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29 stories for “National” · October 2026
Clear filtersKAUMARACON-2026, the third International Conference on Kaumarabhritya, was opened by the Vice-President. The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) hosted the event under the theme "Shaping the Future of Child Health: Gl...
World Osteoporosis Day is marked every year on October 20. The day seeks to build public awareness about osteoporosis, the value of detecting the condition early, and the importance of keeping bones healthy. The theme ch...
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty falls on 17 October each year. First marked on 17 October 1987, it was formally recognised by the UN General Assembly through a 1992 resolution. Its aims are to elimin...
According to the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2026, issued by Welthungerhilfe (WHH), Helvetas and the Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), the world's hunger score has worsened to 18.1 from 17...
The International Day of Rural Women, marked on 15 October, honours the contribution of women in rural areas and advances their rights, economic empowerment, environmental leadership and fair access to resources. The 202...
World Food Day is marked every year on 16 October. The occasion is used to build public awareness about hunger, food security and people's ability to obtain healthy food. For 2026, the observance carries the theme "Innov...
Global Handwashing Day is marked each year on 15 October. Its purpose is to encourage the habit of washing hands and, through that simple practice, to raise the standard of public health. Because clean hands help stop th...
World Standards Day falls every year on 14 October. It draws attention to the role international standards play in keeping people safe, smoothing global trade and supporting sustainable development. Standards give manufa...
Putul Sonowal from Assam has created history by winning a bronze at the 2026 edition of the World Bowls Champion of Champions in Barham, Australia. It is the first medal India has ever won at this event. The Champion of...
The Department of Posts (DoP) is marking National Postal Week from 9 to 15 October 2026. The week opened with World Post Day on 9 October, whose 2026 theme is “One Postal Network, Infinite Possibilities.” The celebration...
The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is marked every year on 13 October. The observance encourages people, communities and governments to understand disaster risk and act to reduce it before a hazard strikes...
World Egg Day is marked every year on the second Friday of October, and in 2026 it fell on 9 October. The day is used to spread awareness about the nutritional value of eggs, which are an affordable source of high-qualit...
