Daily Current Affairs 2026

08 October 2026Thursday

1. 9:50 PM
   Prime Minister's Office

   Prime Minister welcomes GST Council’s recommendations for simpler, trust based tax administration

   The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has welcomed the new round of GST reforms approved by the GST Council, describing the recommendations as a significant step towards making the Goods and Services…

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2. 9:32 PM
   Ministry of Communications

   Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Inaugurates 3rd International Bharat 6G Symposium 2026

   The 3rd International Bharat 6G Symposium 2026, being organised by the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi, was inaugurated today by Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister for Communications…

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3. 8:48 PM
   Ministry of Defence

   CDS Extends Greetings on Indian Air Force Day

   On the occasion of the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF), General NS Raja Subramani, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) & Secretary, Department of Military Affairs (DMA), extended his greetings…

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4. 8:37 PM
   Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

   Union minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated various new facilities of ICAR-IIAB in Ranchi through video conferencing

   The ICAR–Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology (ICAR-IIAB), Garhkhatanga, Ranchi, organized a Pre-Rabi Kisan Goshti-cum-Agricultural Input Distribution Programme under the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan (SCSP) and Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) on 8th October, 2026. The…

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5. 7:24 PM
   Ministry of Cooperation

   9th National Review Workshop begins in Bastar, focusing on translating the vision of ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’ into tangible grassroots outcomes

   In furtherance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’ and under the leadership of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, sustained efforts are being…

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6. 6:25 PM
   Ministry of Culture

   From Regional Identity to Shared National Heritage

   The 22 mementos from Madhya Pradesh featured in the 8th edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction offer more than a collection of artworks, photographs and commemorative objects. Taken together, they form a…

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7. 6:04 PM
   Ministry of Electronics & IT

   Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches World Bank Group’s ‘World Development Report 2026: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence’ in New Delhi

   Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Railways, and Information and Broadcasting, today launched the World Bank Group’s World Development Report 2026: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence at…

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8. 5:12 PM
   Department of Space

   Opening of Space Sector to Private Players Has Helped Reduce Brain Drain, Created New Opportunities for Young Talent: Dr Jitendra Singh

   The opening of India’s space sector to private players has created new opportunities for young scientific and technical talent within the country and helped reduce the need to look abroad for employment,…

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9. 2:34 PM
   Ministry of Commerce & Industry

   India Began Building Bridges When the World Was Building Walls: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal

   Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal today said that “India began building bridges when the world was building walls” while addressing the curtain raiser of the 31st CII Partnership…

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10. 1:59 PM
    Ministry of Education

    Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, Organises Nationwide Screening of Inclusive Education Sensitization Module through PRASHAST

    The Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, organised the nationwide screening of a 30-minute Sensitization and Orientation Module on Inclusive Education for Children with Special Needs (CwSN) through…

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11. 1:01 PM
    Rajya Sabha Secretariat

    The Indian Parliamentary Delegation led by Shri Harivansh, Hon’ble Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, continued its participation in the 153rd IPU Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania, on the third day of the Assembly, i.e. 07 October 2026.

    Shri Harivansh, Hon’ble Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, attended the meetings of the 153rd IPU Assembly and participated in the General Debate on the theme “Enhancing good governance and empowering communities through inclusivity,…

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12. 12:33 PM
    AYUSH

    Women Account for 43% of Overall Ayush Services Workforce; Representation Exceeds 50% Across Several Organised Segments

    The Ayush services sector is emerging as an important avenue for women’s participation in the workforce, with female representation exceeding 50 per cent across several organised segments, according to a recent assessment…

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