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The Department of Posts, Delhi Circle, announced that it will hold a monthly Dak Adalat on October 28, 2026, at Meghdoot Bhawan in New Delhi to settle grievances related to postal services in the NCT of Delhi. The forum provides personal hearings and on-the-spot settlement of public grievances. Complaints must be concrete, brief, reach the Assistant Director (CS) by October 19, 2026, and pertain only to pending issues previously raised at the divisional level.

The Department of Posts, Goa Region, Panaji, is scheduled to hold a Regional Level Dak Adalat on October 15, 2026, at the Office of the Postmaster General, Panaji. The event aims to provide customers an opportunity to seek early redressal for unresolved postal service grievances that have remained unsettled for more than six weeks. Complaints concerning Mails, Speed Post, Counter Services, Savings Bank, and non-payment of Money Orders will be considered, provided they are submitted in duplicate with supporting details by October 12, 2026.

The Prime Minister shared an article written by the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, regarding the Prime Minister’s 25 years in leadership. The article characterizes this tenure as a period focused on development and the empowerment of citizens. It further notes a transformation across various sectors including infrastructure, welfare, technology, innovation, and India's global standing, describing the evolution as a shift from 'incrementalism' to 'ambition and confidence'.

The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasizing the virtue of dedicated service, righteous conduct, and commitment to duty. The verse highlights that serving others with sincerity is a high form of good conduct that earns merit, goodwill, lasting honor, and societal recognition.

World leaders from various countries, including Bhutan, Nigeria, the Philippines, Nepal, Botswana, Belgium, Japan, Dominica, and Serbia, congratulated Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on completing 25 continuous years as Head of Government on October 7, 2026. The milestone marks twenty-five years since he first assumed office as Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001 and subsequently as Prime Minister of India in 2014.

The Goa Postal Region is scheduled to hold a Postal Pension Adalat on October 16, 2026, in Panaji. The Adalat serves as a platform for resolving pending grievances regarding pension and pensionary benefits for employees retired from or deceased while serving in the Department of Posts. The jurisdiction of the Goa Postal Region includes the state of Goa and four districts in Maharashtra: Sangli, Kolhapur, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. Grievances must remain unsettled for over three months to be eligible for consideration. Exclusions include policy matters and succession disputes. Interested pensioners are required to submit applications in the prescribed proforma via mail or email by October 13, 2026.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to former President Shri Ram Nath Kovind for his wishes regarding the completion of 25 years of service by the Prime Minister as Head of Government. In his response, the Prime Minister acknowledged the former President's remarks concerning ongoing changes in India, particularly those impacting the lives of poor and marginalized populations. The Prime Minister attributed the achievements made during his tenure to the collective resolve of 140 crore Indians.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met former Deputy Prime Minister Shri L.K. Advani at his residence. During the meeting, the Prime Minister acknowledged Shri Advani’s decades of public service and his contribution to national life, stating that these have had a lasting impact on India's progress.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, shared an article authored by Shri Hasmukh Adhia. The article reflects on the Prime Minister's early tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. It emphasizes that his governance approach during that period was characterized by a focus on learning, teamwork, and hard work. According to the source, this methodology helped establish a new vision for governance and contributed to the development of his leadership style over his 25 years in public life.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to Vice President Thiru CP Radhakrishnan for his warm wishes and kind words. In his response, the Prime Minister acknowledged the trust and participation of the people of India in the ongoing journey of service. The Prime Minister further mentioned that observations shared by the Vice President regarding various States and Union Territories serve as encouragement. Shri Modi reaffirmed his commitment to working toward the realization of the collective vision of a Viksit Bharat.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić for his wishes regarding the completion of 25 years of service to the nation as Head of Government. In his response posted on X, the Prime Minister acknowledged the personal contribution of President Vučić in strengthening the India-Serbia partnership and noted the transformation of Serbia under the President’s leadership.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has conveyed his appreciation to the President of Botswana, Duma Boko, in response to the President's wishes regarding the Prime Minister’s completion of 25 years of service as Head of Government. In his communication, the Prime Minister highlighted the value India places on its friendship with Botswana and expressed an intention to work toward strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed his gratitude to the President of India for her wishes and generous words. In his response, the Prime Minister described his tenure as a fulfilling journey of service, attributing national progress to the active participation and determination of the Indian citizenry. He emphasized the visible improvements in the everyday lives of the people and reiterated his commitment to continuing his service to the nation with the goal of building a 'Viksit Bharat'.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, visited the Shri Vinayak temple in New Delhi on October 7, 2026, to offer prayers to Lord Ganesha. During the visit, the Prime Minister prayed for the welfare, happiness, prosperity, and good health of the citizens, expressing his hope for the nation's continued progress.

India's National Telemedicine Service, eSanjeevani, crossed 50 crore teleconsultations across all 36 States and Union Territories on September 15, 2026. Developed by C-DAC, the platform supports over 1.42 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandir spokes, 19,473 medical hubs, and 901 online OPDs, with availability in 15 languages. Women accounted for 57.14% of the utilisation, and 40.15% of consultations were availed by citizens aged 46 years and above. Recent enhancements include the integration of an AI-powered Clinical Decision Support System and ERSS-112, alongside expansion into specialist OPD consultations through premier government medical institutions like AIIMS.

The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of a Special Purpose Vehicle named the Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA) to address challenges from fragmented planning across transport ministries and agencies. ITLA will serve as the national apex institution for integrated transport and logistics planning, research, project appraisal, monitoring, and data analytics. Its roles include preparing a long-term National Transport Master Plan, evaluating short-term sectoral plans, technically appraising infrastructure projects costing Rs. 500 crore or more, monitoring project implementation, building a unified National Transport Data Repository, advising on the review of the National Logistics Policy (2022), promoting research, and supporting capacity building.

The Union Cabinet has approved the Government of India’s commitment of Rs. 10,000 crore to establish the SME Growth Fund (SGF) for direct equity investments in Small and Medium Enterprises. The initiative aims to provide patient growth equity capital to high-potential SMEs to bridge the structural gap in equity growth capital for enterprises seeking to scale, adopt advanced technologies, expand internationally, and transform into industry leaders. The fund will direct majority allocation toward small and medium manufacturing-focused enterprises, including those in industrial clusters in Tier II and Tier III cities, supporting balanced regional development and employment generation.

The Ministry of Rural Development has notified the Schedule of Permissible Works under the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB–G RAM G] Act, 2025, listing 375 permissible works. This represents a 41 percent expansion over the previous framework. The works are organized into four pillars: Water Security (128 works), Core Rural Infrastructure (111 works), Livelihood-related Infrastructure (98 works), and Disaster Preparedness (38 works). The framework emphasizes bottom-up, decentralized planning through Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans approved by the Gram Sabha, and digital tracking via the Viksit Bharat National Rural Infrastructure Stack.

The Union Cabinet has approved the Government of India’s commitment of Rs. 10,000 crore to establish the SME Growth Fund (SGF). The fund aims to provide direct equity investments and growth-oriented capital to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to help them scale up and emerge as champion enterprises across manufacturing, services, technology, innovation-driven sectors, and strategic value chains. The initiative addresses a structural gap in long-term risk capital for growth-stage SMEs, with a majority allocation directed toward manufacturing-focused enterprises and consideration for SMEs in Tier II and Tier III city industrial clusters.

The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) named the Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. ITLA will serve as a national apex institution to address fragmented planning across transport ministries by fostering multi-modal integration, research, project appraisal, monitoring, and impact assessment. Its responsibilities include preparing a 10-year National Transport Master Plan, evaluating sectoral plans, conducting technical appraisals and monitoring of infrastructure projects costing Rs. 500 crore or more, building a unified National Transport Data Repository (NTDR), advising on the National Logistics Policy (2022), and promoting research, skilling, and innovations in the logistics sector.