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AYUSH 1

National Institute of Naturopathy, Pune Invites Applications for BNYS Degree Programme for Academic Session 2026–27 6:34 AM

Competition Commission of India 4

CCI approves proposed combination related to internal restructuring of the JSW Group 2:30 PM CCI approves proposed acquisition of 100% shareholding of Vishavari Tollway Ltd and nine SPVs operating road assets in India by Concessoc 41 SAS 2:29 PM CCI approves acquisition of certain shareholding in Prestige Hospitality Ventures Limited by CPP Investment Board Pvt. Holdings (4) Inc. 2:29 PM CCI approves acquisition of sole control over Omega-Meyer Ltd and Meyer Organics by BCPE Wellbeing Holdco Two Ltd. and Integral Investments Asia IV Ltd Acquirers, BCPE Wellbeing Holdco Two Ltd. and Integral Investments Asia IV Ltd are funds managed/ advised by Bain Capital 2:28 PM

Lok Sabha Secretariat 1

LOK SABHA SPEAKER PAYS TRIBUTES TO FORMER SPEAKER, LOK SABHA, SHRI BALI RAM BHAGAT 11:35 AM

Ministry of Agriculture & 4

Farmers Welfare India and Ghana Sign Historic MoU to Advance Agricultural Research, Education, and Technology Transfer ICAR and CSIR-CRI (Ghana) partner to boost crop yields, post-harvest infrastructure, and commercialization; ceremony graced by External Affairs Ministers of both nations 12:34 PM Farmers Welfare ICAR Reviews Development and Digitisation of Domain-Specific iGOT Courses Dr. M. L. Jat directs ICAR Institutes to ensure quality, timely completion and regular learning on iGOT Karmayogi platform 12:32 PM Farmers Welfare ICAR Consults Industry and Academic Experts on Proposed PG and Ph.D. Programmes in Natural Farming Stakeholder consultation focuses on multidisciplinary, competency-based and industry-oriented curricula aligned with NEP 2020 PG and Ph.D. programmes in Natural Farming should be future-ready, globally relevant and closely connected with farmers, industry and society: Dr M L Jat 12:31 PM Farmers Welfare ICAR Reviews Progress of Nine Committees on Action Points of 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries 12:29 PM

Ministry of Commerce & Industry 2

Commerce Secretary Shri Rajesh Agrawal Calls for Greater Utilisation of India-EFTA TEPA Opportunities India-EFTA TEPA Provides Wide Market Access with 99.6% of India’s Exports Covered: Commerce Secretary 10:37 AM Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal Holds Meetings with Leading U.S. Companies in New York to Strengthen India–U.S. Trade and Investment Ties 5:18 AM

Ministry of Communications 5

Regional Level Dak Adalat to be held in Panaji on October 15 12:00 PM Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Leads Interaction with Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) Board Members alongside Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia and Minister of State Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani Technology must become a tool for inclusive and sustainable development: Prime Minister Technology-driven solutions needed to tackle cyber fraud: Prime Minister GSMA Board Members applaud India’s digital transformation and growing global technology partnerships 11:53 AM Postal Pension Adalat to be held in Panaji on October 16 11:52 AM Circle level Dak Adalat on october 28 8:29 AM TRAI Assesses Mobile Network Quality Across Balasore City under OD LSA, during the month of August 2026 6:27 AM

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution 1

Adequate availability of Onion at affordable prices in the country Fresh Kharif Onion arrivals gain momentum; Onion mandi and retail prices show broad-based moderation across the country Buffer stock disposal expanded to 123 cities, with 8 Kanda Express and 467 trucks Government expands Calibrated and strategic release of buffer onion 12:27 PM

Ministry of Culture 1

From 4,000-Year-Old Dhokra to Tribal Heritage, Chhattisgarh’s Cultural Story Comes Alive at the 8th PM Mementos Collection showcases Chhattisgarh’s ancient metal-casting traditions, tribal heritage, devotional art and contemporary cultural identity You can bid for these mementos through the official PM Mementos portal 12:09 PM

Ministry of Defence 3

RRM Inaugurates SAREX-2026 as 24th NMSAR Board Meeting Reviews Maritime SAR Preparedness 12:50 PM Raksha Mantri approves Revised Standard Operating Procedure for Utilisation of MoD Proof Ranges, Field Firing Ranges & Test Facilities by Indian Defence Industry 11:28 AM LAUNCH AND KEEL LAYING OF FLEET SUPPORT SHIPS 7:45 AM

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change 1

Central Zoo Authority (CZA) and Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) inaugurate 3-Day Regional Training Programme for Zookeepers at IIFM, Bhopal To facilitate Uniform Welfare Standards and enhance Coordination between Zookeepers and Zoo Management in Central India 2:18 PM

Ministry of Finance 4

NLMC Organises Mock E-Auction Training Ahead of RINL Land E-Auction 459 RINL Land Parcels Covering 93,572.21 Sq. Yards to be Auctioned on October 12 and 16 Registration and EMD Submission for First Auction Open Till October 8, 2026, 5:00 PM 12:33 PM Adopted Joint Statement after the India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue 2026, held in London 11:51 AM Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) conducts Jan Samvad at Malana in Kullu District to create preventive drug awareness and to promote development 11:49 AM DGTS, Mumbai Organises Outreach Programme on GST for Young Minds at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Mankhurd 10:03 AM

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 2

National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) notifies regulations for autonomous boards and central assessment committee to strengthen quality, transparency and standardisation in allied and healthcare education Autonomous Boards to strengthen quality assessment and standards in allied and healthcare institutions NCAHP notifies competency based Diploma in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology curriculum under One Nation One Curriculum Two-year D.MRIT programme to include six-month clinical internship in radiology and imaging NCAHP introduces digital registration with Unique Identification numbers and QR-coded certificates for allied and healthcare professionals State and Central Registers to enable public verification of allied and healthcare professionals 1:19 PM Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda to Lead National Launch of JOSH Teams Tomorrow at Bharat Mandapam Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Defence Shri Sanjay Seth and Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta to Join National Launch of JOSH Teams JOSH Teams to be Rolled Out Across 55 Districts in 11 States in First Phase to Strengthen Youth-Led Community Mobilisation for TB Mukt Bharat JOSH Teams to take TB Mukt Bharat Message to Grassroots; Class-I Officers, MY Bharat Volunteers and NCC Cadets to Drive Community Engagement JOSH Teams to Strengthen Grassroots Participation in India’s TB Elimination Efforts, building on 67,933 Panchayats Across 697 Districts Recognised as TB Mukt in 2025 Initiative Reflects Whole-of-Government and Whole-of-Society Approach by Bringing Together Health, Youth and Defence Networks in the Fight Against TB 4:35 AM

Ministry of Home Affairs 1

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah congratulates Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on the completion of 25 years of his Seva and Samarpan PM Modi’s journey of Seva, Sangharsh & Samarpan -spanning his tenures as Chief Minister and Prime Minister - has become synonymous with the welfare of the poor, women's empowerment, upliftment of the youth, and prosperity for all sections of society Through public welfare policies, their effective implementation, decisive leadership, transparency, and certainty of results, Modi ji redefined governance and established the ideal of the 'politics of performance’ PM Modi created a model of good governance in Gujarat that subsequently served as a foundation for the entire nation Under PM Modi’s leadership, India is scaling new heights in sectors such as manufacturing, digital payments, startups, semiconductors, and defence production, alongside maintaining a rapidly growing economy Amidst the current era of conflict and instability, India has emerged as a significant global voice for peace and harmony By instilling self-confidence in the citizens, PM Modi gave the mantra of a 'Viksit Bharat' and inspired a resolve to make India a leader across all sectors by 2047 11:17 AM

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting 2

Four AI-enabled films unveiled under IICT-YouTube collaborative ‘Create with AI’ programme IICT advances India’s AI filmmaking ecosystem through technology, mentorship and creative innovation 1:33 PM 5th Meeting of Live Events Development Cell Reviews Single-Window Clearances and Next-Gen Reforms for Live Events Sector India’s Live Events Sector Grows 44% in One Year, Supports Over One Crore Livelihoods Government Targets Doubling of Live Events Sector by 2030 through Centre-State-Industry Collaboration States and UTs Urged to Route End-to-End Live Event Licensing through India Cine Hub Portal Single National Music Licence, Notified Entertainment Zones and Infrastructure Status for Live Event Venues Discussed 12:54 PM

Ministry of Jal Shakti 1

DDWS Organised Regional Review Meeting of States/UTs under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 at IIM Bangalore Secretary, DDWS urges States to strengthen source sustainability, water quality surveillance and service delivery under JJM 2.0 1:30 PM

Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises 1

Ministry of MSME commences “Special Campaign 6.0” to meet goals of institutionalizing Swachhata and minimizing pendency across its offices Ministry focuses on effective e-Waste management, cleanliness, space management and disposal of pending matters 2:20 PM

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions 2

Hindi Promotion Should Be Through Creating Opportunities and Stake, Not by Imposition: Dr. Jitendra Singh Official Hindi Should Be Simple, Easy to Understand and Closer to Everyday Usage: Union Minister Technology and AI Have Significantly Improved the Quality of Hindi Translation in Government Work: Dr. Jitendra Singh Hindi Usage Has Increased Significantly Over the Last 10–12 Years after PM Sh Narendra Modi took over; Southern Officers Also Using Hindi Extensively: Dr. Jitendra Singh DoPT Will Seriously Consider Suggestions of Hindi Advisory Committee and Refer Matters Beyond Its Mandate to Concerned Ministries 9:48 AM CM of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma to inaugurate Second Regional Workshop for North-Eastern States under Sādhana Śrinkhla (Series) 2026 Capacity Building Commission to organise workshop at Guwahati on 9th October 2026 to focus on Training Institutes Transformation Strengthening Adaptive Development and Humane Aptitude for National Advancement 6:39 AM

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways 2

Sagarmanthan 2026 Opens as India Charts the Course for a Trusted, Rules-Based Global Maritime Order The Oceans Do Not Separate Us, They Connect Us: PM Narendra Modi's Message Sets the Tone for the Great Oceans Dialogue Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for a free, open, secure and rules-based maritime order that brings peace, prosperity and progress for all Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal presents Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 as India's offer of partnership to the world Seas of Partnership: India Brings Korea, EU, Australia, Norway, UAE, Bhutan & Africa Together on Day One at Sagarmanthan 2026 3:36 PM PM Narendra Modi calls for Rules-Based Maritime Order in Message to 3rd Sagarmanthan Dialogue Prime Minister welcomes Global Leaders to the Thought Leadership Conference, cites Port Growth & New Maritime Laws India's maritime vision extends across regions and oceans and is built on cooperation, trust, mutual respect and mutual benefit: PM Modi 1:48 PM

Ministry of Rural Development 1

PMGSY Chintan Shivir Charts Future Roadmap for Quality, Maintenance and Technology-Driven Rural Connectivity Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Calls for Greater Use of Technology to Strengthen PMGSY and Ensure Last-Mile Rural Connectivity PMGSY Chintan Shivir Emphasises Climate-Resilient Infrastructure, Sustainable Practices and Faster Delivery of Rural Roads 1:24 PM

Ministry of Science & Technology 3

New metal-free porous material can help produce affordable clean energy 10:09 AM DST Reviews Preparedness for Special Campaign 6; Calls for Focused Action on Swachhata, E-Waste and Public Outreach Joint Secretary (Administration) and Nodal Officer reviews implementation plans with Autonomous Institutions and Field Organisations 10:08 AM DST Steps Up Preparations for Special Campaign 6; Focus on Swachhata, Disposal of Pendencies, Records Management and E-Waste Preparatory Phase successfully completed; Implementation Phase to be undertaken from 2 October to 31 October 2026 10:07 AM

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment 5

NCSC Intervention Results in Mandatory Reporting of SC Beneficiaries under Key Financial Schemes Mandatory Scheme-wise and Bank-wise Reporting of SC Beneficiaries Directed by Department of Financial Services Directions Issued to SLBC/UTLBC Convenors Across States and Union Territories; Action-Taken Report to be Submitted by October 9, 2026 1:58 PM Strong Financial Assistance and Steps Towards Self-Reliance Punjab’s Raghubir Singh's Journey towards Economic Self-Reliance 1:27 PM From Financial Constraints to Scientific Achievement: Balamurugan S.’s Journey through National Fellowship Support 12:32 PM Financial Support Today, Self-Reliance Tomorrow Manikala Durga’s Journey towards Economic Self-Reliance 12:30 PM Secretary MoSJE Shri Sudhansh Pant Administers Oath to Newly Appointed Members of Governing Body of DWBDNC Shri Narayan Dewasi and Shri Swaroop Singh Banjara Take Oath as Members of the Board 10:04 AM

Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation 1

Document on “Strategy for Environmental Economic Accounts in India 2026-2030” 8:55 AM

Ministry of Steel 1

Ministry of Steel Organises Mini Chintan Shivir on ‘Peace of Mind at Workplace’ 12:56 PM

Ministry of Textiles 1

Ministry of Textiles Concluded ‘Swachhata Hi Seva 2026’ campaign with Nationwide Cleanliness and Awareness Initiatives 7:11 AM

Ministry of Women and Child Development 1

Departmental Summit on Women and Child Development to be held in New Delhi on 8-9 October Summit to bring together Centre and States to deliberate on key priorities concerning nutrition, child protection, women’s safety and empowerment Summit to focus on four key areas covering Anganwadi Centres, protection of vulnerable children, women’s safety and women’s empowerment 1:09 PM

PIB Backgrounder 1

Additive Manufacturing in India Building India's Future with Next Generation Digital Manufacturing 6:35 AM

Prime Minister's Office 27

Prime Minister expresses gratitude to former President Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji for his wishes on completing 25 years of service to the Nation as Head of Government 4:22 PM Prime Minister expresses gratitude to President of South Korea Lee Jae-Myung for his wishes on completing 25 years of service to the Nation as Head of Government 3:52 PM Prime Minister meets Shri L.K. Advani and seeks his blessings 3:50 PM Prime Minister expresses gratitude to Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi for her wishes on completing 25 years of service to the Nation as Head of Government 3:46 PM Prime Minister expresses gratitude to President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić for his wishes on completing 25 years of service to the Nation as Head of Government 3:40 PM Prime Minister expresses gratitude to President of Botswana Duma Boko for his wishes on completing 25 years of service to the Nation as Head of Government 3:36 PM Prime Minister expresses gratitude to Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay for his wishes on completing 25 years of service to the Nation as Head of Government 3:34 PM Prime Minister expresses gratitude to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of Philippines for his wishes on completing 25 years of service to the Nation as Head of Government 3:31 PM Prime Minister expresses gratitude to Prime Minister of Belgium Bart De Wever for his wishes on completing 25 years of service to the Nation as Head of Government 3:28 PM Prime Minister expresses gratitude to Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit for his wishes on completing 25 years of service to the Nation as Head of Government 3:19 PM Prime Minister expresses gratitude to President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his wishes on completing 25 years of service to the Nation as Head of Government 3:06 PM Prime Minister expresses gratitude to the Vice President for his warm wishes 2:50 PM Prime Minister expresses gratitude to the President for her wishes and generous words 2:47 PM World leaders congratulate Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on completion of 25 years as Head of Government 11:26 AM Prime Minister shares an article highlighting learning, teamwork and hard work in governance 7:35 AM Prime Minister shares an article highlighting strong foundations built for India's growth and Viksit Bharat 2047 7:31 AM Prime Minister shares an article highlighting significant shift in support for Indian athletes and sports ecosystem 7:26 AM PM to inaugurate 10th edition of India Mobile Congress on 8 October Theme of IMC 2026: “Scale Without Boundaries” Four key Pillars of IMC 2026 - Srishti: Building the Future; Samvardhan: Fueling Growth; Sashakt: Expanding Opportunities; and Suraksha: Strengthening Trust IMC 2026 to focus on new domains of Smart Mobility, Stadium Experiences, Industrial Robotics and Transport Technology IMC 2026 to witness participation from over 100 countries 7:15 AM Prime Minister shares an article highlighting India's energy transition, wider access and energy security 7:13 AM Prime Minister shares an article highlighting India's journey from incrementalism to ambition and confidence 7:11 AM Prime Minister shares an article highlighting leadership and service shaping Viksit Bharat and inspiring the Global South 6:53 AM Prime Minister shares an article highlighting environment for industry, entrepreneurship and manufacturing shaping Viksit Bharat 6:49 AM Prime Minister shares an article highlighting values of seva, purpose, conviction and courage shaping his 25 years in public life 6:47 AM Prime Minister shares an article on India’s development journey in recent years marked by a significant shift in mindset 6:05 AM Prime Minister shares an article on transformation of Indian agriculture 5:54 AM Prime Minister visits Shri Vinayak temple 5:51 AM Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasising on the virtue of dedicated service 5:23 AM

Rajya Sabha Secretariat 1

The Indian Parliamentary Delegation led by Shri Harivansh, Hon’ble Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha continued its participation in the 153rd IPU Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania, on the second day of the Assembly, i.e., 06 October 2026. 9:05 AM