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Major Somnath Sharma Martyrdom Day: Key Facts, Battle of Badgam, Param Vir Chakra and Military Courage

02-Nov-2026

3 November marks the martyrdom anniversary of Major Somnath Sharma, who sacrificed his life during the Battle of Badgam on 3 November 1947.

One Health Day 2026: Key Facts, Three Pillars, Major Components, India's Initiatives, Significance and Challenges

02-Nov-2026

One Health Day is observed internationally on 3 November every year to highlight the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health.

High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat: A Roadmap for Banking Sector Reforms

31-Oct-2026

On October 30, 2026, the Central Government constituted a High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat to review India's banking sector and recommend structural, institutional, regulatory and legislative reforms to make it globally competitive, financially inclusive and resilient.

Ayushman Vay Vandana Scheme Completes Two Years, Records 23.46 Lakh Hospital Admissions

31-Oct-2026

The Ayushman Vay Vandana initiative completed two years on 29 October 2026. According to official data, the scheme has recorded 23.46 lakh authorised hospital admissions worth ₹5,668.80 crore as of 20 October 2026.

India’s Extreme Poverty Fell from 27.1% to 2.6%: World Bank Poverty and Equity Brief 2026

30-Oct-2026

India's extreme poverty rate declined from 27.1% to 2.6%, representing a reduction of 24.5 percentage points.

Digital Arrest Scams in India: Supreme Court Pushes for Bank Accountability and Stronger RBI Rules

30-Oct-2026

On 29 October 2026, the Supreme Court expressed serious concern over the growing financial losses caused by digital arrest scams in India.

CCS Approves ₹40,000 Crore Next-Generation Corvettes for Indian Navy

30-Oct-2026

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a project worth over ₹40,000 crore to build eight Next-Generation Corvettes for the Indian Navy. 

Allocaecilius nilgiriensis: New Barklice Species Discovered in Nilgiri Hills of Western Ghats

29-Oct-2026

The discovery represents only the second recorded species of the genus Allocaecilius in India. With this discovery, the total number of known species belonging to this genus worldwide has increased to 13.

India Becomes World’s Third-Largest Automobile Market: Industry Valued at ₹22 Lakh Crore

29-Oct-2026

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has stated that India has overtaken Japan to become the world's third-largest automobile market, with the domestic automobile industry valued at approximately ₹22 lakh crore.

Exercise Garuda Shakti 2026: Objectives, Major training activities, Historical Background, Significance and Challenges

29-Oct-2026

The 11th edition of the India–Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI commenced on 27 October 2026 at Banyuwangi, Indonesia. 

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