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AYUSH 3

NCISM Chairperson launches CCRAS SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026 to strengthen Ayurveda research and innovation 3:28 PM ITRA, Jamnagar to Organise National Symposium ‘Ayutech Navonmesh 2026’ on Artificial Intelligence in Ayurveda Two-day event on October 15–16 to explore the integration of traditional Ayurvedic knowledge with modern digital technologies on the occasion of the Institute’s Sixth Foundation Day 3:07 PM KAUMARACON 2026 to Begin at AIIA, New Delhi, on October 15; Vice-President to Address International Ayurveda Paediatrics Conference Three-Day Conference from October 15–17 to Bring Together National and International Experts in Child Healthcare AIIA to Celebrate Foundation Day on October 17 3:03 PM

Competition Commission of India 3

CCI approves acquisition of majority stake in Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri Limited by GRT Jewellers (India) Private Limited 12:05 PM CCI approves the acquisition of certain shareholding in Kids Clinic India by NuageLux BidCo S.à r.l 12:04 PM CCI approves acquisition of certain shareholding in FarMart Service Pvt Ltd by Impact Fund Denmark, Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries SA/NV and Orios Fund III 12:03 PM

Ministry of Agriculture & 3

Farmers Welfare Mahila Kisan Diwas 2026 to Be Celebrated at the National Level  Tomorrow by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare 2:11 PM Farmers Welfare Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan participates in the 10th National Convention of Agrivision in Delhi “Fake agricultural colleges will be brought under control; Agriculture Council to be established soon”: Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh “Agricultural students’ degrees will not be allowed to go to waste; government to work on short-term and long-term roadmaps”: Shri Shivraj Singh “You deliberate and bring forth the nectar of ideas; we will implement them”: Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces at the Agrivision convention “Foodgrain production has increased by 49 per cent in 10 years; India has become the world’s largest rice producer”: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan “Along with further improving farmers’ livelihoods, India will no longer merely feed itself but will emerge as the world’s food basket”: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan 12:51 PM 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 Karnal, Haryana 7:31 AM

Ministry of Coal 1

MCL commits ₹22.64 Crore for Five CSR projects in Sundargarh District 2:12 PM

Ministry of Commerce & Industry 2

India and Brunei Darussalam Review Bilateral Trade and Economic Cooperation at Third Joint Trade Committee Meeting Discussions Focus on Expanding Bilateral Trade, Improving Market Access and Facilitating Business-to-Business Exchanges 3:00 PM PROVISIONAL WHOLESALE PRICE INDEX, OUTPUT PRODUCER PRICE INDEX, AND TRIAL INPUT PRODUCER PRICE INDEX FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2026, AND FINAL INDEX FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2026 Provisional Estimates of Wholesale Price Index (Base Year 2022-23) for the month of September 2026 6:30 AM

Ministry of Communications 3

Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) Celebrates World Standards Day 2026 at TEC New Delhi, Highlighting India's Pivotal Role in Global Telecommunication Standardization 12:54 PM Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to honor top-performing States/UTs, District Police and Police Stations for recovery of lost mobile handsets through Sanchar Saathi Awards to be presented in upcoming National, Zonal & State level Events of DoT Number of handsets traceable and recovered are to be key performance parameters 12:33 PM DoT and ITU organise AI for Good Build-a-thon 5.0 at India Mobile Congress 2026 Dr. Bilel Jamoussi, Deputy Director and Chief, Study Groups and Policy Department, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU inaugurates the Build-a-thon 5.0 in the august presence of senior DoT leadership and distinguished experts Build-a-thon 5.0 focuses on building Agentic AI solutions complied with Indian policies in the domain of telecommunications 12:23 PM

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution 2

Quality Infrastructure, Clean Energy and Consumer Safety Take Centre Stage at the National Celebration of World Standards Day 2026 Union Cabinet Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi Highlights Role of Standards in India’s Clean Energy Transition MoS Shri B. L. Verma and Smt. Nimuben J Bambhaniya Address BIS World Standards Day Event in Delhi BIS Launches Silver Refinery Scheme and Roadmap for Sustainable Agriculture and Sustainable Manufacturing New Indian Standards Released for the Emerging Technology, Clean Energy, Traditional Medicine & Healthcare 12:56 PM Government Constitutes Committee to Examine Issues Relating to Sugarcane Farmers and the Sugar Sector 12:43 PM

Ministry of Cooperation 1

Ministry of Cooperation mandates new Audit Reporting Framework for Multi-State Cooperative Societies to strengthen transparency, accountability and good governance Guided by 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, Ministry of Cooperation takes another significant step towards strengthening transparency, financial discipline, accountability and good governance in Multi-State Cooperative Societies Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2026 (MSCARO, 2026) to introduce a uniform, structured and risk-based statutory audit reporting framework New framework to facilitate early detection of financial stress, safeguard members’ funds and strengthen compliance with statutory and governance requirements Standardised audit reporting to enable technology-driven regulatory supervision, automated scrutiny and risk-based monitoring through the CRCS Portal Phased implementation mandated to provide Multi-State Cooperative Societies adequate time to strengthen their systems and processes 11:17 AM

Ministry of Culture 1

Bharat’s civilisational journey had, for centuries, been a story of cultural exchange: Hon’ble Prime Minister Brihattar Bharat to Strengthen Global Cultural Connections through Joint Research and International Collaboration:  Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat 3:09 PM

Ministry of Defence 7

INDIAN NAVY COMPLETES MAIDEN COMMAND OF COMBINED TASK FORCE 154 3:11 PM Close defence-academia-industry collaboration key to accelerating development & adoption of indigenous tech amid evolving nature of warfare: Raksha Mantri 2:37 PM Defence Accounts Department Organises Shramdaan under ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ Campaign 2:23 PM From Recovery to Self-Reliance – A Journey Towards a Healthier Life Nagaon Assam’s Ranjit Das’s Journey Towards Recovery and Financial Independence 11:50 AM 29 Nursing Cadets Commissioned as Lieutenants into Military Nursing Service at Army Hospital (R&R) Delhi 11:49 AM INDIAN NAVY TO HAND OVER COMMAND OF COMBINED TASK FORCE 154 9:09 AM India seeks an Indo-Pacific where all countries make their own choices, protect their interests & pursue development in peace: Raksha Mantri at 1st ASEAN-India Defence Think Tank Forum “Need to build trust, respect each other’s sovereignty, follow international law & keep channels of dialogue open to tackle borderless challenges” Strengthening maritime domain awareness, interoperability & underwater cooperation is key to a stable, rule-based maritime order, says Shri Rajnath Singh “Self-reliance does not mean working in isolation; it can create opportunities for trusted partners to design, build, maintain & improve equipment together” “Co-development, co-production, MRO, training and long-term technical support can build local skills, support industry & make supply chains more reliable” 6:14 AM

Ministry of Development of North-East Region 1

MoS Dr Sukanta Majumdar Calls for Faster Banking Expansion and Improved Credit Access in Northeast at Bankers’ Conclave 3.0 MoS Urges Banks to Improve Credit-Deposit Ratio and Strengthen Lending to MSMEs, Farmers and Women Entrepreneurs 9:00 AM

Ministry of Education 1

TISS and Uttar Pradesh Police Training Directorate join hands to strengthen Police Training under Saksham Policing 12:44 PM

Ministry of Finance 7

DGTS Mumbai Zonal Unit organises Hybrid Outreach Programme on Tax Literacy, Mental Health Awareness and Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan 12:22 PM NABARD subscribes ₹4 Crore to NSDC's Social Stock Exchange Issue to support overseas employment of rural youth 12:16 PM Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Strategic Restructuring of IDBI Bank Ltd. 11:21 AM Government Approves Strategic Restructuring of IDBI Bank Ltd. 11:20 AM Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) strengthens Nasha Mukt Bharat vision by dismantling vast illicit cannabis cultivation in Himachal Pradesh CBN destroys 5,165 acres of illicit cannabis (Ganja) cultivation under “Operation Parivartan” 10:43 AM DRI busts illegal import of more than 73,00,000 kg of Pakistan-origin rock salt; four arrested Operation Deep Manifest exposes a transnational smuggling network modus operandi to circumvent India’s import prohibition on Pakistani goods 10:39 AM Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to embark on an official visit to Bangkok, Thailand, from 14th to 18th October 2026 Union Finance Minister to attend Annual Meetings of the IMF-World Bank FM will also take part in G20 and G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meetings besides bilateral meetings with many countries and organisations Smt. Sitharaman will participate in multilateral dialogues on various fora to showcase India’s economic dynamism 9:36 AM

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying 1

Central Government approves India’s accession to Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) Accession to strengthen India’s presence in High Seas fisheries, expand access to high-value marine resources and enhance participation in global fisheries governance 11:48 AM

Ministry of Food Processing Industries 1

Ministry of Food Processing Industries observes Special Campaign 6 from 2nd to 31st   October, 2026 11:07 AM

Ministry of Home Affairs 1

Chairman of the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC) Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar (Retd.) launches official Portal to Enhance Public Engagement and Scientific Data Gathering The web portal is available at https://demography.mha.gov.in and fully operational and open for public access, stakeholder submissions, and data interaction This portal facilitates the Central Ministries/Departments, State/UT Government, NGOs & individuals to give inputs on un-natural demographic changes, it’s causes and underlying factors behind these changes The inputs will help the Committee to analyse and identify the causes of demographic changes and to recommend a well-organised and permanent operational system for the legal, fair and time bound identification, detention, and deportation of illegal immigrants 12:24 PM

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting 1

PIB Mumbai and CBC Maharashtra, in Collaboration with UNICEF India, Organise Capacity-Building Workshop on Adolescent Health and Climate Change Strengthening Outreach Through Credible Communication”: UNICEF Workshop Focuses on Adolescent Health and Climate Change 7:23 AM

Ministry of Jal Shakti 1

As A Follow-Up to The Departmental Summit on Water 2026, Department Of Drinking Water and Sanitation Organised Virtual Conference On Convergence Of JJM 2.0 With VB-G RAM G For Source Sustainability And Gram Panchayat-Led Water Governance Secretary DDWS calls for scientific planning through DSS and Yuktdhara, prioritisation of critical drinking water sources and stronger inter-departmental convergence 10:45 AM

Ministry of Law and Justice 1

Government mobilizes National Law Universities to target Criminal Case Backlogs across 100 Hotspot Districts 3:13 PM

Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises 1

India’s Coir Sector: Creating Livelihoods, Promoting Entrepreneurship and Driving Sustainable Growth Over 21,000 coir units are registered on the Udyam registration portal, generating employment for 2.3 lakh people Exports of coir products witnessed an increase of 305% in the last 10 years 4:39 AM

Ministry of Minority Affairs 1

Ministry of Minority Affairs undertakes Special Campaign 6.0 to strengthen swachhata, efficiency and workplace management The campaign focuses on pendency reduction, record management, responsible e-waste disposal, sustainable cleanliness and optimum utilisation of office space 10:25 AM

Ministry of Railways 1

Cabinet approves Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for 78 days to Railway Employees 10:40 AM

Ministry of Rural Development 1

Cabinet approves continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme for five years from 2026-27 to 2030-31 10:39 AM

Ministry of Science & Technology 3

India Strengthens Science and Technology Partnerships with Global South through Inaugural Ministry of External Affairs–CSIR Tech Familiarization Programme 33 Ambassadors and Embassy Officials from 29 Countries Explore CSIR's Innovations in Sustainable Infrastructure, Genomics and Healthcare 2:25 PM Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Felicitates 62 Young Innovators at 12th NLEPC, Says School Students Are Turning Ideas into Marketable Products and Entrepreneurship 25 students have already taken products to market; some are earning lakhs while still in school: Dr. Jitendra Singh Union Minister calls for industry partnerships, business-to-business interactions and stronger mentorship to take student innovations to market Around 250 intellectual property rights generated by young innovators; Minister proposes dedicated sessions involving parents INSPIRE-MANAK has selected over 18.27 lakh students since inception in 2009; Compendium released at the ceremony 1:08 PM TDB signs agreement with ideaForge for ₹151 crore RDI support to develop YETI heavy-lift autonomous aerial logistics vehicle Indigenous VTOL platform designed to transport payloads of up to 200 kg, with a targeted range of 200 km, to advance towards TRL-9 7:20 AM

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment 4

Education: A Pathway to Opportunity and Empowerment Ajay Kumar Ahirwar’s Journey Through the National Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students 11:55 AM The Flight of Courage, the Identity of Self-Reliance Alappuzha Kerala’s Sunithamol’s Journey Towards Financial Independence 11:51 AM Swachhata Se Sabhyata Session Held At Department of Social Justice and Empowerment Swachhata Campaign 6.0 Focusses on Cleanliness, Inner Values and Jan Bhagidari 11:30 AM BHARAT TULIP Expands Market Access for Traditional Artisans Through Digital Platforms 10:48 AM

Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation 1

Release of 121st Issue of Sarvekshana, Journal of Official Statistics 1:34 PM

PIB Backgrounder 1

BHAVYA: Creating Investment-Ready Manufacturing Ecosystems 6:59 AM

Prime Minister's Office 7

Foreign Minister of Canada calls on Prime Minister Both sides discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral ties across key areas of cooperation PM emphasises the importance of translating positive momentum in bilateral relations into tangible outcomes PM conveys warm greetings to Prime Minister Mark Carney 1:26 PM PM to Inaugurate and Dedicate Five Development Projects Worth Around ₹3,350 Crore in Ladakh on 15 October Projects Span Airport Infrastructure, Strategic Road Connectivity, Hydropower, Heritage Conservation and Water Security PM to Inaugurate New Passenger Terminal Building at Leh Airport PM to Dedicate 298-km Nimmu-Padum-Darcha Road, Providing Alternative Connectivity to Ladakh and Strengthening Strategic Mobility for the Armed Forces PM to Inaugurate India’s First Petroglyph Conservation Park in Leh for Preservation of Ladakh’s Ancient Archaeological Heritage 9:45 AM PM to interact with the contingent of Indian athletes who participated in Asian Games 2026 on 15th October 9:43 AM Prime Minister shares article on moving governance from welfare to empowerment 5:53 AM Prime Minister wishes His Holiness Pope Leo XIV a speedy recovery and continued good health 5:43 AM Prime Minister offers prayers to Maa Kushmanda during Navratri 3:54 AM Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam invoking the blessings of Maa Narayani 3:43 AM

Vice President's Secretariat 1

Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Releases ‘Dancing with Joy’, an Inspirational Memoir by Dr. Ananda Shankar Jayant Awareness, Early Detection and Timely Treatment Are Key to Saving Lives from Cancer: Vice-President Expansion of Cancer Care Facilities Is Bringing Specialised Treatment Closer to Patients: Vice-President 12:20 PM