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AYUSH 1

Integrated Ayurveda-Yoga Approach Shows Encouraging Results in Management of Bedwetting Among Children: ITRA Study Combination of Ayurvedic medicine and yoga asanas reported up to 70% improvement in nocturnal enuresis 10:37 AM

Department of Atomic Energy 2

India wins Four Gold and One Silver Medal at 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics 2026 held in Hanoi, Vietnam 10:35 AM UCIL Celebrates Diamond Jubilee Year, Marks Six Decades of India’s Uranium Mining and Processing Capability 3:01 AM

Ministry of Coal 1

From Coal Availability to Energy Security: CIL Strengthens Coal Supply and Distribution to Power Sector 8:45 AM

Ministry of Communications 3

Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Reviews Final Preparations for IMC 2026 at Yashobhoomi With the theme “Scale Without Boundaries”, IMC 2026 to showcase India’s telecom and digital transformation and growing global technology leadership Over 1.5 lakh attendees, 500+ exhibitors and partners, 600+ startups and 900+ thought leaders expected 2,000+ technology use cases, 120+ sessions and 700+ investor meetings to drive global collaboration and innovation 3:30 PM “The Indian Telecom Services Yearly Performance Indicators” for the year 2025-26 1:06 PM Sanchar Saathi portal crosses 30 crore visits as citizens turn Cyber Warriors against telecom fraud Over 14 lakh lost and stolen handsets recovered More than 4 crore citizen requests on knowing mobile connections in their name resolved Citizen reports on Sanchar Saathi portal also feed the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator, helping prevent suspected cyber-fraud losses of over ₹5,000 crore 8:57 AM

Ministry of Corporate Affairs 1

IICA observed 3rd IICA CSR Day on Gandhi Jayanti with a Special Address by the DG & CEO to Participants of the IICA Certified CSR Professional Programme ahead of NCCSR 2026 NCCSR 2026, on 6th–7th October in New Delhi, to provide a national platform for dialogue, collaboration and knowledge-sharing on CSR CSR in India has its foundation in Indian tradition and in the concept of trusteeship, and did not emerge only from the Companies Act: Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh, DG  & CEO, IICA 1:58 PM

Ministry of Culture 1

Morning Classical Music Concert ‘Brahmanad’ to be Held at South Central Zone Cultural Centre on October 11 12:25 PM

Ministry of Defence 3

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Underscores India’s Rising Maritime Power, Indigenous Naval Capability and Strategic Strength at Barakhana in Visakhapatnam Highlights Indian Navy’s growing combat prowess and its pivotal role in safeguarding India’s maritime interests Calls for harnessing India’s vast maritime potential to drive national prosperity, economic growth and strategic power Pays tribute to Naval Personnel and families for their courage, dedication and contribution to national security 5:19 PM Raksha Mantri to mark delivery of 2,000th aero-engine at HAL Koraput tomorrow 11:05 AM Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to Launch First Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1), Lay Keel of FSS-5 and Inaugurate Upgraded Slipway-4 & 300-Tonne Goliath Crane at Visakhapatnam 10:40 AM

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change 3

India and Japan Launch Operational Manual for the Joint Crediting Mechanism 2:56 PM CAQM intensifies field-level monitoring with deployment of Flying Squads to prevent paddy stubble burning incidents in Punjab and Haryana 2:03 PM Indian-born Cheetah gives birth to 5 Healthy Cubs at Kuno National Park; India’s Cheetah Population reaches 60 Important Milestone in emergence of Next Generation of India’s Cheetah population: Shri Bhupender Yadav 9:13 AM

Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs 1

MoHUA celebrates World Habitat Day 2026 with focus on advancing affordable, resilient and Inclusive housing Best Performing States/UTs under PMAY-U and PMAY 2.0 felicitated at World Habitat Day Celebrations 3:40 PM

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting 1

FTII & NFDC-NFAI Inaugurate Second Edition of Workshop on Archiving, Preservation & Restoration of Moving Images 10:12 AM

Ministry of Law and Justice 2

Appointment of Additional Judge of the Delhi High Court 1:35 PM Appointment of Chief Justices of High Courts as Judges of the Supreme Court of India 1:26 PM

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy 1

Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi to Inaugurate Windergy India 2026 in Chennai 8th edition of Windergy India to be held from October 7th –9th, 2026 12:54 PM

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions 3

Ministries/Departments of Government of India geared up for implementation phase of Special Campaign 6 from 2nd-31st October, 2026 Ministries/Departments plan to make #SpecialCampaign6, the biggest Special Campaign so far. Targets for Swachhata campaigns and parameters for disposal of pendency entered on the Special Campaign 6 portal. Under a new component of the Special Campaign, on a dedicated day and date, the Ministries/Departments to take campaign to the last mile covering their every office and establishment on a focussed campaign activity #SpecialCampaign6 gaining traction on social media with large scale awareness generation and campaign advocacy driven through electronic, print and social media including 3,023 tweets, and 103 PIB statements 1:28 PM Dr. Jitendra Singh Reiterates Commitment to Ease of Life for Pensioners; Calls for Wider Adoption of Digital Pension Services Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Chairs 17th All India 'Pension Adalat'; 897 Long-Pending Cases Taken Up for Resolution, 756 (84.2%) resolved: Minister lauds PM Sh Narendra Modi for introducing the concept of 'Panchayat Adalat' in 2017 Pension Reforms Must Remain Focused on Ease of Life and Last-Mile Delivery: Dr. Jitendra Singh Dr. Jitendra Singh Highlights Technology-Enabled Pension Services, Digital Life Certificates and Family Pension Reforms Government Working to Make Pension Services More Accessible, Technology-Driven and Citizen-Centric: Dr. Jitendra Singh 17th Pension Adalat Focuses on Expeditious Grievance Redressal and Pensioners’ Welfare; 756 of 897 Grievances Redressed, Achieving 84.2% Redressal Rate 11:35 AM Dr. Jitendra Singh Reviews Progress of Special Campaign 6 at DARPG Office, Sardar Patel Bhawan, New Delhi Special Campaign 6 Goes Beyond Cleanliness to Promote Efficiency, Sustainability and the Vision of ‘Waste to Wealth’, says the Minister 11:22 AM

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways 1

Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates Chintan Shivir 2026, Sets Agenda for Future-Ready Highway Infrastructure ‘Gatishakti se Pragati’ guides two-day national conclave; focus on integrated planning, safe and green highways, road safety, toll reforms and quality project delivery 8:49 AM

Ministry of Science & Technology 2

“Swachhata Hi Sewa-2026” campaign Department of Science and Technology (DST) 8:22 AM TDB-DST signs agreement with BigEndian Semiconductors for ₹130 crore RDI support to develop indigenous AI Vision SoC Project VeerAI to advance secure, application-specific semiconductor technology from TRL-5 to TRL-9 6:53 AM

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment 5

2nd Prof. (Dr.) N. R. Madhava Menon Memorial Lecture Held at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant Inaugurates Memorial Lecture Justice Vikram Nath Delivers Lecture on ‘Judging with Compassion: Human Understanding in the Practice of Law’ 4:12 PM 12th WFDRSA Youth Camp inaugurated in Goa; Deaf Youth Leaders from Across Asia come together for Leadership and Empowerment 11:51 AM From Unemployment to Self-Reliance Chhindwara, MP’s Durga’s Journey towards Economic Independence 11:38 AM From Financial Constraints to Academic Aspirations Faridabad Haryana’s Dr. Pratibha Rani’s Journey through NFSC 11:07 AM From Waste Picker to Entrepreneur A Journey Towards Dignity and Self-Reliance 9:58 AM

Ministry of Textiles 1

Ministry of Textiles Organises Swachhta and Cleanliness Activities on Gandhi Jayanti under Special Campaign 6 2:43 PM

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports 1

Department of Sports to participate in Special Campaign 6.0 to enhance cleanliness and resolve pending matters 10:50 AM

National Human Rights Commission 1

NHRC, India to hold 'Open Hearing and Camp Sitting' at Patna to hear cases of alleged human rights violations in Bihar on 7th-8th October 2026 Concerned State authorities and complainants to be present during the proceedings Issues concerning human rights to be discussed with senior officers of the State Interaction with representatives of civil society, NGOs and Human Rights Defenders also scheduled 11:33 AM

PIB Backgrounder 1

Saving Time, Shortening Journeys How India’s Infrastructure Is Bringing Places Closer 7:07 AM

President's Secretariat 2

PRESIDENT OF INDIA HOSTS PRESIDENT OF THE SWISS CONFEDERATION CLOSE COOPERATION BETWEEN INDIA AND SWITZERLAND CAN BRING IMMENSE BENEFITS TO OUR PEOPLE: PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU 5:10 PM PRESIDENT OF INDIA TO VISIT HIMACHAL PRADESH FROM OCTOBER 6 TO 8 2:30 PM

Prime Minister's Office 3

List of Outcomes: State Visit of President of the Swiss Confederation to India 9:44 AM Text of Prime Minister’s Press Statement during Joint Press Statement with the President of Switzerland 8:56 AM Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the qualities of a noble-hearted person 4:44 AM