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The 14th International Tourism Mart 2026 (ITM) is under way in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, from 29 to 31 October. The Union Ministry of Tourism organises it with Arunachal Pradesh and the other North Eastern States. On 30 October, the mart also hosted a regional meeting of North East tourism ministers. Union Tourism and Culture Minister […]
Read MoreThe World Bank’s October 2026 Poverty and Equity Brief for India reports a sharp fall in poverty. According to the brief, about 496 million Indians moved out of poverty between 2011 and 2023. Notably, the Bank called this “one of the fastest poverty declines in the world.” Hence, the findings matter for questions on poverty […]
Read MoreUnion Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari says India is now the world’s third-largest automobile industry. He spoke at a New Delhi conclave organised by a private news organisation. AIR News reported his remarks on 29 October 2026. According to him, the Rs 22 lakh crore industry has overtaken Japan. Moreover, he expects India to lead […]
Read MoreOn 28 October 2026, India released four biodiversity publications at CBD COP-17 in Yerevan, Armenia. The Environment Ministry (MoEFCC) organised the side event with the National Biodiversity Authority and UNDP. Also, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav gave the keynote address. Hence, the titles show how India plans to turn global targets into action. Four Publications […]
Read MoreThe Union Cabinet has approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme with an outlay of Rs 1,856.67 crore. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the meeting on 28 October 2026. The scheme will run from 2026 to 2033-34. Notably, the Union Budget 2026-27 had first announced it. So, India aims to cut import dependence and […]
Read MoreThe Union Cabinet has approved the PM Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY) as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the meeting on 28 October 2026. The scheme will run from 2026-27 to 2030-31, alongside the Sixteenth Finance Commission period. Also, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw called it a “next-generation governance transformation programme”. […]
Read MoreIndian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar has received the First Class Order of Zayed II from the UAE. In fact, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the honour on 27 October 2026. Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed presented it. Other crew members of flydubai flight FZ1073 also received it. So, the […]
Read MoreThe ninth Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026 begins on 27 October at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium, Jalandhar. Notably, Jalandhar and Mohali in Punjab co-host the event from 27 October to 5 November. Six teams are taking part: India, Malaysia, China, Japan, South Korea and Bangladesh. Moreover, the opening ceremony comes before India’s first […]
Read MoreThe Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment runs the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) for India’s senior citizens. Recently, an official factsheet released on 27 October 2026 set out its latest numbers. Notably, the scheme aims to help older persons “lead dignified, fulfilling and meaningful lives”. Moreover, India’s elderly population may reach 23 crore by […]
Read MoreThe Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is observing Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 from 26 October to 1 November. This year, the theme is “Probity for Prosperity” (Satyanishtha se Samriddhi). Notably, the week began at 11:00 am on 26 October with the Integrity Pledge. Moreover, public servants in ministries, PSUs and banks took the pledge. So, the […]
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