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CCI approves acquisition by Integrace Private Ltd of share capital of Universal Nutriscience and certain related transaction 2:56 PM CCI approves acquisition of 100% equity share capital of Sahrudaya Health Care by Maybach Asia Holdings II Pte. Ltd 2:55 PM

12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum to be Held in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on 26–27 October 2026: Lok Sabha Speaker The Prime Minister of India will grace the forum and meet the leaders of visiting delegations: Lok Sabha Speaker Presiding Officers of Parliaments, Members of Parliament and other dignitaries from BRICS member and partner countries to deliberate on strategic priorities for parliaments: Lok Sabha Speaker Global parliamentary leaders to assemble in New Delhi for the conference being hosted under India's chairship on the theme of people-centric development: Lok Sabha Speaker Deliberations to cover parliamentary functioning in relation to institutional resilience, ethical AI and digital transformation, global governance reforms and sustainable development: Lok Sabha Speaker International Affairs Committees of BRICS member and partner countries to discuss parliamentary diplomacy, capacity building and the exchange of best practices: Lok Sabha Speaker 10:33 AM

Farmers Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Interacts with Farmers at Kisan Chaupal in Haryana’s Karnal, Calls for Balanced Fertiliser Use and Natural Farming “I am a servant of farmers and will never allow their dignity or the honour of farming to be compromised”: Union Agriculture Minister Farmers should follow Soil Health Cards instead of imitating others when applying fertilisers: Shri Chouhan Natural farming can be profitable when practised correctly; minister shares experience from his own farm Shri Chouhan praises Haryana farmers for improved stubble management and adoption of Super Seeder technology to curb pollution Balanced nutrition, natural farming and improved animal husbandry are key to the future of farmers: Shri Chouhan 4:20 PM Farmers Welfare “Save both people and fields”: Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ from Taraori in Karnal “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi feels deeply concerned about why our land and fields cannot remain healthy; protecting soil from becoming barren is our national duty”: Shri Shivraj Singh Major rural development gift for Haryana: Permanent houses worth ₹1,343 crore approved for 28,422 poor families; Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh hands over the approval letter “Nationwide campaign to run from 22 October to 30 November: Scientists will visit villages across the country to raise public awareness,” says Shri Shivraj Singh “Affordable fertilisers do not mean indiscriminate use: Government provides relief to farmers through subsidies exceeding ₹1.5 lakh crore, but urea and DAP must be applied according to need,” says Shri Shivraj Singh “Chemical fertilisers and pesticides are turning the human body into a breeding ground for diseases: Farmers should check Soil Health Cards before applying fertilisers and adopt balanced nutrient management,” says Shri Shivraj Singh “Hardworking farmers of Haryana have shown a new path to the entire country: They are also transforming agriculture in Madhya Pradesh,” says Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan “Green ammonia will make India self-reliant in fertiliser production: Adopt crop rotation and do not kill beneficial insects and earthworms by burning crop residue,” says Shri Shivraj Singh “Start with at least half an acre: Adopt natural farming using Beejamrit and Ghanjeevamrit to reduce costs and increase yields,” says Shri Shivraj Singh Farmers take a solemn collective pledge to use fertilisers in a balanced manner and protect their fields, raising slogans of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” alongside Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh on the sacred land of Taraori 3:18 PM Farmers Welfare Secretary DARE Calls for Reimagining Agricultural Higher Education Through Global Partnerships Addressing Indian agricultural diaspora at the World Food Prize Foundation programme in the United States virtually, Dr Jat highlights industry–academia collaboration, policy dialogue and international knowledge exchange 7:56 AM

India Post Creates History, Crosses ₹4,000 Crore Revenue Mark for Two Consecutive Quarters Department records 24% revenue growth in H1 FY 2026-27, reaching ₹8,212.7 crore; Parcels register 71% growth. Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia emphasises customer centricity, business diversification, innovation and digitisation to sustain India Post’s growth momentum. 10:52 AM

IICA signs MoU with Association of ARCs in India to strengthen industry linkages with its flagship programme Collaboration will cover industry faculty, joint research on distressed assets, data sharing, placement support and an annual joint conference 2:57 PM

FIRST TRAINING SQUADRON ARRIVES IN MALDIVES 11:27 AM Defence Secretary inaugurates Hindi Library ‘GYANDEEP’ at Sena Bhawan in New Delhi under Special Campaign 6 10:52 AM

Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 to be organised from Nov 28 to Dec 12, 2026, on the theme “Thirukkural Payilvom – Thirukkural Abhyas Karen” Union Minister for Education, Shri Pralhad Joshi, launches Registration Portal for KTS 5.0 8:54 AM

At CII conference, Union Environment Minister calls for coordinated efforts by Government, Industry and Urban Local Bodies to advance India’s Circular Economy Government translating Policy Intent into Meaningful Action through Clear Policies and Regulatory Reforms: Shri Bhupender Yadav 1:11 PM

CBDT actively implements Special Campaign 6 for institutionalising Swachhata and administrative efficiency 12:44 PM RBI Nagpur Launches Financial Inclusion Saturation Campaign at Deekshabhoomi Campaign to facilitate re-KYC, access to financial inclusion schemes and awareness on digital frauds 9:00 AM

Fisheries Investors & Exporters Conclave 2026 to Focus on Investment, Value Addition and Export Opportunities in Inland Fisheries 2:46 AM

SAEINDIA to Host APAC 23 in New Delhi, Bringing AsiaPacific’s Mobility Engineering Community Together 23rd Edition of Asia Pacific Automotive Engineering Conference 2026 to convene 1,000+ delegates, 500+ mobility experts and industry leaders from across the region from 13–14 November 2026 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi 10:13 AM

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah attends the inauguration and foundation-stone laying ceremony of Yamuna rejuvenation related projects worth ₹8,941 crore in Delhi As soon as our government was formed in Delhi, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi placed before the Delhi government a plan of action to make the Yamuna pollution-free; so far, 40% of the work under this plan has been completed For the past 30 years, previous governments allowed Delhi’s sewage water to be discharged into the Yamuna and dumped 2,000 tonnes of cow dung from dairies into the Yamuna every day Our governments at the Centre and in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh have jointly prepared a roadmap for the three states, through which we will make the Yamuna clean by 2029 We want to build a Delhi where homes are beautiful, water is pure, streets are clean, there are no mountains of garbage, and the Yamuna, once cleansed, can bestow its blessings on the people from here all the way to the Sangam The previous government played politics in the name of garbage mountains, our government has worked to bring those garbage mountains down, in two years, gardens will come up in place of these garbage mountains The Rekha Gupta government in Delhi, with the help of the Modi government, has cleared 2.17 crore metric tonnes of garbage and freed 100 acres of land from waste Our governments are continuously being elected in states across the country, this is causing stomachache to the opponents, which is why they are making excuses about EVMs and vote theft The entire country understands, and has understood, the opposition parties; by creating a hue and cry over vote theft, the opposition parties want to save the votes of infiltrators Given the kind of negative politics the opposition is doing, the opposition’s government will never be formed for the next 30 years Wherever the opposition loses the election, the Election Commission is not proper there; People have understood the double standards of opposition If the courts give a judgment in favour of the opposition, the courts are good, but if they give a judgment against the opp 11:38 AM

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to organise 19th Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition on 23–24 October 2026 in Bhubaneswar 2nd National Urban Conclave 2026 to be held on 24–25 October in Bhubaneswar Shri Tokhan Sahu, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, in the presence of Shri Mohan Charan Majhi to inaugurate the conclave Urban Mobility India 2026 to focus on ‘Urban Accessibility and Liveability in Digital Age’ National Urban Conclave to deliberate on ‘Urban Rising – Rethinking Urban Systems, Solutions and Delivery’ Two major national events to bring together policymakers, urban experts and stakeholders to discuss the future of Indian cities 12:48 PM

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 16th Finance Grants for Rural water Supply and Strengthening of O&M Systems Secretary, DDWS calls for stronger Panchayat-led planning, interdepartmental coordination and sustainable financing of rural water supply infrascture 11:10 AM

“Strong States Contribute to a Strong Union; Cooperative Governance Transforms Constitutional Ideals into Public Good”: Vice-President Law Commission of India Brings Centre and States Together to Advance Collaborative Law Reform at National Conference on ‘Co-operative Federalism and Law Reforms: National and State Perspectives’ Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal Outlines Four Priorities for Law Reform: Continuous Institutional Dialogue, Evidence-Based and Participatory Law Reform, Technology with Human Oversight and Citizen-Centric Legal Design Law Commission Chairperson Proposes “Citizen Friction Test” to Assess Time, Cost and Procedural Burden of Laws 11:38 AM

AgriVoltaics World Conference 2026 Day 2 Highlights State Leadership, Next-Gen Technology, and Blended Finance Mechanisms 1:56 PM

Secretary, DARPG Reviews Implementation of Special Campaign 6 at Field Offices of Railways and Finance Ministries in Mumbai 11:17 AM

GOBARdhan Workshop Highlights Compressed Biogas Potential; India Energy Week 2027 to Showcase India’s Indigenous CBG Solutions for Energy Security and Sustainability 10:11 AM

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Invites Polish Firms to ‘Build, Innovate and Grow with India’ Sonowal proposes Startup Bridge, Innovation Corridor & AI-Quantum Dialogue to link India and Poland At “India-Poland Business Forum” with PM Donald Tusk, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal offers “India's Scale, Skills & Trust for Joint Growth” Sonowal pitches India's growth story to Polish business leaders calls for “trusted supply chains” Let us invest, innovate and develop together: Sonowal at India-Poland Business Forum 1:54 PM

Indian Railways Sets All-Time High Coal Loading Record in October 2026 (Till 18th) 87 More Coal Rakes Dispatched per Day Compared with October 2025 430 Coal Rakes Dispatched Daily to Thermal Power Plants in First Half of FY 2026-27, Registering 7.1% Growth Over the Corresponding Period Last Year Indian Railways Coordinating with Ministries of Coal and Power to Ensure Reliable Coal Supply to Meet the Country’s Energy Requirements 12:15 PM

NHAI Strengthens Air Pollution Control Measures Across Delhi-NCR through Intensified Dust-Control Measures and Faster Decongestion of National Highways 11:17 AM

Department of Rural Development Organises One-Day Health Check-up Camp under Special Campaign 6.0 More than 250 staff, including Safai Karamcharis, attend the camp for health check-up at Kartavya Bhavan 11:16 AM

Department of Science and Technology reviews progress of Special Campaign 6; Secretary, DST calls for accelerated implementation and enhanced public outreach 12:54 PM World Entering an Era of AI-Guided, Gene-Driven Precision Medicine; India Emerging Among Frontline Providers: Dr. Jitendra Singh at SRIHER Convocation, Chennai Young Doctors Will Have the Privilege of Using Enabling Technologies, along with the Challenge of Integrating Them Optimally with Clinical Practice: Dr. Jitendra Singh India’s Advances in Indigenous Vaccines, Gene Therapy and Medical Research Reflect Growing Healthcare Capabilities, says Dr. Jitendra Singh Rising Lifestyle Diseases Among Young People Make Prevention a Critical Healthcare Priority: Dr. Jitendra Singh Dr. Jitendra Singh Invites Sri Ramachandra Institute to Expand Collaboration in Genomics, Biomanufacturing and Nuclear Medicine 10:54 AM Department of Science and Technology (DST) intensifies Special Campaign 6 with significant mid-campaign achievements (till 16th October, 2026) 10:17 AM

Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary Rings the Iconic NSE Bell and Marks NSDC’s Debut on NSE Social Stock Exchange, Opening New Avenues for Financing Skill Development and Global Employment NABARD subscribes ₹4 crore to NSDC's maiden Zero Coupon Zero Principal issue; initiative to support international employment pathways for 600 rural youth from Madhya Pradesh Innovative ₹11.25 crore programme integrates social investment, beneficiary participation and outcome-linked funding from the Government of Madhya Pradesh Youth to receive Japanese and German language training for employment opportunities in Japan and Germany Shri Jayant Chaudhary calls for greater participation of financial institutions and industry in outcome-oriented skilling initiatives 12:55 PM

8 Days Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 Underway Hundreds of Visitors Throng Mela At Farm Gate, Khanapara, Guwahati Mela Promotes Market Access, Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Livelihoods for Artisans belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Safai Mitras and Denotified Tribes (DNTs). 2:54 PM Union Secretary MoSJ&E Shri Sudhansh Pant Lauds J&K’s Grassroots Welfare Outreach, Whole-Of-Government Approach Against Drug Abuse J&K Chief Secretary Shri Atal Dulloo Reiterates Commitment To Saturation Of Welfare Schemes 2:15 PM 1, 87,305 Candidates Trained and Placed 96,162 During 2020-21 to 2023-24 under PM-DAKSH Scheme From 2024-25 onwards, PM-DAKSH Merged with PMKVY Scheme of MSDE Evaluation Study Reports Over 90% of Beneficiaries Found Training Aligned with Career Goals and Local Labour Market Needs 1:59 PM NMBA Reaches Over 35 Crore People, Including Over 13.94 Crore Youth, 10.86 Crore Women, More Than 32 Lakh Educational Institutions Covered Under Outreach Activities Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Strengthens Community-Led Efforts Towards A Drug-Free India The Country Will Collectively Succeed In Uprooting The Drug Trade From India By 31 December 2029: Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah 12:52 PM Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar Reviews Welfare, Rehabilitation And Safety Measures For Sanitation Workers Minister Emphasises Training, Mechanisation, PPE Use And Wider Awareness Of The NAMASTE Scheme Calls For Strict Implementation Of The MS Act, 2013 And Coordinated Efforts To Protect The Rights And Dignity Of Sanitation Workers 11:33 AM Factual Report on PM-DAKSH 6:19 AM

Towards Future-Ready Data Leaders: Comprehensive Capacity Building recommendations by Committee in MoSPI 5:33 PM Special Campaign 6 -one day activity in respect of Ministry of Statistics & PI 11:02 AM

Ministry of Tourism Undertakes Special Campaign 6.0 to Promote Cleanliness and Expedite Disposal of Pending Matters Ministry identifies 5,654 targets under Special Campaign 6.0, with 3,563 activities completed so far 62,691 sq. ft. of space freed and revenue of ₹64.58 lakh generated through scrap disposal 10:15 AM

Tripartite MoU signed to strengthen livelihood opportunities for Scheduled Tribe youth Livelihood Business Incubation Centre at Rourkela has benefited more than 600 students Centre recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs 2:03 PM

Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana Five More Years of Social Assistance, and a Wider Divyangjan Coverage 8:47 AM

PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES ‘SEVA SAMMAN PARV’ AND ‘YUVA PRABODHAN’ ON THE OCCASION OF NUAKHAI FESTIVAL IN RAIPUR IT IS OUR COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY TO RESPECT FOOD, ACKNOWLEDGE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF OUR FARMERS, AND PROTECT OUR NATURAL RESOURCES: PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU 12:51 PM

Prime Minister congratulates Haney on winning Bronze at the Asian Para Games 5:30 PM Governor of Uttarakhand meets the Prime Minister 5:06 PM Prime Minister congratulates Swatik Patil on winning Bronze at the Asian Para Games 4:37 PM Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addresses the NDTV World Summit 2026 in New Delhi The changing world order calls for stronger global institutions, a greater voice for the Global South and international cooperation that stands firm in times of crisis: PM Viksit Bharat is not just a promise for its people, but a guarantee of a better world: PM India is strengthening its own capabilities to help strengthen the world: PM India is now collaborating with the world not merely as a back office, but as a brain office: PM 4:27 PM Prime Minister congratulates Solairaj Dharmaraj on winning Gold at the Asian Para Games 4:24 PM Prime Minister congratulates Ravanni Valasanini on winning Bronze at the Asian Para Games 4:22 PM Prime Minister congratulates Tejas Nandkumar on winning Bronze at the Asian Para Games 4:20 PM Prime Minister congratulates Dilip on winning Gold at the Asian Para Games 4:18 PM English rendering of PM's address in NDTV World Summit 4:02 PM Prime Minister congratulates Rahul on winning Bronze at the Asian Para Games 1:27 PM Prime Minister congratulates Varun Singh Bhati on winning Silver at the Asian Para Games 1:26 PM Prime Minister congratulates Shailesh Kumar on winning Gold at the Asian Para Games 1:22 PM Prime Minister congratulates Naveen Sivakumar and Surya Kant Yadav on winning Bronze at the Asian Para Games 1:20 PM Prime Minister congratulates Jayanti on winning Silver at the Asian Para Games 1:18 PM Prime Minister congratulates Tejalben Damor on winning Silver at the Asian Para Games 1:15 PM Prime Minister congratulates Anjanaben on winning Gold at the Asian Para Games 1:12 PM Prime Minister congratulates Manisha Ramadass on winning Bronze at the Asian Para Games 1:08 PM Prime Minister congratulates Kapil Kumar on winning Silver at the Asian Para Games 1:05 PM Prime Minister congratulates Sheetal Devi on winning Gold at the Asian Para Games 1:03 PM Prime Minister congratulates Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar on winning Gold at the Asian Para Games 1:00 PM Prime Minister congratulates Sanjana Kumari on winning Bronze at the Asian Para Games 12:58 PM Prime Minister receives a telephone call from Prime Minister Netanyahu Both leaders reaffirm their commitment to further strengthening the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership The two leaders discuss developments in West Asia and emphasise the urgent need to restore peace and stability PM Modi reiterated India’s call for dialogue and diplomacy 12:47 PM Prime Minister congratulates Abhijeet Sakhuja on winning Bronze at the Asian Para Games 12:43 PM Prime Minister congratulates Bhavina Patel and Shubham Wadhwa on winning Bronze at the Asian Para Games 12:39 PM Prime Minister congratulates Suhas L. Yathiraj on winning Bronze at the Asian Para Games 12:37 PM Prime Minister congratulates Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan and Krishna Nagar on winning Bronze at the Asian Para Games 12:34 PM Prime Minister congratulates Pramod Bhagat and Manisha Ramadass on winning Bronze at the Asian Para Games 12:31 PM Prime Minister congratulates Suvarna Raj on her magnificent victory at the Asian Para Games 11:59 AM Prime Minister congratulates Swati Chaudhary on winning Silver at the Asian Para Games 11:57 AM PM to Inaugurate Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan on 23 October Programme marks culmination of the year-long celebrations commemorating 75 years of the Chinmaya Mission 10:15 AM List of Outcomes: Official Visit of Prime Minister of Poland to India 9:45 AM India-Poland Joint Statement 9:41 AM Prime Minister’s Press Statement during Joint Press Statement with the Prime Minister of Poland 9:08 AM

Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Inaugurates Conference on Cooperative Federalism and Law Reforms in New Delhi “Legal Reforms Must Keep Pace with Changing Times”: Vice-President Urges States to Repeal Obsolete Laws for Efficient Governance “The Ultimate Purpose of Law Is to Ensure a Just, Secure and Dignified Life for Every Citizen”: Vice-President “Strong States Contribute to a Strong Union; Cooperative Governance Transforms Constitutional Ideals into Public Good”: Vice-President 8:17 AM