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Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, L. Murugan, resigns from both his ministry and membership of the Rajya Sabha
President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has accepted the resignation of Dr. L. Murugan from the Union Council of Ministers, with immediate effect: Rashtrapati Bhavan
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Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed 17 States and Union Territories to conduct a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls under Section 21 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, with January 1, 2027, as the qualifying date.
The revision will cover Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal.
The Commission stated that the schedule for SSR in States and UTs where the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is ongoing or has recently been completed will be announced later.
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The revision will cover Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal.
The Commission stated that the schedule for SSR in States and UTs where the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is ongoing or has recently been completed will be announced later.
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Central Park, CP in New Delhi will be closed for Public from 16-17 October 2026. #Policy
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Major Indian mutual fund houses have suspended fresh lump-sum subscriptions, switch-ins, and new SIPs in Gold and Silver ETFs and Fund of Funds (FoFs) effective October 16, 2026, following a regulatory directive from SEBI amid rising import volumes.
Industry sources confirm that existing SIPs, STPs, and redemptions remain completely unaffected and will continue to process as normal. #Policy
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Industry sources confirm that existing SIPs, STPs, and redemptions remain completely unaffected and will continue to process as normal. #Policy
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Effective October 16, the Centre has hiked the windfall tax on petrol exports to ₹2.5/litre (from ₹0.5) and slashed the diesel export duty to ₹8.5/litre (from ₹16), while keeping the ATF levy unchanged at ₹10.5/litre.
This fortnightly revision targets refiners with zero impact on domestic retail pump prices. #Policy
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This fortnightly revision targets refiners with zero impact on domestic retail pump prices. #Policy
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The Hindu
Export levy on petrol hiked, diesel lowered
India raises windfall tax on petrol exports and halves diesel duties, amid fortnightly price-based adjustments.
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UP Govt has declared a public holiday in the state on October 19 on the occasion of Mahanavami. #Policy
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The Supreme Court of India has formed a High Powered Enquiry Committee to probe all the violence which took place during the CJP protests in July 2026 including attacks on police personnel and destruction of properties!!
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CRPF mulls restoring two ranks abolished 30 years ago; here's why it is bringing lance naik, naik back
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CRPF is considering restoring lance naik and naik ranks, abolished in 1997, to ease promotion delays and attract Agniveers leaving the Army. The proposal would add two promotion steps before Head Constable.
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CRPF mulls restoring two ranks abolished 30 years ago; here's why it is bringing lance naik, naik back | Today News
CRPF is considering restoring lance naik and naik ranks, abolished in 1997, to ease promotion delays and attract Agniveers leaving the Army. The proposal would add two promotion steps before Head Constable.
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Goa Police Files FIR against 300 people for Anti-Hindu Slogan in CJP Protests on October 11 #Policy
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The Centre has directed social media giant Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, to ensure that its recommendation algorithms do not result in "disproportionate exposure of users to a single or limited set of narratives."
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Meta advisory: Govt tells social media giant to fix algorithm bias in feed
MeitY advisory to Meta urges social media platforms to fix algorithm bias and stop amplifying misleading content or limited narratives during public events, ensuring diverse and credible information reaches users across India.
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☀️ The Centre is officially preparing to launch PM-KUSUM 2.0, aiming to merge its massive clean energy drive with existing farm schemes to unlock a permanent double income stream for Indian farmers.
⚡ The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is aggressively considering financial incentives for agrivoltaics—a strategic next-generation model allowing smallholders to grow crops and generate solar power simultaneously on the exact same land. #Policy #Agriculture
⚡ The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is aggressively considering financial incentives for agrivoltaics—a strategic next-generation model allowing smallholders to grow crops and generate solar power simultaneously on the exact same land. #Policy #Agriculture
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IRCTC partners with Quality Council of India for food safety, hygiene audit
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Thursday said that it has partnered with the Quality Council of India (QCI) to introduce independent, technology-driven audits of food safety and hygiene across its catering operations on trains and at railway stations.
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Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Thursday said that it has partnered with the Quality Council of India (QCI) to introduce independent, technology-driven audits of food safety and hygiene across its catering operations on trains and at railway stations.
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The Times of India
Indian Railways cracks down on food quality issues after passenger complaints; IRCTC partners with QCI for surprise audits on trains…
The food quality on trains may see an improvement with the Quality Council of India (QCI) looking to appoint certified professionals to carry out independent, technology-enabled checks of food safety and hygiene at railway stations and aboard trains across…
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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory to all private satellite TV channels to strictly comply with the Programme Code, warning that violations may invite action under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995.
The advisory also calls for caution in using AI tools and stronger editorial oversight.
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Channels have been asked to ensure responsible reporting, avoid live coverage of anti-terror operations, exercise caution with violent visuals, protect sexual offence victims’ identities, use authentic maps of India and prevent communal or anti-national content.
The advisory also calls for caution in using AI tools and stronger editorial oversight.
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GRAP Stage 1 imposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality dips to 'poor' category
Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invokes Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR as air quality is in "poor" quality.
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Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invokes Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR as air quality is in "poor" quality.
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Niti Aayog is finalising a list of critical technologies for self-reliance, with the final list under discussion and expected as early as next month. Technologies under consideration include 6G architecture and hardware, defence equipment, genomic sequencing and EV powertrains. #Policy
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Indian Government restricts Polymarket in India under its drive to crack down on all betting platforms!!
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India to build a vibrant Civil Defence Network with first-of-its-kind joint training initiative with the Indian Army.
A three-day specialized training for Civil Defence Master Trainers to be conducted in 12 states and Union Territories in the first phase to train 600 Civil Defense Trainers : Ministry of Home Affairs
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A three-day specialized training for Civil Defence Master Trainers to be conducted in 12 states and Union Territories in the first phase to train 600 Civil Defense Trainers : Ministry of Home Affairs
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In a major milestone for digital agriculture, the Government of India has achieved its target of creating 11 crore Farmer IDs, five months ahead of the March 31, 2027 deadline.
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, described the achievement as a significant step towards realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India with prosperous farmers.
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