GDP Growth Target
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized India’s economic resilience amid global volatility and underscored the importance of achieving 8% GDP growth to realize the vision of Viksit Bharat, a developed and self-reliant India.

Dairy Boost in Haryana
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated India’s largest dairy facility and launched development projects worth Rs825 crore in Haryana, aiming to strengthen rural infrastructure and boost the state’s dairy and agricultural economy.


Army Chief's Warning
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited forward areas and Bikaner Military Station in Rajasthan. He issued a stern warning to Pakistan that any fresh hostility would risk its existence—“choose between geography or history.”


Nationwide E-Waste Drive
Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy launched a Pan-India E-waste recycling initiative under Special Campaign 5.0, aiming to promote responsible disposal and sustainability. The campaign will continue across the country until October 31.


Global Social Security Talks
Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya held bilateral meetings with ISSA President and delegations from Malaysia and Uganda at WSSF in Kuala Lumpur, discussing enhanced collaboration in social security with PERKESO’s CEO.


NIELIT Boost for Odisha
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi thanked PM Modi and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for supporting the establishment of the NIELIT Centre in Balasore, aimed at enhancing digital skilling and tech education for youth across the state.


Health and Aquaculture Push
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan laid the foundation for a CHC and inaugurated a PHC in Debeipali, Sambalpur. He also launched a Rs7 crore Cage Fish Farming Centre at Hirakud to strengthen aquaculture and support local fish farmers.


Crackdown on Fake Certificates
The Odisha government has formed three state-level inquiry committees, led by respective Revenue Divisional Commissioners, to investigate and resolve the rising cases of fake caste certificates across the state.

Orange Alert Issued
IMD has issued an Orange alert for Sundargarh and Jharsuguda districts in Odisha, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms with lightning, and gusty winds reaching 30–40 kmph at isolated locations in both districts during the next 24 hours.


India Vs West Indies
KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja smashed centuries to steer India into a dominant position on Day 2 of the 1st Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad, ending the day with a commanding 286-run lead.