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India-New Zealand FTA takes effect from October 20
The India-New Zealand FTA enters force on October 20 with 100% duty-free access for Indian exports across 8,284 tariff lines.
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HDFC Bank names Anup Bagchi as first external MD and CEO
HDFC Bank appointed Anup Bagchi as MD and CEO from October 27, the first external candidate to lead the bank. Shares rose…
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Swiss President Guy Parmelin gets ceremonial welcome in Delhi
Swiss President Guy Parmelin began a three-day state visit to India with a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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Pink Saheli card now a must for free Delhi bus rides
Delhi women now need the NCMC-based Pink Saheli Smart Card for free DTC and cluster bus travel; paper pink tickets ended on…
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Gram Sabhas across India launch People’s Plan Campaign
Over 2.42 lakh special Gram Sabhas were held across India on October 2, launching the People's Plan Campaign 2026-27.
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Centre sanctions Rs 1,200 crore farm funds for 10 states
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan handed over Rs 1,200 crore in PM-RKVY sanctions to 10 states at the National Agriculture Conference.
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Mumbai braces for hot October days as monsoon retreats
Mumbai is facing hot October days with highs around 36C and high humidity as the monsoon retreats, with AQI readings above 100.
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Yellow alert for hot, humid weather in Konkan districts
IMD has issued a yellow alert for hot and humid weather in Konkan districts of Maharashtra, with dry conditions elsewhere on October…
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NHPC lowers generator stator at Subansiri Lower project
NHPC successfully lowered the generator stator of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower hydroelectric project, a key milestone for the long-delayed plant.
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Modi meets Haryana BJP MLAs; focus on Punjab polls
PM Modi met 48 Haryana BJP MLAs and CM Saini on October 3; Punjab polls and public outreach were key talking points.