1205 results for “2026”
A study published in the Journal of High Energy Astrophysics on 23 October 2026 examined how black hole spin affects X-ray variability. Researchers from the Aryabhata Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), the Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center in Poland and MJP Rohilkhand University used computer simulations of viscous accretion flows.
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), through the National Statistics Office (NSO), has proposed changes to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) methodology from January 2027. The revised sampling design and survey questions will cover changing population patterns and additional forms of work.
Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) is India’s first dedicated maritime non-banking financial company (NBFC). It aims to make cumulative disbursements of ₹60,205 crore by the end of the 2030–31 financial year. Its target depends on equity support and compliance with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) norms, including applicable debt-to-equity requirements.
Maharashtra launched Mission Murghas on 24 October 2026 to address fodder shortages during drought conditions. The state had declared drought in 305 talukas by 14 October, while 265 talukas had reached Trigger 1 during the 2026 kharif season. The Maharashtra Cabinet announced the Fodder Development Policy on 29 September 2026.
Bharat Biotech announced a nearly 40% reduction in the price of MOSQIVAC, its brand of the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine, on 23 October 2026. Under an agreement executed by UNICEF and financially backed by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the price will fall from €9.30 to €5.50 per dose from early 2027.
On 23 October 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced a joint initiative with the Indian Army to develop a nationwide Civil Defence network. The pilot aims to train 60,000 volunteers in 12 states and Union Territories (UTs), with expansion to other jurisdictions planned after assessment of the pilot.
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) established its sixth Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, on 23 October 2026. C-DOT and IIT (BHU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support collaborative research, technology development and specialised training.
On 22 October 2026, the Tenkasi Forest Division in Tamil Nadu proposed expanding its Golden Jackal Ambassadors programme to include the Madras hedgehog, locally called ‘mulleli’. The programme was launched in 2025 to promote golden jackal conservation through trained students and volunteers.
On 23 October 2026, researchers from Kobe University described evidence that magma is gradually accumulating beneath Japan’s Kikai Caldera. The caldera formed during the Kikai-Akahoya eruption about 7,300 years ago, one of the largest volcanic eruptions of the Holocene Epoch.
The UK government launched the “Be Ready” emergency preparedness initiative on 22 October 2026 through the Cabinet Office. The initiative is the first phase of a three-year public awareness campaign advising households on preparation for temporary disruptions to essential services.
Indian cueist Pankaj Advani won his 29th career world title at the WBL World Billiards Championships on 23 October 2026. He defeated England’s Robert Hall 1,906–1,206 in the final, held in Great Wyrley, England. The five-hour match saw Advani recover from a deficit of more than 300 points.
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence signed a Letter of Intent with Finnish technology firms Nokia and ICEYE on 22 October 2026 to explore the development of a sovereign satellite communications system. The announcement came during Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s visit to Kyiv, where he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The proposed system is intended to reduce Ukraine’s reliance on foreign-controlled satellite networks, including Starlink.