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15 October 2026 · exam-relevant news
Weekly roundup · 15 October 2026
AI summaries of PIB, RBI, All India Radio and national newspaper reports, organised for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State-PSC revision. Every story links to its source.
24 current-affairs updates for major exams.
The Supreme Court has issued notice to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and others on a plea challenging their march to the court over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Re…
Read full storyPrime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated and dedicated five major development projects worth around ₹3,350 crore in Ladakh today via video conferencing. Celebrating a new chapter in the region's development through…
Read full storyThe expression 'Banking System' or 'Banks' means the banks and any other financial institution referred to in sub-clauses (i) to (vi) of clause (d) of the explanation below Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act…
Read full storyThe Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of the Department of Rural Development for Continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) with total outlay o…
Read full storyThe Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved payment of PLB of 78 days for Rs.2009.61 crore to 11,40,770 railway employees, in recognition of the excellent performance by the Railway s…
Read full storyThe Union Cabinet has approved payment of Productivity Linked Bonus – PLB of 78 days to over 11.40 lakh Railway employees in recognition of their excellent performance. The Cabinet has approved over two thousand and 9 c…
Read full storyThe Union Cabinet today gave its approval to the continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme for five years from 2026-27 to 2030-31. Briefing media after the Cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Mi…
Read full storyUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that India’s reform trajectory has reached another milestone today with the CCEA’s approval of IDBI Bank’s strategic restructuring.
Read full storyIndia’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation rose sharply to 11.39% in September, from 9.92% in August, on an annual basis.
Read full storyKey highlights of WPI (Base Year 2022-23) for September 2026 All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation for September 2026 is 11.39 per cent on year-on-year (YoY) basis, compared to 9.92 per cent in August 2026.
Read full storyStrengthening India's capabilities in autonomous aerial systems and next-generation logistics, the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has signed an agreeme…
Read full storyThe Central Government has notified amendments to the India-Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), introducing a principal purpose test (PPT) to prevent the misuse of treaty provisions for tax avoidance a…
Read full storyIndian Army’s Assam Regiment troops have won the Gold Medal at the Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026, held in Wales, United Kingdom. In a social media post, the Indian Army said that the team competed against more than one…
Read full storyCanada and India have intensified negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aiming to conclude the pact by the end of 2026, following the fifth round of talks in Ottawa from October 5 to 9.
Read full storyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has emphasized that India and ASEAN share a clear interest in a peaceful, stable, and open Indo-Pacific region.
Read full story“India seeks an Indo-Pacific where all countries - large and small - make their own choices, protect their interests and pursue development in peace,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he called for building trus…
Read full storyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has emphasized that India and ASEAN share a clear interest in a peaceful, stable, and open Indo-Pacific region.
Read full storyThe Election Commission of India has begun a proactive campaign across the States and Union Territories to ensure that no eligible voter is left out of the voter list.
Read full storyThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised India’s GDP growth forecast to 7 per cent for 2026-27, up from 6.4 per cent in July. In its flagship World Economic Outlook report, the IMF said the revision in the estim…
Read full storyFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said the Government is open to hearing suggestions on the removal of long-term capital gains tax during consultations for the upcoming Union Budget. Ms Sithraman said this while s…
Read full storyUnion Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal today hailed the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) projection of 7% GDP growth for India in 2027. The Minister said that the country’s multiple free trade agreements (…
Read full storyPresident Droupadi Murmu has appointed Governors for six States. Mr. Om Prakash Mathur, who is currently serving as the Governor of Sikkim, will be the new Governor of Keralam. He will replace the current Governor of Ke…
Read full storyThe Centre has informed the Supreme Court that it has decided to regulate trade margins on anti-cancer medicines by capping them at 30 per cent of the maximum retail price (MRP), while the apex court called for a broade…
Read full storyIndia’s Anandkumar Velkumar has won bronze in the 500-meter sprint at the World Skate Games 2026 in Asunción, Paraguay, adding another medal to his expanding collection on the international speed skating stage.
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