October 4, 2026: India and Canada will begin the fifth round of negotiations for their proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Ottawa on October 5, with both sides aiming to conclude the trade pact by the end of 2026. Swiss President Guy Parmelin will also begin a three-day state visit to India tomorrow, with bilateral discussions scheduled with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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- India-Canada to Begin 5th Round of CEPA Negotiations in Ottawa Tomorrow
India and Canada will begin the fifth round of negotiations for their proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Ottawa on October 5. The five-day round will be led by the chief negotiators of both countries, with the two sides aiming to conclude the trade pact by the end of 2026. - Swiss President Guy Parmelin to Begin 3-Day State Visit to India Tomorrow
Swiss President Guy Parmelin will arrive in New Delhi on October 5 for a three-day state visit to India. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation of senior officials and business leaders, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Parmelin will hold bilateral discussions. - ₹3,600 Crore Released for 3 Lakh PMAY-G 2.0 Houses in Andhra Pradesh
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan handed over the first instalment for three lakh houses worth ₹3,600 crore to Andhra Pradesh under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin 2.0. The event was held in Guntur district. - Financial Sector Health Key to India’s Economic Resilience: Shaktikanta Das
Principal Secretary-2 to the Prime Minister Shaktikanta Das said restoration of the health of the financial sector has been a defining feature of India’s economic resilience in recent years. He said the financial sector has emerged as a strong pillar of economic growth, supported by reforms. - EAM Jaishankar Stresses Cooperation Among Emerging and Middle Powers
External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said international peace and security, supply chain resilience and connectivity are important agendas for emerging and middle powers. He made the remarks while addressing the 62nd Munich Security Conference in New Delhi. - BJP Names Dinesh Arya, Rukmini Mallick for Rajya Sabha Elections
The BJP has fielded Dinesh Arya as its candidate for the upcoming biennial Rajya Sabha election in Uttarakhand and Rukmini Mallick for the Rajya Sabha bye-election in West Bengal. The names were approved by the BJP Central Election Committee. - Bye-Election Campaigning for Six Seats Ends; Polling on Tuesday
Campaigning for bye-elections to five Assembly constituencies across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and West Bengal, along with one Lok Sabha constituency in Assam, ended on October 4. Polling for all six seats will be held on Tuesday, with counting scheduled for Friday. - CAQM Conducts Special Drive to Assess Road Dust and Cleaning Operations in Delhi
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas conducted a special inspection drive in Delhi to assess road dust and the effectiveness of road-cleaning operations. The drive was undertaken across the city as part of efforts to address air-quality concerns. - 17th Pension Adalat to Take Up 897 Long-Pending Grievances Tomorrow
Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Minister Dr Jitendra Singh will chair the 17th Pension Adalat in New Delhi on October 5. As many as 897 long-pending grievances of super-senior pensioners and family pensioners are scheduled to be taken up. - Vice President Radhakrishnan Says Trust, Values and Character Key to Developed India
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan said a truly developed India must have trust among citizens, values in families, character among youth and compassion in society. He made the remarks while addressing the Mahaparva Kshamapana Ceremony 2026.
