpers, Pointsman, Ministerial staff and other Group 'C staff
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- Not stated in the document · Across India
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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 Technology Development Board (TDB) announced on 14 October 2026 that it has signed an agreement with ideaForge Technology Limited to provide ₹151 crore in debt financing from the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund. This support is part of a ₹302 crore project to develop YETI, an autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) hybrid drone designed to transport payloads up to 200 kg over a range of 200 km.
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- private company
- When · Where
- Not stated in the document · Across Maharashtra
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The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways announced on 13 October 2026 that the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the four-laning of an 82.57-km section of National Highway-22 (NH-22) in August 2026. The project, costing ₹3,590.73 crore, will upgrade the Muzaffarpur–Sitamarhi–Sonbarsa corridor to improve connectivity between economic centres and the India–Nepal border.
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- road users and regional trade
- When · Where
- On 1 August 2026: CCEA approval of the NH-22 upgradation project · Muzaffarpur–Sitamarhi–Sonbarsa section of NH-22, Bihar
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The Ministry of Railways announced on 12 October 2026 that a Pan-India Rail Jan Samvaad, a citizen-centric public dialogue, will be held at all stations on 22 October 2026. This is part of Special Campaign 6, running from 2 October to 31 October 2026, which focuses on cleanliness and the disposal of pending matters.
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- Indian Railways
- When · Where
- From 2 October 2026: Special Campaign 6 (+3 more) · Across India
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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 Prime Minister's Office announced on 10 October 2026 that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Chennai on 11 October to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for projects worth over ₹13,000 crore. These projects cover metro rail, highways, railways, ports, petroleum, and education, including a ₹4,900 crore Chennai Metro stretch and ₹3,700 crore in highway projects.
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- commuters; road users
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- On 11 October 2026: Prime Minister's visit to Chennai · Chennai
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The Ministry of Civil Aviation announced on 10 October 2026 the conclusion of the 25-day 'Yatri Sewa Abhiyan' campaign at Goa International Airport, Dabolim. Organised by the Airports Authority of India, the initiative focused on enhancing passenger convenience through improved seating, cleanliness, and baggage handling.
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- passengers
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- From 17 September 2026: Yatri Sewa Abhiyan campaign (+2 more) · Goa International Airport, Dabolim
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on 9 October 2026 released findings from network quality tests conducted in August 2026 along the Kathgodam to Dehradun railway route. The tests assessed voice and data services provided by various telecom operators across 335.8 KMs to inform consumers and encourage service improvements.
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- Not stated in the document
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- On 13 August 2026: Drive tests conducted across City drive · Across India
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced on 8 October 2026 that it has released a document titled ‘Wildlife Mitigation Measures & Structures’. This framework details how NHAI balances highway connectivity with environmental sustainability to reduce habitat fragmentation and animal-vehicle collisions.
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- On 2 October 2026: National Wildlife Week · Across India
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