Business & Economy
India-New Zealand Trade Deal Takes Effect on October 20
The India-New Zealand trade agreement comes into force on October 20, cutting tariffs and opening markets for exporters.
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Technology
India Mobile Congress Opens 10th Edition on October 7
The India Mobile Congress opens its tenth edition at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, on October 7 and runs to October 10.
Politics
Four States Vote in Byelections on October 6, Results October 9
Byelections in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry and Assam go to polls on October 6, with counting on October 9.
Markets & Finance
RBI Policy Panel Meets October 5-7, Decision Due October 7
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee meets October 5-7, with the Governor's policy statement scheduled for October 7.
India
Maharashtra to Check Out-of-State Vehicles From October 5
Maharashtra begins a special October 5-17 drive checking out-of-state vehicles used long-term for registration and tax compliance.
Good News
16 Years of Mandatory Rainwater Harvesting Ended Water Woes
Visakhapatnam made rainwater harvesting mandatory 16 years ago and residents say the city hasn't faced a water shortage since.
Good News
Travel Conservation Auction Raises Funds for Wild Places
The Adventure Travel Conservation Fund's seventh annual auction runs through October 20, funding 53 grassroots conservation projects in 28 countries.
Good News
North Sea Oyster Reef Shows Early Signs of Revival
A North Sea oyster restoration project off Whitburn shows early success, with 99% of adult oysters surviving their first winter.
Good News
Uganda Signs 10-Year Deal to Save Tree-Climbing Lions
Uganda signed a 10-year deal with the Wildlife Conservation Society to save the dwindling tree-climbing lions of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Good News
Mowing Less Boosts Pollinators by 45%, Study Finds
A University of Ottawa study found that mowing roadsides less often and spraying smarter raised pollinator numbers by 45%.