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Ministry of Agriculture & 1

Farmers Welfare India to Host ICAR- CGIAR Science and Partnership Week 2027 in New Delhi from April 12–17; Over 5,000 Delegates Expected to participate CGIAR Science and Partnership Week 2027 to Showcase India's Agricultural Transformation and Global Research Partnerships CGIAR and ICAR to bring their work in India closer together around national priorities: Dr M L Jat India to Promote South-South Cooperation and Share Agricultural Innovations with Global South: Dr. M. L. Jat India–CGIAR Partnership Demonstrates the Transformative Power of Science and Technology: Dr. Ismahane Elouafi Science, Technology and Global Partnerships Have Transformed India's Agricultural Landscape: Dr. Himanshu Pathak 8:59 AM

Ministry of Civil Aviation 1

Helicopter belonging to M/S Transbharat Aviation Pvt Ltd crashes at Joshimath in Uttarakhand 3:41 PM

Ministry of Coal 2

Ministry of Coal Holds Stakeholder Consultation on ‘Mining for Future’; Urges Allottees to Bring Allocated Coal Blocks into Production Faster Of 137 commercial mines allocated since 2020, 25 are producing; Ministry seeks industry inputs to close the gap 1:00 PM ECL pays tribute to Indian Navy with warship model crafted from mining scrap ‘Waste to Wealth’ initiative under Special Campaign 6 showcases coal miners’ craftsmanship and commitment to sustainability 12:55 PM

Ministry of Commerce & Industry 2

Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Chairs Chintan Shivir on Digitisation of Trade Discussions Focus on Empowering Kirana Retailers through Digital Procurement and Supply-Chain Efficiency DigiDukaan Connects Over 21,000 Retailers with More Than 450 Brands Across Three Cities 2:42 PM 19th India–BLEU Joint Economic Commission Session Held in Luxembourg to Strengthen Trade and Economic Cooperation Discussions Cover Key Sectors, Including Logistics, Renewable Energy, FinTech, Healthcare and Agro-Food Processing India–BLEU JEC Explores Opportunities to Deepen Cooperation in Aerospace, Research, Innovation and Higher Education 7:15 AM

Ministry of Communications 8

Maharashtra Postal Circle to Observe First Monthly Adalat Diwas on November 6, 2026 4:11 PM Extension of last date for submission of comments from stakeholders on the ‘Draft Telecommunication (Broadcasting & Cable) Services DRM Based Digital Addressable Systems Audit Manual, 2026’ 2:49 PM Agreement Signed between DBN (Digital Bharat Nidhi) - Department of Telecommunications; Government of Tamil Nadu & TANFINET for Utilisation of BharatNet Network in Tamil Nadu under ABP Financial Support Approved for Utilisation of BharatNet Network in Tamil Nadu under ABP Agreement to cover subsidy support for over 5 lakhs rural home fibre connections in Tamil Nadu under ABP and Provide On-Demand Connectivity to 4,767 Villages Partnership to Strengthen and Connect Rural Telecom Infrastructure across Tamil Nadu 1:37 PM Department of Posts Releases Special Commemorative Postage Stamps on Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative reinforces commitment to early detection, timely treatment and improved health outcomes for women 1:11 PM Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) releases draft ‘Guidelines on Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Telecommunication Networks and Provision of Telecommunication Services’ for stakeholders’ comments 11:02 AM Department of Telecommunications to Organise Digital Life Certificate Camps for Telecom Pensioners Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane 10:19 AM TRAI released findings of Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across Adoni - Mantralayam and Hyderabad nearby areas, during the month of September 2026 9:34 AM TRAI assesses Mobile Network Quality across Leh and Nearby Areas Route under J&K LSA, during the month of August 2026 9:14 AM

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution 1

FCI Zonal Office (West), Mumbai advances cleanliness and efficient record management under Special Campaign 6 3:53 PM

Ministry of Corporate Affairs 1

MCA only performs administrative role in the conduct of appointment process for Judicial and Technical Members of the NCLT 1:03 PM

Ministry of Culture 1

Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to be Exposed for Public Veneration in Arunachal Pradesh from 31 October to 21 November 2026 Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, to participate in the inaugural ceremony at Tawang on 31 October 2026 Sacred Piprahwa Relics from the National Museum, New Delhi, to be taken to Tawang, Bomdila and Namsai, reflecting Arunachal Pradesh's rich Buddhist traditions Special Indian Air Force aircraft and helicopter arrangements planned for the safe and dignified transportation of the Holy Relics Exhibition on the discovery and repatriation of the Piprahwa heritage to accompany the exposition at all three locations International conference on “Buddhism: Dissemination in the Himalayan Region and Beyond” to bring together monks, scholars and delegates from India and six other countries 5:05 AM

Ministry of Defence 5

INS TARKASH CALLS AT PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS 2:24 PM AIR MARSHAL INDERPAL SINGH WALIA APPOINTED AS THE VICE CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF 1:17 PM Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth Highlights Role of Self-Reliant Defence Ecosystem for Viksit Bharat while Inaugurating VISV-2026 Vision, Innovation, Synergy and Values’ - Four Pillars of VISV-2026 for strengthening India's defence capabilities and global partnerships: RRM Raksha Rajya Mantri releases Foreign Language Compendium of DRDO Products to facilitate engagement with international partners 11:44 AM DRDO leads thematic session on ‘Semiconductors & Next-Generation Chips’ and showcases advanced technologies at ESTIC 2026 11:21 AM FIRST TRAINING SQUADRON OF THE INDIAN NAVY DEPARTS COLOMBO, SRI LANKA 5:57 AM

Ministry of Development of North-East Region 1

Special Campaign 6.0: MDoNER Steps Up Drive for Cleaner Workplaces and Greater Administrative Efficiency 12:13 PM

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change 1

Union Environment Minister visits CAQM’s ‘PAVAN-I3C’ Integrated Command and Control Centre to review Air Pollution Mitigation Operations PAVAN-I3C integrates 30+ Data Streams for Real-time Monitoring and Data-driven Compliance Management of Air Quality across Delhi-NCR A Paradigm Shift from Reacting to Air Pollution to Anticipating and Acting on it in Real-time: Shri Bhupender Yadav 11:24 AM

Ministry of Finance 7

The Government of India Constitutes the ‘High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat’ Shri Suresh N. Patel, former Central Vigilance Commissioner to be the Chairman of the Committee with three distinguished experts- Shri Shirish Chandra Murmu (Deputy Governor, RBI), Smt. Padmaja Chunduru (Former MD & CEO, Indian Bank), Shri N S Vishwanathan (Former Deputy Governor, RBI) as the Members The ‘High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat’ was announced in the Budget 2026-27 by Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman Committee to review India’s Banking Sector and recommend reforms to make it aligned with the goals of Viksit Bharat, 2047 1:58 PM UPI Acceptance Enabled for Online Bookings at At the Top, Burj Khalifa and Resorts World Sentosa Indian Visitors to UAE and Singapore Can Now Book Experiences Seamlessly with UPI 1:18 PM Monthly review of accounts of Government of India upto September 2026 (FY 2026-27) 11:32 AM DRI deals major blow to Myanmar-linked drug smuggling network; seizes huge consignment of 50 kg methamphetamine tablets and crystal meth in North-East; four arrested In another a major intelligence-led operation, DRI uncovers innovative concealment methods involving furniture and tea packets; three vehicles seized 11:30 AM Department of Financial Services Achieves Significant Milestones under Special Campaign 6; Frees Up Nearly 7 Lakh Sq. Ft. Office Space and Generates ₹4.12 Crore from Scrap Disposal The Campaign Demonstrates Commitment to Cleanliness and Efficiency Across the Country Over 1.20 lakh cleanliness sites covered, achieving 134% of the target 11:20 AM NADT-RC, Mumbai and MNLU Mumbai Sign MoU to Promote Academic Cooperation and Professional Training 7:09 AM DRI busts a big clandestine synthetic drug manufacturing laboratory in Uttar Pradesh; seizes approx. 1,100 kg drugs and precursor chemicals; two arrested Intelligence-led joint operation uncovers a fully functional illicit drug manufacturing facility in a remote village in Jalaun district 5:35 AM

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying 1

Fisheries Sector Looks Beyond Production: Fish Value Addition Enterprises and Mobile Marketing Set to Transform High-Value India’s Blue Economy 2:25 AM

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 1

Department of Posts Issues Commemorative Postage Stamps to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness, with Support from Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Union Health Secretary Releases the Commemorative Stamps; Calls for Greater Public Awareness and Regular Screening Union Health Secretary Highlights: 86.97 Crores Individuals Screened for Oral, Breast and Cervical Cancers, with 5.50 lakh currently undergoing treatment “Women’s Health Is the Foundation of Healthy Families and a Healthy Nation”: Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava 2:01 PM

Ministry of Jal Shakti 1

Special Campaign 6: Achievements of Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation 2:21 PM

Ministry of Labour & Employment 1

Government notifies National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and Gig & Platform Workers under the Labour Codes 4:59 AM

Ministry of Law and Justice 1

Legislative Department observes Rashtriya Ekta Diwas; officers and staff take the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge 12:00 PM

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions 2

41st Webinar of the National Good Governance Webinar Series on the theme ‘Sustainability and Replication of the Awarded Initiatives under PMA’ held on 30th October 2026. Presentations made on Rajkot District initiative, Gujarat by Shri Prabhav Joshi, Joint Managing Director, Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation, Gandhinagar; its Sustainability by Dr. Om Prakash, Collector & District Magistrate, Rajkot; and its replication & expansion by Shri Manish Gurwani, Collector & District Magistrate, Navsari, to national audience. 12:15 PM Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare is conducting Nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 5 from 1st to 30th November, 2026 Camps to be held at 2000 Districts/Cities across the country, Largest ever DLC Campaign Promotion of Digital Empowerment of Pensioners using Face Authentication technology Saturation model adopted to achieve 2.30 crore DLCs with 1.50 crore Face Authenticated DLCs 19 Banks, 785 District Post offices, 56 Welfare Associations, MeitY & UIDAI  teams, CGDA, Railways, DoT, EPFO, State Governments to collaborate in the month-long campaign 8:05 AM

Ministry of Railways 1

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Railway Minister to Flag Off New Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains Connecting Varanasi to New Delhi Tomorrow New Train Service to Offer Faster & Luxurious Overnight Travel Alternative for Pilgrims, Students and Professionals Across Uttar Pradesh and Delhi 12:03 PM

Ministry of Science & Technology 1

Geospatial capabilities will be a key determinant of India’s future economic growth: Dr. Jitendra Singh Dr. Jitendra Singh calls for stronger Government-industry partnership to advance India’s geospatial economy Survey of India has transformed to meet the needs of a technology-driven era: Dr. Jitendra Singh “Enable, invest and adopt” is the way forward for the geospatial sector: Dr. Jitendra Singh Dr. Jitendra Singh urges departments to work with Survey of India on geospatial applications Dr. Jitendra Singh calls for a business-friendly environment to unlock the geospatial sector’s potential in roundtable discussion 11:30 AM

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment 4

From Occupational Risks to Dignified Work How NAMASTE is Enhancing Safety and Security for Sanitation Workers 2:16 PM From Economic Challenges To Research Aspirations A Success Story Under NFSC Scheme With Financial Assistance of ₹ 24 Lakh 1:26 PM ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva, Viksit Bharat Quiz’ Sees Participation of Over 7,597 Citizens Quiz to Remain Open for Participation Until November 25, 2026 Campaign Reaches Over 35.09 Crore People Including 13.99 Crore Youth, 10.91 Crore Women Over 32. 43 Lakh Activities  Conducted In Educational Institutes, 39.91 Lakh Persons Treated And Rehabilitated; More Than 755 DoSJE Supported De-Addiction Centres Working Across The Country Over 45.07 Lakh Nasha Mukt Pledges Taken; More Than 02 Lakh Nasha Mukti Mitras Registered As On Date 1:05 PM Union Secretary Shri Sudhansh Pant Administers Ekta Diwas Pledge to Senior Officers of the Ministry Pledge Reaffirms Commitment to Preserve the Unity, Integrity and Security of the Nation Officers Resolve to Uphold the Vision of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Strengthen National Integration 12:13 PM

Ministry of Textiles 1

NIFT Makes Significant Achievements under Special Campaign 6, Promoting Cleanliness, Sustainability and Green Campus Initiatives 1:04 PM

Ministry of Tourism 1

14th International Tourism Mart Concludes Its Official Sessions with Regional Tourism Ministers’ Meeting Regional Tourism Ministers deliberate on tourism development, digital initiatives, live events economy and tourist facilitation in the North East 43 international buyers from 22 countries, 42 domestic buyers and 81 sellers participate in the Mart 2:32 PM

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports 1

46 ‘Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvad: Know Your Vote’ Programmes Held Across 21 States/UTs to Promote Electoral Awareness Among Youth 6,688 youth participate in programmes across the country on Oct 30; nationwide campaign aims to cover 500 universities, colleges & institutions by Nov 5 2:21 PM

PIB Backgrounder 1

24th Instalment of PM-KISAN Direct Benefit Transfer of over ₹18,690 crore to 9.34 crore farmers 10:23 AM

President's Secretariat 1

PRESIDENT OF INDIA TO VISIT MAHARASHTRA AND HARYANA FROM OCTOBER 31 TO NOVEMBER 1 1:37 PM

Prime Minister's Office 2

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone, inaugurates and dedicates to the Nation development projects worth over ₹14,000 Crore in Banaskantha, Gujarat From farms and dairy to infrastructure and connectivity, Banaskantha is making new strides in development: PM Our farmers, our Annadatas, are one of the strongest pillars of a Viksit Bharat, and our government has always prioritized the welfare of farmers and their empowerment: PM Animal husbandry forms a vital pillar of our rural economy; Over the last decade, we have also heavily emphasized leveraging science and technology in this sector and dairy: PM We are making animal husbandry not just a tradition, but a strong instrument to increase farmers' income and bring prosperity to our villages: PM Until the final moment of my life, I will remain devoted only to your service: PM 10:41 AM Text of PM's speech at the launch of development projects in Banaskantha, Gujarat 10:21 AM

Vice President's Secretariat 1

Vice-President calls for holistic rural development to realise Viksit Bharat 2047; graces Golden Jubilee Celebrations and 39th Convocation of Gandhigram Rural Institute “India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047 must begin with empowered villages”: Vice-President Gandhian ideals of self-reliance and social service remain vital for building a developed India: Vice-President 9:32 AM