Durga Puja: A UNESCO Heritage Festival
On 18 October 2026, News On AIR reported Durga Puja celebrations across the country, with colourful illuminations and…
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Healthy NDC Scorecard: India Scores 2 of 32
Down To Earth reported on 18 October 2026 on the third Healthy NDC Scorecard, which found that India's…
Northeast Monsoon Brings Orange Warning
On 18 October 2026, the India Meteorological Department issued an orange warning for heavy to very heavy rain…
Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban to 24 November
On Saturday, 17 October 2026, the Pakistan Airports Authority announced a one-month extension of its airspace ban on…
Junnar Leopard Contraception Pilot
On 18 October 2026, Down To Earth reported that two female leopards in the Junnar forest division of…
Kolkata Pandal Stampede: Crowd Safety Rules
On the evening of Saturday, 17 October 2026, a stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north…
India-New Zealand FTA Duty Cuts Begin
On 18 October 2026, the Tribune reported that India has announced the first duty concessions under its free…
Seychelles Port Call: Navy’s Training Squadron
The Ministry of Defence said three Indian Navy training ships left Port Victoria, Seychelles, on 15 October 2026…
Composer Deva Dies: Gaana Music Explained
Tamil music composer Deva, known for popularising the gaana style in Tamil cinema, died at age 75 on…
UNCTAD: Biodiversity Trade Hits $3.8 Trillion
UNCTAD analysis released ahead of the 2026 UN Biodiversity Conference, reported by Down To Earth on 15 October…
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