Big news for small towns, from official sourceshttps://kasba.co.inenhttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/world-s-first-air-pollution-analysis-facility-for-delhi-ncrhttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/world-s-first-air-pollution-analysis-facility-for-delhi-ncrUnion Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 'Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory' (AATAL) for Delhi-NCR on 24 October 2026. The facility will help understand the sources of pollution affecting people in Delhi-NCR and its possible health impacts.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:01:14 GMThealthhttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/nss-holds-gram-seva-and-traditional-sports-day-in-villages-ohttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/nss-holds-gram-seva-and-traditional-sports-day-in-villages-oThe National Service Scheme (NSS) under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports held 'Gram Seva and Traditional Sports Day' on 24 October 2026 as part of the sixth week of its drug-free youth campaign. It involved young people, gram panchayat members and villagers in sports, cleanliness and awareness activities.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:00:53 GMTsportshttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/rbi-sgb-2018-19-series-ii-final-redemption-on-october-23-prihttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/rbi-sgb-2018-19-series-ii-final-redemption-on-october-23-priRBI has said the final redemption date for Sovereign Gold Bonds of 2018-19 Series-II is October 23, 2026. The redemption price for that date is fixed at ₹14,425 per unit of SGB.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:49:31 GMTmoneyhttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/rbi-extends-restrictions-on-suri-friends-union-co-operativehttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/rbi-extends-restrictions-on-suri-friends-union-co-operativeOn October 22, 2026, the RBI extended its directions on The Suri Friends' Union Co-operative Bank Ltd., Suri, West Bengal by three months, up to close of business on January 22, 2027. The change mainly concerns the bank's customers, for whom the existing terms continue.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:49:30 GMTmoneyhttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/sebi-cautions-investors-against-stock-tips-in-invitation-onlhttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/sebi-cautions-investors-against-stock-tips-in-invitation-onlSEBI issued a press release on 22 October 2026 warning investors not to act on stock tips and trading calls given in invitation-only WhatsApp groups run by unknown persons. The caution applies to ordinary people who invest in the stock market or are members of such groups.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:49:29 GMTmoneyhttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/union-minister-shivraj-singh-chouhan-launches-khet-bachao-abhttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/union-minister-shivraj-singh-chouhan-launches-khet-bachao-abUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' from Tarawadi in Haryana's Karnal district on 22 October 2026. The campaign will run in villages across the country from 22 October to 30 November 2026 and directly concerns farmers.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:49:28 GMTfarminghttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/protective-gloves-for-cotton-pickers-icar-circot-signs-technhttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/protective-gloves-for-cotton-pickers-icar-circot-signs-technICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai signed a memorandum of understanding on 22 October 2026 to transfer its technology for protective gloves for cotton pickers to a private company. The move is meant to benefit cotton farmers and farm workers who pick cotton by hand.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:49:27 GMTfarminghttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/c-dac-and-bank-of-india-sign-mou-on-quantum-tech-for-bankinghttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/c-dac-and-bank-of-india-sign-mou-on-quantum-tech-for-bankingC-DAC and Bank of India signed a memorandum of understanding on 22 October 2026 to work together on indigenous quantum and other emerging technologies for banking. It does not directly affect ordinary customers right away; it is the start of work on future banking security and services.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:49:26 GMTmoneyhttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/plfs-changes-from-january-2027-nso-seeks-comments-within-15https://kasba.co.in/en/story/plfs-changes-from-january-2027-nso-seeks-comments-within-15The National Statistical Office (NSO) has proposed changes to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) sample design and schedule from January 2027, and has invited comments within 15 days. This affects how the survey that produces India's employment data is carried out.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:49:26 GMTjobs-examshttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/steel-ministry-to-hold-open-house-on-28-october-on-steel-imphttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/steel-ministry-to-hold-open-house-on-28-october-on-steel-impThe Steel Ministry said on 23 October 2026 that it will hold an Open House in New Delhi on 28 October 2026 to discuss problems related to steel imports. The meeting is for companies and organisations facing issues with SIMS, SARAL SIMS or QCO exemption for imports.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:49:24 GMTnationhttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/vb-g-ram-g-upgraded-nmms-app-with-face-authentication-releashttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/vb-g-ram-g-upgraded-nmms-app-with-face-authentication-releasUnion Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released an upgraded security version of the NMMS app on 23 October 2026 for recording worker attendance under VB-G RAM G. It affects rural workers, whose attendance will now be recorded through face authentication.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:49:24 GMTschemeshttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/nhai-issues-new-guidelines-for-toilets-and-parking-at-highwahttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/nhai-issues-new-guidelines-for-toilets-and-parking-at-highwaThe National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) issued guidelines on 23 October 2026 for upgrading, maintaining and smart-monitoring toilets and designated parking at national highway toll plazas. Highway users will see the effect in cleaner, safer and better-lit public facilities.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:49:23 GMTnationhttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/caqm-team-reviews-stubble-management-in-punjab-tells-officiahttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/caqm-team-reviews-stubble-management-in-punjab-tells-officiaA high-level team led by the CAQM chairperson reviewed paddy stubble management preparations in Ropar, Hoshiarpur and Amritsar in Punjab on 23 October. It affects farmers there and the areas where stubble burning worsens air quality.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:49:22 GMTfarminghttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/fsdc-30th-meeting-sitharaman-pushes-for-faster-return-of-unchttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/fsdc-30th-meeting-sitharaman-pushes-for-faster-return-of-uncUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 30th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) in New Delhi on 23 October 2026. The meeting discussed returning unclaimed financial assets to their rightful owners and strengthening cyber security in the financial sector.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:49:20 GMTmoneyhttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/delhi-ncr-air-centre-asks-up-to-speed-up-old-truck-bus-replahttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/delhi-ncr-air-centre-asks-up-to-speed-up-old-truck-bus-replaEnvironment Ministry Secretary Narendra Bhushan reviewed the Uttar Pradesh government's action plan for air pollution and winter preparedness in Delhi-NCR on 23 October 2026. It affects people in the UP districts of NCR, owners of old trucks and buses, construction activity and industries.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:49:19 GMThealthhttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/rbi-amends-bank-leverage-ratio-rules-4-for-d-sibs-3-5-for-othttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/rbi-amends-bank-leverage-ratio-rules-4-for-d-sibs-3-5-for-otThe RBI issued the Eleventh Amendment to its Commercial Banks Capital Adequacy Directions on 23 October 2026, setting the definition and minimum leverage ratio for banks. The change applies to banks, not directly to ordinary customers or depositors.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:49:18 GMTmoneyhttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/11-crore-farmers-get-farmer-id-target-met-5-months-ahead-ofhttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/11-crore-farmers-get-farmer-id-target-met-5-months-ahead-ofThe Agriculture Ministry says 11 crore Farmer IDs were completed by the night of 23 October, five months before the 31 March 2027 target. It affects farmers who use government schemes, KCC loans, crop insurance and MSP procurement.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:49:17 GMTfarminghttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/vb-g-ram-g-replaces-mgnrega-125-days-of-guaranteed-wage-workhttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/vb-g-ram-g-replaces-mgnrega-125-days-of-guaranteed-wage-workThe government has replaced Mahatma Gandhi NREGA with the new Viksit Bharat - Rozgar aur Aajivika Guarantee Mission (Rural), or VB-G RAM G, in force from 1 July 2026. It affects rural households whose adult members come forward for unskilled manual work.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:49:16 GMTschemeshttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/8th-all-india-conference-of-grp-chiefs-ends-grp-staff-to-behttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/8th-all-india-conference-of-grp-chiefs-ends-grp-staff-to-beThe Railway Protection Force (RPF) held the 8th All India Conference of Government Railway Police (GRP) chiefs in New Delhi, which concluded on 23 October 2026. It matters to rail passengers because complaint redressal and festival crowd management were discussed.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:49:15 GMTnationhttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/up-board-extends-last-date-for-submitting-2026-27-namawali-thttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/up-board-extends-last-date-for-submitting-2026-27-namawali-tThe Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (UPMSP) said in a notice dated 23 October 2026 that schools can submit the 2026-27 namawali of registered students from Class 9 to Class 12 until 26 October 2026. The relief is for schools that have not yet generated or downloaded the list.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:49:14 GMTjobs-examshttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/600-youths-from-madhya-pradesh-to-get-japanese-and-german-lahttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/600-youths-from-madhya-pradesh-to-get-japanese-and-german-laThe Ministry of Skill Development has said that NSDC has listed itself on the Social Stock Exchange. Under this, 600 youths from Madhya Pradesh will be trained in Japanese and German for jobs in Japan and Germany.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:09:53 GMTjobs-examshttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/pm-daksh-scheme-now-merged-into-pmkvy-1-87-lakh-candidates-thttps://kasba.co.in/en/story/pm-daksh-scheme-now-merged-into-pmkvy-1-87-lakh-candidates-tA fact sheet from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment says the PM-DAKSH scheme was merged into the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana from 2024-25. Between 2020-21 and 2023-24, 1,87,305 candidates were trained and 96,162 were given employment.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:46:34 GMTjobs-exams