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Farmers Welfare Government to Stay Live on Mobile: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches New Portal for Farmers Farmers to Access All Agricultural Schemes on Their Mobile Phones: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Farmers to Get Direct Access to Government Assistance Without Visiting Offices: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Single Portal for All Ministry Services to Empower Farmers Digitally: Union Agriculture Minister 11:11 AM

India–New Zealand FTA to Come into Force on 20th October 2026 on Vijay Dashmi, Opening New Opportunities for Indian Exporters 100% Duty-Free Access to New Zealand Market to Create Opportunities for Indian MSMEs, Artisans, Farmers and Women Entrepreneurs: lUnion Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal India Flags Off First-Ever JCB Machine Export to New Zealand New Zealand Commits to Facilitate USD 20 Billion Investment into India under India–New Zealand FTA 1:57 PM

Bureau of Indian Standards Organises Nationwide Interactive Sessions to Promote AYUSH with Quality Standards Over 600 experts, practitioners and industry leaders participate to advance standardization, safety, patient care, and international acceptance in the fields of AYURVEDA, YOGA, and SOWA-RIGPA 1:22 PM CCPA Acts against Online Listing online listing, hosting, advertising and facilitating the sale of Regulated and Hazardous Explosive Substances After CCPA intervention 3,940 sellers delisted from these 7 online platforms Any instance of sale of explosives on online platform may be reported at the National Consumer Helpline number 1915 11:08 AM India to Host 61st Meeting of International Committee of Legal Metrology for the First Time in New Delhi from 26–28 October 2026 More than 100 international delegates and legal metrology experts to participate in the meeting OIML Strategy Workshop and international seminar to deliberate on emerging technologies, digitalisation and the future of global legal metrology 5:56 AM

5TH EDITION OF INDIA-AUSTRALIA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE AUSTRAHIND COMMENCES AT THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 2:05 PM SWAVLAMBAN 2026 – CURTAIN RAISER PRESS CONFERENCE 12:01 PM Defence Secretary Launches New DBIM-Compliant MoD and DoD Websites 11:46 AM

Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and AcSIR announce partnership to advance Doctoral Research in Earth System Sciences 5:15 AM

NIOS Public Examinations (Theory) for Secondary and Senior Secondary Courses to begin from 22 October 2026 12:15 PM

DRI foils major ganja trafficking attempt; seizes 591 kg cannabis smuggled from Nepal Intelligence-led operation uncovers 81 packets of ganja concealed in ingenious compartments in a truck suspected to be carrying contraband from Nepal 3:25 PM DRI seizes more than 43 lakh foreign-origin smuggled cigarettes worth Rs. 8.64 crore in Mizoram; one arrested Intelligence-led interception on Champhai–Aizawl Road again exposes suspected cigarette smuggling from Myanmar 3:22 PM Saturation Campaign of Financial Inclusion (FI) Schemes to Run from 21st October 2026 to 31st December 2026 Campaign to Cover 2.70 Lakh Gram Panchayats (GP) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) Under the Campaign, Banks will Conduct Camps for Various Activities including Enrolments under PMJJBY, PMSBY and APY, Opening of PMJDY Accounts, Re-KYC, Awareness Sessions on Digital Frauds, among others 1:34 PM DRI seizes over seven kg amphetamine and three kg cocaine as it intensifies crackdown on drug trafficking in country; three arrested Intelligence-led interceptions at Bengaluru & Delhi airports and near Nagpur expose attempts to traffic contraband concealed in passenger baggage 10:53 AM DRI seizes 13 kg foreign-origin gold worth around Rs. 19.41 crore and dismantles a gold smuggling syndicate in Gujarat; three arrested Network ran through Ahmedabad and Surat airports, with an illegal melting unit in Vadodara with support from a Dubai-based financier 10:48 AM

Union Secretary Chairs Meeting on Coldwater Fisheries Cluster at Pithoragarh; Reviews PMMSY Implementation and Future Roadmap for Himalayan States 8:31 AM

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah will pay homage to the martyrs on Police Commemoration Day at National Police Memorial in New Delhi on Wednesday, 21st October 2026 Union Home Minister will flag-off a nationwide motorcycle rally themed ‘Fight Against Drugs’ As part of this rally police riders from all States/UTs and Central Forces would reach Ekta Nagar, Gujarat to join the Ekta Parade on October 31, 2026 On October 21, 1959, ten valiant Policemen laid down their lives in an ambush laid by heavily armed Chinese troops at Hot Springs, Ladakh October 21 is observed in commemoration of these martyrs and of all other martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty In recognition of the sacrifices made by Police personnel and their paramount role in preserving national security and integrity, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated National Police Memorial to the nation on Police Commemoration Day-2018 12:20 PM

Indian Bureau of Mines Concludes Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign with Focus on Cleanliness and Community Participation 10:55 AM

Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurates workplace creche and Blood Donation Camp at Kartavya Bhawan-3, New Delhi Model creche spread over 2,000 sq. ft. has capacity for 30–35 children; 27 children already enrolled: Dr. Jitendra Singh Special Swachhata Campaign 6.0 puts over 2,000 sq. ft. of underutilised office space to productive use as a workplace creche for Central Government employees and their families Over 100 People Enrol for Blood Donation at Kartavya Bhawan-3, Reflecting Strong Participation by Central Government Employees 11:28 AM Special Swachhata Campaign 6.0 Records 3 Times More Cleanliness Campaign Sites and Earns ₹491.28 Crore in 17 days, Surpassing Special Campaign 5.0 DARPG in Ministry of Personnel freed 1,200 square feet of space on a single floor within its office premises as part of Special Campaign 6.0 Dr. Jitendra Singh Reviews Mid-Campaign Progress; 116 Lakh Square Feet of Space Freed as on October 19, 2026 11:26 AM DoPT Launches Special Campaign 6 with Swachhata Pledge, Cleanliness Drive and Tree Plantation on Swachh Bharat Diwas; Focus on Swachhata, Disposal of Pendencies, Records Management and E-Waste 5:18 AM

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Successfully Completes Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign 9,845 Cleanliness Target Units transformed; 937 public spaces cleaned; 143 water bodies cleaning drives and 276 preventive health checkups organised 7:17 AM

India and Saudi Arabia Discuss the bilateral Electrical Interconnection Initiative 2:26 PM

NHAI Introduces Toll Plaza Feedback Feature on Rajmargyatra App to Improve National Highway User Experience 11:13 AM

Department of Land Resources Advances Special Campaign 6 with Focus on Swachhata, Records Management and Pendency Disposal 7:09 AM

CSIR-NIScPR Successfully Concludes Two-Week Skill Training Programme on Library Automation, Digitisation and Artificial Intelligence for Libraries 1:59 PM Significant progress during implementation phase of Special Campaign 6 in DSIR 10:08 AM

Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar Reviews Functioning of Divisions, Bureaus and Institutions under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Directs Officials To Adopt A 360-Degree Approach To Ensure Effective Implementation Of Welfare Schemes And Saturation Of Eligible Beneficiaries Emphasises Centre–State/UT Coordination, Whole-Of-Government And Whole-Of-Society Approach, And Wider Dissemination Of Scheme Benefits And Success Stories 2:39 PM A Success Story under NAMASTE From Sanitation Workers to Mechanised Service Entrepreneurs 1:00 PM NFSC Fellowship Supporting Solapur Maharashtra’s Dr Shrikant Dilip Khandare’s Journey to Ph.D. Completion 11:45 AM

Adoption of Best Practices under Special Campaign 6.0: Conduction of Artificial Intelligence Workshop for senior officers of Ministry of Women & Child Development 12:20 PM

MY Bharat Organises 1,174 Programmes Across 36 States and UTs Under Fifth Week of Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan 3.43 Lakh Youth and Citizens Participate in Yoga, Meditation and Drug-Free India Awareness Activities 11:11 AM

NHRC, India announces the 10 winners of its online Human Rights Quiz-2026 organised ahead of its 33rd Foundation Day in collaboration with MyGov The Quiz aimed to promote awareness of Human Rights, PHR Act and NHRC’s Functions The quiz saw participation from all States and Union Territories (UTs) of the country with 1,67,127 views and 26,459 submissions Most submissions were in the age group of 18-24 Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu topped the state-wise participation 6:32 AM

Pumped Storage Hydropower Powering India's Clean Energy Transition 5:32 AM

PRESIDENT OF INDIA’S GREETINGS ON THE EVE OF VIJAYADASHAMI 1:32 PM

Prime Minister congratulates Radha Venkatesh on winning Silver in Women’s 1500m T12/13 at Asian Para Games 2026 4:50 PM Prime Minister congratulates Soumya on winning Gold in Women’s 1500m T12/13 at Asian Para Games 2026 4:48 PM Prime Minister congratulates Ajeet Singh on winning Silver in Men’s Javelin Throw F46 at Asian Para Games 2026 4:46 PM Prime Minister congratulates Rinku Hooda on winning Gold in Men’s Javelin Throw F46 at Asian Para Games 2026 4:43 PM Prime Minister congratulates Ravi K. Budigina on winning Silver in Men’s 100m Freestyle S13 at Asian Para Games 2026 4:41 PM Prime Minister congratulates Nishad Kumar on winning Gold in Men’s Long Jump T47 at Asian Para Games 2026 4:39 PM Prime Minister congratulates Kokila on winning Silver in Women’s J2 -52kg Judo at Asian Para Games 2026 4:37 PM Chief Minister of Gujarat meets Prime Minister 12:11 PM Prime Minister congratulates Avani Lekhara on winning Silver in Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 at Asian Para Games 2026 7:45 AM Prime Minister congratulates Mona Agarwal on winning Gold and setting a new Asian Para Games Record 7:44 AM Governor of Assam meets Prime Minister 7:42 AM Prime Minister extends greetings to citizens on Maha Navami 7:41 AM Prime Minister offers prayers to Maa Mahagauri during Navratri 3:13 AM Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the blessings and protective grace of Goddess Durga 3:09 AM

COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION (II), 2026  DECLARATION OF WRITTEN RESULT THEREOF 3:32 PM