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IAF’s IL-76MD Makes World’s Highest-Altitude Landing at Nyoma, Ladakh
Why in the News? The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) **IL-76MD** heavy-lift transport aircraft successfully landed at **Nyoma Airfield** in Ladakh,…
Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft ‘Amini’ Inducted into the Indian Navy
Why in the News? The Indian Navy has received **‘Amini’**, one of the indigenously designed Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-…
IICA Signs MoU with IAMC Hyderabad to Augment Alternative Dispute Resolution Ecosystem and Boost Ease of Doing Business
Why in the News? The **Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)** signed a Memorandum of Understanding (**MoU**) with the **Internationa…
India Plans World's Highest Railway Station in Ladakh at 17,244 Feet; To Surpass China's Tanggula
Why in the News? The Ministry of Railways completed the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the 489 km **Bilaspur-Manali-Leh Rail Line**, prop…
NITI Aayog Partners with TEXMiN to Strengthen India's Critical Minerals Ecosystem
Why in the News? **NITI Aayog** and **TEXMiN** (Technology Innovation Hub at IIT ISM Dhanbad) signed a joint Statement of Intent (**SoI**) t…
SEBI Signs MoU with Digital India BHASHINI Division to Expand Regional Language Access for Investors
Why in the News? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (**SEBI**) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (**MoU**) with the **Digit…
Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2026 Commences in New Delhi; Focuses on Science and Tech Cooperation
Why in the News? The Indian Navy’s annual apex-level international strategic dialogue, the **Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026 (IPRD-2026)…
Cabinet Approves ₹2,814-Crore Capex Support Scheme to Boost Domestic Lithium and Nickel Processing
Why in the News? The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the **"Capex Support Scheme to Promote Critical Minera…
Union Cabinet Approves ₹14,500-Crore VGF Scheme to Support 92 GWh Grid-Scale Energy Storage Capacity
Why in the News? The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a **₹14,500 crore Viability Gap Funding (VGF)** scheme…
Agnipath Scheme Update: 2-Year Extension and Regular Absorption for 75% Agniveers
Why in the News? The Union Cabinet and Chief of Defence Staff (**CDS**) General **N.S. Raja Subramani** announced a major structural modific…
Centre Launches 'Vayo Samman National Campaign' to Bridge the Generation Gap Between Youth and Seniors
Why in the News? The Central Government launched the **'Vayo Samman National Campaign'** aimed at fostering continuous engagement and bridgi…
IEA Report: India's Renewable Energy Capacity Quadruples, Saves Over $100 Billion in Fuel Imports
Why in the News? According to the **‘India Renewable Energy Market Report 2026’** released by the International Energy Agency (**IEA**), Ind…
Union Minister Inaugurates Country’s 183rd Seismological Observatory in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir
Why in the News? Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) **Dr. Jitendra Singh** inaugurated the country’s **183rd Seismological Observa…
Ministry of Coal Hosts Star Rating Awards FY 2024-25: 50 Coal Mines Secure Five-Star Ratings
Why in the News? The Ministry of Coal hosted the Annual Star Rating Awards Ceremony for FY 2024-25 in **Raipur, Chhattisgarh**, to recognize…
CRPF Makes History: Zero Operational Casualties in 12 Months, Achieved After 47 Years
Why in the News? The Central Reserve Police Force (**CRPF**) has achieved a historic milestone in India's internal security history. For the…
Country's First Organic Fisheries Cluster and SOP for Organic Certification in Northeast Launched in Sikkim
Why in the News? Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying **Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh)** inaugurated fisheries deve…
CSIR-NIScPR Organises 3rd International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2026)
Why in the News? The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (**CSIR-NIScPR**) organized the **3rd Internationa…
HM Amit Shah Directs FRROs in All States by 2027
Why in the News? Union Home Minister **Amit Shah** has directed the establishment of Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (**FRROs**) in…
India’s First Swadeshi Bullet Train 'B28' Design Ready: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Why in the News? Union Railway Minister **Ashwini Vaishnaw** announced during a visit to BEML in Bengaluru that the design for India’s first…
Ministry of Defence Signs Over ₹53,880 Crore Deals for 8 Next-Generation Corvettes
Why in the News? The Ministry of Defence (MoD), in the presence of Defence Secretary **Rajesh Kumar Singh**, signed landmark contracts worth…
IAF Schools Adopt 'ScrollControl' Child Digital Safety Programme
Why in the News? The Indian Air Force (**IAF**) has onboarded Air Force Schools across India onto **'ScrollControl'**, a comprehensive Child…
Vice President Inaugurates National Organ Transplant Games 2026 in New Delhi
Why in the News? Vice President **C. P. Radhakrishnan** inaugurated the **National Organ Transplant Games 2026** at the Talkatora Stadium in…
PM Modi Inaugurates Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 in New Delhi
Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the **Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 (Bharat RE 2026)** on **Novem…
KVIC Organises 'Khadi Diwali Fest-2026' at Connaught Place in Delhi
Why in the News? The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (**KVIC**) organized the **'Khadi Diwali Fest-2026'** at NDMC Palika Park, Conn…
Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth Inaugurates 'VISV-2026' in New Delhi
Why in the News? Union Minister of State (MoS) for Defence **Sanjay Seth** inaugurated **VISV-2026** on October 30, 2026, at the Ashok Conve…
PM Modi Approves Northern Bullet Train Corridor Linking Delhi to Guwahati via Siliguri
Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the **Northern Bullet Train Corridor**, which will connect Delhi to Guwahati via Sili…
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Organises 'Shilp Samagam Mela 2026' at Dilli Haat
Why in the News? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is organising the 15-day **Shilp Samagam Mela 2026** at **Dilli Haat, INA**,…
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Inaugurates 74th Foundation Day of EPFO in New Delhi
Why in the News? Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, **Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya**, inaugurated the **74t…
Centre Announces 'Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2026' for 490 Personnel
Why in the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced the **Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak** for 2026 on Saturday (October 31, 2…
Department of Posts Issues Commemorative Stamps to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness
Why in the News? Marking International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the **Department of Posts** released two commemorative postage stamps …
India to Host ICAR-CGIAR Science and Partnership Week in New Delhi in April 2027
Why in the News? India will host the **ICAR–CGIAR Science and Partnership Week** from **April 12 to 17, 2027** in New Delhi, bringing togeth…
India Post and UTI Mutual Fund Strengthen Partnership to Expand Pan-India KYC Verification Services
Why in the News? **India Post** (Department of Posts) and **UTI Mutual Fund** (UTI AMC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on **Octo…
Rafale Marine Fighter Jet Completes Maiden Successful Landing on INS Vikrant, Boosting Indian Navy's Maritime Might
Why in the News? The French **Rafale Marine** fighter aircraft successfully completed its maiden landing on India's first indigenous aircraf…
Cabinet Committee on Security Approves ₹40,000 Crore Project for 8 Next-Generation Corvettes for Indian Navy
Why in the News? The **Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)**, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a major defence procurement …
PM Modi Inaugurates ‘Bharat Parv 2026’ at Ekta Nagar, Kickstarting Sardar Patel’s 151st Birth Anniversary Celebrations
Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated **‘Bharat Parv 2026’** at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat’s Narmada district, marking the be…
National Open Ayurveda AI Challenge Launched on 6th Foundation Day of AIIA-iCAINE
Why in the News? The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, celebrated the 6th Foundation Day of its incubation center, **AIIA-i…
Dyslexia Awareness Month Observed Globally Throughout October
Why in the News? **Dyslexia Awareness Month** is observed annually from **October 1 to October 31** to foster understanding, encourage early…
DPIIT Launches 6th Edition of National Startup Awards (NSA 6.0) with Special Categories for Women, Students, and NE Region
Why in the News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (**DPIIT**) launched the sixth edition of the **National Startu…
Indian Culinary Institute Signs MoU with JNU for Academic Recognition of BBA and MBA Programmes
Why in the News? The **Indian Culinary Institute (ICI)** has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with **Jawaharlal Nehru University (…
Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 Observed Across India Under Theme "Probity for Prosperity"
Why in the News? The **Vigilance Awareness Week 2026** is being observed nationwide from **October 26 to November 1, 2026**, as mandated by …
Sports & Education Ministries Sign Historic MoU with UNESCO to Promote Clean Sport Values
Why in the News? Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports **Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya** and Union Minister of Education **Pralhad Joshi** witn…
14th International Tourism Mart 2026 Hosted in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
Why in the News? The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, is hosting the **1…
Cabinet Approves ₹10,000 Cr Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS)
Why in the News? The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister **Narendra Modi**, has approved the **'Container Manufacturing Promotion Schem…
Severe Cyclone Arnab Makes Landfall Along Andhra Pradesh and Yanam Coasts
Why in the News? Severe Cyclonic Storm **'Cyclone Arnab'**, which developed over the Bay of Bengal, made landfall along the coasts of **Andh…
PM Modi Inaugurates Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave 2026
Why in the News? Prime Minister **Narendra Modi** inaugurated the **Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC 2026)** at B…
DAC Accords AoN for Capital Acquisition Proposals Worth ₹2.12 Lakh Crore for Armed Forces
Why in the News? The **Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)**, chaired by Defence Minister **Rajnath Singh**, accorded Acceptance of Necessity …
Ladakh Declared India's First 100% Organic Union Territory
Why in the News? Lieutenant Governor **Vinai Kumar Saxena** officially declared **Ladakh** as India’s first **100% organic Union Territory**…
President Assents to Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Bill
Why in the News? President **Droupadi Murmu** has granted her assent to the **Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026**, a…
Dr. Jitendra Singh Inaugurates AATAL Lab at IITM Delhi
Why in the News? Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, **Dr. Jitendra Singh**, inaug…
Rajnath Singh Releases Army's Updated Land Warfare Doctrine
Why in the News? Union Defence Minister **Rajnath Singh** released the Indian Army's updated **Land Warfare Doctrine** during the closing da…
India Hosts 61st CIML Meeting for First Time in New Delhi
Why in the News? India is hosting the **61st Meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology (CIML)** from **26 to 28 October** in…
National SARAS Mela 2026 Showcases Lakhpati Didis’ Enterprises
Why in the News? The **National SARAS Mela 2026** at Punnami Ghat in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, is showcasing women entrepreneurs from self…
NCB Launches 'Operation Trident' Across Three Northeastern States
Why in the News? The Narcotics Control Bureau (**NCB**), in coordination with the Mizoram Police and Enforcement Directorate (**ED**), launc…
IAF Celebrates 94th Anniversary with 'Wings Over Ganges' Show
Why in the News? The Indian Air Force (**IAF**) celebrated its **94th anniversary** with the historic **"Wings Over Ganges"** aerial display…
PM Modi Inaugurates RBI's Data Centre in Bhubaneswar
Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Reserve Bank of India’s (**RBI**) newly established **Data Centre** and **Cybe…
19th Urban Mobility India Conference Inaugurated in Bhubaneswar
Why in the News? Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs **Tokhan Sahu** inaugurated the **19th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Con…
Indo-Tibetan Border Police Celebrates 65th Raising Day
Why in the News? The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (**ITBP**) celebrated its **65th Raising Day** on **October 24, 2026**. Prime Minister Naren…
C-DOT Establishes 6th Centre of Excellence at IIT (BHU)
Why in the News? The Centre for Development of Telematics (**C-DOT**), the telecom R&D center of the Department of Telecommunications (D…
PM Modi Inaugurates Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan
Why in the News? Prime Minister **Narendra Modi** inaugurated the **Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan** at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi,…
NSTFDC, NSIC & SAIL Sign MoU to Boost ST Youth Skills
Why in the News? The National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (**NSTFDC**), the National Small Industries Corporation (…
IICA Signs MoU with Association of ARCs in India for PGIP
Why in the News? The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (**IICA**), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has signe…
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 to Be Held from Nov 28 to Dec 12
Why in the News? Union Minister for Education **Pralhad Joshi** launched the registration portal for the fifth edition of **Kashi Tamil Sang…
Amit Shah Launches ₹8,941 Cr Yamuna Projects in Delhi
Why in the News? Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation **Amit Shah** inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for **₹8,941-crore…
Indian Navy to Showcase Indigenous Defence Tech at ‘Swavlamban’ 2026
Why in the News? The Indian Navy organized the 5th edition of its flagship Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar, **'Swavlamban' 2026*…
AIIA Marks Its 10th Foundation Day with Two MoUs, Major Academic Publications and Digital Launches
Why in the News? The three-day International Conference on Kaumarabhritya, **KAUMARACON 2026**, organized by the All India Institute of Ayur…
18,093 Villages Declared Adarsh Grams Under PM-AJAY Scheme
Why in the News? Under the **Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY)** implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Em…
SEBI Announces Revisions to Closing Auction Session Framework
Why in the News? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (**SEBI**) announced revised guidelines for the **Closing Auction Session (CAS)*…
18,093 Villages Declared Adarsh Grams, ₹1,730 Crore Released Under PM-AJAY Grants-in-Aid
Why in the News? The Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (**PM-AJAY**), implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empower…
PM-SETU Committee Approves ₹1,194 Crore for Five ITI Clusters Across Three States/UTs
Why in the News? The National Steering Committee (NSC) of the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs…
Vice-President Inaugurates KAUMARACON-2026 and Launches Digital Initiatives of AIIA
Why in the News? The Vice-President of India, **Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan**, inaugurated **KAUMARACON-2026**—the third international conferen…
Hical Technologies Signs MoU with Safran Aerosystems for Complex Rafale Systems
Why in the News? Bengaluru-based **Hical Technologies** signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with France's **Safran Aerosystems** to e…
National Postal Week 2026 to be Celebrated from 9th to 15th October Commencing with World Post Day
Why in the News? The **Department of Posts (DoP)** under the Ministry of Communications is celebrating **National Postal Week 2026** from **…
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches World Bank Group’s ‘World Development Report 2026’ on AI in New Delhi
Why in the News? Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Railways, and Information and Broadcasting, **Shri Ashwini Vaish…
SAREX-26 Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise Concludes Successfully Off Paradip Coast
Why in the News? The 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise, **SAREX-26**, concluded successfully off the coast of Paradip in Odi…
Indian Navy Commissions 'Mangrol': Third Indigenous ASW Shallow Water Craft Inducted
Why in the News? The Indian Navy commissioned **Mangrol**, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) built by Cochin Sh…
EyeROV Delivers India's First Military-Grade Underwater ROV 'TROUT' to Indian Navy
Why in the News? Kochi-based marine robotics and AI deep-tech startup **EyeROV** delivered the first two units of **EyeROV TROUT**, India's …
MoD Signs ₹661 Crore Contract to Procure BrahMos Fire Control Systems and Launchers
Why in the News? The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract worth **₹661.50 crore** with **BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL)** o…
NSO Releases Key Findings of National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) July 2025 – June 2026
Why in the News? The **National Statistics Office (NSO)** under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (**MoSPI**) released…
Defence Minister Inaugurates Maritime Infrastructure Projects in Visakhapatnam
Why in the News? Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated and launched major shipbuilding and maritime infrastructure projects at Hindusta…
Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 Comes Into Force From Oct 1
Why in the News? The Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026, officially comes into force from October 1, 2026, replacing the colonial-era Bankers…
NRIDA and IIM Calcutta Sign MoU for Rural Roads Impact Study
Why in the News? The National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (NRIDA) under the Ministry of Rural Development signed a Memorandum of…
NDMA Observes 22nd Formation Day with Theme 'Risk Reduction in Action'
Why in the News? The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) commemorated its 22nd Formation Day in New Delhi, emphasizing the transla…
ITBP Scales 24,131-Foot Mt Abi Gamin, Unfurls Tricolour
Why in the News? A 23-member expedition of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) successfully scaled the 7,355-metre-high (24,131 feet) Mt A…
VP Inaugurates 9th India International Water Week 2026
Why in the News? On September 22, 2026, the Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, inaugurated the 5-day 9th India International…
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav Inaugurates WWF Global Conservation Conference in Jaipur
Why in the News? Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, inaugurated the World Wide Fund for Nature…
CBN and Brahma Kumaris Sign MoU for Nasha Mukt Bharat
Why in the News? The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) and Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya signed a Memorandum of Unders…
Ministry of Defence Signs Rs 586 Crore Contract for Auxiliary Power Units for T-72 & T-90 Tanks
Why in the News? On September 21, 2026, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract worth Rs 586 crore with M/s Accurate Industrial Cont…
Award Ceremony of 27th National Youth Parliament Competition 2025-26 Held in New Delhi
Why in the News? The prize distribution ceremony for the 27th National Youth Parliament Competition (2025-26) for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya…
New Passport Rules Implemented: Passports for Children Under 15 Valid for Up to 5 Years
Why in the News? Regular Indian passports issued to children under the age of 15 will now remain valid for five years or until the child tur…
MHA Declares Shehzad Bhatti Network as Terrorist Organization Under UAPA
Why in the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially designated the 'Shehzad Bhatti Network' as a terrorist organization under…
PM Modi to Inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi
Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 5th edition of SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi and address …
Six States Sign Agreement for Rejuvenation of Yamuna River
Why in the News? Chief Ministers of six states signed the historic Kishau Multipurpose Dam Project agreement in New Delhi in the presence of…
Twenty NCC Girl Cadets Complete Aparajita-ParangLa 2026 Trek
Why in the News? Twenty National Cadet Corps (NCC) girl cadets have successfully completed the rigorous high-altitude long trek ‘Aparajita-P…
IAF’s First ‘Dronathon-2026’ Begins at Pokhran Field Firing Range, Jaisalmer
Why in the News? The Indian Air Force (IAF) has commenced its maiden 'Dronathon-2026' at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer, Rajast…
NHAI to Upgrade 1033 National Highway Helpline with Advanced Technology
Why in the News? The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to upgrade its existing 1033 National Highway Helpline with advanced…
Amit Shah Presents Rajbhasha Gaurav, Rajbhasha Kirti Awards in Navi Mumbai
Why in the News? Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah presented the prestigious ‘Rajbhasha Gaurav’ and ‘Rajbhasha Kirti…
Shivraj Chouhan Launches DILRMP 3.0 with Rs 565 Cr Outlay
Why in the News? Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the Operational Guidelines for Digital India Land Recor…
Advanced Ocean Research Vessel 'Sagar Manthan' Launched in Kolkata
Why in the News? Union Minister for Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh virtually launched India’s advanced Ocean Research Vessel (ORV) 'Sagar…
9th National Nutrition Month Launched in Varanasi
Why in the News? The 9th National Nutrition Month (Rashtriya Poshan Maah) was officially launched at the International Rudraksh Convention C…
106th Internal Finance Committee Meeting of CCRAS Held in Itanagar
Why in the News? The 106th meeting of the Internal Finance Committee (IFC) of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)…