October 2026
World
China to Resume October Fuel Exports After Brief Halt
China resumes October fuel exports of 3.7 million tons after Golden Week halt, easing global market concerns with shipments of diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel.
World
Israel Honours Indian Pilot Capt. Smit Machchhar With Civilian Heroism Award
Israel honours Indian pilot Capt. Smit Machchhar with its highest civilian heroism award for saving 172 lives during a Flydubai cockpit attack on September 30.
National
MEA Says U.S. Green Card Suspension Hurts Shared India‑U.S. Goals
MEA says U.S. Green Card suspension of IT firms undermines India‑U.S. partnership; clarifies H‑1B visas remain valid but residency process may face temporary impact.
National
Supreme Court Upholds Quashing of FIRs Against NEET‑UG Protesters
Supreme Court refuses to review its order quashing FIRs against NEET‑UG protesters, citing concern for students’ future and exercising constitutional powers for complete justice.
National
CJP, Left Groups Allege Detentions Ahead of October 10 Protest
CJP and Left groups allege nationwide detentions of activists ahead of October 10 Delhi protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, raising concerns over democratic accountability.
Education
Gujarat Raises Pre-PTC Admission Age Limit to 30, Adds EWS and Disability Quotas
Gujarat raises the Pre-PTC admission age limit from 24 to 30, increases seats from 50 to 62 per class and introduces EWS and disability reservations.
Education
Why British Schools Are Expanding into India: Beyond the Brand Name
Leading British schools are expanding into India through new campuses and partnerships, targeting premium K-12 education while bringing their teaching traditions and global outlook.
National
TVK Leads in Tamil Nadu; AINRC Wins Puducherry Bypoll
TVK leads in Tamil Nadu bypolls, AINRC wins Puducherry, while Bengal’s Nandigram and Rejinagar contests highlight shifting political mood after BJP replaced TMC.
National
U.P. Cabinet Renames Jewar Airport After PM Modi
U.P. Cabinet renames Jewar Airport as Narendra Modi International Airport, praising PM Modi’s role in highways, expressways, and aviation growth, positioning U.P. as India’s hub.
Education
Sikkim Government Partners with Google to Promote AI in Higher Education
Sikkim partners with Google to introduce the AI Educator Series across 15 government colleges and Khangchendzonga State University.