Current Affairs – 17 October 2026

17 October 2026Yesterday

1. 2:13 PM
   Ministry of Railways

   Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Meets Asian Games 2026 Gold Medal-Winning Indian Women’s Kabaddi Team at Rail Bhawan

   Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, today met members of the Indian women’s Kabaddi team at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi. The team won the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games…

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2. 2:13 PM
   Ministry of Electronics & IT

   BHASHINI and IISc Bangaluru : Text-to-Speech Model for Sourashtra Language

   In a significant step towards strengthening language technology for low-resource Indian languages, the Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), under Digital India Corporation (DIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration…

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3. 2:13 PM
   Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

   NFSC Fellowship Empowers Ajay Kumar to Pursue His PhD

   A Scholar from Kangra Himachal Pradesh, Ajay Kumar’s journey reflects the determination of students who continue to pursue higher education despite financial challenges. Ajay Kumar, a 33-year-old scholar is pursuing his Ph.D.…

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4. 2:13 PM
   Food & Public Distribution

   First-Ever Kanda Express to Reach Agartala to Strengthen Onion Availability in the North-East

   In a significant step towards strengthening onion availability and ensuring affordable prices ahead of the festive season, the Department of Consumer Affairs is expanding the distribution of buffer onions under the Price…

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5. 2:13 PM
   Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

   Polish Youth Delegation Completes Second Edition of Jamsaheb Memorial Youth Exchange Programme

   The second edition of the Jamsaheb Memorial Youth Exchange Programme was held from 7 to 14 October 2026. A 19-member Polish youth delegation visited Gujarat, Maharashtra and New Delhi. The programme comprised…

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6. 2:13 PM
   Current Affairs

   Raji Doshi Wins 3M Young Scientist Challenge for Ocean Solution

   On October 14, 2026, 13-year-old Raji Doshi from Farmington, Connecticut, was named America’s Top Young Scientist and won the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge. The India

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7. 2:13 PM
   Current Affairs

   RBI Grants NOC for PFC-REC Merger

   The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) to REC Limited on 15 October 2026 for its proposed merger into Power Finance Corporation Limited (

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8. 2:13 PM
   Current Affairs

   Ladakh Adds Sankoo as Its Eighth District

   Sankoo officially became Ladakh’s eighth district on 16 October 2026. Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena announced the district’s creation. Sankoo is located in the S

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9. 2:13 PM
   Current Affairs

   Tamil Nadu CM Inaugurates Periyar Arivulagam in Coimbatore

   Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay inaugurated Periyar Arivulagam, a library and science centre, in Gandhipuram, Coimbatore, on 16 October 2026. The eight-storey co

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10. 2:13 PM
    Current Affairs

    CapitaLand India Trust Unveils Chennai Data Centre

    CapitaLand India Trust (CLINT) unveiled CapitaLand Data Centre Chennai 01 in Ambattur, Tamil Nadu, on 15 October 2026. The project, jointly held by CLINT and CapitaLand I

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11. 2:13 PM
    Vice President's Secretariat

    Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Commissions Indian Navy’s First Indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel INS Samarthak at Karwar

    The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today commissioned INS Samarthak, the Indian Navy’s first indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel, at Karwar, Karnataka. The commissioning marks a significant milestone in India’s journey towards…

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12. 2:13 PM
    AYUSH

    Ayush Innovation Sees Eightfold Rise in Patent Filings

    Ayush-related innovation and intellectual property activity in India has witnessed a significant expansion over the past decade, with 4,077 patent applications filed and 711 patents granted between FY 2014–15 and FY 2025–26,…

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