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AYUSH 3

AIIA Marks Its 10th Foundation Day with Two MoUs, Major Academic Publications and Digital Launches KAUMARACON 2026 Concludes with Global Deliberations on Ayurvedic Child Healthcare 4:08 PM AIIA recognised as a Centre of Excellence for RAV in Kaumarbhritya MoU signed at KAUMARACON 2026 to standardise Swarnaprashan and strengthen research and training International MoU with Maharishi International University provides for an Ayurveda Academic Chair in the USA 3:37 PM World Menopause Day 2026: Ayurveda Promotes Holistic Approach to Menopausal Health Ministry of Ayush Emphasizes Awareness, Preventive Care and Research for Women’s Health During Menopause 12:37 PM

Department of Space 1

India’s Space Economy to Reach USD 40-45 Billion in 7–8 Years; Dr Jitendra Singh underlines increasing  Private Investments following Space Unlocking by PM Modi India Moves from Demonstrating Space Capabilities to Building Globally Competitive Space Companies: Dr. Jitendra Singh Predictable Demand, Faster Approvals and Sustainable Business Models Key to Scaling Up Private Space Industry, says Dr. Jitendra Singh Space Technology Is Driving Development on Earth, from Infrastructure Monitoring to Agriculture and Disaster Management: Dr. Jitendra Singh 10:20 AM

Ministry of Commerce & Industry 1

Department of Commerce Organises “Leveraging FTAs” Outreach Programme in Jaipur to Strengthen Export Opportunities FTA Outreach Programme Aims to Raise Exporter Awareness and Promote Effective Utilisation of Trade Agreements 12:57 PM

Ministry of Defence 3

EXERCISE KONKAN-26 CONCLUDES OFF PLYMOUTH, UK 3:36 PM FIRST TRAINING SQUADRON DEPARTS SEYCHELLES, REINFORCING MARITIME COOPERATION 1:19 PM INAUGURATION OF PROJECT SEABIRD INFRASTRUCTURE BY VICE ADMIRAL SANJAY VATSAYAN, FOC-IN-C (WNC) 9:50 AM

Ministry of Earth Sciences 1

IITM Hosts First Stakeholder Consultation Meeting on Climate Science into Services for India Forum (CSSIF) 10:15 AM

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change 4

NBA disburses Rs 1.19 Crore to 29 State Biodiversity Boards and one UT Biodiversity Council under Access and Benefit Sharing Mechanism 2:02 PM CAQM reviews Paddy Stubble Management Measures in Firozpur and Faridkot; stresses Timely Availability of CRM Machinery and Farmer Facilitation High-level team visits Hotspot Villages to assess Ground-level Implementation of Measures to prevent Stubble Burning 1:59 PM CAQM reviews Compliance Status and Enforcement Actions across NCR; 124 inspections conducted from 25.09.2026 to 09.10.2026 Flying Squads directed to prioritise Red and Orange category Industries during Inspections 12:33 PM Union Environment Minister interacts with Start-ups to explore Affordable, Scalable, Technology-driven Solutions for Air Pollution in Delhi-NCR A Proactive Initiative to Bridge Gap between Policymakers and Technology Innovators to tackle Air Pollution: Shri Bhupender Yadav 8:36 AM

Ministry of Finance 2

Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) organises five drug awareness programmes for MP youth Mission Yuva Raksha CBN Madhya Pradesh partners with Brahma Kumaris to promote preventive awareness among youth against drug abuse 2:07 PM Clarification on Legislative Developments concerning Government’s shareholding in IDBI 2:11 AM

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 2

FSSAI Proposes Science-Based Pesticide Residue Limits for Tea, Reaffirming Commitment to Consumer Safety FSSAI Notifies Draft Amendment Proposing Maximum Residue Limits for Acetamiprid and Imidacloprid in Tea; Invites Stakeholder Comments India Proposes Acetamiprid Residue Limit of 20 ppm in Tea, Lower than Corresponding Limits of 30 ppm in Japan and 50 ppm in the USA Earlier Regulatory Measures Included Delisting of 13 Pesticides with Higher Toxicity, Reflecting Continued Focus on Food Safety India's Average Pesticide Use of Less Than 0.5 kg per Hectare Substantially Below Global Average of 2.38 kg per Hectare Proposed Standards Seek to Balance Consumer Safety with Effective Pest Management and Sustainable Agricultural Practices 9:56 AM FSSAI Moves to Strengthen Infant Nutrition Standards by Restricting Addition of Sucrose and Fructose in Products for Infants Up to Six Months FSSAI Notifies Draft Amendment to Infant Nutrition Regulations, Proposing Stronger Safeguards Against Added Sugars During Early Infancy Proposed Restriction Aims to Promote Appropriate Infant Nutrition and Support Healthy Growth and Development During the Crucial First Six Months of Life Initiative Reinforces Government's Commitment to Preventive Healthcare, Child Nutrition and Long-Term Health and Well-being 8:29 AM

Ministry of Home Affairs 1

The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India had constituted a High Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC) to enquire into all aspects of the incidents relating to violence at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, and at places outside Delhi, during the month of July 2026 For the convenience of the affected people, including the affected police personnel, the HPEC has launched a portal http://hpec.nic.in HPEC shall examine all issues enumerated in paragraphs 12 and 13 of the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s Order dated 18 August 2026 and paragraph 5(i) of order dated 10 September, 2026 Priority will be given to matters pertaining to the use of pellet guns, targeted violence and harassment of female protestors, and excessive violence and destruction of property occasioned on either side Portal is designed in such a manner as to enable due protection to vulnerable witnesses and also to keep the identities confidential and undisclosed, if so wished by the affected persons The affected persons and other stakeholders are encouraged to access the portal and upload their complaints/representations making use of the formats as applicable 11:52 AM

Ministry of Mines 1

Ministry of Mines and Its Field Offices Actively Participated in Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026 11:45 AM

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment 3

SHILP SAMAGAM MELA 2026-Mysuru, Karnataka Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 Features 83 Stalls, Including 80 Stalls Allotted To Artisans, Among Them 37 Women Artisans 12 States And Union Territories Participating in the Mela Union Social Justice Empowerment Secretary Shri Sudhansh Pant To Visit Mela in Mysuru Secretary To Review Central Schemes, Programmes, Initiatives along with Site Visits in Mysuru, Karnataka 1:49 PM Building a Life of Equality and Dignity The Journey of Maharashtra’s Aniket Adhik Sapkal and Meenakshi Hanumant Patole 10:47 AM A Journey Towards Recovery and Emotional Well-being Success Story of Lucknow UP’s Rahul Kumar Talks About Rebuilding Life Through Treatment, Counselling and Rehabilitation 10:25 AM

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports 2

MY Bharat–NSS Launches Month 2 of Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan with Nationwide Observance of Yoga evam Aatm-Suraksha Diwas 91,179 participants engaged across 183 institutions and community locations nationwide 5:24 PM Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Calls Youth the Torchbearers of Viksit Bharat 2047 at ‘Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvaad’ in Gujarat Efforts underway under the Prime Minister’s guidance to develop one lakh young leaders across the country : Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Programme focuses on youth leadership, nation-building and civic responsibilities. Minister calls upon youth to embrace ‘Panch Pran’, uphold ‘Nation First’ and contribute to building a drug-free and developed India by 2047 12:18 PM

PIB Backgrounder 1

Connecting Kashmir: Building the Infrastructure for Growth 5:51 AM

Prime Minister's Office 3

Prime Minister expresses grief over loss of lives in stampede in Kolkata Prime Minister announces ex-gratia 5:57 PM Prime Minister expresses grief over the demise of Morbi’s Rajmata Vijaykunwarba 4:16 PM Prime Minister offers prayers to Maa Kalaratri during Navratri 3:40 AM

Vice President's Secretariat 1

Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Expresses Grief over the Demise of Music Composer Deva 10:09 AM