Policy & Governance

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1. Hot-air balloon operations banned at a tourism centre if Idukki

   Order highlight that sudden fluctuations in wind speed and direction could cause balloons to drift off course and strike power lines, posing severe risks including electrocution and fire accidents.

   Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-14

2. Centre to sell 60.7% stake in IDBI Bank to Canadian firm for Rs 52,000 crore

   The divestment would bring the ‘largest foreign direct investment so far’, said the Ministry of Finance.

   Policy & Governance · Scroll · Latest · 2026-10-14

3. India’s cultural heritage receiving growing recognition internationally: PM Modi

   Besides preserving monuments, the government is also preserving India’s manuscript heritage through the Gyan Bharatam initiative, PM Modi said

   Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-14

4. Cabinet approves bonus worth ₹2009.61 crore to railway employees

   Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the bonus was approved in recognition of ‘the excellent performance by the Railway staff’

   Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-14

5. Nine more taluks declared drought-hit in Karnataka; total rises to 226

   State to finalise memorandum seeking Centre’s assistance within a week; delegation likely to visit Delhi

   Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-14

6. The right of peaceful protest need not wait in line

   Asking the government for permission to criticise the government turns a fundamental right into a favour. The Constitution sets no such condition.

   Policy & Governance · Frontline · Politics · 2026-10-14

7. RSS-affiliate urges Centre to deny Starlink licence over security concerns

   RSS-affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch backs the need to curtail internet services during riots, terrorism-related incidents and other law-and-order situations

   Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-14

8. Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to embark on an official visit to Bangkok, Thailand, from 14th to 18th October 2026

   Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman will undertake an officia

   Policy & Governance · PIB · Press Releases · 2026-10-14

9. Dingaleshwar swami joins protest of sugarcane farmers, questions Prime Minister Narendra Modi on different yardstick for oil companies

   Fakira Dingaleshwara Swami, seer of Shirahatti Fakkireshwar Mutt, questions discrimination against farmers, cites quick decisions taken by Union Government on oil price hike

   Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-14

10. Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam invoking the blessings of Maa Narayani

    The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam offering salutations to Maa

    Policy & Governance · PIB · Press Releases · 2026-10-14

11. Prime Minister offers prayers to Maa Kushmanda during Navratri

    The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has offered prayers to Maa Kushmanda, the fourth form of Godd

    Policy & Governance · PIB · Press Releases · 2026-10-14

12. Prime Minister shares article on moving governance from welfare to empowerment

    The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared an article written by Union Minister, Shri Jyotira

    Policy & Governance · PIB · Press Releases · 2026-10-14

13. How Adani profited from government coal import order that raised electricity prices across India

    Coal imports mandated by power ministry in 2022 delivered a bonanza to the Adani Group while making electricity more expensive for consumers, documents show.

    Policy & Governance · Scroll · Latest · 2026-10-14

14. Under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, India hosts first meeting of BIMSTEC Home Ministers in New Delhi

    Under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, India hosted the first meeting of BIMS

    Policy & Governance · PIB · Press Releases · 2026-10-14

15. Union Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi Visits NCPCR, Reviews Office Functioning and Directs Timely Disposal of Pending Files by December 31, 2026

    Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annapurna Devi, visited the office of the Natio

    Policy & Governance · PIB · Press Releases · 2026-10-14

16. First BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting concludes with adoption of Delhi Declaration

    First BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting concluded with adoption of Delhi Declaration, today. DELHI

    Policy & Governance · PIB · Press Releases · 2026-10-14

17. Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav conduct joint review of stubble management

    A high-level inter-ministerial review meeting was held today at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, to impleme

    Policy & Governance · PIB · Press Releases · 2026-10-14

18. Prime Minister welcomes Bloomberg’s plans to expand presence in India

    The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has welcomed Bloomberg’s plans to expand its presence in Indi

    Policy & Governance · PIB · Press Releases · 2026-10-14

19. Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at Bloomberg New Economy Forum

    Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi and congrat

    Policy & Governance · PIB · Press Releases · 2026-10-14

20. Prime Minister holds warm and productive conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, discusses strengthening Strategic Partnership

    The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi held a warm and productive conversation with Canadian Prime M

    Policy & Governance · PIB · Press Releases · 2026-10-14

21. A new book traces the evolution of India’s ambition to become a centre of geopolitical power

    An excerpt from ‘India after Nonalignment: The Quest to Become a Pole in International Politics’, by Happymon Jacob.

    Policy & Governance · Scroll · Latest · 2026-10-14

22. In meeting with Rubio, Jaishankar raises India’s concerns about sanctions Act

    The External Affairs Minister and the Secretary of State are also understood to be preparing for high-level meetings between U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this year

    Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-14

23. National child rights commission directives now on Keralam State panel website

    The Hindu · National reports: National child rights commission directives now on Keralam State panel website. Consult the linked source for the full report and context.

    Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-13

24. Citizens group flags surrendered Maoist Kotehonda Ravindra’s deteriorating health, seeks government intervention

    The Hindu · National reports: Citizens group flags surrendered Maoist Kotehonda Ravindra’s deteriorating health, seeks government intervention. Consult the linked source for the full report and context.

    Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-13