PM Modi inaugurates RBI data centre and cybersecurity training institute in Bhubaneswar
The new RBI data centre in Bhubaneswar will host mission-critical payment and settlement systems, while the training institute will focus on cybersecurity.
11 crore Farmer IDs created five months ahead of deadline, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan
The Centre has created 11 crore Farmer IDs under the Digital Agriculture Mission, five months before the March 2027 deadline.
Amit Shah attends launch of ₹8,941 crore Yamuna rejuvenation projects in Delhi
Ten Yamuna rejuvenation projects were inaugurated and work began on 33 more in Delhi. Amit Shah said the river would be cleaned by May 2029.
Next phase of PM-KUSUM to carry world’s largest agrivoltaics programme, says Pralhad Joshi
Pralhad Joshi said an agrivoltaics programme will be launched under the next phase of PM-KUSUM, while Shivraj Singh Chouhan asked that it be designed around small farmers.
India–New Zealand FTA comes into force on October 20 with duty-free access for all Indian goods
The India–New Zealand FTA takes effect on October 20, 2026, with duty-free entry for all Indian goods, AYUSH services access, new visa quotas and a USD 20 billion investment pledge.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches upgraded Agri Welfare Portal for farmers
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched an upgraded Agri Welfare Portal that brings farm schemes, applications and information into one place.
PM Modi opens new Leh airport terminal, dedicates Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road in Ladakh
PM Modi inaugurated five Ladakh projects worth about ₹3,350 crore, including a new Leh airport terminal and the Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road.
Government approves sale of 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank to Fairfax arm for ₹52,878 crore
The CCEA has approved a Fairfax Financial Holdings arm as buyer of a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank for about ₹52,878 crore, at ₹81 per share.
Cabinet extends social assistance pensions to 2031; disability pension threshold cut to 40%
The Cabinet has approved the National Social Assistance Programme for 2026-31 at ₹53,428 crore, renamed its schemes and widened disability pension eligibility.
PM Modi launches projects worth over ₹13,000 crore in Chennai, opens new Chennai Metro stretch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth over ₹13,000 crore in Chennai, including a new Chennai Metro stretch.