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AYUSH 1

Ministry of Ayush Promotes ‘Yoga for Unity’ on National Unity Day 2026 Yoga 365 initiative to encourage daily Yoga practice, collective well-being and social harmony 7:12 AM

Competition Commission of India 5

CCI approves acquisition of the equity share capital of IntelliSmart Infrastructure (Target) by Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. (Acquirer) 8:50 AM CCI approves acquisition of certain shareholding in Navi Ltd by MIH Payments Holdings B.V. 8:50 AM CCI approves merger of Sapphire Foods India with and into Devyani International and related transactions 8:49 AM CCI approves acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of Solenergi Power (Target) by Aditya Birla Renewables Ltd (Acquirer) 8:48 AM CCI approves acquisition of certain stake in Vodafone Group PLC by Vega SAS 8:47 AM

Lok Sabha Secretariat 2

LOK SABHA SPEAKER CALLS UPON YOUTH TO UPHOLD NATIONAL UNITY AND INTEGRITY AND CONTRIBUTE TO BUILDING A DEVELOPED INDIA SARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL'S VISION, FIRM RESOLVE AND ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS REMAIN AN ENDURING INSPIRATION FOR NATION-BUILDING: LOK SABHA SPEAKER LOK SABHA SPEAKER PAYS TRIBUTES TO SARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL IN CENTRAL HALL OF SAMVIDHAN SADAN MINISTERS, MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT AND OTHER DIGNITARIES ALSO PAY TRIBUTES TO SARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL IN CENTRAL HALL CHILDREN FROM VARIOUS COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS ALSO PAY TRIBUTES TO SARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL 3:18 PM LOK SABHA SPEAKER HAILS GAYATRI PARIVAR’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO INDIA'S SPIRITUAL RENAISSANCE, SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION AND NATION-BUILDING LOK SABHA SPEAKER CALLS UPON GAYATRI PARIWAR TO CARRY FORWARD IDEALS OF DEVELOPMENT, RIGHTEOUSNESS AND NATION-BUILDING MATA BHAGWATI DEVI JI'S LIFE OF PENANCE, COMPASSION AND SERVICE INSPIRED A TRANSFORMATIVE MOVEMENT FOR WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIAL REFORM: LOK SABHA SPEAKER. AKHAND JYOTI CONTINUES TO ILLUMINATE LIVES THROUGH SPIRITUAL AWAKENING, VALUE-BASED EDUCATION AND CHARACTER-BUILDING: SHRI OM BIRLA. LOK SABHA SPEAKER ADDRESSES CENTENARY CELEBRATION, ORGANISED BY GAYATRI PARIVAR IN NEW DELHI 8:02 AM

Ministry of Agriculture & 1

Farmers Welfare DARE–ICAR Intensifies Special Campaign 6.0, Promotes Cleanliness, Sustainable Waste Management and Better Office Spaces Across Institutes 7:18 AM

Ministry of Corporate Affairs 1

MCA successfully concludes nationwide Special Campaign 6.0 on Swachchta Undertaking 75 cleanliness campaigns, MCA freed up 23,285 sq ft. office space and generated revenue of ₹11,41,975 8:46 AM

Ministry of Defence 3

INAUGURAL BIMSTEC MARITIME SECURITY EXERCISE 10:08 AM AIR CHIEF MARSHAL AP SINGH SUPERANNUATES AFTER 42 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE NATION 10:04 AM AIR CHIEF MARSHAL ASHUTOSH DIXIT PVSM AVSM VM VSM ASSUMES CHARGE AS CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF OF THE INDIAN AIR FORCE 10:03 AM

Ministry of Education 2

National CSR Meet for School Education organised through Vidyanjali The Meet highlights role of corporate participation in strengthening school resources 2:07 PM Last date for submission of applications under the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme for academic year 2026-27 extended till November 15, 2026 12:27 PM

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change 1

Delhi Records Lowest Average AQI for October in the Last Eight Years at 166 Delhi Records 220 Good to Moderate AQI Days During January–October 2026, Highest Since 2018 (except 2020) 3:52 PM

Ministry of External Affairs 1

Walkathon Organised in Pune on the Occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas as Part of Vigilance Awareness Campaign 2026 to Promote Integrity and Vigilance 9:59 AM

Ministry of Finance 1

Union Government releases tax devolution of ₹1,09,019 crore to State Governments, as one advance instalment of tax devolution in view of upcoming festive season and to enable States to accelerate capital spending and finance their development/ welfare related expenditure 2:39 PM

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 1

Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda administers Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledge to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel 6:06 AM

Ministry of Heavy Industries 1

Hon'ble Union Minister Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy Visits ARAI; Unveils Key Diamond Jubilee Initiatives to Advance Safe, Sustainable and Future-Ready Mobility Virtually inaugurates the Advanced Battery Laboratory and Twin Dyno EV Powertrain Test Facility, launches ARAI's Road Safety Outreach Campaign, releases the ARAI@60 My Stamp, and announces strategic collaborations and future mobility initiatives 5:40 AM

Ministry of Home Affairs 2

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah Flags off ‘Run for Unity’ in New Delhi on 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’on the occasion of 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Ever since Shri Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister, we have been observing the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' Sardar Sahab transformed the history and also reshaped the geography of India; by undertaking the arduous task of uniting numerous princely states, Sardar Patel created the map of the unified India we see today Sardar Sahab not only made successful efforts for the geographical, political, and cultural integration of India, but also unified the nation and bound it into one thread In just 1,218 days, Sardar Sahab created an undivided India and achieved what many leaders could not accomplish in their entire lifetimes This year, on 31 March, the country became free from Naxalism and moved forward towards becoming a drug-free nation We have set a target to make the country completely free from drugs by 31 December 2029, and the first stage of a developed India is a drug-free India Building a drug-free India will be the greatest achievement for the country’s youth and their future The linguistic, cultural, and traditional diversity of the country is our greatest strength Through the reconstruction of Somnath, we experienced civilizational and national renaissance, and the concept of rebuilding this temple was also envisioned by Sardar Sahab The opposition tried for many years to sideline and forget Sardar Sahab by not giving him due respect for his works, but no one can cover the light of the sun The ‘Statue of Unity’ that Modi Ji conceptualized and laid the foundation stone for while serving as the Chief Minister of Gujarat has established the towering personality of Sardar Sahab before the entire country Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah also administered the Unity Pledge to the countrymen on the occasion of ‘Rahstriya Ekta Diwas’ Today, Prime Minister Modi Ji will take the salute of the parade of police forces from across the country from the same place and deliver the 8:39 AM ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’ awarded to 490 personnel of various States/UTs/CAPFs/CPOs for the year 2026 ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’ recognizes excellent work, promotes high professional standards and boosts the morale of the concerned officials/officers Initiated under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and guidance of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’ will boost the morale of all police personnel ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’ is announced on 31st of October every year on the occasion of Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel 4:25 AM

Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs 1

MoHUA Conducts Participatory Workshop to Chart a Shared Roadmap for Clean Delhi 10:48 AM

Ministry of Labour & Employment 1

EPFO to Celebrate 74th Foundation Day in New Delhi Tomorrow Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to inaugurate proceedings, launch key EPFO initiatives 11:29 AM

Ministry of Law and Justice 1

Legislative Department Participates in ‘Run for Unity’ on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. 11:37 AM

Ministry of Panchayati Raj 1

Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh Urges Concerted Efforts to Build ‘Atmanirbhar Panchayats’ at National Workshop on People’s Plan Campaign, in New Delhi PPC 2026–27 Booklet Released; MoU Signed to Set Up EV Charging and Battery Swapping Stations on Panchayat Land across the country 6:03 AM

Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs 1

Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Concludes Special Campaign 6.0 with Focus on Swachhata, Record Management and Digital Governance 9:45 AM

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions 1

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Positions IIPA’s Nationwide Outreach for Inclusive Capacity Building in Governance Union Minister emphasises taking IIPA’s activities beyond the national capital through stronger Regional and Local Branches Dr. Jitendra Singh addresses IIPA’s 72nd Annual General Body Meeting in the presence of Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Digital learning, online courses and private-sector collaboration to widen access to capacity building: Dr. Jitendra Singh IIPA membership reaches 11,611, with expanded participation of young professionals and recent graduates, says Dr. Jitendra Singh 9:46 AM

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways 1

Sarbananda Sonowal Administers National Unity Pledge to Ministry Officials, Student Cadets Sonowal lauds PM Narendra Modi for Honouring Sardar Patel's Legacy Sonowal interacts with Student Cadets and other youngsters on the occasion, urged them to commit to the cause of Nation Building 1:57 PM

Ministry of Rural Development 2

“Every drop of rain must be conserved to make villages water-secure and self-reliant”- Secretary, DoLR, Shri Dilip Kumar 9:51 AM Mizoram Gets Approval for New Road Works under PMGSY-IV to Strengthen Rural Connectivity 3:40 AM

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment 2

Ministry Of Social Justice And Empowerment Issues Factual Report With Regard To The Claim—Appearing In A Report Published In The Central Chronicle (Bhopal) On October 31, 2026 Claim That MAPCET Made Payments Amounting To Crores Based On Placements Without Verifying The Placement Data, Is Entirely Incorrect And Baseless 3:08 PM 15 Day Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 To Start At Dilli Haat, New Delhi, From Tomorrow Dr Virendra Kumar, Hon’ble Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment, To Formally Inaugurate The Mela On Monday ‘प्रकाश और परंपरा – ज्योति से ज्योति जलाएँ’ To Celebrate India’s Traditional Crafts, Festive Lighting And Cultural Heritage, Showcasing  Artisan Products, Traditional Craftsmanship and Cultural Programmes through Seven Thematic Zones More Than 1,000 Artisans Benefit From Shilp Samagam Melas Since 2022 12:11 PM

Ministry of Textiles 2

Government of India extends Customs Duty Exemption on Cotton imports up to 31st December 2026 9:08 AM Prime Minister visits CCIC Pavilion at Bharat Parv 2026 in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat CCIC Showcases India’s Rich Handloom and Handicraft Heritage, Highlighting Its Efforts to Empower Artisans and Weavers and Promote ‘Vocal for Local’ and ‘Local to Global’ 5:18 AM

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports 2

MY Bharat - NSS Mobilises Over 96,700 Youth  in Nationwide Cyclothons and Walkathons under Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan 4:17 PM MY Bharat’s ‘Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvad: Know Your Vote’ Campaign Engages Over 11,000 Youth Through 62 Programmes Across 16 States/UTs 2:29 PM

PIB Backgrounder 1

India’s Social Security Coverage Strengthening Worker Protection 4:16 AM

President's Secretariat 2

PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES the Dhwaj Stambh Pujan, Dhawaja Pujan and Dhwajarohan ceremony of Simhastha Maha Kumbh at Nashik convergence of countless devotees at Kumbh Melas has served as living proof of India’s cultural and spiritual unity and the continuity of traditions: President Droupadi Murmu 3:11 PM PRESIDENT OF INDIA PAYS FLORAL TRIBUTES TO SARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL ON HIS BIRTH ANNIVERSARY 6:31 AM

Prime Minister's Office 4

Text of PM’s speech during Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 4:04 PM Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participates in Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Celebrations marking the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel On Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, we pay tribute to Sardar Patel and remember his immense contribution to national unity: PM Sardar Patel played a monumental role in shaping and safeguarding the nation's unity: PM Naxalism has been dealt a decisive blow in the country: PM India today is more secure and more resolute than ever before, a major reason for this is the growing self-confidence of its people: PM According to a World Bank report, during the 10 to 12 years leading up to 2024, 50 crore Indians have overcome poverty: PM Every effort we make must be driven by the resolve to build a strong and Viksit Bharat by 2047: PM 3:54 PM Prime Minister pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary 5:21 AM PM congratulates ISRO scientists and engineers on successful launch of GSLV-F18 carrying NVS-03 5:17 AM

Vice President's Secretariat 2

Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan attends ‘Sardar Katha’ at Uprashtrapati Bhavan; pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Calls upon youth to draw inspiration from Sardar Patel’s ideals of unity, discipline and nation-building; says India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat @2047 must be guided by greater ambition and collective resolve 12:37 PM Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Addresses 72nd Annual General Body Meeting of IIPA; Calls for Transformative Reforms in Public Administration to Realise Viksit Bharat @ 2047 Public Administration Must Evolve to Meet the Aspirations of a Rapidly Transforming India: Vice-President Prepare Civil Services for the India of 2047; Reorient Administrative Systems to Address Emerging Challenges: Vice-President Economic Growth and Environmental Sustainability Must Go Hand in Hand; Natural Resources Should Be Used Judiciously for People’s Welfare: Vice-President 11:25 AM