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AYUSH 1

Traditional Medicine can Strengthen Preventive Healthcare & Holistic Well-Being Globally When Backed by Scientific Evidence and Quality Standards: Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav Union Ayush Minister inaugurates Indo-UK Health Conclave 2026; welcomes structured training programme for Ayush professionals 12:36 PM

Ministry of Agriculture & 1

Farmers Welfare ICAR to Organise Curtain-Raiser and Media Interaction Ahead of ESTIC-2026 Dr. M. L. Jat to Address ICAR’s Role in ESTIC-2026 at Curtain-Raiser Event in Modipuram Shri Rajat Kumar Mishra, Secretary, Department of Fertilizers, to Deliver Special Address at ESTIC-2026 Curtain-Raiser Event Green Ammonia Technology Demonstration to Be Held at ICAR-IIFSR, Modipuram, During Field Visit 10:44 AM

Ministry of Coal 1

Coal supply to power plants gathers pace in October 5:24 AM

Ministry of Commerce & Industry 2

15th Meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee held during 6-9 October 2026 7:01 AM Commerce Secretary Shri Rajesh Agrawal Highlights Need for Rigorous Legal Thinking at CTIL’s 9th Anniversary Celebration CTIL Releases 9th Anniversary Magazine on Trade and Sustainability, Launches Special Edition of Investment Law Compass 6:03 AM

Ministry of Communications 9

Maharashtra Circle Celebrates National Postal Week 2026, Highlights Growth Across Key Business Verticals 4:33 PM Bharat 6G Alliance Strengthens Global Partnerships at 3rd International Bharat 6G Symposium 2026 Union MoS for Communications Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani addresses valedictory session; DoT highlights ESTIC 2026 and its focus on intelligent networks and quantum communication 2:11 PM Department of Posts and Blue Dart Express Limited Sign agreement for India Post Parcel services across India 1:37 PM Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Inaugurates Workshop on 5G Use Case Labs at IMC 2026; Highlights Role of Young Innovators in Advancing India’s 5G and 6G Vision Union Minister Shri Scindia Awards Winners of the 5G Innovation Hackathon “100 5G Use Case Labs to Nurture Young Innovators and Develop Solutions for India and the World”: Union Minister Shri Scindia Minister Shri Scindia commends officers of DoT on completion of the specialised Capacity Development Programme on Network and Mobile Security, Distributes Certificates and Badges to them Initiative aims to transform academic research into practical solutions for India’s next-generation telecommunications ecosystem Discussions cover AI-native networks, intelligent connectivity, scalable 5G use cases, 6G spectrum roadmap, global standardisation and industry-academia collaboration 1:35 PM Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Inaugurates AI for Good Lab Workshop at India Mobile Congress 2026 "The True Measure of AI Will Not Be Model Size, But the Number of Lives It Improves": Union Minister Shri Scindia India Partners as Pilot Country with ITU to Bridge the Gap between AI Strategy and Impact Across the Global South 12:47 PM TRAI Assesses Mobile Network Quality Across Kathgodam to Dehradun Railway under UPW LSA, during the month of August 2026 12:19 PM TRAI Assesses Mobile Network Quality Across Bilaspur and Janjgir-Champa City under MP LSA, during the month of August 2026 12:15 PM India Welcomes ITU Proposal for Joint Trials to Combat Cross-Border Telecom Fraud: Union Minister of State for Communications Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani Over 82 Lakh Fraudulent Mobile Connections Disconnected Through ASTR; Sanchar Saathi App Records Around 25 Million Downloads Financial Fraud Risk Indicator helps Prevent Suspected Losses of Over ₹5,000 Crore in 15 Months Technology, Regulation and Global Cooperation Key to Combating Fraudulent Communications: Dr Pemmasani 12:02 PM TRAI releases Draft Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services DRM-based Digital Addressable Systems Audit Manual, 2026 8:44 AM

Ministry of Cooperation 1

9th National Review Workshop concludes in Bastar with a call for State-specific action plans to accelerate cooperative transformation In furtherance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’ and under the leadership of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, emphasis on translating cooperative reforms into measurable grassroots outcomes States must prepare prioritised, time-bound action plans with clearly identified responsibilities and regular monitoring mechanisms: Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani No single cooperative development model can address the diverse needs of all States; successful district-specific and State-level innovations must be documented, replicated and scaled up: Dr. Bhutani NCEL, NCOL and BBSSL creating new opportunities for grassroots cooperatives through produce aggregation, improved market access and remunerative prices Cooperative banks must prioritise cybersecurity, modern core banking platforms and digital services to remain competitive and attract younger customers States urged to accelerate formation of new PACS, expand membership and strengthen the foundation for viable District Central Cooperative Banks First phase of PACS computerisation must be completed by December 2026, with audits for 2024–25 and 2025–26 to be completed by October 2026: Dr. Bhutani Expansion of decentralised grain storage infrastructure and exploration of alternative farmer-centric marketing and financing models, including pledge finance, highlighted Ministry to explore pilot projects for sustainable and locally adapted models to secure remunerative prices for farmers while retaining the Minimum Support Price framework 10:04 AM

Ministry of Culture 2

Nehru Science Centre to Organise ‘Science Connect 2026’ Teacher Enrichment Programme in Mumbai 1:23 PM From Personal Gifts to a Public Cause: Andhra Pradesh's PM Mementos Support a National Mission 18 Mementos from Andhra Pradesh, Featuring Kondapalli Woodcraft, Kalamkari Art and Commemorative Gifts, Part of PM Mementos E-Auction 8:52 AM

Ministry of Defence 3

Raksha Mantri Presents SIDM Champion Awards 2026 and Calls for Greater Private Sector Participation, R&D Investment and Enhanced Defence Production Capacity “National security increasingly depends on the country's ability to design, develop, manufacture and control the technologies and equipment required by our Defence Forces”- Shri Rajnath Singh “Marking a historic milestone, India's defence exports have reached a record ₹38,424 crore in the FY 2025-26, registering growth of over 60% compared with the previous financial year”- RM “Defence manufacturers must treat expenditure on R&D as an investment that strengthens operational preparedness, improves competitiveness and contributes to national security” said RM 1:53 PM INDIAN NAVY SET TO COMMISSION INDIGENOUS ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE SHALLOW WATER CRAFT ‘MANGROL’ 1:43 PM INAUGURATION OF PROJECT SEABIRD INFRASTRUCTURE BY GENERAL N S RAJA SUBRAMANI, CDS AND SECRETARY, DMA 10:53 AM

Ministry of Earth Sciences 1

IMD conducts Training Workshop on Cyclone and Marine Weather Warning Services for users 1:39 PM

Ministry of Electronics & IT 1

MeitY Pavilion showcases India’s digital innovation and emerging technology capabilities at India Mobile Congress 2026 Digital Public Infrastructure, AI, semiconductors, startups and immersive technologies featured at the MeitY Pavilion 9:31 AM

Ministry of Finance 3

Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, and its subordinate offices observe Special Campaign 6.0 from 2nd to 31st October, 2026 1:09 PM NLMC Invites Bids for Monetisation of 5.119-Acre Prime Freehold Land Parcel of HIL (India) Limited in New Delhi Land Parcel at Najafgarh Industrial Area Carries Reserve Price of ₹829.69 Crore; Registration and Technical Bid Submission Close on November 19, 2026 8:43 AM Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman on visit to Singapore for high-level meetings with Singapore Leadership and CEOs of business firms in Singapore FM Smt. Sitharaman to participate in Business Roundtable with Hedge Fund and Portfolio Fund Managers 2:16 AM

Ministry of Food Processing Industries 1

“Immense Opportunities in Food Processing; Youth Should Become Job Creators, Not Job Seekers”: Shri Chirag Paswan 260 students receive degrees at NIFTEM-K’s 7th Convocation; 8 meritorious students awarded Gold Medals Quality of Indian products is closely linked to the global reputation of ‘Brand India’: Shri Chirag Paswan 12:29 PM

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 3

Union Health Ministry to Observe World Mental Health Day 2026, Reaffirming Commitment to Accessible, Inclusive and People-Centred Mental Healthcare ​​​​​​​Tele-MANAS renders yeoman service in bringing free, confidential and round-the-clock mental health support within easy reach of people across India through toll-free helpline 14416 Over 47.75 lakh calls received since launch on 10 October 2022; 53 Tele-MANAS Cells operational across all 36 States and Union Territories Women account for nearly 44% of recorded caller profiles, reflecting growing access to mental health support through telephone-based counselling MANN Jaagriti initiative to strengthen community awareness, encourage early help-seeking and address mental health stigma Mental health services integrated into over 1.83 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs; District Mental Health Programme sanctioned for 767 districts 1:52 PM National Medical Library Organises 5th ERMED Consortium National Training-cum-Conference on “Digital Health Resources: Redefining Access Through Libraries Digital Health Resources Crucial to Building India’s Research Mindset: Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary, Health Union Health Secretary Calls for Expanding Digital Medical Resources to All Medical Colleges, Particularly in Underserved Areas Digital Health Resources Must Translate Information into Evidence and Evidence into Better Healthcare: Dr. Lovneesh G. Krishna, DGHS ERMED Conference Features Hands-on Training on Four Digital Platforms to Enhance Access to Medical Knowledge 6:45 AM Union Health Ministry Proposes Tighter Curbs on Advertising of Prescription Drugs by Retailers and Wholesalers Draft amendment seeks to extend existing restrictions on advertisements of Schedule H, H1 and X medicines to drug retailers, wholesalers and distributors Move aims to curb unauthorised promotion of prescription medicines and strengthen safeguards for public health 5:40 AM

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting 1

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Launches Special Campaign 6.0 Nationwide to Enhance Cleanliness and Reduce Pendency 11:59 AM

Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises 1

Khadi and Village Industries: Weaving the Fabric of an Inclusive and Sustainable India Khadi emerges as a symbol of sustainable livelihoods, women’s empowerment and India’s rich cultural heritage 6:32 AM

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways 1

MPA, Stella Mary’s College Sign MoU for Industry-Academia Collaboration 12:56 PM

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment 5

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Holds Daylong Western Zone Regional Review Meeting In Diu Meeting Attended By Ministry Officials, Senior Representatives of Governments of Goa, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra And Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu Secretary MoSJE Shri Sudhansh Pant Reviews Implementation of Key Welfare, Social Empowerment And Social Defence Schemes With Focus On Last-Mile Delivery, Beneficiary Saturation And Outcome-Oriented Implementation 4:38 PM Files to Freedom: DEPwD Drives Swachhata, Pendency Reduction and Efficient Governance 1:46 PM “Accessibility Cannot Be an Afterthought”: DEPwD Calls for a Whole-of-Government Approach to Sugamya Bharat 1:43 PM Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Participates in Special Campaign 6.0 Campaign Focuses on Institutionalising SWACHHATA, Reducing Pendency in Government Offices and Ensuring Effective E-Waste Management 1:14 PM Union Secretary MoSJE Shri Sudhansh Pant inaugurates Five-Day Geriatric Care Training Programme In the UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu Programme To Build Capacity Of Anganwadi Workers, Frontline Functionaries In Geriatric Care, Early Identification Of Care Needs And Referral Support To Strengthen Community-Based Support For Senior Citizens 10:29 AM

Ministry of Textiles 1

India and Mali commemorate World Cotton Day at United Nations Headquarters in New York 2:40 AM

National Human Rights Commission 1

The National Human Rights Commission, India to celebrate its 33rd Foundation Day on 12th October 2026 Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant to be the Chief Guest During its 33-year journey, the Commission registered more than 24 lakh cases, including 3,100 suo motu and recommended Rs. 274 crore as relief to the victims of human rights violations The programme also includes a National Conference on ‘Water as the Elixir of Life: Advancing Human Dignity through the Right to Water’ 9:47 AM

NITI Aayog 1

Implementation of Swachhta Hi Seva Campaign 2026 in NITI Aayog from 17th September, 2026 to 2nd October, 2026 11:04 AM

President's Secretariat 1

CHANGE OF GUARD CEREMONY TO take place from 0730 AM to 0830 am from this Saturday 11:08 AM

Prime Minister's Office 4

PM condoles loss of lives in a mishap in Kutch, Gujarat 2:21 PM PM interacts with Team India representatives at 48th WorldSkills Competition Emphasising the importance of Skill training institutions, PM says they are no less than IITs and IIMs PM suggests that as technology evolves, young people must continuously acquire new skills and upgrade their existing capabilities PM emphasises the need for coordinated efforts to establish India as a global hub of skilled human resources Participants share their experiences of adapting to new tools, software, technical systems and work processes 11:15 AM Prime Minister shares an article on lesson for governance for Viksit Bharat 2047 9:00 AM Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasizing on virtues of dignity and humility 3:56 AM

Rajya Sabha Secretariat 2

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 fourth day of the Assembly, i.e. 08 October 2026 12:05 PM PRESS RELEASE ON the 382nd  REPORT OF The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports on "Reforms and Strengthening of the National Testing Agency (NTA)" 12:03 PM

UPSC 1

Union Public Service Commission announces Recruitment Results for the month of August, 2026 7:07 AM

Vice President's Secretariat 1

Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan to Visit Jharkhand on October 10 11:07 AM