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Cabinet 1

Cabinet passes resolution congratulating Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 25 Years of Unbroken Leadership 10 Defining Highlights of the Union Cabinet Resolution 10:20 AM

Election Commission 1

ECI Clarifies Protocol for Meetings with Political Delegations, Says No Political Party Sought Appointment Before 4 PM Today 4:14 PM

Lok Sabha Secretariat 1

STRONG DEMOCRACIES ARE BUILT ON DIALOGUE, DIVERSE VIEWS AND MEANINGFUL PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: LOK SABHA SPEAKER TECHNOLOGY AND YOUTH PARTICIPATION CAN GIVE A NEW DIMENSION TO DEMOCRACY: LOK SABHA SPEAKER LOK SABHA SPEAKER CALLS FOR HEALTHY COMPETITION AMONG STATE LEGISLATURES IN ADOPTING INNOVATIONS GOA HAS SUCCESSFULLY BALANCED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITH PRESERVATION OF ITS HERITAGE AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT: LOK SABHA SPEAKER GOA ASSEMBLY SHOULD PREPARE A 25-YEAR ROADMAP WITH GREATER PARTICIPATION OF YOUTH, WOMEN AND CITIZENS: LOK SABHA SPEAKER LOK SABHA SPEAKER ADDRESSES THE INAUGURAL CEREMONY OF THE SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS MARKING 25 YEARS OF THE GOA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY BUILDING 2:08 PM

Ministry of Coal 1

Ministry of Coal holds Special Drive with focus on E-waste Management as part of Special Campaign 6 1:01 PM

Ministry of Commerce & Industry 1

Cabinet approves setting up of Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority 9:39 AM

Ministry of Communications 1

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia’s Vision and Sustained Efforts Set the Stage for a New Industrial Era in Gwalior Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah to join Bhoomipujan of Asia’s First Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior on 29 October, 2026 at Shri Scindia’s invitation Shri Scindia’s initiative and sustained efforts are bringing Asia’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone to Gwalior, with 24+ global companies set to participate in the Bhoomipujan together TMZ has attracted committed investments of over ₹5,500 crore, with the potential to generate 18,000+ employment opportunities 2:10 PM

Ministry of Culture 3

Ministry Of Culture Successfully Organizes “Swachhata Hi Seva” Campaign 2026 (17th September - 2nd October 2026) 2:05 PM The Many Expressions of Karnataka in the 8th Edition of PM Mementos 30 mementos from Karnataka in the PM Mementos e-auction showcase its diverse traditions, crafts, cultural heritage and contemporary achievements. 2:05 PM PM Mementos Brings Sikkim’s Cultural Heritage Closer to Citizens 12:14 PM

Ministry of Defence 9

Government appoints Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM as Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) 3:09 PM Government appoints Air Marshal Ashutosh Dlxit, PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM as Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) 1:08 PM Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth to inaugurate SAREX-2026 off Paradip coast Indian Coast Guard to also host 24th NMSAR Board Meeting at Bhubaneswar 12:39 PM COAS FLAGS IN JOINT INDO-ARGENTINE ARMY MOUNTAINEERING EXPEDITION IN NEW DELHI 12:03 PM HAL Koraput Delivers 2,000th Aero-Engine, Marking Six Decades of Propulsion Manufacturing Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh calls for strengthening indigenous design, development, testing and manufacturing of advanced aero-engines AL-31FP production capacity to rise from 30 to 50 engines annually with Rs 335 crore investment Second Shakti engine production line to be established with Rs 218 crore investment; capacity to reach up to 100 engines annually Government pursuing indigenous high-thrust engine programme with investment of about Rs 5,000 crore 11:27 AM DRDO Conducts Maiden Live Jump of Advanced High-Altitude Parachute 10:41 AM DRDO Conducts Flight Trial of High-Altitude Platform 10:03 AM MoD signs Rs 661 crore contract to procure BrahMos Fire Control System and Launchers for Indian Navy ships 8:05 AM Raksha Mantri launches first indigenous Fleet Support Ship ‘ Surya’ at Hindustan Shipyard Ltd in Visakhapatnam “The launch of FSS1 is a symbol of achievement, keel laying of FSS5 is a symbol of resolve and the new Slipway is a symbol of our growing capability”: Shri Rajnath SIngh “We must make HSL a benchmark for Quality, Productivity and Timely Delivery” “Visakhapatnam should be developed as a major Maritime Industrial Hub” 7:20 AM

Ministry of Earth Sciences 1

Ministry of Earth Sciences hosts the ESTIC 2026 thematic Curtain Raiser to raise awareness of Ocean Sciences & Maritime Technology 8:19 AM

Ministry of Electronics & IT 1

IndiaAI Mission Organised AIKosh University Engagement Programme at National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh to Strengthen India's AI Talent Ecosystem IndiaAI Mission Deepens Academic Participation through AIKosh University Engagement Programme at NIT Andhra Pradesh 3:07 PM

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change 2

CAQM mandates Installation of PTZ Cameras at Industries to ensure Comprehensive Real-time Monitoring of Fuel Use and Compliance in NCR 11:52 AM India calls for equal attention to Adaptation, Mitigation and Means of Implementation at Pre-COP31 There can’t be a ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ approach; Equity and CBDR-RC must for Meaningful and Sustained Climate Action: Shri Bhupender Yadav India offers to share its Coastal Resilience and Space-based Expertise with Pacific Partners 10:52 AM

Ministry of Finance 3

DRI cracks down on cross-border gold smuggling along Indo-Bangladesh border; seizes over 8.3 kg foreign-origin gold; 4 arrested 3:17 PM Secretary, DFS, Shri Sanjay Lohiya chairs review meeting on progress of Financial Inclusion Schemes with senior executives of Public Sector and Private Sector Banks Banks urged to enhance digital outreach and focus on end-to end digital processing of loans during the meeting 11:53 AM Cabinet approves Commitment of Rs.10,000 Crore towards establishment of the SME Growth Fund for direct equity investments in Small and Medium Enterprises to create future champions 9:44 AM

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 2

President Smt. Droupadi Murmu addresses first historic Convocation of AIIMS Bilaspur in presence of Shri Kavinder Gupta, Governor of Himachal Pradesh and Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda President Droupadi Murmu hails the PM-JAY scheme; says more than ₹2 lakh crore has been spent on treatment of beneficiaries The field of medicine is not just a field of science and technology, it is actually a field of compassion and trust as well: President Smt. Droupadi Murmu 16 new AIIMS established in the last 12 years under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s leadership: Union Health Minister ₹15,000 crore allocated for 10,000 additional MBBS and PG seats by 2029: Shri J.P. Nadda Medical colleges rise to over 800, undergraduate seats to 1.42 lakh; Government targets 75,000 additional MBBS and PG seats by 2029: Shri J.P. Nadda AIIMS Bilaspur records 3 lakh+ OPD consultations and 10 lakh+ diagnostic tests in 2024-25 Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda highlights expansion of AIIMS Bilaspur to 776 beds with 26 specialties and 15 super specialties 9:10 AM E-Sanjeevani Crosses 50 Crore Teleconsultations, Strengthening Access to Healthcare Across the Country Women Account for 57.14% of E-Sanjeevani Utilisation; 40.15% Consultations Availed by Citizens Aged 46 Years and Above, Underscoring Wider Reach of Telemedicine E-Sanjeevani Integrates AI-Powered Clinical Decision Support System and ERSS-112 to Strengthen Digital Healthcare Delivery E-Sanjeevani Expands Beyond Primary Healthcare, Enables Specialist OPD Consultations Through Premier Government Institutions 4:23 AM

Ministry of Labour & Employment 1

Secretary (Labour & Employment) Leads ‘Shram Samvad’ at Rudrapur, Uttarakhand 3:08 PM

Ministry of Law and Justice 1

Department of Justice Successfully Concludes Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026. 7:12 AM

Ministry of Panchayati Raj 1

Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 : MoPR and DDWS Take Cleanliness and Waste Management Message to the  Panchayats 2:30 PM

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways 1

Chintan Shivir 2026 Concludes with Focus on Collaborative Knowledge Sharing for Quality Road Infrastructure Two-day conclave provides platform for Centre, States and stakeholders to share experiences, best practices and practical solutions 12:50 PM

Ministry of Rural Development 1

Ministry of Rural Development Notifies 375 Permissible Works under VB–G RAM G The new Schedule expands the scope of permissible works by 41 percent compared with the previous scheme 128 works under Water Security, 111 under Core Rural Infrastructure, 98 under Livelihood-related Infrastructure and 38 under Disaster Preparedness 2:59 AM

Ministry of Science & Technology 3

India, Switzerland Strengthen Strategic Science & Technology Partnership; Dr. Jitendra Singh Holds Bilateral Meeting with Swiss President Guy Parmelin Dr. Jitendra Singh and Swiss President Guy Parmelin discuss expanding long-term cooperation in science, research and innovation India’s mission-mode approach in AI, quantum, biotechnology, space and deep ocean research opens new avenues for bilateral collaboration, says Dr. Jitendra Singh Indo-Swiss Research Framework, Joint Scientific Board and new institutional agreements to further strengthen research ecosystem Switzerland earmarks CHF 45 million for further strengthening the Indo-Swiss research partnership 10:17 AM Indo-Swiss Research Framework to Give Fresh Impetus to Two Decades of Scientific Cooperation and Open New Avenues for Joint Research and Innovation: Dr. Jitendra Singh Flagship Event celebrates two decades of India-Switzerland partnership and charts roadmap for deeper, structured and long-term collaboration New framework to strengthen research networks, mobility, knowledge exchange and academia-industry linkages, says Dr. Jitendra Singh Explore and Academia-Industry Training programmes to create new opportunities for researchers, innovators and startups DST-SNSF Letter of Intent and DST-ZHAW Implementation Arrangement mark new phase of bilateral S&T partnership 10:15 AM A decade of cosmic flickering reveals new clues about a rare giant binary black hole system 9:02 AM

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment 4

Shri Sudhansh Pant, Secretary, MoSJE to Administer Oath to Newly Appointed Members of DWBDNC Governing Body Tomorrow Shri Narayan Dewasi, Shri Swaroop Singh Banjara to Take Oath as Members of the Board 3:10 PM From Waste Picking to Self-Reliance: Mekala Yesamma’s Journey towards Economic Empowerment 2:28 PM From Addiction To Independence Thoubal, Manipur’s L. Delay Rebuilds His Life Through ODIC Support 12:42 PM National Postal Week 2026 to be Celebrated from 9th to 15th October, Commencing with World Post Day on 9th October ‘World Post Day: One Postal Network, Infinite Possibilities’ Week-long Celebrations to Highlight India Post’s Enduring Role in Connecting Citizens and Building a Modern, Inclusive and Citizen-Centric Postal Network 11:19 AM

Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation 1

An Approach Paper on Expanding the scope and coverage for the Index of Services Production MoSPI invites comments/ feedback from stakeholders on the Approach Paper 11:21 AM

Ministry of Steel 1

India's Steel Sector Posts Steady Growth in H1 FY 2026–27 6:33 AM

Ministry of Textiles 1

First Meeting of the Development Council for Textile Industry (DCTI) Held; Council Deliberates on Roadmap for a Competitive and Integrated Textile Value Chain 9:03 AM

Ministry of Tribal Affairs 1

National Conclave on Constitutional Rights and Legal Provisions for Tribal Communities 10:45 AM

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports 2

Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2027: 1,45,26,013 attempts in Nationwide Quiz; Shortlisted Youth Advance to Essay Round Shortlisted participants to submit 500-word essays on MY Bharat Portal till 15th October, 2026 11:52 AM “Yuva Shakti is the Strength of Viksit Bharat”: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya MY Bharat’s Points, Rewards and Recognition Mechanism to Turn Youth Participation into Recognition, Opportunity and Leadership 10:23 AM

PIB Backgrounder 3

Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority (ITLA) A comprehensive National Transport Master Plan 1:33 PM Small and Medium Enterprises Growth Fund Providing Capital to India’s Future Champions 1:31 PM Asian Games 2026 India's Journey from New Delhi to Aichi-Nagoya 12:03 PM

President's Secretariat 1

PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES the first convocation of AIIMS Bilaspur Developing affordable, accessible, and cost-effective healthcare solutions presents an opportunity for premier institutions like AIIMS: President Droupadi Murmu 9:57 AM

Prime Minister's Office 3

PM interacts with Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) Board Members Technology must become a tool for inclusive and sustainable development: PM Technology-driven solutions needed to tackle cyber fraud: PM Representatives of Telecom companies Applaud India’s Digital Transformation and Growing Global Technology Partnerships GSMA Board Members Highlight Opportunities for Global Cooperation with India in 6G and AI 2:46 PM Prime Minister shares an article on how India’s water-governance model is offering useful lessons for the wider Global South 9:48 AM Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasising on good character and conduct 4:30 AM

Rajya Sabha Secretariat 1

PRESS RELEASE 7:33 AM

Vice President's Secretariat 1

Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Addresses Second Convocation of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University “Sanskrit is the Golden String that Connects India’s Many Languages into One Grand Garland”: Vice-President “Our Ancient Knowledge Must Be Preserved, Studied, Interpreted and Made Available to Future Generations”: Vice-President “A Favourable Ecosystem Has Been Created for the Resurgence of Sanskrit Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Leadership”: Vice-President “Use Social Media Wisely; Do Not Let the Virtual World Take You Away from the Real World”: Vice-President 10:55 AM