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The Copernicus Climate Change Service of the European Union reported that sea surface temperatures in the Pacific's Niño 3.4 region climbed to a record 29.70°C in September 2026, above the peaks of the strong 1982–83, 19...
Russia, the United States and the UAE together accounted for a record 66.8% of the oil India imported by volume in August 2026. Russia led with 44.3% (84.8 lakh tonnes), followed by the UAE at 17.4% (33 lakh tonnes) and...
The Union Government has cleared India joining the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA). The pact was signed in Rome on 7 July 2006 and came into force in June 2012, with the aim of conserving the fishery re...
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed bringing in Bharat Stage VII (BS-VII) emission standards for passenger cars starting 1 April 2029. The norms seek to curb vehicular pollution through tighter exhau...
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...
The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh was certified by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on 10 October 2026 under its 'Eat Right Place of Worship' initiative. This FSSA...
Botanists of the Botanical Survey of India have described a plant species new to science, named Ceropegia tamilnaduensis. It was found growing on the hill slopes of Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu. The sanctuary...
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu unveiled the Tamil Nadu Semiconductor Ecosystem Scheme 2026 in Chennai. Its goal is to position the State as a front-runner in semiconductor and advanced electronics manufacturing in Indi...
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal filed by the Tamil Nadu government concerning reservation benefits for people from backward communities who embrace Islam. The Court ruled that a Hindu Backward Class member does...
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...
Bathukamma, the floral festival of Telangana that runs for nine days, is being celebrated from 10 to 18 October 2026. The festival is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Gauri and is marked by honouring nature and womanh...
