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Ministry of Agriculture & 2

Farmers Welfare Mahila Kisan Diwas 2026 celebrated today Event highlights the pivotal role of women farmers  in advancing agricultural development and achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat Union Agriculture Secretary Shri Atish Chandra  highlights  invaluable contributions of women to agriculture and allied sectors; emphasises  the Government’s commitment to empowering women in agriculture 12:02 PM Farmers Welfare Dr M L Jat addresses the Curtain Raiser press conference for ESTIC 2026 ;Dr Jat Outlines ICAR’s Role in ESTIC 2026 Plenary talks, technical and parallel sessions, international collaboration forums, exhibitions and startup will be showcases in ESTIC 2026 11:36 AM

Ministry of Coal 1

Ministry of Coal Accelerates Cleanliness And E- Waste Management efforts Under Special Campaign 6 10:35 AM

Ministry of Commerce & Industry 2

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal Launches National Strategic Trade Command Centre at Vanijya Bhawan NSTCC Aims to Strengthen Data-Driven Monitoring, Trade Intelligence and Evidence-Based Decision-Making NSTCC to Enable Product-Wise and Market-Wise Trade Analysis, Identify Export Opportunities and Strengthen India's Global Trade Positioning 12:34 PM The cumulative exports (merchandise & services) during April-September 2026-27 are estimated at US$ 476.20 Billion, as compared to US$ 418.31 Billion in April-September 2025-26, an estimated growth of 13.84%. The cumulative value of merchandise exports during April-September 2026-27 was US$ 259.89 Billion, as compared to US$ 219.30 Billion during April-September 2025-26, registering a positive growth of 18.51%. The cumulative Non-Petroleum exports in April-September 2026-27 valued at US$ 218.70 Billion registered an increase of 15.56% as compared to US$ 189.26 Billion in April-September 2025-26. Major drivers of merchandise export growth in September 2026 include Electronic Goods, Petroleum Products, Organic & Inorganic Chemicals, Engineering Goods, Cotton Yarn/Fabs./Made-Ups, Handloom Products Etc. Electronic Goods exports increased by 70.44% from US$ 3.11 Billion in September 2025 to US$ 5.31 Billion in September 2026. Petroleum Products exports increased by 31.90% from US$ 4.71 Billion in September 2025 to US$ 6.22 Billion in September 2026. Organic & Inorganic Chemicals exports increased by 24.21% from US$ 2.37 Billion in September 2025 to US$ 2.94 Billion in September 2026. Engineering Goods exports increased by 20.91% from US$ 10.06 Billion in September 2025 to US$ 12.17 Billion in September 2026. Cotton Yarn/Fabs./made-ups, Handloom Products exports increased by 20.76% from US$ 0.93 Billion in September 2025 to US$ 1.12 Billion in September 2026. 11:46 AM

Ministry of Communications 4

“Post Office Ready to Send Diwali Faral Delicacies Abroad” “Diwali Abroad to Be ‘Sweeter’ Too; Facility to Send ‘Diwali Faral and Gift Parcels’ Through Post Office” 4:20 PM TRAI Assesses Mobile Network Quality across parts of Kolkata city, Howrah and Hooghly Districts under Kolkata LSA during the month of July 2026 9:04 AM TRAI Assesses Mobile Network Quality across South Andaman district and Coastal Drive Test from Port Blair to Havelock in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands under West Bengal LSA, during the month of August 2026 8:15 AM BSNL Nagpur and TRAI to Organise Consumer Education Workshop on Telecom and Broadcasting Grievance Redressal 6:15 AM

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution 1

BIS, Western Regional Office, Mumbai, celebrates World Standards Day 2026 through ‘Manak Mahotsav’ on Affordable and Clean Energy 12:31 PM

Ministry of Cooperation 1

VAMNICOM Organizes Four-Day Exposure Visit Programme on Cooperative Business Models and the MSCS Act, 2002 5:11 AM

Ministry of Culture 1

Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Inaugurates ‘TAKSHANAM’, An Exhibition Bringing Together 150 Artists and Over 250 Sculptures at NGMA Exhibition celebrates India’s rich sculptural heritage and contemporary practices; introduces the sale of artworks at NGMA for the first time to support artists 3:54 PM

Ministry of Defence 3

14th High Level Meeting Between Indian Coast Guard and Korea Coast Guard Held at Incheon 2:30 PM Raksha Rajya Mantri Chairs Special Joint State Representatives and Additional Director General’s Conference of NCC in Guwahati, Assam Ministers from 7 NER states, Sikkim and West Bengal participated in the conference 11:39 AM Op Sindoor, Balakot Airstrike & Surgical Strike reflect India’s shift from diplomatic condemnation to proactive action to eliminate terrorism at its source: Raksha Mantri “Any terror act originating from Pakistan would invite an even stronger response” “India is committed to peace, but it should not be mistaken for weakness; We’re fully prepared to safeguard sovereignty, integrity & national interests” “Raksha Mantri Warns of Emerging Threat of ‘White-Collar Terrorism’ and Lone-Wolf Attacks, Calls for Heightened Vigilance Heightened vigilance and responsible action by citizens key to tackling emerging threat of White-Collar Terrorism’ & Lone-Wolf Attacks, says RM Shri Rajnath Singh calls for ‘Smart Power’ approach, combining advanced weaponry, AI and cost-effective defence technologies 7:38 AM

Ministry of Electronics & IT 1

Digital India BHASHINI Division and Government of Manipur Sign MoU to Advance Multilingual AI and Language Technology at BHASHINI Rajyam Workshop BHASHINI Rajyam Workshop - Manipur Chapter explores language technology, local language data and citizen-centric digital services 5:17 AM

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change 3

India’s Ramsar Site tally reaches 103 with addition of Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh) and Sauj Jheel (UP) 3:11 PM CAQM conducts Inspection Drive in Gurugram to assess Road Dust and effectiveness of Road Cleaning and Sweeping Operations Commission directs agencies to maintain roads in Dust-free Condition, warns of Strict Action in cases of non-compliance 11:23 AM Union Environment Minister chairs 27th meeting of G.B. Pant Society of Himalayan Environment and Development; Releases 4 Publications Shri Bhupender Yadav stresses importance of Access and Benefit-sharing Rights and Community Participation in Biodiversity Conservation 7:00 AM

Ministry of External Affairs 2

Empowering Young Dreams: Regional Passport Office, Pune Facilitates Students’ Exposure Visit to NASA and ESA by Issuing Passports Within 24 Hours 5:28 AM OPEN HOUSE CONDUCTED TO ADDRESS PASSPORT APPLICATIONS PENDING ON OR BEFORE 31st DECEMBER 2025 MAJOR RELIEF TO PASSPORT APPLICANTS 5:17 AM

Ministry of Finance 5

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman participates in the 114th meeting of the Development Committee Plenary of the World Bank in Bangkok, Thailand, today 3:51 PM Customs officers detect 148.67 kg hydroponic weed from Bangkok at air cargo complex at IGI Airport 1:01 PM DRI seizes around 6.2 kg foreign-origin gold; busts sophisticated gold smuggling modus operandi through unaccompanied baggage; three arrested 12:58 PM Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) U.P. Unit holds public hearing to address grievances of opium cultivators 12:57 PM Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) destroy 2.87 Hectares (7.08 Acres) of illicit cannabis (ganja) cultivation in wildlife sanctuary, District Dhule, Maharashtra 12:55 PM

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 2

Advancing Healthcare through Science, Technology and Innovation: ICMR-NIV, Pune Hosts ESTIC 2026 Curtain Raiser A collaborative effort by DHR–ICMR and the Ministry of AYUSH 11:38 AM AIIMS Nagpur Shines with Three Faculty Members Featured in the World’s Top 2% Scientists List 2026 6:19 AM

Ministry of Home Affairs 2

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah congratulates Assam CM and Assam Police for sustained crackdown against narcotics and a decisive blow to drug networks Crackdown against narcotics in Assam has resulted in 945 arrests, 547 cases and drugs seizures worth over ₹182 crore Action taken against 703 hotspots and attachment of properties worth nearly ₹31 crore under process Under the Nasha Mukt Bharat vision of PM Modi, the Vision Document on Narcotics Control 2026-29 reaffirms our resolve to dismantle drug networks Vision Document on Narcotics Control 2026-29 strike at financial foundations of drug networks and safeguard our youth The fight against drugs will continue with unwavering resolve 1:04 PM Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah addresses, via video conference, a ceremony for distribution of assistive devices to Divyangs including those affected by Naxal violence, under the ongoing ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’, marking the completion of 25 years of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Seva and Samarpan Such ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyans’ are being conducted across the country on the completion of 25 years of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi as the Chief Minister and as the Prime Minister In this campaign, there are more than 1,570 beneficiaries from Bastar alone, which reflects the suffering of Bastar After making India Naxal-free, it is now necessary to heal the wounds the country has suffered because of it and to ensure arrangements so that every victim can lead a life with dignity Naxals made innocent people Divyangs by carrying out IED blasts for political purposes; there can be no greater violation of human rights than this Modi govt. is committed to providing every Divyang and victim with an opportunity for rehabilitation; Govt. of India stands like a rock with Govt. of Chhattisgarh in this effort, Just as Naxalism has been eliminated, every trace of it will also have to be erased In Bastar, where even basic services could not reach for five decades under opposition rule, today basic infrastructure facilities are reaching under the Niyad Nellanar scheme Chhattisgarh govt. has made efforts towards making Bastar a smiling and vibrant place once again through the Bastar Olympics, Bastar Pandum, Niyad Nellanar and CM Collective Bus Scheme In  Bastar where gunshots and bomb blasts used to be heard and an atmosphere of fear prevailed, today thousands of youth are participating in sports and keeping their traditions alive Through Bastar Pandum, a very significant effort has been made to revive tribal art and culture Out of more than 500 former security camps, more than 200 security camps will be converted into Shaheed Veer Gundadhur Seva Dera In camps where jawans once sat and protected the people, today the officers of Govt. of India and Govt. of Chhattisgarh will sit and lay the foundation of a developed Bastar 10:53 AM

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting 2

India Must Move from Being a Global Content Market to a Creator of Globally Competitive Media and Entertainment Companies: Secretary, I&B, at CII Big Picture Summit 2026 CII releases white paper giving roadmap to building a $100 billion Indian Media and Entertainment sector 10:46 AM MIB Extends IFFI 2026 Media Accreditation Deadline to 17 October 9:20 AM

Ministry of Law and Justice 1

Legislative Department, Ministry of Law & Justice organises workshop on E-Waste Disposal under Special Campaign 6 3:56 PM

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions 3

National Conference on e-Governance Reforms to be held in Dharamshala on 16–17 October 2026 Conference to showcase best practices of Himachal Pradesh and award-winning e-Governance initiatives from across the country 9:18 AM Secretary, DARPG chairs the third review meeting of Special Campaign 6 with Nodal Officers of 84 Ministries/Departments Ministries/Departments take up innovative initiatives: Digi Post by India Post, e-waste collection drives, Waste to Wealth artworks and grievance helpdesks Key Ministries/Departments hold dedicated one-day campaign drives across their attached, subordinate and field offices Campaign widely publicised through social media and PIB statements; SpecialCampaign6 gaining traction 6:57 AM Lucknow to Host Third Regional Workshop on Training Institute Transformation on 23 and 24 October 2026 Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath, to inaugurate the workshop in the presence of Dr Jitendra Singh; eight States and four Union Territories of the Northern Region to participate 5:26 AM

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways 1

Mormugao Port Becomes India’s First Government Autonomous Body to Secure Private 5G CNPN Licence Authorisation secured in September 2026; initiative to support smart port operations, cargo tracking and digital transformation 10:00 AM

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways 2

12th session of India – Japan Joint Working Group (JWG) on Roads and Road Transportation Sector 2:34 PM NHAI Introduces Independent Checking of Designs of Major Bridges and Critical National Highway Structures Initiative to introduce a uniform mechanism to improve safety, quality and durability of critical structures on National Highways 11:32 AM

Ministry of Rural Development 1

National Workshop held on “Strengthening Digital Data Systems and Evidence-Based Learning” under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission at Gurugram, Haryana on 12th and 13th October, 2026 “What gets measured gets done; what gets measured gets improved”: Secretary, Rural Development calls for robust, member-level data to drive the next phase of DAY-NRLM LokOS to evolve from a reporting platform into trusted community-finance infrastructure, backed by a stronger monitoring, evaluation and learning framework 3:28 PM

Ministry of Science & Technology 4

TDB-DST supports Development and Commercialisation of Indigenous 32-Slice CT Scanner by Panacea Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd. 11:59 AM From Lab to Land, Idea to Impact: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Urges Industry to Become a Co-Creator in India’s Technology Journey Research Philanthropy Is as Good as Worship; Investment in Science Can Help Save Lives and Build a Self-Reliant India: Dr. Jitendra Singh At 'IITK Samanvay 2026', Union Minister Calls for Greater Domestic and International Investment in Deep Technologies India Must Lead the Next Industrial Revolution Through AI, Quantum and Biotechnology, Says Dr. Jitendra Singh Scientific Self-Reliance Will Shape India’s Geopolitical Sovereignty and Global Standing on the Road to Viksit Bharat 2047 11:38 AM Stakeholders discuss recent advancements in hydrogen value chain 9:06 AM Curtain-raiser for ESTIC 2026 underline importance of Autonomous Systems, Physical AI and Robotics 9:01 AM

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment 5

SHILP SAMAGAM MELA 2026-Mysuru Union Minister Ramdas Athawale Visits SHILP SAMAGAM MELA 2026 in Mysuru Highlights Government Initiatives for Economic Empowerment Mela Features 83 Stalls, Including 80 Stalls Allotted To Artisans, Among Them 37 Women Artisans 12 States And Union Territories Partcipating in the Mela 1:40 PM ‘Swachhata se Samman, Har Varg ka Utthan’ Senior Citizen Homes under AVYAY Undertake Swachhata Drive as Part of Special Campaign 6.0 764 Senior Citizen Homes Supported under IPSrC Directed to Undertake Cleanliness, Decluttering, Waste Management, Greening Activities; Active Participation of Elderly Residents Emphasized 12:20 PM From Sanitation Worker to Entrepreneur Shiv Lal’s Journey Towards Dignity and Self-Reliance 10:31 AM Building a New Beginning Through the Inter-Caste Marriage Incentive Scheme Mr. Aditya Sadhu Sawant and Mrs. Khushi Pravin Shaha’s Journey Towards Equality and Social Harmony 8:45 AM A New Beginning: Overcoming Alcohol Addiction Through Rehabilitation Support Dhenkanal Odisha’s Rajesh Kumar’s Journey Towards Recovery and Self-Reliance Under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction 8:20 AM

Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation 1

Press Note on Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Monthly Bulletin September 2026 Urban labour force and workforce participation strengthened Urban Female labour force participation reached highest level since October 2025 Overall UR remained stable, with a year-on-year decline 10:30 AM

Ministry of Tribal Affairs 1

Ministry of Tribal Affairs holds the first meeting of the Working Group on Tribal Languages Experts deliberate on a roadmap for documentation, digital preservation and promotion of tribal languages Adi Vaani being positioned as the National Tribal Language Repository 5:14 AM

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports 2

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya asks National Sports Federations to strengthen pipeline of champions at Asian Games review meeting 12:45 PM Deadline for Submission of Essays under Viksit Bharat Essay Challenge extended to 22 October 2026 11:36 AM

PIB Backgrounder 1

Women, Work and Enterprise: India’s Push for Better Livelihoods 6:53 AM

President's Secretariat 2

PRESS COMMUNIQUE 1:44 PM PRESIDENT OF INDIA PAYS FLORAL TRIBUTES TO DR. APJ ABDUL KALAM ON HIS BIRTH ANNIVERSARY 6:58 AM

Prime Minister's Office 8

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacts with the contingent of Indian athletes who participated in Asian Games 2026 Our Asian Games champions have made the Tricolour fly high and enhanced its honour and pride: PM The pride of the Tricolour in every arena, India’s new identity in sports, New champions in every sport, And new records in our name; We will do it: PM India is all set to become a global sporting powerhouse: PM 1:53 PM Text of PM’s address during interaction with the participants of Asian Games 2026 1:34 PM Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates five development projects worth ₹3,350 crore in Ladakh Today, several key development projects have been inaugurated in Ladakh; These projects will make travel easier, enhance power infrastructure, boost water availability, and provide fresh impetus to the conservation of our ancient heritage: PM Our special focus is on the new generation of Ladakh; the youth here should receive quality education, get the opportunity to learn new technologies, and they should not have to depend on other cities; therefore, a major Centre of Excellence is being built in Leh: PM Efforts are being made to nurture sporting talent in Ladakh through the new sports policy; We are striving to provide the local youth with enhanced training and facilities so they can scale new heights on national and international platforms: PM 9:15 AM Text of PM's speech during the launch of development projects in Ladakh via Video Conferencing 9:11 AM Chief Minister of Rajasthan meets Prime Minister 8:10 AM Lieutenant Governor of Delhi meets Prime Minister 8:08 AM Prime Minister offers prayers to Maa Skandamata during Navratri 4:32 AM Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the Goddess as the embodiment of divine power present in all beings 4:29 AM

Vice President's Secretariat 2

Vice-President to Visit Karnataka and Keralam on October 16 Vice-President to Attend Commissioning Ceremony of INS Samarthak at Karwar and Inauguration of Navaratri Sargotsavam 2026 at Kozhikode 10:55 AM Vice-President inaugurates KAUMARACON-2026 and launches digital initiatives of the All India Institute of Ayurveda “Prime Minister’s Vision of Developing AIIA on a Par with AIIMS Is Taking Shape”: Vice-President “Research Must Establish the Scientific Basis of Traditional Healthcare Practices for Their Global Acceptance”: Vice-President “Integrate Traditional Wisdom with Scientific Research for Better Healthcare Outcomes”: Vice-President “Child Health Must Remain Central to India’s Healthcare Priorities”: Vice-President 8:31 AM