Policy & Governance

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1. Ankita Bhandari murder: Parents released after detention, issue ultimatum to government

   Apart from the parents, several Congress leaders, including the party’s media and publicity department head Pawan Khera, social media department head Supritya Shrinate, and Indian Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib, were also detained and later released

   Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

2. BEML meets Czechia Deputy PM Karel Havlíček to discuss avenues of potential collaboration

   Earlier this week, Czechia Deputy Prime Minister Karel Havlíček also held bilateral talks with India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

   Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

3. SRMIST, Volvo Group set up vehicle tech centre

   SRMIST and Volvo Group India inaugurate the first university-based vehicle tech centre in Kattankulathur to foster experiential learning and future-ready automotive talent.

   Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

4. Sudha Pillai panel submits report on KIIFB

   The terms of reference of the panel included recommending measures for restructuring KIIFB, redeploying its institutional capacities within the government, and laying out future courses of action regarding subsidiary or spin-off entities established by KIIFB

   Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

5. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Calls Youth the Torchbearers of Viksit Bharat 2047 at ‘Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvaad’ in Gujarat

   Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports and Member of Parliament from Porbandar, Dr. Mansukh Man

   Policy & Governance · PIB · Press Releases · 2026-10-17

6. NPCI pushes back UPI MDR rollout to ‘immediately after Diwali’

   MDR on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 at medium and large merchants was to take effect on October 15, but traders’ bodies told the government that this would dampen festive season sales

   Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

7. Prime Minister expresses grief over the demise of Morbi’s Rajmata Vijaykunwarba

   The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of Morbi’s Rajmata,

   Policy & Governance · PIB · Press Releases · 2026-10-17

8. T.N. government withdraws order to restrict interim pension payout to ₹10,000 plus dearness relief

   The move comes after protests by college teachers and government employees against against the order, which was issued on September 11

   Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

9. Sheikh Hasina’s activities in India ‘principal challenge’ in planning Bangladesh PM’s visit: Humaiyun Kobir

   Mr. Kobir, Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs, stresses on the importance of ‘strategic autonomy’ for Bangladesh; he says India has to appreciate the ‘challenges of a newly elected government’ in Bangladesh and argues that activities of the exiled leaders of the Awami League will not…

   Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

10. APSSDC, AMNS India sign LoI to set up ₹70-cr. skill and community development centre at Nakkapalli

    The LoI represents an initial understanding between the two organisations; implementation will be subject to the approval of the State government, receipt of applicable clearances, finalisation of the DPR and funding arrangements

    Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

11. BIMSTEC adopts Delhi Declaration to counter terrorism

    Meeting of Home Ministers calls for action against terror financing, recruitment and misuse of emerging technologies; Bangladesh sends senior Home Ministry official instead of its Home Minister

    Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

12. New security paper for Meeseva certificates unveiled

    The new Meeseva certificate paper incorporates 15 advanced security features that will enhance security, durability and reliability of government documents

    Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

13. Woman stranded in Kuwait repatriated, attends husband’s funeral in East Godavari

    After an online appeal for help, the East Godavari woman was brought back from Kuwait with the intervention of Minister Kandula Durgesh and APNRTS, enabling her to attend her husband’s funeral in Munipalle village

    Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

14. Mysuru selected for pilot project to provide tap water to every household

    Urban Development Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah sets one-year deadline for implementation

    Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

15. India does not grow at anybody’s cost; it grows with and for the world: PM Modi

    The Prime Minister cited the country's 7.8% economic growth in the April-June quarter, foreign-exchange reserves exceeding $700 billion and reforms spanning taxation, insolvency and labour laws as evidence of its resilience

    Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

16. Bangladesh PM assures minorities of equal rights, security

    Prime Minister Tarique Rahman tells Hindu community leaders that ensuring every citizen’s rights, irrespective of religion, is his responsibility, ahead of heightened security for Durga Puja

    Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

17. Despite Transport Minister’s surprise checks, commuters say BMTC bus service issues persist

    Passengers flag buses skipping designated stops, rude behaviour by crew; however digital payments have eased change-related problems

    Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

18. Majeed Annan, the man who brought Khasakkinte Ithihasam alive for visitors to Thasrak, is no more

    Majeed, who worked for years as a caretaker at the O.V. Vijayan Memorial Cultural Centre at Thasrak, was a link between the writer and the people who continued to visit the place in search of the novel’s world

    Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

19. Naidu stresses accountability, speedy redressal of public grievances

    Chief Minister asks Chief Secretary to convene meeting with District Collectors to improve PGRS efficiency; directs officials to counter misinformation about government orders

    Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

20. Salur seat row: Minister breaks down over JSP allocation

    Emotional Minister appeals to secure TDP seat sharing after NDA pact allocates Saluru, Palakonda to JSP in Parvatipuram-Manyam district.

    Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

21. A.P. MA&UD Minister distributes housing pattas to 19 transgenders in Nellore

    AP MA&UD Minister distributes housing pattas to 19 transgender recipients in Nellore, pledging follow-up aid and broader housing justice.

    Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

22. Union Minister lauds ASR district’s farm convergence model

    Union Minister lauds ASR district’s convergence model aligning PM-DDKY schemes to boost high-value horticulture, with scalable pillars and tribal-focused crops.

    Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

23. Union Minister inaugurates dialysis centre in A.P.’s Attili; assures more to follow

    Union Minister Varma inaugurates Attili dialysis centre; CSR ₹1 crore and donors ₹80 lakh fund seven machines, with plans for free dialysis across seven constituencies.

    Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

24. Farmers’ talks with Union Minister fails; protest to be held on Oct. 13

    Farmers’ associations will hold a ‘Rasta Roko’ protest in Belagavi district on Tuesday, after talks between farmers’ leaders and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi failed in New Delhi on Monday.

    Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17