October 19, 2026 -

PM-VBRY Scheme: EPFO Offers Up to ₹15,000 to First-Time Employees

October 19, 2026

The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) offers the employment incentive of up to ₹15,000 for eligible the first-time employees who joins India’s formal employment sector. The programme is run by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and seeks to promote formal employment and social security coverage. For eligibility, employees have to meet certain …

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Para Asian Games 2026: Mona Agarwal Wins Gold, Avani Lekhara Takes Silver

October 19, 2026

India began their medal haul at the 2026 Para Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, as the Indian athletes finished first and second in the women’s 10m air rifle category. Mona Agarwal won the gold medal after scoring 250 points, thus breaking an Asian Para Games record, while Tokyo and Paris Paralympian Avani Lekhara clinched …

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Global Hunger Index 2026: India Ranks 100th Among 122 Countries

October 19, 2026

India is ranked 100 out of 122 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2026 with a score of 24.1, whereas Pakistan stands 106th with 25.5. Both countries belong to the category of serious hunger. The report has been launched on the theme “No Security Without Food Security” and has reported a global hunger score …

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History of Student Protests in France: From the French Revolution of 1789 to the 2026 Unrest

October 19, 2026

France has a long history of popular revolutions, students’ protests, workers’ strikes and mass movements that have shaped its political structures and social policies. Starting from the revolution of 1789 and the Paris Commune of 1871 and up to the protest actions of 2026, the May 1968 protests of students and the Yellow Vest movement, …

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Why Is Limoges Famous? Porcelain, Kaolin and UNESCO Creative Cities Network

October 19, 2026

Limoges is a French city renowned for the production of porcelain and the ancient artistry associated with making ceramics, enamels, and glassware. This shows the importance of craft-based skills in driving industrial growth, cultural tourism, innovations, and employment. Limoges being named a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art demonstrates the value of creative …

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Limoges Town Hall, France: History, Architecture & Historical Significance

October 19, 2026

On the 17th of October 2026, the old town hall of Limoges caught fire in the midst of the riots taking place throughout France. According to the local authorities, this incident was a premeditated one and it resulted in to the major damage being inflicted on the roof and the main building. The famous clock …

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NASA’s PUFFINS Mission: Indian-Origin Scientist to Study Cosmic Dust and the Search for Life

October 19, 2026

NASA’s PUFFINS mission (Polarimetry in the Ultraviolet to Find Features in INterStellar dust) plans to explore small dust particles present between the stars and their contribution in the creation of stars and planets. The initiative led by Indian-origin scientist Dr. Ramya Manjunath Anche from the University of Arizona’s Steward Observatory has been awarded $20 million …

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Kaizad Bharucha to Exit HDFC Bank on December 31, 2026, After Three Decades

October 19, 2026

Kaizad Bharucha, the Deputy Managing Director of HDFC Bank, is scheduled to step down from the private bank at the end of 2026 following a tenure of more than three decades with the bank. In an announcement on the stock exchange, HDFC Bank stated that its Governance, Nomination, and Remuneration Committee and the board have …

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Delhi Institute for Transformation and Innovation (DITI): Delhi’s New Policy Think Tank

October 19, 2026

The Delhi government has set up the Delhi Institute for Transformation and Innovation (DITI) to serve as the key advisory institution for public policy, development strategy, and institutional reforms. Following the model of NITI Aayog, DITI will aid the Delhi government in realizing its objective of a “Viksit Dilli by 2047.” This institute has replaced …

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Delhi Cabinet Approves Go-Delhi Foundation with ₹50 Crore Corpus to Support Startups

October 19, 2026

The Delhi Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has now passed a resolution for setting up Go-Delhi Foundation with an initial budget allocation of ₹50 crore for developing the startup and innovation ecosystem of the national capital. This has been announced on 18th October 2026. It is intended to help young innovators, scientists and …

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Daily Archives: October 19, 2026

PM-VBRY Scheme: EPFO Offers Up to ₹15,000 to First-Time Employees

Para Asian Games 2026: Mona Agarwal Wins Gold, Avani Lekhara Takes Silver

Global Hunger Index 2026: India Ranks 100th Among 122 Countries

History of Student Protests in France: From the French Revolution of 1789 to the 2026 Unrest

Why Is Limoges Famous? Porcelain, Kaolin and UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Limoges Town Hall, France: History, Architecture & Historical Significance

NASA’s PUFFINS Mission: Indian-Origin Scientist to Study Cosmic Dust and the Search for Life

Kaizad Bharucha to Exit HDFC Bank on December 31, 2026, After Three Decades

Delhi Institute for Transformation and Innovation (DITI): Delhi’s New Policy Think Tank

Delhi Cabinet Approves Go-Delhi Foundation with ₹50 Crore Corpus to Support Startups

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