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National News
JOSH Campaign Launched to Support India’s TB Elimination Efforts
- Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda launched Joint Squad for Health – JOSH Teams under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan at a function in New Delhi. It is a significant step towards strengthening youth-led community participation in India’s efforts to eliminate tuberculosis.
- The initiative seeks to harness the energy, outreach and commitment of young people to take the message of TB prevention, early diagnosis, timely treatment and stigma reduction to communities across the country.
- In the first phase, JOSH Teams will be rolled out across 55 districts in 11 States, with the objective of strengthening youth-led community mobilisation and taking the message of TB Mukt Bharat to the grassroots.
- JOSH Teams have been envisaged as a structured mechanism to translate the energy and reach of India’s youth into organised community action for TB elimination.
International News
BIMSTEC Holds First Home Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi
- Under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, India hosted the first meeting of BIMSTEC Home Ministers in New Delhi.
- The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of BIMSTEC member countries to strengthening regional security, trust, and cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region.
- The first BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting concluded with adoption of Delhi Declaration.
- Host & Chair: Hosted by India and chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
- Participants: All seven BIMSTEC member states attended: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
- Delhi Declaration: The meeting concluded with the adoption of the Delhi Declaration, committing members to regional security, resilience, and economic cooperation.
Banking & Financial
WPI inflation quickens to 11.39% in September from 9.9% in August
- Wholesale prices in India rose significantly to 11.39% in September, driven by rising fuel and food costs. Retail inflation also increased to 5.54%, attributed largely to higher vegetable prices.
- Concerns remain over food inflation maintaining elevated levels due to factors like uneven monsoon rainfall and El Nino risks. Increased global commodity prices are further affecting food production costs and transportation expenses.
Recent 5-Month WPI Inflation Rates (YoY)
- April 2026: 8.30% inflation rate
- May 2026: 9.88% inflation rate
- June 2026: 9.97% inflation rate
- July 2026:9.78% inflation rate
- August 2026:9.92% inflation rate
India to be fastest-growing large economy at 7.3% in 2026 as global trade slows to 4%: UNCTAD
- The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) projects India to be the world’s fastest-growing large economy with a real GDP growth rate of 7.3% in 2026, followed by a projected 6.8% in 2027, according to its Trade and Development Report 2026.
- India’s expansion is anchored by strong domestic demand, expanding manufacturing capacity, and public infrastructure programs.
India’s FY27 GDP Projections by Organization
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI): 6.7%
- ICRA: 6.7%
- World Bank: 7.1%
- Asian Development Bank (ADB): 7%
- International Monetary Fund (IMF): 7%
- Moody’s: 7%
- India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra): 6.8%
- Standard & Poor’s(S&P):7%
- World Economic Forum (WEF) 6.7%
- Finch:6.9%
- OECD:7.1%
Appointment
President Droupadi Murmu Appoints Governors in Six States
- President Droupadi Murmu announced a major gubernatorial reshuffle on October 12, 2026, appointing and transferring new governors across six Indian states.
State-Wise Governor Appointments and Transfers
- Tamil Nadu: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar (transferred from Kerala)
- Kerala: Om Prakash Mathur (transferred from Sikkim)
- Karnataka: Dr. Sudha Yadav (new appointment; former Lok Sabha MP and OBC leader)
- Odisha: Braj Mohan Ram (new appointment; grassroots leader and former MP)
- Uttarakhand: Dhal Singh Bisen (new appointment; former MP and Ayurveda practitioner)
- Sikkim: Dushyant Gautam (new appointment; BJP leader)
Awards
Oscar Whitfield wins 2026 Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year title with close-up image of a dung beetle in Zimbabwe’s Zambezi National Park
- Oscar Whitfield was on a family game drive in Zimbabwe when he saw a dung beetle struggling up a patch of sand.
- The beetle was pushing a ball of dung uphill, with a line of flies following behind. This moment caught Whitfield eye. He was only 14 at the time.
- He captured the rare moment. Titled ‘Labour of Love’, the photograph earned the British photographer the Young Grand Title at the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
- Oscar Whitfield, who lives near Victoria Falls, spotted the dung beetle while on a family game drive in Zimbabwe’s Zambezi National Park.
Defence
INS Tarkash arrived in South Africa for IBSAMAR IX 2026, the trilateral naval exercise involving India, Brazil and South Africa
- The ninth edition of the India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime Exercise (IBSAMAR IX) is underway in Simon’s Town, South Africa, featuring participation from the Indian Navy’s guided-missile stealth frigate INS Tarkash (not INS Farkash).
- It is a biennial trilateral maritime exercise involving the navies of India, Brazil and South Africa under the IBSA framework, conducted since 2008 to promote joint training and the exchange of operational best practices.
- Theme of IBSAMAR IX: “Stronger Together Towards a Shared Future in the Maritime Domain.”
- Aims: To enhance interoperability among the three navies, strengthen professional exchanges, improve operational coordination and develop a shared understanding of maritime challenges.
Important Days
9 October: World Postal Day
- World Post Day is celebrated annually on 9 October, marking the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874 in Bern, Switzerland.
- It focuses on the role of postal services in delivering essential services and creating opportunities around the world.
- Theme 2026: “One postal network, infinite possibilities”
Obituary
Actor RJ Mitte passed away on October 12, 2026, at the age of 34
- RJ Mitte (born August 21, 1992) was an American actor and disability rights advocate best known for playing Walter White Jr. on the AMC crime drama Breaking Bad.
- He starred as Walter White Jr. from 2008 to 2013, portraying a teenager with cerebral palsy.
- He appeared in television series like Switched at Birth and The Guardians of Justice, alongside independent film work.
- He received the SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award in 2013 for his performance.
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