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Indian Railways achieved an all-time record in coal loading, registering a 22.5% growth in October 2026 up to 18th October compared to the previous year, dispatching 87 more coal rakes per day. During the first half of FY 2026-27, an average of 430 coal rakes per day were dispatched to thermal power plants, a 7.1% increase over the corresponding period last year. Coal rake dispatches also increased by 14% per day in September 2026 compared to September 2025. This transportation is supported by coordination between the Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Coal, and Ministry of Power to meet the country's energy requirements and maintain coal stocks amid rising energy consumption, higher industrial production, and deficient rainfall.

SAEINDIA is scheduled to host the 23rd Asia Pacific Automotive Engineering Conference (APAC 23) from November 13–14, 2026, at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi. Organised under the theme “Xellerating towards Safe, Secure, Sustainable & Intelligent Mobility,” the event marks the second time India hosts the conference after a 15-year gap. The conference aims to convene over 1,000 delegates and 500 mobility experts, featuring technical presentations, an exposition, a Technology Theatre, and 'TechHive' to showcase mobility start-ups. Discussions will focus on future powertrains, software-defined vehicles, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, advanced materials, and regulatory standards.

The Ministry of Education launched the registration portal for the fifth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 5.0), scheduled to take place from November 28 to December 12, 2026. The programme aims to celebrate and strengthen civilisational bonds between Tamil Nadu and Kashi under the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. The theme for 2026 is "Thirukkural Payilvom – Thirukkural Abhyas Karen," focusing on the ethical and moral wisdom of the classical Tamil text Thirukkural. Organized in collaboration with institutions like IIT Madras, BHU, and the Central Institute of Classical Tamil, the initiative features a journey for around 1,400 participants from Tamil Nadu across Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Ayodhya, alongside nation-wide educational outreach and student engagement programmes in higher education institutions.

The Secretary of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) reviewed the implementation of Special Campaign 6 at field offices of the Ministry of Railways and the Ministry of Finance in Mumbai on October 22, 2026. The visit assessed cleanliness, space management, disposal of obsolete records, and public-facing services. At Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, the Secretary reviewed passenger amenities, visited platforms, and participated in Rail Jan Samvad. At the State Bank of India Corporate Centre, she reviewed campaign progress, launched an e-book on Cyber Fraud Awareness with the SBI Chairperson, viewed an e-waste-to-art sculpture called 'Punarnava', and inspected the renovated SBI Auditorium.

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated that the world is entering an era of AI-guided, gene-driven precision medicine, with India emerging among frontline providers of advanced healthcare solutions. Addressing the 42nd Convocation of SRIHER in Chennai, he highlighted India's progress in indigenous medical research, including an indigenous DNA vaccine against COVID-19, ongoing vaccine work on dengue and malaria, gene therapy for haemophilia, and indigenous drug development such as nafithromycin for community-acquired bacterial pneumonia. He emphasized the rising burden of lifestyle diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular conditions among young people, noting that prevention and integrating frontier technologies like artificial intelligence and genomics into clinical practice are critical priorities for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) and its subordinate offices organized a dedicated One-Day Cleanliness Drive on 7th October 2026 as part of Special Campaign 6. The initiative focused on workplace cleanliness, waste management, environmental sustainability, and efficient office space utilization. Comprehensive activities were conducted at multiple sites by MoSPI divisions including the Field Operations Division, Household Survey Division, Enterprise Survey Division, National Statistical Systems Training Academy, Data Informatics & Innovation Division, and the Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata. Actions included cleanliness drives, tree plantation, bio-waste segregation, solar panel cleaning, e-waste categorization for e-auction, and recognizing the contributions of sanitation workers.

The Ministry of Tourism is implementing Special Campaign 6.0 to promote cleanliness, enhance workplace efficiency, and expedite pending matters across its offices, India Tourism Offices, Institutes of Hotel Management, IITTM, and ITDC. Operating in coordination with the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) portal, the Ministry identified 5,654 targets, including 212 cleanliness sites, 3,006 physical files, and 2,366 e-office files. The campaign has completed 3,563 activities, freeing 62,691 square feet of office space and generating ₹64,58,145 from scrap disposal while tracking progress on social media.

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is implementing Special Campaign 6 following guidelines from the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG). Mid-campaign achievements up to October 16, 2026, include conducting cleanliness drives across 397 out of 401 identified sites, disposing of 99 out of 135 public grievances, resolving 9 out of 23 public grievance appeals, and disposing of 7 out of 12 references from Members of Parliament. Additionally, 6,280 physical files and 1,791 e-files were reviewed, resulting in the weeding out of 2,598 physical files and the closing of 949 e-files. These activities freed 61,888 square feet of space and generated ₹8,25,696 in revenue through scrap disposal.

The President of India graced the 'Seva Samman Parv' and 'Yuva Prabodhan' events on the occasion of the Nuakhai festival in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Addressing the gathering, the President highlighted that the festival is a celebration of agricultural traditions, expressing gratitude toward nature and recognizing the hard work of farmers. She emphasized the collective responsibility to respect food, protect natural resources, and acknowledge farmer contributions. She encouraged the youth to innovate, align individual endeavors with national goals, and contribute to Viksit Bharat. Additionally, the President noted the active participation of women, stressing their equal involvement for national progress, and commended the youth of Chhattisgarh for moving away from Naxalism to join the mainstream through central and state government efforts combined with personal willpower.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Nagpur, inaugurated a Saturation Campaign for re-KYC and Financial Inclusion (FI) Schemes at Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur. Held in accordance with the directions of the Department of Financial Services and the RBI, the nationwide campaign runs from October 21, 2026, to December 31, 2026. It aims to facilitate re-KYC, C-KYC, nomination facilities, access to social security schemes, and generate awareness regarding digital frauds. Outreach activities include LED displays, public announcements, and the distribution of awareness materials and pamphlets to visitors.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is actively implementing Special Campaign 6 for Swachhata, aimed at improving office cleanliness, disposing of scrap and e-waste, weeding out redundant files, freeing up office space, and resolving public grievances and references. Conducted in accordance with DARPG guidelines, the campaign features a preparatory phase and an implementation phase. Key achievements during the first two weeks include cleanliness drives at over 1,200 sites, disposal of scrap, weeding out of more than 14,000 files, freeing up nearly 55,000 square feet of space, and resolving over 13,000 public grievances. Regional field formations have also undertaken specific initiatives such as public cleanliness drives, 'Waste to Art' exhibitions, space optimization like mini-libraries, e-waste management, and green initiatives.

The Prime Minister congratulated Haney for winning the Bronze medal in the Men's Discus F37 event at the Asian Para Games, achieved with a Personal Best throw.

Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh inaugurated the Hindi library 'GYANDEEP' at Sena Bhawan in New Delhi under Special Campaign 6. The campaign, conducted by the Ministry of Defence from October 2 to October 31, 2026, aims to promote Hindi books and literature, encourage the use of Hindi in official work, and strengthen Rajbhasha implementation. Additional activities under the campaign include freeing up approximately 35,000 square feet of space in South Block for the Project Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum (YYBM), weeding out physical and e-files, generating revenue through e-waste disposal, and felicitating Swachhta Veers.

The Department of Rural Development organized a one-day health check-up camp at Kartavya Bhavan, New Delhi, on 22 October 2026, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Over 250 staff members, including Safai Karamcharis and outsourced workers, participated to receive services such as blood pressure monitoring, random blood sugar testing, general eye check-ups, ENT examinations, and physician consultations. The camp was conducted as part of Special Campaign 6.0, held from 2 October to 31 October 2026, which also focuses on workplace cleanliness, grievance redressal, record management, and promoting employee well-being.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated Naveen Sivakumar and Surya Kant Yadav for winning a bronze medal in the Men's Doubles SL3-SU5 category at the Asian Para Games 2026. This victory marks a first-ever medal for India in this specific category, achieved on the debut of both athletes.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated athletes Bhavina Patel and Shubham Wadhwa for winning the Bronze medal in the Mixed Doubles Class XD7 event at the Asian Para Games 2026. The achievement marks India's first-ever medal in Mixed Doubles at the Games and a historic first for Indian Para Table Tennis.

The Prime Minister congratulated Sheetal Devi for winning the Gold medal in the Women's Individual Para Compound Archery event at the Asian Para Games 2026. She successfully defended her title to secure Gold for the second consecutive edition, with the Prime Minister praising her precision, consistency, and dedication.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated Abhijeet Sakhuja for winning the Bronze medal in the Men's Singles SL4 Para Badminton event at the Asian Para Games 2026. The Prime Minister noted that achieving a podium finish in a debut appearance demonstrates talent, dedication, and hard work, and conveyed best wishes for the athlete's future.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking the culmination of the year-long celebrations for the 75th anniversary of the Chinmaya Mission. The three-day event is expected to bring together over 9,000 domestic and international participants. The release details various activities associated with the mission's anniversary year, including the Chinmaya Amrit Yatra, Gita Panchamrit, and other spiritual and cultural initiatives.

The Prime Minister congratulated Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar for winning a Gold medal in the Para Compound Mixed Team event at the Asian Para Games 2026. He noted that their victory showcased skill, composure, and teamwork.