US Orders DeepSeek Removal from Civilian Government IT Systems
On 19 October 2026, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) made public an order directing federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and third-party services developed using...
India–New Zealand FTA Comes into Force with Zero-Duty Access
The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) came into force on October 20, 2026. New Zealand eliminated tariffs on all Indian goods from that date, while India began...
India Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Global Trade Rules at UNGA
On 20 October 2026, Rajya Sabha MP Naveen K Jain delivered India’s national statement at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), reaffirming support for...
Nearly 100 Years Later, Tiger Spotted in Maharashtra’s Beed District
A four-year-old male tiger weighing more than 200 kg was captured by a camera trap on 20 August 2026 in the Brahmgaon forest range of Ashti tehsil, Beed...
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh Completes Final Kiran Sortie
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF), completed his final trainer sortie in an HJT-16 Kiran Mk-1 aircraft on 20 October 2026. The...
WWF-India EIACP Launches Green Diwali Campaign 2026
The WWF-India EIACP Programme Centre – Resource Partner, supported by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), launched its nationwide Green Diwali Campaign on 20...
AstraZeneca and Oracle Launch AI Clinical Trials in Abu Dhabi
On 20 October 2026, AstraZeneca and Oracle announced a global collaboration using artificial intelligence (AI) and real-world data to support clinical research. Its first programme will focus on...
India to Host First SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum
India will host the first Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Civilisational Dialogue Forum by the end of 2026. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced the plan on 20 October...
European Bee-eater Makes First Recorded Appearance in Chennai
A juvenile European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) was recorded for the first time in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on 11 October 2026. Birders spotted it near the Broken Bridge, close...
CCPA Acts Against Online Sale of Regulated Explosives
On 19 October 2026, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) initiated regulatory action against seven online platforms over unauthorised listings and sales of hazardous explosive substances. The substances...
NHAI Adds Toll Plaza Feedback Feature to Rajmargyatra App
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) introduced the ‘Toll Plaza Feedback’ feature on the Rajmargyatra mobile app on 19–20 October 2026. The feature enables National Highway users...
