19-Oct-2026
On 17 October 2026, a crowd disaster at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata killed 19 people and injured approximately 25 others.
19-Oct-2026
India ranks 100th among 122 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2026, with a score of 24.1, placing it in the “serious” hunger category. Its country profile shows persistent challenges in child nutrition despite long-term improvement.
17-Oct-2026
On 15 October 2026, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal launched the National Strategic Trade Command Centre at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi.
16-Oct-2026
On 16 October 2026, the Ladakh administration notified the creation of Sankoo as a new district, making it the eighth district of the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh.
16-Oct-2026
Switzerland, Sweden and the United States have secured the top three positions in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026 released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
16-Oct-2026
On 15 October 2026, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced that India’s number of Ramsar sites had increased to 103.
15-Oct-2026
On 12 October 2026, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR), following its consideration at the high-level meeting on 25 September 2026.
15-Oct-2026
The Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026 has highlighted significant gaps between economic development and living standards in Indian cities. Delhi emerged as India's highest-ranked city, securing 268th position overall.
15-Oct-2026
On 14 October 2026, the Union Cabinet approved ₹53,428 crore for continuing the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) during 2026-27 to 2030-31.
15-Oct-2026
The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol marks its 10th anniversary on 15 October 2026. Adopted in Kigali, Rwanda, in 2016, the amendment aims to gradually reduce the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), powerful greenhouse gases commonly used in air conditioners and refrigerators.
