International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction Observed Globally (October 13): Commemorated annually on October 13 to promote a global culture of disaster prevention, risk reduction, early warning systems, and community resilience against natural and climate-induced hazards.
West Bengal Approves 'Bhagini Nivedita Yojana' for Higher Education: The Government of West Bengal approved the Bhagini Nivedita Yojana, extending a total financial grant of ₹50,000 across a 3-year undergraduate degree (₹17,000 in 1st year, ₹17,000 in 2nd year, and ₹16,000 in final year) to encourage unmarried girls pursuing higher studies.
Prakash Rajpurohit Appointed Deputy Election Commissioner of India: Senior administrative officer Prakash Rajpurohit was appointed as the new Deputy Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India (ECI), strengthening national electoral management and monitoring.
Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal to Receive France's 'Légion d'Honneur': Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises Sunil Bharti Mittal was named recipient of the Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur (Legion of Honour), France's highest civilian distinction, in recognition of his role in deepening Indo-French telecom and commercial ties.
Tamil Nadu Launches 'Dream Olympics 2036' Mission to Nurture Athletes: To prepare podium-level talent for the forthcoming 2036 Olympic Games, the Government of Tamil Nadu launched the 'Dream Olympics 2036' scheme, providing specialized international coaching, sports science tracking, and nutritional stipends to budding athletes.
Kolkata Hosts World Sudoku & Puzzle Championship 2026: Brain-game competitors, logicians, and speed solvers from across the world assembled in Kolkata, West Bengal, for the World Sudoku and World Puzzle Championship 2026.
Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford Awarded 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences: The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2026 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel jointly to Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford for their foundational macroeconomic insights into monetary policy rules, expectations, and consumption dynamics.
Andhra Pradesh Launches 'Adavi Thalli Baata 2.0' Tribal Road Connectivity Project: To eliminate logistical isolation in interior forested hamlets, the Government of Andhra Pradesh rolled out Adavi Thalli Baata 2.0, an infrastructure project dedicated to constructing all-weather motorable roads across remote tribal agency areas.
India and Russia Conduct Bilateral Naval Exercise 'INDRA 2026': Strengthening long-standing strategic defense cooperation, the Indian Navy and Russian Navy launched Exercise INDRA 2026, with India's stealth frigate INS Sahyadri arriving at Vladivostok to take part in complex maritime drills.
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