Polity & Governance Current Affairs
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Yesterday
28 places and features in Ladakh given standard names on Survey of India map
The Government of India, in consultation with the UT of Ladakh, identified 28 places/features in Ladakh by standard names on the official Survey of India map (announced 2 October 2026).
Special Gram Sabhas on 2 October launch People's Plan Campaign 2026-27 'Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas'
Special Gram Sabhas held across India on 2 October 2026 launched the People's Plan Campaign 2026-27 'Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas', under which Gram Panchayats prepare their development plans (GPDPs) for 2027-28.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026
PM Modi attends UPSC centenary celebrations at Bharat Mandapam; stamp, coin released
On 1 October 2026 PM Narendra Modi took part in the Centenary Celebrations of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, where a commemorative postage stamp, a special coin and a compilation of 100 significant case laws were released.
Manipur Cabinet approves ₹10 lakh each for kin of 49 missing persons, forms Fifth State Finance Commission
On 1 October 2026 the Manipur Cabinet chaired by CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh approved ₹10 lakh each for the next of kin of 49 people missing since the violence of 3 May 2023, and constituted the Fifth Manipur State Finance Commission for 2026-27 to 2030-31.
Wed, 30 Sept 2026
Tue, 29 Sept 2026
UIDAI launches five initiatives at Aadhaar Samvaad in Kolkata on the 17th Aadhaar Day
On 29 September 2026, the 17th Aadhaar Day, UIDAI held 'Aadhaar Samvaad' in Kolkata with over 600 stakeholders and unveiled five initiatives, including face authentication for ePDS.
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves 20% horizontal reservation for former Agniveers and projects worth over ₹24,500 crore
On 29 September 2026 the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav approved 20% horizontal reservation for former Agniveers in five uniformed services and proposals worth over ₹24,500 crore.
Mon, 28 Sept 2026
Amit Shah opens 'PRAHAAR тАУ CT Policy and Strategy' conference, launches new Extradition Portal
On 28 September 2026 Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the conference on 'PRAHAAR тАУ CT Policy and Strategy' in New Delhi and launched a new Extradition Portal to speed up bringing back fugitives from abroad.
Ministry of Steel to set up Steel Industry Safety Council as apex safety body
On 28 September 2026 the Ministry of Steel decided to set up a Steel Industry Safety Council (SISC), an apex industry safety body chaired by the Steel Secretary, supported by a new Steel Industry Safety Directorate (SISD).
Sun, 27 Sept 2026
Sat, 26 Sept 2026
ECI: BLOs to collect documents at home from SIR notice recipients; committee with IIT/IIIT expert to review ECINET
At its meeting on 26 September 2026 the Election Commission decided that BLOs will visit the homes of persons issued notices during the ongoing SIR to collect documents, and set up a committee to review the ECINET system.
Special Campaign 6: preparatory phase under way; implementation from 2 to 31 October 2026
DARPG said on 26 September 2026 that ministries and departments are carrying out preparatory activities for Special Campaign 6, whose implementation phase runs from 2 to 31 October 2026.