Thursday, 22 October 2026
Issue 271
Download the PDFGovind Mohan inspects National Unity Day preparations in Ekta Nagar
Visits venues for October 30 and 31, 2026 programmes, followed by review meeting with officials
Centre extends social assistance programme by five years, gives it new name
40 per cent eligibility for disability pension, age limit removed and assistance rates increased
Amit Shah launches ₹8,941 crore projects for Yamuna purification
Roadmap prepared with Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh to clean Yamuna by 2029
Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan'
Mass awareness campaign to run across the country from 22 October to 30 November to prevent indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers
JJM 2.0 and 16th Finance Commission grants to be integrated for rural water supply
Announcement that approximately ₹1.74 lakh crore has been allocated for water and sanitation under the 16th Finance Commission
India Post creates history: Revenue exceeds ₹4,000 crore for two consecutive quarters
Revenue grew by 24 per cent to ₹8,212.7 crore in the first half of financial year 2026-27
Four outcomes announced during Polish Prime Minister's visit to India
Agreement reached on trade, disaster management, defence, and anti-terrorism sectors
India-Poland aim to double bilateral trade by 2030
Modi and Tusk express consensus to expand strategic partnership into trade, defence, and technology
Nadda inaugurates ‘India Chem 2026’ in Mumbai
Global partners, investors, and industry leaders join the three-day event
'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan' reaches over 35 crore people in the country
More than 13.94 crore youth and 10.86 crore women involved; 32 lakh educational institutions joined
Postal Department to hold court on 30 October for pension grievances
Postmaster General to hear complaints; applications must be submitted by 26 October
Netanyahu calls Modi; resolve to strengthen India-Israel partnership
Both leaders emphasized the urgent need to restore peace and stability in West Asia
Modi congratulates Suvarna Raj on Asian Para Games victory
Praises her hard work and perseverance following success in women's discus throw F54 event
Modi shares Sanskrit shloka conveying message of humility and continuous learning
Gave inspiration to remain humble after limited success and to keep learning for progress
States Accelerate Policy and Investment for Agrivoltaics
State schemes, new technologies, and blended finance discussed on the second day of the conference
Prahlad Joshi launches registration portal for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0
Event to be held from 28 November to 12 December, 2026, with the theme of Thirukkural
India and Poland decide to deepen strategic partnership
Agreement to enhance cooperation in defense, space, nuclear energy, and startup sectors
Prime Minister to inaugurate Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Convention on October 23
More than 9,000 participants from India and abroad to join the three-day convention
Railways sets highest record for coal loading in October 2026
22.5% growth in loading until October 18; 87 more coal rakes dispatched daily compared to October 2025
Emphasis on international fisheries investment and exports at Bhopal Conclave
More than 1,000 fish farmers to join the conclave; Madhya Pradesh's investment and export guidelines to be released
₹309.5 crore spent on PM-DAKSH so far; 96,162 secured employment
1,87,305 candidates received training between 2020-21 and 2023-24; 96,162 gained employment
Vice President calls for legal reforms by repealing old laws
Emphasized Centre-State cooperation and review of irrelevant laws at New Delhi conference
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron reaches Maldives
INS Tir, Sujata, and Sarathi vessels receive warm welcome by Maldives National Defence Force in Male
NHAI Ready to Curb Air Pollution in Delhi-NCR: 60 Sprinklers and 14 Anti-Smog Guns Deployed
More than 900 laborers and 23 sweeping machines deployed on national highways, 9.80 lakh trees planted
12th BRICS Forum to be held at Constitution Sadan's Central Hall on 26-27 October
Parliamentary leaders from member and partner nations to meet for discussions on people-centric development
Modi congratulates Para Games medal winners
Indian athletes win medals in various competitions, including two golds for Sheetal Devi
India leading in era of World AI and Gene-based Precision Medicine: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Union Minister's call to prevent lifestyle diseases among youth and adopt advanced medical technologies
