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- The Indian Army conducted Exercise Akhand Prahar-II in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, to test combat readiness and technology-enabled military operations.
- A.P. Moller–Maersk planned its first drydocking in India for its Singapore-flagged container vessel Maersk Chattogram at Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai in October 2026.
- Drydocking involves taking a ship out of the water for inspection, maintenance and repairs.
- 14-year-old British photographer Oscar Whitfield, who lives in Zimbabwe, won the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026.
- Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories received Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) approval for Zytorvi (toripalimab) for advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) in India.
- Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (ESCC) is a type of esophageal cancer in which cancer develops in the squamous cells lining the esophagus.
- The International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage is observed annually on 17 October to celebrate the diversity of living heritage and raise awareness about the need to safeguard it.
- The day was proclaimed by the 42nd UNESCO General Conference in November 2023.
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