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Ministry of Communications 2

Special Campaign 6.0: Department of Posts Achieves Significant Progress in Grievance Redressal, Cleanliness, E-Waste Disposal and Space Management 1:27 PM Share the Sweetness of Maharashtra’s Diwali Faral with Loved Ones Abroad Through India Post Affordable international parcel services, convenient packaging and free home collection make festive gifting easier 12:45 PM

Ministry of Defence 3

LOKAYAN 2026 – INDIAN NAVAL SHIP SUDARSHINI DEPARTS SALALAH, OMAN 1:21 PM IAF CONDUCTS SHORT-NOTICE CASUALTY EVACUATION FROM LEH 12:48 PM Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to represent India at SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting in Tajikistan 5:52 AM

Ministry of Education 1

Department of School Education and Literacy focuses on administrative efficiency, cleaner school campuses and responsible e-waste Management as part of Special Campaign 6 Nationwide e-waste awareness and collection drive to be organised on October 28, 2026. 3:07 PM

Ministry of Electronics & IT 1

STPI Tech Conclave highlights AI's Potential in Healthcare & Assistive Technologies Programme brings together government, academia, healthcare experts and startups to explore AI applications in health, inclusion and well-being 5:29 AM

Ministry of Finance 1

DRI seizes massive 137 kg consignment of crystal meth; busts coastal drug trafficking network; 4 arrested in Tamil Nadu Major intelligence-led operation foils suspected attempt to smuggle drug to Sri Lanka through maritime route 7:47 AM

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying 1

Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Union Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Visits Munsyari Coldwater Fisheries Cluster; Interacts with Trout Farmers and Reviews Cluster Development Initiatives 9:01 AM

Ministry of Home Affairs 1

On October 20, 2026, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah will meet families of those who lost their lives —in Mansa, Sangrur and Gurdaspur— for speaking against 'chitta' (synthetic drug) traders in Punjab Union Home Minister says, Punjab government has left no stone unturned in pushing the state into an abyss of drug abuse, a situation that has caused many families to lose their children The grief these families are enduring over their loss cannot be expressed in words Attempts to silence those who raise their voices against this dark drug trade will never succeed; the people of the state will give a befitting reply Government of India will track down drug traffickers and put them behind bars, ensuring that Punjab—and the entire nation—is rid of drug menace 3:40 PM

Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs 1

NCRTC Celebrates Namo Bharat Diwas 2026, Marking Three Successful Years of Namo Bharat Operations 11:58 AM

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment 1

Union Social Justice Empowerment Secretary Shri Sudhansh Pant Visits Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 in Mysuru, Karnataka Nine Days Mela Features 83 Stalls, Including 80 Stalls Allotted To Artisans, Among Them 37 Women Artisans 12 States, Union Territories Participating in the Mela Secretary Reiterates Government’s Commitment To Ensure Strong Market Access, Encourage Entrepreneurship And Advance Economic Empowerment Of Disadvantaged Communities 3:59 PM

PIB Backgrounder 1

India’s Nutrient-Rich Purple Potato Kufri Jamunia: Integrating Nutrition into one of India’s Most Common Staple Crops 8:14 AM

Prime Minister's Office 2

Prime Minister extends best wishes to Indian contingent for Asian Para Games 2026 a 12:27 PM Prime Minister expresses grief over loss of lives in mishap in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh Prime Minister announces ex-gratia 4:55 AM