Current AffairsTuesday, 13 October 2026

• Ministry of Panchayati Raj will conduct a cleanliness drive on 14 Oct 2026 under Special Campaign 6.0.

  Ministry of Panchayati Raj to undertake cleanliness drive and disposal of pending matters on 14 October 2026 under Special Campaign 6.0

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• Ministry of Heavy Industries and its CPSEs & ABs observe Special Campaign 6.

  Ministry of Heavy Industries and its Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) & Autonomous Bodies(ABs) observes Special Campaign 6

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• 10th National Convention of Agrivision‑2026 was held in New Delhi.

  10th National Convention of Agrivision–2026 held in New Delhi

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• CEA organized a brainstorming event to make the Indian power sector AI‑enabled.

  CEA Brainstorming Event: Making Indian Power Sector AI Enabled

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• NSDF and SAI partnered with Indian Oil to strengthen the boxing ecosystem in India.

  NSDF, SAI Partner with Indian Oil to Strengthen Boxing Ecosystem in India

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• President appointed two judicial officers as Additional Judges of Madras High Court.

  President Appoints Two Judicial Officers as Additional Judges of Madras High Court

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• IndiaSkills 2026‑27 registration reopened till 19 Oct due to strong demand.

  IndiaSkills 2026–27 Registration Window Reopened till 19 October Following Strong Demand from Aspirants

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• Department of Social Justice and Empowerment committed to Special Campaign 6.

  Department of Social Justice And Empowerment Committed Towards Special Campaign 6

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• Dr Jitendra Singh said preserving Himalayas is a national responsibility.

  Preserving Himalayas a National Responsibility; Every Citizen Has a Stake: Dr Jitendra Singh

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• PM GatiShakti National Master Plan completed five years of transforming India’s infrastructure.

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• ‘Towards a TB‑Free India’ initiative launched.

  Towards a TB-Free India

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched DBIM‑compliant DAHD website for digital governance.

  Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh Launches DBIM-Compliant DAHD Website to Strengthen Digital Governance

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• NCST Chairperson Shri Antar Singh Arya reviewed ST safeguards and programmes of Ministry of Heavy Industries.

  Hon’ble Chairperson National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) Shri Antar Singh Arya reviewed the implementation of constitutionals safeguards and various programmes for ST’s by Ministry of Heavy Industries

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• NH‑22 four‑laning project aims to boost connectivity and economic growth in Bihar.

  From Farms to Borders: NH-22 Four-Laning Project to Boost Connectivity and Economic Growth in Bihar

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• Two Maldivian pilots detained in UAE over alleged plot to down flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

  2 Maldivian pilots detained in UAE over alleged plot to down flydubai aircraft

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• Hezbollah announced aid for displaced in Lebanon despite US sanctions on Iran.

  Hezbollah announces aid for displaced in Lebanon, despite pressures

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• Houthis reported multiple airstrikes hit areas under their control in Yemen, including Kamaran island and Qanawis district.

  Houthis say multiple airstrikes hit areas in Yemen under their control

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• Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman assured minorities of equal rights and security ahead of Durga Puja.

  Bangladesh PM assures minorities of equal rights, security

  The HinduRead source

• Australian PM Albanese said Australia will do anything to stop US execution video being shown online.

  Australia will do ‘anything we can’ to stop U.S. execution being shown online: PM Albanese

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• Russian drones damaged cargo terminal in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, reported by Acting Regional Governor Heorhii Reshetilov.

  Russian drones damage cargo terminal in Ukraine’s Mykolaiv, official says

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• Elon Musk spent $276 million on midterms to help Republicans retain control of Congress.

  Musk has spent $276 million on midterms to help Republicans retain control of Congress

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• US‑Russia diesel deal impact on India explained; US President announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

  How does the U.S.-Russia diesel deal impact India | Explained

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• Navi Pillay, South African judge of Indian origin, won the Nobel Peace Prize 2026.

  Nobel Prize 2026: Full list of this year’s winners

  The HinduRead source

• Brazil President Lula filed a complaint against Meta for alleged election interference.

  Why did Brazil President Lula file a complaint against Meta? | Explained

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• Drone sank Ukrainian‑owned ship ‘Chelsea 3’ off Bulgaria’s Black Sea; crew rescued.

  Drone sinks Ukrainian-owned ship off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, Bulgarian Prime Minister says

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• Freight loading grew 6.14% in September 2026 over September 2025; revenue rose ₹1,266 crore (9.3% growth).

  6.14% growth registered in freight loading in September 2026 over September 2025: Indian Railways

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• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said RBI continues efforts to curb rupee volatility caused by global uncertainties.

  RBI to continue efforts to curb rupee volatility; external factors driving currency fall: Nirmala Sitharaman

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• PM Modi cited 7.8% GDP growth in April‑June quarter, forex reserves over $700 billion and reforms in taxation, insolvency and labour.

  India does not grow at anybody’s cost; it grows with and for the world: PM Modi

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• IMF upgraded 2026 growth forecast but warned of a split outlook; 2027 global growth unchanged at 3.4%.

  IMF upgrades 2026 growth forecast but warns of ‘split’ outlook

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• IMF says developing countries must cut spending despite war shock, rising debt and inflation.

  No choice: IMF says developing countries must cut spending despite war shock

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• ADNOC open to long‑term LPG deals with India; supplied >500,000 bbl crude daily in 2025 and is exploring storage expansion.

  ADNOC open to further long-term LPG deals with India, sees India among most important energy markets: Acting CEO, Downstream

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• September 2026 retail inflation rose to 5.5% (23‑month high) driven by food, fuel and precious metals.

  Food, fuel and precious metals drive September retail inflation to 23-month high of 5.5%

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• Smriti Mandhana leads ODI batting rankings with 790 points after taking captaincy.

  Smriti Mandhana stays atop ODI rankings, Australian players make gains

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• Shubman Gill and Shafali Verma received ICC Player of the Month awards.

  Shubman Gill and Shafali Verma honoured with ICC ‘Player of the Month’

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• Kolkata Police Constable result 2026 released; physical test from 28 Oct.

  Kolkata Police Constable result 2026 out at prb.wb.gov.in: Physical test from October 28

  The Indian ExpressSSCRead source

• School assembly headline 14 Oct 2026: MDR on UPI payments to be imposed after Diwali.

  Today News Headlines for School Assembly, October 14, 2026: MDR on UPI payments to be imposed after Diwali

  The Indian ExpressOtherRead source

• Education ministry formed a 3‑member panel to probe IIIT Ranchi student’s death.

  Education ministry forms 3-member panel to probe IIIT Ranchi student’s death

  The Indian ExpressOtherRead source

• Kellogg‑HKU topped FT executive‑MBA rankings 2026; ISB and IIM Bangalore improved.

  Kellogg-HKU tops FT executive-MBA rankings 2026; ISB, IIM Bangalore improve ranks

  The Indian ExpressOtherRead source

• IIT Kharagpur launched free AI tutor and prep tool for GATE and JAM.

  IIT Kharagpur launches free AI tutor and prep tool for GATE, JAM: How to use it

  The Indian ExpressOtherRead source

• IIM Lucknow summer placements: over 600 offers, median stipend Rs 1.75 lakh.

  IIM Lucknow summer placements: 600-plus offers, median stipend at Rs 1.75 lakh

  The Indian ExpressOtherRead source

• UP Board 2027 timetable: Class 10 and 12 exams start 5 Feb.

  UP Board Time Table 2027: Class 10, 12 exams to begin from February 5

  The Indian ExpressState PSCRead source

• CBSE Class 12 timetable released for West Asian countries.

  The Indian ExpressOtherRead source

• India Post GDS Result 2026 first merit list out; document verification by 27 Oct.

  India Post GDS Result 2026: First merit list out, document verification by October 27

  The Indian ExpressOtherRead source

• IISER Tirupati‑Melbourne tie‑up offers dual degrees, start in India, finish in Australia.

  Start in India, finish in Australia: IISER Tirupati-Melbourne University tie-up gives two degrees

  The Indian ExpressOtherRead source

• BPSC 72nd prelims postponed again; revised date not announced.

  BPSC 72nd Prelims postponed again; revised exam date yet to be announced

  The Indian ExpressState PSCRead source

• UK universities face crisis: job cuts, strikes, course closures affecting arts and humanities.

  UK Universities crisis: Job cuts, strikes and course closures put arts, humanities under pressure

  The Indian ExpressOtherRead source

• School assembly headline 13 Oct 2026: CJP to stage protests in Rajasthan.

  Today News Headlines for School Assembly, October 13, 2026: CJP to stage protests in Rajasthan

  The Indian ExpressOtherRead source

• BTEUP re‑evaluation result 2026 out for June exams; check at bteup.ac.in.

  BTEUP re-evaluation result 2026 out for June exams at bteup.ac.in; how to check

  The Indian ExpressState PSCRead source

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