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PRIME MINISTER AND LOK SABHA SPEAKER PAY TRIBUTES TO MAHATMA GANDHI AND SHRI LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI UNION MINISTERS, MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT, AND OTHER DIGNITARIES PAY TRIBUTES TO MAHATMA GANDHI AND SHRI LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI LOK SABHA SPEAKER ADDRESSES STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAMME ‘KNOW YOUR LEADERS’ LOK SABHA SPEAKER CALLS UPON YOUTH TO DRAW INSPIRATION FROM THE LIVES AND IDEALS OF MAHATMA GANDHI AND SHRI LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI YOUTH MUST EMBRACE TRUTH, NON-VIOLENCE, SIMPLICITY, DISCIPLINE, AND A STRONG SENSE OF DUTY TO BUILD A VIKSIT BHARAT: LOK SABHA SPEAKER MORE THAN 500 YOUNG PARTICIPANTS FROM ACROSS INDIA PAY HOMAGE TO MAHATMA GANDHI AND SHRI LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI IN THE CENTRAL HALL OF SAMVIDHAN SADAN 11:30 AM

Farmers Welfare India and Netherlands Discuss Deepening Agricultural Cooperation Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds talks with Dutch Minister Mr. Silvio Erkens; discussions focus on Centres of Excellence, seed sector cooperation, market access issues and agricultural innovation 1:40 PM Farmers Welfare Union Minister for Agriculture Shivraj Chouhan attends Seva Sankalp Abhiyan event in Goa, says State has ‘growth, opportunity and aspirations’ to become Swayampurna PM Modi-led Central govt will leave no stone unturned in transforming the agriculture of Goa: Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan 12:57 PM

Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Culminates at SECL with Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations Over 55 Cleanliness Target Units and 10 Lakh Sq. Ft. Cleaned Across SECL operational Areas in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh; Implementation Phase of Special Campaign 6 Begins 11:22 AM

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal Calls for WTO-Compliant Approach to Correcting Global Trade Distortions at the Concluding Day of G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Milwaukee, U.S. Shri Piyush Goyal Reaffirms India’s Commitment to Eliminating Forced Labour, Calls for Evidence-Based Trade Measures 7:02 AM APEDA Facilitates Export of Bihar’s Makhana from Purnea to Greece Export-led Market Access Enhances Farmer Realisation and Expands Bihar’s Makhana Exports 6:25 AM APEDA Facilitates FPO-led Export of Frozen Food Products from Haryana to Canada Export-led Market Access Creates New Opportunities for Farmers and Food Producers 6:24 AM Government Extends Operational Timelines of RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) Intervention to Support Exporters Amid West Asia Logistics Disruptions 5:31 AM Government Extends Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products ( RoDTEP) Scheme upto 31st December 2026 5:30 AM

Department of Telecommunications Launches Implementation Phase of Special Campaign 6 2:48 PM Department of Telecommunications concludes Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign 2:45 PM CCA, Maharashtra and Goa, Organises Fortnight-Long Swachhata Campaign and Shramdaan in Mumbai 1:25 PM

Department of Food and Public Distribution Concludes Swachhata Hi Seva-2026 Campaign Swachhata Hi Seva-2026: DFPD Undertakes Nationwide Cleanliness and Awareness Activities 10:43 AM Department of Food and Public Distribution Intensifies Swachhata and Good Governance Efforts under Special Campaign 6 Special Campaign 6: DFPD Identifies 949 Sites for Cleanliness and Over 44,000 Files for Review DoF&PD Steps Up Cleanliness, Record Management and Grievance Redressal under Special Campaign 6 9:29 AM

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah to address Gopalak Sammelan in Bhopal and inaugurate State-Level Exhibition on Nyaya Sanhita Shri Amit Shah to digitally lay foundation stone for a 3 lakh litres per day capacity Milk Processing Plant in Ujjain at a cost of ₹255 crore Product Dairy Plant with a capacity of 40,000 litres per day, built at a cost of ₹16.5 crore, and a state-of-the-art State-Level Central Laboratory worth ₹12.42 crore to be inaugurated in Bhopal Strengthening works of Mini Dairy Plant in Shivpuri, undertaken at a cost of ₹6.5 crore, to also be digitally inaugurated Bonus to be distributed to members of Bhopal and Indore Milk Unions through a single click; financial assistance to also be provided to Gaushalas ₹15.10 crore dividend to be distributed among members of Dairy Cooperative Societies; Gopalak Didis to also be felicitated 4:48 PM

PM Mementos - E Auction of Gifts Presented to the Prime Minister, Extended till October 31, 2026 30 Mementos from Delhi Featured in 8th Edition of PM Mementos Auction The collection includes artworks, religious objects, institutional memorabilia and items linked to public achievements, with auction proceeds going to the Namami Gange Project 8:43 AM

Sikkim Delegation Explores Rajasthan’s Rich Heritage under Yuva Sangam Phase VII Delegates Visit Mehrangarh Fort and Interact with Shri Gaj Singh II in Jodhpur 3:43 PM Madhya Pradesh–Karnataka Delegation of Yuva Sangam Phase VII Embarks on a Journey of Cultural Discovery and Youth Exchange Delegation Interacts with Governor of Karnataka and Explores the State’s Rich Cultural Heritage 3:18 PM Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy Leads Swachhata Shramdaan under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 8:01 AM

"Context Matters, Care Matters, Compassion Matters": CEO BHASHINI at MNS Centenary Scientific Conclave Scientific Conclave on Digital Innovations in Nursing Practice held as part of MNS Centenary Year celebrations 2:36 PM

CAQM Reviews Enforcement Status Across NCR; 197 Inspections Conducted in 17 Days Commission’s Flying Squads carried out inspections at 28,744 units/projects/entities across NCR so far 2:04 PM Union Environment Minister and CM (West Bengal) release 1st Tigress in Buxa Tiger Reserve under Tiger Reintroduction Programme Focus on complementing Natural Recovery through Scientifically-guided Interventions and Community Participation 7:44 AM MoEFCC Commences Implementation Phase of Special Campaign 6 to Institutionalize Swachhata, Minimize Pendency and Promote Scientific E-Waste Management 3:42 AM

DRI cracks down on illegal wildlife trafficking; elephant ivory, leopard skin, live pangolins and tiger parts seized; 11 persons arrested Intelligence-led operations across Maharashtra expose attempts to trade in protected wildlife and wildlife derivatives 4:32 PM DRI busts two-way gold-diamond smuggling syndicate at Mumbai airport Seizure of around 8.5 kg foreign-origin gold and more than 1,100 carats of diamonds worth over Rs. 13.5 crore; 8 arrested Airport staff found facilitating both smuggling of gold into India and illicit export of diamonds to Dubai 4:29 PM NADT-RC, Mumbai observes Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 with Cleanliness Drive and Awareness Skit 1:16 PM CBN Madhya Pradesh Unit destroys over 10.84 tonnes of seized narcotic drugs and deposits 154.375 kg of seized opium at GOAW, Neemuch 9:52 AM CBN Rajasthan Unit seizes 1.080 kg hydroponic weed (ganja) concealed in international parcel from Thailand 9:49 AM CBN Madhya Pradesh Unit seizes 4.240 kg opium; one person arrested 9:47 AM

Department of Health and Family Welfare Launches Special Campaign 6 to Institutionalise Swachhata, Reduce Pendency and Strengthen Citizen-Centric Governance Campaign being implemented across Central Government Hospitals, Attached and Subordinate Offices, Autonomous Bodies and CPSUs under DoHFW 2,017 sites identified for cleanliness activities; 60,012 physical and 10,020 e-files to be reviewed 11:35 AM

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah says, Russian President Shri Vladimir Putin’s appreciation of PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s tireless efforts towards global peace brings immense pride to every Indian India, under the leadership of Modi Ji, has today emerged as a trusted voice for global peace During periods marked by wars, conflicts and turbulence, Modi Ji has conveyed the message that solutions do not emerge from battlefields but through dialogue and diplomacy India, under the leadership of Modi Ji, has always stepped forward with help and assistance, whether in situations of war or calamity, giving a new recognition to our timeless tradition of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ India’s voice matters greatly today whenever the world faces a global crisis, and Modi Ji’s words are listened to with keen attention 2:26 PM Government of India, in consultation with UT of Ladakh, identify 28 places/features, located in the UT of Ladakh, by standard place and feature names on the official map of Survey of India (SoI) 4:01 AM

Ministry of Labour & Employment takes “Shram Samvad” outreach to industrial clusters in Delhi, Haryana and Uttarakhand District-level programmes held in Haridwar, Naraina and Sonipat on Labour Codes, employer compliance, PMVBRY and social security 1:54 PM

Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme:  Empowering Entrepreneurs and Driving Inclusive Growth Across India Success Stories Reflect Transformational Impact of PMEGP on Livelihoods and Enterprise Growth 2:23 PM On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, Khadi and Village Industries Commission Chairman Shri Manoj Goyal launched nationwide discount on Khadi and Village Industries products. New energy infused to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's 'Ghar-Ghar Swadeshi' campaign 2:21 PM

Historic First for Jammu & Kashmir (UT): Mining Development Begins with Successful Auction of Two Mineral Blocks 12:33 PM

2.42 Lakh Special Gram Sabhas Across India Put Citizen-Centric Initiatives at the Heart of Grassroots Discussions on Gandhi Jayanti ‘Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas’ Gets Underway; Special Gram Sabhas Set the Stage for Panchayat Development Plans 2027-28 3:01 PM

Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches 'Special Swachhata Campaign 6.0'  Across Personnel, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Ministries, Expanding Swachhata into a Wider Movement of Efficiency and Resource Management Swachhata Evolves from Cleanliness Drive into Sustained Culture of Good Governance, Resource Optimisation and Public Service: Dr. Jitendra Singh ₹5,102.91 Crore Generated from E-Waste and Scrap Disposal; Over 1,049 Lakh Sq. Ft. Office Space Freed in Five Years, Says Dr. Jitendra Singh Campaign Taken Forward at DoPT-DARPG, CSIR Headquarters and Ministry of Earth Sciences; Over 100 Science Institutions Join the Drive CSIR’s Waste-to-Wealth Technologies Take Waste Management Beyond Disposal to Resource Recovery, Innovation and Value Creation 12:01 PM

Mumbai's Jawahar Dweep Becomes India's First Plastic-free Oil Terminal Sarbananda Sonowal marks the milestone at Mumbai Port's “Swachhata Abhiyan”, honours sanitation workers on Gandhi's birth anniversary 4:26 PM Sarbananda Sonowal Hails SCI as Anchor of India's Maritime & Shipbuilding Ambitions Union Minister hails Shipping Corporation of India's growth from 19 vessels to a 5.26-million-DWT fleet, ties its expansion to Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 4:25 PM SCI Should Play a Leading Role in Strengthening India’s Maritime Capabilities: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal 4:17 PM Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Joins Safai Karmis in Swachhata Abhiyan 2026 at Mumbai Port Jawahar Dweep Declared Plastic-Free Marine Oil Terminal 1:42 PM

CSIR-NEERI Celebrates 85th Foundation Day; Chandrayaan Missions and Future Lunar Exploration Highlighted - India’s Space Journey Enters a New Era: Dr. Prakash Chauhan 1:59 PM Robotics to Become an Accelerating Tool in Every Specialty of Medicine: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Robotics, AI and Nanoscience to Create Larger Ecosystem for Precision Health Delivery and Precision Medicine: Dr. Jitendra Singh From Robotic Surgery to Robotic Medicine, Technology Will Find Applications Across Medical Specialties, says Dr. Jitendra Singh Dr. Jitendra Singh: Tele-Robotics Can Take Specialist Expertise to the Patient Across Geographical Boundaries AI and Robotics Can Help India Address Its Unique and Diverse Healthcare Challenges, Says Union Minster Dr. Jitendra Singh 11:58 AM

Shri Sudhansh Pant, Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Leads Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Awareness Programme at Solan, Himachal Pradesh Secretary Interacts with Students, Administers Nasha Mukt Bharat Pledge; Calls for Greater Youth Participation in Building a Nasha Mukt Bharat 3:55 PM Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar And Shri B. L. Verma Distribute 662 Aids, Assistive Devices Costing Over ₹10 Lakh Distributed To 114 Senior Citizens In Delhi-NCR Under Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana Government Reiterates Commitment To Ensuring Dignity, Independence And Quality Of Life For Senior Citizens Dr Virendra Kumar Calls For Collective Efforts To Ensure Senior Citizens Live Their Life With Dignity, Respect And Honour Shri B. L. Verma Lauds  Invaluable Contribution And Sacrifices Of Senior Citizens In The Nation-Building Process 2:15 PM Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar Leads Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Tree Plantation Drive At Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation; Hon’ble Minister Of State For Social Justice And Empowerment Shri B. L. Verma Joins The Drive Plantation Drive Organised as Part of Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign to Promote a Clean and Green Environment 11:48 AM

Ministry of Steel undertakes Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters 6 4:49 AM

NITI Aayog organises National Workshop on SDG Budgeting in Kolkata under the State Support Mission, in collaboration with the Government of West Bengal and UNDP 6:05 AM

Communicating Swachhata, Changing Behaviour The Social and Behaviour Change Communication Journey of the Swachh Bharat Mission 8:28 AM Dignity by Design: Innovation Reshapes India's Public Toilets 7:03 AM Urban Transformation: Building Greener, More Sustainable Cities 6:27 AM

Prime Minister attends prayer meeting at Gandhi Smriti, recalls timeless message of Bapu 3:24 PM Prime Minister congratulates Indian Women’s Hockey Team on winning Gold at Asian Games after over four decades 1:52 PM Prime Minister congratulates Sujeet on winning Gold in Men’s 65 kg Freestyle Wrestling at Asian Games 12:45 PM Prime Minister congratulates Ankush on winning Gold in Men’s 80 kg Boxing at Asian Games 12:43 PM Prime Minister congratulates Parveen on winning Gold in Women’s 65 kg Boxing at Asian Games 12:41 PM Prime Minister congratulates Indian Men’s Quadrant Team on winning historic Bronze in Sepaktakraw at Asian Games 12:39 PM Prime Minister congratulates Nethra Kumanan on winning Bronze in Women’s Dinghy event at Asian Games 12:37 PM Prime Minister congratulates Lovlina Borgohain on winning Gold in Women’s 75 kg Boxing at Asian Games 12:35 PM Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Interacts with Captain Smit Machchhar PM Commends His Courage and Presence of Mind in Saving Passengers' Lives Today the entire country can proudly say that we Indians are not people who take lives, we are people who save lives: PM Today is Gandhi Jayanti; what the true essence of non-violence is, you have demonstrated by living it: PM 11:20 AM Text of Prime Minister’s conversation with Captain Smit Machchhar 9:54 AM Prime Minister pays floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri 7:54 AM Prime Minister congratulates Dhiraj Bommadevara and Kumkum Anil Mohod on winning Silver in Recurve Mixed Team event at Asian Games 7:52 AM Prime Minister congratulates Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Anil Mohod and Kirti on historic Gold in Women’s Recurve Team event at Asian Games 7:50 AM Prime Minister congratulates Harshita Tomar and Shital Verma on winning Bronze in Women’s Skiff at Asian Games 7:48 AM Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals of truth, non-violence, compassion and service 3:41 AM Prime Minister pays homage to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary 3:39 AM Prime Minister pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his Jayanti, calls for promoting Swadeshi 3:38 AM

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan attends 11th Sant Eshwar Samman-2026 in New Delhi Nar Seva is Narayana Seva;Service to Society is Nation-Building at the Grassroots: Vice-President Viksit Bharat Must Be Built on Compassion, Character and Social Responsibility: Vice-President Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan, Nasha Mukt Bharat Roadmap Important Initiatives for Drug-Free India: Vice-President Vice-President Calls for Strengthening Spirit of Seva Bhav and Kartavya Bodh Among Youth 2:07 PM Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi Ji, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji and Thiru K. Kamaraj Ji 6:54 AM