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October 2026 Monthly Current Affairs Hub
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Prime Minister meets with the President of the Russian Federation on the sidelines of BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation, discussed multilateral engagement under India's BRICS Chairship for 2026, and exchanged views on regional and global issues. President Putin invited Prime Minister Modi to visit Russia for the 24th India-Russia Annual Summit, which the Prime Minister accepted.
50 Years of ICAR–ICRISAT Partnership Celebrated at Dryland Congress 2026
The second day of Dryland Congress 2026 in New Delhi marked 50 years of collaboration between the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT). Leaders and experts from both institutions reflected on five decades of partnership and discussed a future roadmap aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047. The event also featured thematic panel discussions, technical sessions, poster presentations, and talks on resilient dryland farming and seed systems.
Shram Shakti is Fundamental to National Development: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya chaired the two-day National Conference on Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) in Mumbai, organised by the Ministry of Labour and Employment in collaboration with Maharashtra. The conference focused on workforce social security, optimum utilisation of BOCW funds, international labour mobility, and new digital initiatives like the Digital Labour Chowk.
"Students of today are the Torchbearers of Tomorrow's Democracy": CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Election Commission of India held its fifth regional conference on "Electoral Literacy Clubs and ECINET" in Ahmedabad to boost democratic awareness among youth. CEC Gyanesh Kumar stated that students are future democracy torchbearers and urged them to learn about India's electoral processes. The event highlighted ELC 2.0, a digitally-enabled platform to engage first-time voters through an extensive educational network.
Prime Minister expresses grief over loss of lives in mishap in Nanded
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed grief over a mishap in Nanded, Maharashtra, that caused loss of lives. He announced an ex-gratia compensation of Rs. 2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for the injured.
BRICS Bharat Innovates Exposition being held on September 11-12, 2026 as part of 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi
The Union Ministry of Education, in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs, is organizing the ‘Bharat Innovates Exposition’ on September 11-12, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Held alongside the 18th BRICS Summit under India's BRICS Chairship, the exposition showcases 37 Indian deep-tech startups to global stakeholders and investors.
Facts on Auction of Tara (Revised) Coal Block
The Ministry of Coal clarified that recent media reports on the auction of the Tara Coal block are misleading and omit key developments since 2023. The block was initially excluded due to its overlap with the Lemru elephant corridor following a request by the Chhattisgarh government, but was later re-included and successfully auctioned in the 15th round after the state confirmed it lies outside the corridor and boundary revisions were made.
English Translation of Prime Minister’s Address at the BRICS Business Forum 2026
Prime Minister addressed the BRICS Business Forum 2026, highlighting that BRICS now represents 21 countries, 50% of the world's population, 40% of global GDP, and over 25% of global trade. He emphasized India's theme of 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability' during its BRICS Presidency. The Prime Minister also noted India's massive growth in start-ups, the impact of UPI on global real-time payments, and various new BRICS cooperation frameworks launched under India's leadership.
From Substance Dependency to Stability: Raju's Journey towards Recovery
A 23-year-old beneficiary named Raju from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, successfully overcame substance dependency after receiving treatment and counselling at Naya Jeevan-IRCA. Facing severe personal challenges, lack of emotional support, and social stigma, Raju was admitted to the centre on 24 July 2024. Today, he leads a drug-free life, is employed full-time with a higher salary, and is gradually rebuilding his personal and professional stability.
Monsoon Resilience: Captive Mines Delivering Growth
Captive coal mines in India showed steady output growth, rising from 167.44 MT in FY 2024-25 to 184 MT in FY 2025-26, and achieving 68.98 MT up to September 10, 2026. This performance was sustained despite the monsoon period, with dispatches also increasing by 5.94% to reach 75.68 MT. New capacity additions are expected to push captive production past 190 MT in FY 2026-27.
Secretary, Department of Urban Development, MoHUA chairs 9th meeting of CSMC
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs approved 18.77 lakh houses under PMAY-U 2.0 during the 9th CSMC meeting chaired by Secretary Shri Satendra Singh on 10th September 2026. The meeting covered projects across six states, including Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Telangana, Tripura, and Uttar Pradesh. The scheme focuses on providing affordable housing solutions to EWS, LIG, and MIG families while emphasizing women's ownership and inclusivity.
India Administers 80 Lakh HPV Vaccine Doses, Marking Major Milestone in Cervical Cancer Prevention
India has administered over 80 lakh (8 million) doses of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine under the National HPV Vaccination Campaign since its launch in February 2026. The campaign provides voluntary and free-of-cost single-dose HPV vaccination to 14-year-old girls at Government health facilities with parental consent. Several states, including Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Mizoram, have achieved 100 per cent coverage of their target populations.
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal to Participate in G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting in Houston, USA
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal will participate in the G20 Energy Ministerial Meeting in Houston, USA, from 14–16 September 2026. He will engage in ministerial sessions focusing on energy security, affordability, regulatory efficiency, and critical minerals supply chains.
Vice-President hails DNHDD as a “Mini India”, appreciates transformative development under PM Narendra Modi and Administrator Praful Patel
Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan visited the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, where he addressed a public function at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Government College in Silvassa. He praised the region as a 'mini India' and highlighted its transformative development across infrastructure, healthcare, education, tourism, and industry over the last decade under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Administrator Praful Patel.
From Sanitation Worker to Self-Reliant Entrepreneur: Ajay Kumar's Journey under NAMASTE-SUY
Ajay Kumar, a sanitation worker from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, expanded his mechanised sanitation operations through financial assistance under the Swachhta Udyami Yojana (SUY) component of the NAMASTE Scheme. This support enabled him to increase his monthly income to Rs. 30,000-Rs. 35,000, helping him support his daughters' education and his mother's medical expenses. His journey highlights the impact of livelihood support and mechanisation for sanitation workers.
From Hospitals to Police, From CWCs to Grassroots Workers: Delhi Workshop Unites Stakeholders against Illegal Adoption
The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), along with the Ministry of Women and Child Development and Delhi's Department of Women and Child Development, organized an Adoption Awareness Workshop in New Delhi. The event united stakeholders from hospitals, police, CWCs, and grassroots sectors under the theme "Legal Adoption. Safe Childhood. Secure Future. Say No to Illegal Adoption." to combat illegal adoption practices.
Sarbananda Sonowal chairs 2nd Governing Council meeting of National Maritime Heritage Complex Society, reviews progress at Lothal
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal chaired the 2nd Governing Council meeting of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) Society to review progress at Lothal, Gujarat. The ambitious project showcases India's five-millennia maritime legacy and has reached about 82 percent physical completion for Phase 1A, with a revised completion target of October 31, 2026. The project has secured MoUs for collaboration with 13 countries as part of a pipeline of over 35 partnerships.
Ministry of Rural Development Senior Officers Visit Manipur to Monitor Rural Development Schemes
Senior officers of the Ministry of Rural Development undertook a two-day visit to Manipur from 8 to 10 September 2026 to monitor rural development schemes in Bishnupur and Churachandpur districts. They interacted with beneficiaries and Self-Help Groups, reviewed scheme implementation, and discussed ways to improve outreach and resolve grievances regarding payments. The officials also met with Manipur's Rural Development Secretary to discuss achievements and strengthen the delivery of programmes.
Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 to come into force from 1st October 2026
The Government of India has announced that the Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 will come into force on 1st October 2026, replacing the colonial-era 1891 Act. The new legislation provides a modern, technology-neutral framework recognizing physical, electronic, digital, and cloud-based banking records, and simplifies their certification. It also introduces clearer norms for summoning bank officials and allows the Central Government to extend provisions to specified financial sector entities.
India’s Coastline Must be Viewed as an Integrated Space of Ecology, Security, Economy, Technology and Human Development: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh addressed the National Conference on Coastal Ecology, Security and Sustainability (CCESS) 2026, stating that India's 11,000-12,000 km coastline must be viewed as an integrated space of ecology, security, economy, technology and human development. He highlighted key initiatives including the Deep Ocean Mission, the launch of the indigenous research vessel ORV Sagar Manthan, and the upcoming Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar campaign. The Minister emphasized combining scientific knowledge, environmental sustainability, and community livelihoods for the Blue Economy.