Central Consumer Protection Authority imposes Rs 10 lakh penalties on Amazon and Flipkart, Rs 5 lakh on JioMart for unregistered herbicide listings
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- The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) imposed penalties of Rs 10 lakh each on Amazon and Flipkart, and Rs 5 lakh on JioMart, for selling and advertising the unregistered agro-chemical product 'Cyclosinone Herbicide' on their platforms.
- In a separate order dated September 22, the CCPA directed the three e-commerce companies to immediately discontinue the sale and advertisement of the product and to submit compliance reports within 15 days.
- The Agriculture Ministry informed the CCPA that no chemical named 'Cyclosinone' is listed in the Schedule to the Insecticides Act, 1968, meaning its sale bypassed mandatory safety and quality checks.
- In its order against Amazon, the CCPA cited 38,410 orders involving 43,634 units with an aggregate sale value of Rs 96,42,572 as evidence of the scale of consumer exposure.
- The CCPA invoked Rule 4(3) of the E-Commerce Rules, which bars e-commerce entities from adopting unfair trade practices, and held that contractual arrangements with sellers cannot override statutory compliance obligations.
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated penal action against e-commerce platforms Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, Flipkart India and Zepto for regulatory non-compliances, including…
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- A University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute report projects a 'super El Nino' could cause around 15,800 additional heat-related deaths in India over the next six months.
- Co-author Emily Grover-Kopec, director at the climate and energy practice at Rhodium Group, said the estimate used seasonal temperature forecasts from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF SEAS5) and peer-reviewed temperature-mortality relationships.
- The temperature-mortality relationships were published in the Quarterly Journal of Economics in November 2022.
- The report projects the climate phenomenon could push global land temperatures 1.2 degrees Celsius above normal in the coming months, resembling temperatures climate change is projected to deliver in the next 20 years.
- The report used a 30-year baseline period of 1996-2025, which is common and often considered best practice in climate science.
- The ECMWF SEAS forecast sits in the middle among available seasonal forecasts in terms of projected temperature anomalies, presenting a relatively moderate view.
- Abhiyant Tiwari, who leads the climate resilience and health team at Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) in India, said the study is a useful early warning but its mortality estimates should be treated cautiously as model-based projections, with the full methodology yet to undergo peer review.
- Harshal Ramesh Salve, a public health professional and faculty at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), stressed mitigation strategies such as implementing Heat Action Plans (HAPs) at all levels, data-driven policy making, and developing data-sharing mechanisms at national and local levels.
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The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 16 September as the International Day for Interventional Cardiology in September 2022 to raise public awareness of cardiovascular diseases, their procedures, complications…
Ecuador declared a national red alert over the El Nino phenomenon on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Officials said the current El Nino could be the strongest on record.
National Steering Committee Clears Rs 320 Crore Investment Plan for Kurukshetra ITI Cluster Under PM-SETU
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- The National Steering Committee (NSC) approved a Strategic Investment Plan worth Rs 320 crore under PM-SETU for the Kurukshetra ITI Cluster in Haryana, taking cumulative PM-SETU investment to Rs 2,491 crore across 10 ITI clusters.
- Jindal Naveen Avsar Limited is the Anchor Industry Partner for the Kurukshetra cluster, partnering with the Government of Haryana.
- The Kurukshetra cluster operates under a Hub-and-Spoke model with seven government institutes, with Government ITI, Kurukshetra as the Hub and six Spoke ITIs in Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Pehowa, Pabnawa and Ambala City.
- The Rs 320 crore allocation funds infrastructure strengthening, modernisation of training facilities, industry-aligned courses and trainee employability initiatives, with industry partners involved in curriculum design, training delivery, faculty development, apprenticeships and placements.
- Jindal Naveen Avsar Limited is also the industry partner for the Barbil ITI Cluster in Odisha, which has an approved investment plan of Rs 240 crore.
- The PM-SETU scheme has a total outlay of Rs 60,000 crore and targets modernisation of 1,000 government ITIs through 200 Hub ITIs and 800 Spoke ITIs, plus capacity augmentation across five National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs).
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) approved strategic investment plans worth ₹1,237.58 crore for the upgradation of five Industrial Training Institute (ITI) clusters. The approved clusters are…
The National Steering Committee under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) has approved Strategic Investment Plans worth ₹735.70 crore for three ITI clusters in…
IIEST Shibpur Signs MoU with TCS to Set Up Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence
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- Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on September 22, 2026 to set up a Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence on its Kolkata campus.
- The on-campus high-performance Computing Lab of the Electrical Engineering Department has been designated as the physical venue for the Centre of Excellence.
- The MoU signing took place in the presence of Prof V M S R Murthy, Director of IIEST, Shibpur, and senior officials of TCS.
- The Centre of Excellence is aligned with the Digital India and Viksit Bharat 2047 frameworks and will focus on skill development, industry-recognised training, professional certifications, hands-on projects, and internships.
- TCS, as the knowledge partner, will support applied research in Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Image Processing, and Advanced Data Analytics, and enable students across disciplines to complete TCS internships under joint faculty and industry supervision.
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) launched Custom System-on-Chip (SoC) Design Services for automotive original equipment manufacturers and semiconductor ecosystem companies. The services enable automakers to conceive…
The NIELIT–Infineon Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Semiconductor Manufacturing was inaugurated virtually on 16 September 2026 at NIELIT Ahmedabad, Gujarat, by Union Minister of State for Electronics & Information…
The Indo-Russia 'Innopraktika' Technology Hub, represented by CEO and Executive Director Debjit Chakraborty, signed four strategic Memoranda of Understanding at Innoprom India 2026 covering artificial intelligence in…
The proposed Centre of Excellence in artificial intelligence (AI-CoE) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha has received in-principle approval from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Software Technology…
RBI Grants In-Principle Authorization to Samvriddhi Inclusive Growth Network for Online Payment Aggregator Operations
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- Samvriddhi Inclusive Growth Network Pvt. Ltd. (SIGN), a Corporate Business Correspondent focused on last-mile financial inclusion, received in-principle authorization from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an Online Payment Aggregator (PA-Online).
- Subject to final RBI authorization, SIGN will offer merchants online payment aggregation services including payment gateway services for UPI, QR-based payments, credit and debit cards, and net banking, along with digital collections and payment links.
- The PA-Online business will operate as a dedicated digital offering, separate from SIGN's existing CSP-led assisted banking and financial inclusion activities, focusing on small businesses and merchants in rural, semi-urban, and underserved markets.
- Samvriddhi has operated as a Corporate Business Correspondent since 2010 with over 10,000 Customer Service Points across 12 states, working with State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Odisha Gramin Bank, West Bengal Gramin Bank, and UCO Bank.
- Atish Shelar is the Group CEO of Samvriddhi Inclusive Growth Network Pvt. Ltd.
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RNFI Services has received in-principle authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payment Aggregator – Physical (PA-P) under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. The authorisation allows…
PhonePe has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE for two payment licences, marking its entry into its first international market. The approvals cover Retail Payment Services and Card Schemes…
RNFI Money Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of RNFI Services Ltd, received Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approval to undertake cross-border trade remittances. The approval allows RNFI Money to offer regulated foreign…
Gautam Adani Reclaims Top Spot on M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026 as AI Debuts as New Wealth Sector
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- Gautam Adani and family topped the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026 with wealth rising 13% to ₹9.23 lakh crore, overtaking Mukesh Ambani and family whose wealth declined 10% to ₹8.63 lakh crore.
- The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026, released on September 23, covers 1,810 individuals with wealth of at least ₹1,000 crore, whose combined wealth rose 12.8% year-on-year to ₹187.5 lakh crore ($1.96 trillion).
- India has a record 391 dollar billionaires, including 27 added over the past year, compared with 237 five years ago.
- LN Mittal and family of ArcelorMittal moved up eight places to third with wealth rising 93% to ₹3.39 lakh crore.
- Artificial intelligence debuted as a standalone sector in the list with 19 entrants collectively worth ₹3.07 lakh crore, of whom 15 are new entrants adding ₹1.82 lakh crore in wealth.
- Industrial Products remained the largest sector with 166 entrants, followed by Chemicals with 142 and Pharmaceuticals with 136.
- Mumbai leads with 465 rich listers, followed by New Delhi with 236 and Bengaluru with 129; the list includes 131 women, up from 100 last year.
- Roshni Nadar Malhotra and family remain India's richest woman at ₹2.79 lakh crore.
- The list recorded 1,266 self-made entrepreneurs, accounting for 70% of the total.
- The number of listers living outside India rose to 156, including 90 in the US and 31 in the UAE.
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Shah Rukh Khan was appointed as the brand ambassador of Vodafone Idea. Vodafone Idea unveiled its new logo 'Vi' replacing 'V!'.
Shah Rukh Khan topped Kroll's 2025 celebrity brand value rankings with an estimated brand value of USD 177.9 million. Ranveer Singh retained the second position with USD 162.9 million, while 2024 topper Virat Kohli…
Barclays Private Clients Hurun India's 2026 list values India's top 300 family businesses at ₹138 lakh crore ($1.46 trillion). The combined value of these businesses surged 27.5% since 2024, outperforming Nifty 50 and…
Amit Shah Flags Off India's First LNG-Powered Train Along with ₹1,472 Crore Railway Projects at Sabarmati
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- Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off India's first LNG-powered train from Sabarmati Railway Station in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and inaugurated railway development projects worth ₹1,472 crore.
- A WAG-12 Maintenance Shed was constructed at Sabarmati at a cost of ₹700 crore for the maintenance of railway locomotive engines.
- The 'Kavach' train protection system was introduced on the Sabarmati-Kalol-Sabarmati rail section at a cost of ₹48 crore, with works commencing on the Ahmedabad-Palanpur and Ahmedabad-Samakhiali rail sections.
- A 12,000-horsepower twin-section WAG-12 locomotive, capable of hauling freight equivalent to nearly 600 trucks, was commissioned, replacing the earlier requirement of two locomotives.
- The successful trial of India's first double-stack long-haul container train from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), Mumbai, to Vadodara was completed.
- Indian Railways' diesel consumption declined from 293 crore litres in 2015-16 to 108 crore litres in 2024-25.
- Railway electrification reached 99.6 per cent of the network, with 7,188 kilometres electrified in a single year in 2023-24.
- The Gujarat railway budget rose from ₹589 crore during 2009-2014 to ₹17,366 crore for 2026-27.
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Indian Railways introduced a single pan-India licence for container train operators, replacing the earlier route-wise permission system. The uniform registration fee for the all-India container train operator licence is…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, dedicated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore in Vadodara, including key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab on July 17, 2026, unveiling development projects worth around Rs 26,800 crore. He flagged off India's first hydrogen-powered train between Jind and…
The Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express, India's first private train, will now be known as 'Sprite Tejas Express'. IRCTC awarded advertising rights to Sprite, a unit of Coca-Cola India Private Limited, for six months.
Bhagat Singh's 119th Birth Anniversary: Remembering the Revolutionary's Life, Struggle and Legacy
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- Bhagat Singh was born on September 28, 1907, in Banga village near Lyallpur, now in Pakistan, into a family involved in the freedom struggle.
- In 1928, following Lala Lajpat Rai's death after a police lathi charge against the Simon Commission protest, British police officer J.P. Saunders was killed in Lahore in retaliation.
- On April 8, 1929, Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw bombs in the Central Legislative Assembly in Delhi, raised the slogan 'Inquilab Zindabad' and allowed themselves to be arrested.
- During a hunger strike for political prisoners' rights, revolutionary Jatin Das died on September 13, 1929, after a 63-day fast.
- Bhagat Singh wrote the essay 'Why I Am an Atheist' while in jail and was reading about Lenin before his execution.
- Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were executed at Lahore jail on March 23, 1931, and cremated near Hussainiwala on the banks of the Sutlej; Bhagat Singh was 23 years old.
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Antyodaya Diwas will be observed on September 25, 2026, marking the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya was born on September 25, 1916.
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India commemorated the 165th birth anniversary of freedom fighter Madam Bhikaji Cama on September 24, 2026. Madam Bhikaji Cama was born on September 24, 1861, in Bombay (now Mumbai) into a prominent Parsi family.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Sri Sri Vishwaprasanna Tirtha Swami of Sri Pejavara Adhokshaja Matha, Udupi, Karnataka, and unveiled the logo of the birth centenary celebrations of Padma Vibhushan Sri Vishwesha Tirtha…
UNEP Cool Coalition Names Singapore, UAE and Dong Mingzhu as First Cool Leaders
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- The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Cool Coalition named Singapore, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Dong Mingzhu, Chairwoman of Gree Electric Appliances, as the inaugural Cool Leaders.
- The recognition was presented on 17 September 2026 during the first Global Cooling Pledge Assembly.
- Singapore was recognised for combining heat resilience with sustainable cooling, including establishing its first dedicated Heat Resilience Policy Office.
- The UAE was recognised for treating cooling as an infrastructure issue; cooling can account for up to 70% of its peak electricity demand during summer.
- The UAE hosted COP28 in 2023, where the Global Cooling Pledge was launched.
- Dong Mingzhu was recognised for leadership in high-efficiency air conditioning, standards and low-carbon cooling technologies, including solar-storage-air-conditioning systems and Gree's work recognised through the Global Cooling Prize.
- The Cool Leaders serve one-year appointments to engage peers and share sustainable cooling implementation experience.
- For the 2027–2028 cycle, the Cool Leaders framework will expand to four areas: national government, subnational government, industry, and civil society, academia and youth.
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The Ramon Magsaysay Foundation announced the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award laureates: Tommy Koh, Runa Khan, and Bo Kyi. Tommy Koh is a Singaporean diplomat and international legal expert who presided over negotiations…
Indian scientists Roxy Mathew Koll and Neelima Satyam have been selected among the American Geophysical Union (AGU) 2026 awardees for excellence and leadership in research, education, and innovation in advanced earth and…
Sarah Peluse, Associate Professor of Mathematics at Stanford University, has won the Sastra-Ramanujan Award for 2026. She was recognised for contributions to analytic number theory, additive combinatorics, combinatorial…
Nita Ambani, Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, was honoured with the AAPI Humanitarian Award by the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI). The award ceremony was hosted in Tampa, Florida.
Key Updates:
- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) launched an integrated Digital Connectivity Rating (DCR) platform and a mobile application on September 26, 2026, to assess and certify in-building mobile and internet connectivity across residential, commercial, and government properties.
- The rating methodology evaluates properties on fibre readiness, mobile network availability, in-building connectivity solutions, and Wi-Fi infrastructure, with weighted scores based on availability and signal strength of multiple telecom service providers.
- Consumers can search rated properties by name, certificate ID or location, compare them, and verify digitally signed rating certificates through a QR code.
- Trai Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said the framework will initially operate on a voluntary basis, similar to how green building certifications gained acceptance over time.
- The framework prohibits exclusive tie-ups between property developers and telecom service providers; rating agencies must publish ceiling rates on the portal, while actual charges are set through market competition.
- As of launch, 23 accredited Digital Connectivity Rating Agencies (DCRAs), 11 property managers, and 7 properties were registered on the platform.
- The platform maintains a digital audit trail, allows occupants to raise objections and seek formal review of ratings, and Trai can suspend or penalise registrations that fail to meet prescribed standards.
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) launched the DAANVEER initiative on 29 July 2026. The initiative aims to strengthen digital infrastructure in gram panchayats through voluntary public contributions.
The Government of India has notified the dissolution of the Digital Communications Commission (DCC), an apex inter-departmental decision-making body at the Department of Telecom, via a notification dated September 19…
The Central Information Commission (CIC) launched AppCoMS 2.0, the upgraded Appeal and Complaint Management System, on August 17, 2026. AppCoMS 2.0 is a digital platform for filing and processing Second Appeals and…
TRAI launched the revamped MyCall mobile application to enable consumers to assess and report voice-calling experience and quality. The app allows consumers to rate voice calls on a 1-to-5-star scale and report issues…
India and Gulf Cooperation Council Hold Troika Ministerial in New York, Welcome Start of FTA Talks
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- India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held the India-GCC Troika Ministerial Meeting in New York on September 25, 2026, on the margins of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar leading the Indian delegation.
- The GCC was represented at the Troika level by Bahrain Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi and Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir, with ministers and senior officials from the UAE, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait also participating.
- The leaders welcomed the launch of India-GCC Free Trade Agreement negotiations after the Terms of Reference were finalised in February 2026.
- Total trade between India and the GCC stood at USD 178.66 billion in FY 2025-26.
- The two sides reviewed implementation of the India-GCC Joint Action Plan (JAP) 2024-2028, covering political dialogue, security, trade and investment, agriculture and food security, transportation, energy, health, culture and education.
- The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to building on the first India-GCC Joint Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue held in Riyadh on September 9, 2024.
- Both sides agreed to hold the second edition of the India-GCC Joint Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue at an early date.
- Jaishankar thanked GCC countries for energy and fertiliser supplies despite disruption of trade routes during the recent West Asia conflict and emphasised expanded cooperation in renewables, biofuels and green technologies.
- The two sides exchanged views on the situation in West Asia, challenges to commercial shipping in international waterways, reform of multilateral institutions, sustainability and terrorism.
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The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed on 27 April 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, will enter into force on 20 October 2026 following completion of internal processes in both countries. The FTA was…
India and Australia finalised administrative arrangements to enable the export of Australian uranium to India for exclusively peaceful purposes. The uranium export will be conducted under International Atomic Energy…
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York, stating it strengthens…
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with InD Events Dubai, the organiser of Gulfood, at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi in the presence…
Key Updates:
- The India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 launched the 'Viksit Tech 47' platform to support Indian technology firms and leaders in building global brands, aligned with the Viksit Bharat vision for 2047.
- The initiative will be integrated into the 10th edition of IMC, scheduled from October 7 to October 10, 2026, at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi.
- Techarc, a technology analytics, research, and consulting firm, is the research partner, and a major report evaluating over 200 Indian technology companies will be published during IMC 2026.
- The platform covers sectors including consumer devices, wearables, audio and video surveillance, connected mobility, smart homes and IoT, components and manufacturing, artificial intelligence, deep tech, and SaaS platforms.
- 'Viksit Tech 47' includes the Dr Zarabi Indigenisation Award for Startups, recognising startups engaged in design, engineering, and manufacturing of hardware previously reliant on imports.
- IMC 2026, organised by the Department of Telecommunications with the Cellular Operators Association of India, is expected to draw over 150,000 attendees, more than 300 exhibitors from over 100 countries, and showcase over 1,500 technology applications.
- The theme of IMC 2026 is 'Scale Without Boundaries', and Ramakrishna P. is the CEO of India Mobile Congress.
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Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) portal has crossed more than 3 crore youth registrations, marking a major expansion of the government's youth engagement platform. MY Bharat was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on…
Agnikawach Safety Solutions Pvt. Ltd. launched Agnikawach, India's first indigenous AI-integrated process-safety and consequence-modelling platform. The platform integrates AI, GPU-native computing, adaptive-mesh CFD…
The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA) to the Government of India and the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) launched the TRL Compass Platform on June 29. The platform adapts a globally recognised…
India and Kazakhstan Launch Ninth Edition of Joint Exercise KAZIND-2026 in Oskemen
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- The ninth edition of the India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND is being held in Oskemen, Kazakhstan, from September 28 to October 11, 2026.
- A 60-member Indian Armed Forces contingent, mainly from a battalion of the Garhwal Rifles along with other arms and services and the Indian Air Force, departed for the exercise on September 28, 2026.
- The Kazakhstan Armed Forces are fielding a contingent of similar strength, primarily drawn from its Land Forces.
- KAZIND-2026 aims to enhance interoperability and strengthen capabilities for joint counter-terrorism operations in a sub-conventional environment under a United Nations mandate.
- The exercise focuses on operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain, including air mobility and the integrated use of unmanned aerial systems and counter-UAS capabilities.
- Drills include responses to terrorist attacks, raids, search-and-destroy missions, cordon-and-search operations, securing helipads and landing sites, and special heliborne operations.
- The exercise involves establishing a Joint Command Post and an Intelligence and Surveillance Centre, and culminates in a validation exercise against a simulated terrorist threat.
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US Central Command (CENTCOM) and the Jordanian Armed Forces launched the biennial exercise Eager Lion 2026 at Fort Carson in Colorado, the first time the United States has hosted the event. The two-week exercise, now in…
The Indian Air Force will host the second edition of its largest-ever multinational air exercise, Tarang Shakti-26, from September 26 to October 12 at Air Force Station Jodhpur and adjoining air bases. Around 40…
The 18th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant 2026 commenced on September 21, 2026, at the Foreign Training Node in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, and will run until October 3, 2026. The…
India and the United States opened the 22nd edition of the joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas on September 15, 2026, at the Auli Foreign Training Node in Uttarakhand. Around 600 personnel from each side are…
IAF Launches Multilateral Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Jodhpur with Seven Partner Nations
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- The Indian Air Force (IAF) commenced the operational phase of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur, a day after the inaugural ceremony.
- The multilateral air exercise is being conducted from 26 September to 12 October 2026 under the theme 'Power in Partnership'.
- Seven Friendly Foreign Countries are participating: Australia, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
- Foreign aircraft taking part include the F-35 Lightning II, Rafale, F-16, A400M, MRTT, C-130, C-130J and KC-30A.
- The exercise builds on the inaugural edition held in 2024 and aims to enhance interoperability, joint training and exchange of operational expertise.
- Several other Friendly Foreign Countries are participating as observers.
- Outreach activities include a dedicated seminar, an industrial tour, the Sekhon Marathon, heritage tours and yoga sessions.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) commenced bilateral Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 at Subang Air Base in Malaysia. Air warriors from both nations are engaged in joint field training and…
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India and Japan commenced the bilateral air exercise 'Veer Guardian 2026' at Jodhpur Air Force Station. The exercise will take place from September 9 to September 22, 2026.
Indian Boxers Ankush Panghal, Parveen Hooda and Narender Berwal Assure India of Three Medals at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
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- Indian boxers Ankush Panghal, Parveen Hooda and Narender Berwal won their quarter-final bouts at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, assuring India of at least three bronze medals.
- Ankush Panghal defeated Tajikistan's Salimov Nekruz 5-0 in the 80kg quarter-final; he is a gold medallist at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and won silver at the Asian Championships in Ulaanbaatar this year.
- Parveen Hooda beat 2025 World Championships silver medallist Khamidova Navbakhor of Uzbekistan 5-0 in the women's 65kg quarter-final; her previous Asian Games bronze was stripped after a WADA suspension for whereabouts failure.
- Narender Berwal, the 2023 Asian Games bronze medallist, won by RSC in 1:37 minutes against Thailand's Saengtep Adthapong in the +90kg quarter-final.
- Sachin Siwach lost 0-5 to Japan's Shunsuke Kitamoto, the 2025 World Championships bronze medallist, in the 60kg category.
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India won the silver medal in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions team event at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 with a combined score of 1763, finishing 10 points behind gold medallist China, while Kazakhstan took bronze…
India beat Iran 37-33 to clinch the women's kabaddi gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Tokai City, Japan, on September 26, 2026. This was India's fourth gold medal in women's kabaddi at the Asian Games, after…
Satnam Singh and Salman Khan won bronze in the men's double sculls at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, India's first-ever medal in the event, clocking 6:13.25 at the Nagara-Kagawa International Regatta Course. China's Yi…
Indian archer Dhiraj Bommadevara set a new Asian Games men's recurve qualification record with 698 points out of 720 at the 2026 Asian Games in Okazaki City, Japan, breaking the previous record of 690 set by Korea's Lee…
Iran Finishes Track Work on Chabahar-Iranshahr Section, Aims to Commission Chabahar-Zahedan Railway by January 2027
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- Iran has completed rail-laying on the Chabahar-Iranshahr section of the Chabahar-Zahedan railway and targets commissioning of the strategic line by January 2027.
- The announcement was made by Sistan and Baluchestan Governor Mansour Bijar during Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Farzaneh Sadegh's visit to the project.
- The Chabahar-Zahedan railway has a direct length of 630 km (735 km with branch lines), with 33 stations, 39 tunnels and 201 bridges, and is designed to carry about 7.7 million tonnes of freight and 2.2 million passengers annually.
- The railway will connect Chabahar port to Iran's national rail network, providing India an alternative route to landlocked Afghanistan and Central Asian markets bypassing Pakistan.
- The project is significant for the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), which seeks to connect India with Iran, Central Asia, Russia and Europe.
- India signed a 10-year contract in May 2024 for India Ports Global Ltd to operate the Shahid-Behesti terminal at Chabahar, but has reportedly handed over operations to the Iranian side.
- US sanctions on Chabahar took effect after the conditional waiver granted to India expired in April 2026.
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Iran discovered more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of natural gas in its southern Fars province. Around 5.7 tcf of the newly discovered gas is recoverable.
The Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail project achieved its 41st tunnel breakthrough with the final breakthrough of Escape Tunnel-1 on September 11, 2026. Escape Tunnel-1 is 10.847 km long, the second-longest tunnel in the…
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TakeMe2Space to Fly India's First Orbital Data Centre Mission Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 in 2028
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- Hyderabad-based spacetech startup TakeMe2Space will launch India's first networked orbital data centre mission on SpaceX's Falcon 9 in 2028, carrying two 100 kg MOI constellation satellites.
- Each 100 kg satellite will carry 10 Nvidia Thor GPUs, 100 TB of storage, a one-metre multispectral imager, and generate about 1.5 kW of power.
- Optical inter-satellite links will let the two satellites share workloads and data, testing whether two spacecraft can operate as a distributed computer.
- The satellites will ride the Waymaker-2 rideshare mission on Falcon 9 to a roughly 500-km sun-synchronous orbit, with capacity secured by Paris-based RIDE! Space in partnership with SEOPS.
- The satellites will collect and process Earth-observation data in orbit, delivering products like flood maps, ship counts, or crop-stress analysis via the OrbitLab platform instead of downlinking raw imagery.
- The mission will demonstrate precision attitude control using domestically developed reaction wheels, star trackers, and fine sun sensors, including the StarSense star tracker introduced in June with IN-SPACe's Technology Adoption Fund support.
- TakeMe2Space's MOI-1a mission is scheduled for October 1, 2026 on SpaceX's Transporter-18 mission, with MOI-1b to follow on an ISRO SSLV mission later in the year.
- The company lost its MOI-1 satellite in the PSLV-C62 launch failure in January 2026, and proved its PowerBank-50 satellite battery on Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 launch on July 18, 2026.
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India Launches Digital Livestock Insurance Portal in New Delhi on 28 September 2026
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- The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, is launching a Livestock Insurance Portal on 28 September 2026 in New Delhi.
- The portal is a single digital platform under the Livestock Insurance Scheme for policy issuance, claim processing, monitoring, and reporting, and will operate in 11 regional languages besides Hindi and English.
- The Livestock Insurance Scheme is a subsidy-based scheme for cattle, pigs, and rabbits, where small and marginal farmers pay 15% of the premium with the Centre and states sharing the remaining 85%.
- The scheme provides subsidised coverage for up to 10 cattle units per beneficiary household, with separate limits for pigs and rabbits.
- During the latest five-year reference period, 60.8 lakh animals were insured and claims worth ₹161.07 crore were released under the scheme.
- The initiative is part of the National Livestock Mission, a central sector scheme, and the government is examining radio-frequency identification tagging for animal identification and claim settlement support.
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Piyush Goyal Says Uttar Pradesh Aims to Raise Annual Exports to ₹5 Lakh Crore by 2030
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- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on September 27, 2026, that Uttar Pradesh targets raising its annual exports from around ₹2 lakh crore to ₹5 lakh crore by 2030, supported by global market access and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
- Goyal made the announcement at the fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show, held from September 25 to 29, 2026, at the India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida.
- The trade show features six partner countries, more than 2,400 exhibitors and over 550 international buyers from 85 countries.
- India's nine FTAs cover economies representing about $60 trillion in GDP and provide preferential access to a substantial share of global trade, according to the Commerce Ministry.
- The Commerce Ministry's export strategy includes the Export Promotion Mission and Districts as Export Hubs to help MSMEs enter international markets.
- Goyal highlighted Uttar Pradesh's expanding presence in defence, semiconductors and electronics, along with infrastructure such as expressways, modern airports and industrial parks, including an expanded robotics manufacturing facility in Greater Noida.
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Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO) plans to import 3-4 lakh tonne of non-urea fertilisers, including Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) and NPK, for the upcoming rabi season. KRIBHCO has already imported 8 lakh tonne…
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the Bharat Taxi service and the Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana in Lucknow. Under Bharat Taxi, two-wheeler, taxi and three-wheeler drivers can register on zero…
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India Lays Foundation for First Port-Based E-Methanol Plant at Deendayal Port, Kandla
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- India's first port-based e-methanol production facility was launched with a foundation stone ceremony at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, led by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- The Rs 2,300 crore plant is a joint initiative of Deendayal Port Authority and Namrup-based Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd (APCL), with capital contribution in a 76:24 ratio between DPA and APCL.
- The plant will have a capacity of 150 tonnes per day, using renewable power, water and biogenic CO2 to produce e-methanol for ships on the Asia-Europe International Trade Corridor.
- Phase I will add 50 tonnes per day capacity at Rs 1,200 crore, targeted for completion by January 2027, and Phase II will add 100 tonnes per day at Rs 1,100 crore, targeted for March 2027.
- The e-methanol is expected to be produced at about US$750 per tonne against a global rate of US$1,300 per tonne.
- DPA's contribution includes equity capital of Rs 567.32 crore, 75 acres of land, desalinated water and renewable energy in the form of green hydrogen.
- The facility is expected to create more than 3,500 direct and indirect jobs and stimulate the green energy value chain around Kandla.
- The project supports India's Net Zero emissions target by 2070 and the government plans to add 100 new ships to the merchant fleet over five years, aiming to make India a top five ship-owning nation by 2047.
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SpaceX Starship Megarocket Achieves First-Ever Orbit on 14th Test Flight from Texas
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- SpaceX's Starship and Super Heavy megarocket, the largest and most powerful launch vehicle ever built, reached orbit for the first time on its 14th test flight, launched from the Starbase site in South Texas on September 28, 2026.
- Starship lifted off at 8:48 a.m. EDT (1248 GMT) and stands 407 feet (124 meters) tall, capable of carrying more than 110 tons (100 metric tons) to Earth orbit.
- During liftoff, one of the six engines on Starship's Ship upper stage went out, but flight controllers decided to press ahead and Ship entered low Earth orbit about 25-30 minutes after launch.
- Ship successfully deployed 26 next-generation Starlink V3 broadband satellites starting about 34 minutes after liftoff, the first members of a planned megaconstellation of about 100,000 satellites.
- The Super Heavy booster splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico about seven minutes after liftoff, while Ship splashed down intact in the northern Pacific Ocean three hours and eight minutes after launch, then toppled over and exploded.
- NASA selected Starship as the first crewed lander for its Artemis program, with the Ship upper stage planned to fly on the crewed Artemis III mission in mid-2027 and land astronauts near the moon's south pole with Artemis IV a year later.
- SpaceX has yet to attempt a tower catch of Ship, has not demonstrated off-Earth refueling, and must install life-support systems ahead of crewed missions.
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India Secures 10th Position at 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai with 6 Silver Medals and 20 Medals for Excellence
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- India secured 10th position at the 48th WorldSkills Competition held in Shanghai, China, from 22–27 September 2026, winning 6 Silver Medals and 20 Medal for Excellence, improving upon its 13th-place finish at WorldSkills Lyon 2024.
- India's largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors participated across 63 skills, competing against over 1,400 competitors from around 70 countries and regions.
- Silver Medals were won by Smriti Nambiar (Bakery), Mohammed Salam (Dental Prosthetics), Kovid Ajay Gangrade (Digital Interactive Media Design), Parth Vohra (Industrial Design Technology), Mehrunissa Begum (Logistics and Freight Forwarding), and Saniya Joshi (Retail Sales).
- Smriti Nambiar, Silver Medallist in Bakery, was recognised as Best of Nation for India.
- India debuted in 11 new skill categories, including Dental Prosthetics, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Software Testing, Heavy Vehicle Technology and Aircraft Maintenance.
- India's participation was coordinated by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
- At WorldSkills Lyon 2024, India had won 4 Bronze Medals and 12 Medal for Excellence.
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Indian Air Force to Host Second Edition of Multinational Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Jodhpur, Rajasthan
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- The Indian Air Force (IAF) will host the second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti, its premier multinational air exercise, at Jodhpur in Rajasthan from September 26 to October 12, 2026.
- The first edition of Tarang Shakti was held in 2024 in two phases at Sulur in Tamil Nadu and Jodhpur in Rajasthan, involving air forces of Australia, Bangladesh, France, Germany, Greece, Singapore, Spain, the UAE, the UK and the US.
- The 2026 edition aims to enhance interoperability, enable exchange of operational practices and conduct complex aerial missions, and follows the India-Japan air combat exercise Veer Guardian 2026 at Jodhpur, which concludes on September 22.
- Exercise Tarang Shakti also provides the IAF a platform to demonstrate and operate its indigenous and frontline aircraft alongside foreign platforms.
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India Launches Japan-Funded JICA Capacity Building Project for Forest Management in New Delhi
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- Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav launched the 'Capacity Building for Effective Forest Management Project' workshop in New Delhi on September 25, 2026, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
- The seven-year project runs from 2025-26 to 2031-32 with a total cost of ₹537.10 crore, comprising a JICA contribution of ₹440.42 crore and a Government of India share of ₹96.68 crore.
- The project will cover all states across India and focus on forest fire management, biodiversity conservation, climate change response, technology-based forest management solutions, pilot projects for technology adoption, and strengthening forestry training institutions.
- The initiative will promote sharing of best practices with developing countries, including SAARC nations, and includes wood processing, livelihood generation, digital transformation, and collaborative academic research.
- JICA India representative Eiji Wakamatsu noted that JICA's forestry partnership with India has continued for nearly three decades and has benefited more than 7 lakh people.
- Additional Director General (Wildlife) Ramesh Pandey stated the project cost details, and a project brochure outlining objectives and areas of cooperation was released during the workshop.
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OECD Lifts India's FY27 GDP Growth Forecast by 80 Basis Points to 7.1%
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- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) raised India's FY27 GDP growth forecast by 80 basis points to 7.1%, up from 6.3% projected in June.
- In its September Interim Economic Outlook, the OECD projected India's growth to moderate from 7.8% in FY26 to 7.1% in FY27 and further to 6.5% in FY28.
- Fitch Ratings raised India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.9% from 6.4%, S&P Global Ratings projected 7% growth up from 6.6%, and Moody's had raised its forecast to 7% from 6% the previous week.
- The upgrades followed India reporting 7.8% GDP growth in the April-June quarter, with gross fixed capital formation growing 11.9%, manufacturing expanding 9.2%, private consumption growing 7.1%, and financial, real estate and professional services growing about 12.1%.
- India entered FY27 facing pressures including war in West Asia, crude prices above $100 a barrel, disrupted shipping routes, global trade uncertainty and the threat of higher US tariffs.
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Fitch Ratings raised India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.9% from 6.4%, citing stronger-than-expected economic activity and resilience despite the US-Iran war shock. India's GDP growth accelerated to 8.6% year-on-year…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) raised India's GDP growth forecast for FY2026-27 (FY27) to 7 per cent, up from 6.6 per cent projected in July, citing stronger-than-expected Q1 performance with GDP expanding 7.8 per cent…
INS Trishul Arrives in Toulon, France for 24th Edition of India-France Naval Exercise Varuna
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- Indian Navy stealth frigate INS Trishul arrived at Toulon, France on September 22, 2026 to participate in the 24th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise Varuna with the French Navy.
- The exercise will include professional engagements ashore and at sea, such as cross-deck visits, operational interactions and sporting activities, aimed at enhancing interoperability and exchanging operational experience and best practices between the two navies.
- The deployment underscores the enduring maritime partnership between India and France and the expanding scope of bilateral naval cooperation.
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NASA Telescope Study of Blazars Uncovers New X-Ray Clues About Black Hole Energy
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- Astronomers from the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital, studied four TeV blazars — Mrk 421, Mrk 501, PG 1553+113 and PKS 2155-304 — using NASA's NICER and NuSTAR telescopes, analysing 13 sets of X-ray observations.
- The study found that X-ray emissions from blazars may not come only from black hole jets; during low to moderate activity states, radiation from the accretion flow around the black hole may also contribute.
- Mrk 421 and Mrk 501 showed an additional low-energy X-ray component, with Mrk 501 showing such evidence for the first time, while PG 1553+113 and PKS 2155-304 were explained well by existing models.
- The research, published in The Astrophysical Journal, was carried out by researchers Riya Bhowmik and Alok C. Gupta, and further observations are needed to confirm the accretion-related X-ray contribution.
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New Begonia Species Begonia neelamorum Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
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- A new plant species, Begonia neelamorum, was discovered in Keyi Panyor district of Arunachal Pradesh and described in the journal Taiwania, with Dipankar Borah of Kaliabor College, Nagaon, as lead author.
- The tuberous, single-leaf Begonia was found growing on steep moist walls along the Keyi River at around 1,000 metres elevation, and the type specimen was collected on May 24, 2026.
- The 10-20 cm tall plant has a single sessile light-green leaf with double-serrated margins and glandular hairs, and is most similar to Begonia prolifera but differs in stem, leaf, inflorescence and style characteristics.
- The species name honours the Neelam clan of the Nyishi tribe and Neelam village; its Nyishi vernacular name is 'Kobiirhopu Baabrai'.
- Known from a single locality with four populations across about 3 sq km, the species is provisionally assessed as Data Deficient (DD) under IUCN criteria.
- With this discovery, Begonia section Monophyllon has six species and the total number of Begonia species recorded from Northeast India has reached 54.
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Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) discovered a new flowering plant species named Osbeckia ulotricha. Osbeckia ulotricha belongs to the Melastomataceae family.
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- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) launched a Digital Connectivity Rating (DCR) platform and a mobile app to rate buildings on digital connectivity, accessible at https://dcrp.trai.gov.in.
- Trai chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said the platform establishes a transparent, standardised framework for assessing digital connectivity readiness of properties, with publicly searchable ratings and verifiable digitally signed certificates via QR code.
- Property managers can register properties in public, government, commercial and private categories, submit rating applications, select a registered Digital Connectivity Rating Agency (DCRA) and track application status; the platform supports both constructed and under-construction properties.
- Field assessments will be done through a dedicated DCRA mobile app for in-building connectivity measurements, with data synchronised between the web portal and the platform.
- The DCR assessment considers fibre readiness, mobile network availability, in-building solutions and Wi-Fi infrastructure, with benchmarks for different property categories.
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released the Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2026 on September 22, 2026, concerning Special Tariff Vouchers (STVs) for voice and SMS…
The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) launched the E-Commerce Council of India (ECCI), a first-of-its-kind national platform, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The ECCI aims to unify India's $120 billion digital…
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has amended the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), 2018, to incorporate AI and machine learning-based detection for unsolicited…
IIT Delhi Researchers Build India's First Working Indigenous Micro-GPU on FPGA Platform
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- Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi's Electrical Engineering Department have developed India's first working, demonstrable indigenously designed micro-GPU from a university, demonstrated on a Spartan-7 FPGA board.
- The project was led by MTech students Nammi Akash and M Ravi Teja under the guidance of Prof Jayadeva and Prof Kaushik Saha.
- The micro-GPU is a smaller, programmable processor for handling graphics, aimed at affordable embedded devices rather than high-end computers.
- Potential applications include industrial display systems, human-machine interfaces, e-rickshaw dashboard navigators, navigation terminals for small fishing boats and educational e-book readers.
- The team is now working on a larger 8–16 core graphics processor architecture, an optimised compiler and software tools, and is exploring a proof of concept using a 65nm chip-making process while seeking funding for chip development and commercialisation.
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Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed a two-stage microalgae cultivation process that enhances CO2 capture, biomass production, and bioenergy generation. The first stage grows…
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Esha Singh Secures Silver Medal in Women's 25m Pistol at Asian Games 2026
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- Esha Singh won the silver medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the 2026 Asian Games, finishing the final with 38 hits, the same score as gold medallist Xiao Jiaruixuan of China, but losing the shoot-offs 4+2 to 4+3.
- Esha Singh, world No. 1 and world-record holder, needed three shoot-offs against South Korea's Kim Hyon Suk to secure a medal position and two more shoot-offs against Xiao Jiaruixuan for gold and silver.
- Kim Hyon Suk took bronze with 34 hits, Vietnam's Trinh Thu Vinh finished fourth with 30, and China's Shang Kaiyan was fifth with 24.
- At the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, Esha Singh won silver in the individual 25m pistol and gold in the team event; at the 2026 Games, India finished fifth in the women's 25m pistol team event.
- India's medal tally at the Nagoya Asian Games stood at 38 medals (4 gold, 17 silver, 17 bronze).
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Indian wushu athlete Roshibina Devi won silver in the women's sanda 60 kg event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, losing the final to China's Zhang Xiaoyu. Roshibina lost both rounds of the final 0-5, with Zhang…
India won the men's kabaddi gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 by defeating Iran 40-34, completing a golden double hours after the women's team beat Iran 37-34 for the women's title. This was India's record-extending…
Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet won gold for India in the mixed 10m air pistol shooting final at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, setting an Asian-record score of 484.6 points and beating South Korea by 6.6 points, with…
Asian Games 2026 Squash: Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh Settle for Silver After Final Losses to Malaysians
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- Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh won silver medals for India in the Asian Games 2026 squash singles finals, both losing to Malaysian opponents on Sunday.
- Abhay Singh, ranked 26, lost the men's singles final to Malaysia's Eain Yow Ng in straight games 9-11, 5-11, 5-11.
- Anahat Singh, 18 and ranked 17th, lost the women's singles final 4-11, 4-11, 7-11 to world number five Sivasangari Subramaniam.
- Anahat Singh became the first Indian to reach the women's singles final in Asian Games history.
- World number 18 Eain Yow Ng defended his gold medal with a commanding display in the men's final.
- It was Abhay Singh's eighth defeat to Eain Yow Ng.
- Anahat had fought back against world number six Satomi Watanabe of Japan in the semifinal on Saturday.
- Eain Yow Ng and Sivasangari Subramaniam defended their Asian Games gold medals and became the first two squash players to qualify for the sport's Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028.
- India's men's squash team go into the team event as defending champions.
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Satnam Singh and Salman Khan won bronze in the men's double sculls at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, India's first-ever medal in the event, clocking 6:13.25 at the Nagara-Kagawa International Regatta Course. China's Yi…
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NSS Day Observed on September 24: Jammu Institutions Mark National Service Scheme Anniversary
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- National Service Scheme (NSS) Day is observed on September 24 to commemorate the establishment of the NSS in 1969.
- The motto of NSS is "Not ME BUT You".
- Educational institutions across the Jammu region celebrated NSS Day on September 24 with cleanliness drives, plantation programmes, blood donation camps and awareness initiatives.
- Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) marked NSS Day with a plantation drive organized by NSS BGSBU in collaboration with the Forest Department, Rajouri.
- GGM Science College, Jammu, in collaboration with Young Blood Association, organized a blood donation camp on NSS Day in which around 32 units of blood were collected.
- Government Degree College (GDC) Ramnagar organised a Signature Campaign on the eve of NSS Day under the Swachhta Hi Seva Abhiyan.
- Government Degree College Sunderbani held an awareness lecture, quiz and cleanliness drive, where Assistant Director MY Bharat Rajouri Akhil Arya sensitised students and students discussed the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.
- GDC RS Pura celebrated NSS Day under the banner of "Swachhata Hi Seva" by organising a cleanliness drive at Sub-District Hospital, RS Pura.
- SPPND GDC Samba celebrated NSS Foundation Day with cultural performances, awareness activities and a Swachhta Pledge under the Swachhta Hi Seva campaign.
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World Maritime Day Observed on 24 September 2026 with Theme 'From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence'
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- World Maritime Day 2026 was observed on 24 September with the theme 'From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence', a theme spanning 2026 and 2027.
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez delivered the official message for World Maritime Day 2026.
- Under the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS), which became mandatory in 2026, 168 Member States (94% of the membership) have been audited.
- The IMO Headquarters in London was illuminated in blue to mark World Maritime Day 2026.
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World Water Monitoring Day is observed annually on September 18, which falls on a Friday in 2026. The observance was started in 2003 by Roberta Savage, president of America's Clean Water Foundation, to put simple water…
World Maritime Day 2026 was observed on 24 September, with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquarters in London illuminated in blue to mark the day. The theme for World Maritime Day 2026 is 'From Policy…
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World Pharmacists Day 2026: Theme 'Empowering Pharmacists for Healthier Futures' Observed on 25 September
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- World Pharmacists Day is observed every year on 25 September and marks the anniversary of the founding of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) in 1912; it was adopted by the FIP Council in 2009.
- The theme of World Pharmacists Day 2026 is 'Empowering pharmacists for healthier futures'.
- The World Pharmacists Day campaign is led by FIP every year, with the theme chosen by the FIP Board.
- In 2020, FIP created World Pharmacy Week to extend the celebrations to all sectors of the pharmacy profession.
- FIP president Mr Paul Sinclair, AM stated that empowering pharmacists means equipping them with the competencies, recognition and working environments necessary to meet evolving health needs.
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Pune Defeats Netherlands to Win Right to Host 2032 UCI Road World Cycling Championships
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- Pune, India has won the bid to host the Road World Cycling Championships in 2032, becoming the first Indian city to get the event, after defeating the Netherlands.
- The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) awarded the 2032 championships to Pune and the 2033 edition jointly to Groningen and Drenthe in the Netherlands, with the bid ceremony held in Montreal, Canada.
- The UCI has approved a route of 270 km for the World meet, with almost 70% of the route falling within Pune city limits.
- Pune became the first Indian city to host the Pune Grand Tour (PGT), a UCI 2.2 race, in January 2026, and the World Championships bid was backed by the state as well as central governments.
- Maharashtra district collector Jitendra Dudi, who planned and executed the first Pune Grand Tour edition, attended the bid event in Montreal.
- UCI president David Lappartient announced the decision, and Cycling Federation of India secretary general Maninder Pal Singh said the 2032 championships would be the biggest World Championships ever.
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20 Artists Win Lalit Kala Akademi Awards at 65th National Exhibition of Art
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- The Lalit Kala Akademi, National Academy of Art, announced 20 Lalit Kala Akademi Awards at the 65th National Exhibition of Art.
- The Akademi received 6,175 artworks from 2,495 artists representing 27 States and Union Territories, from which the First-Tier Jury selected 270 artworks for the exhibition.
- The Second-Tier Jury selected 20 artworks by 20 artists for the awards, spanning mediums such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing and mixed media.
- Awardees include Chandra Shekhar Sain for the terracotta sculpture 'My Entire World – I' and Pritam Madhukar Deuskar for the etching 'Of Time and The City'.
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced the winners of the Green Highways Excellence Awards 2026. The awards were presented in three categories: Avenue Plantations, Median Plantations, and Plantation in…
The President of India will confer the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Awards for the years 2024 and 2025 to 115 artists on 13 August 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship carries a…
The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, will organise the 9th National Anubhav Awards Ceremony and the 60th Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop on…
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the winners of the National Sports Awards 2025 on Tuesday. Tejaswin Shankar, who won India's first-ever Commonwealth Games medal in the decathlon, was awarded the Arjuna…
Mandeep K Bhandari Appointed Chairperson of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
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- Mandeep K Bhandari, a 2001-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, has been appointed chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
- He has been appointed in the rank and pay of an Additional Secretary to the Union government, with the CBSE chairperson post temporarily upgraded for the appointment.
- The appointment comes nearly four months after the then CBSE chairperson Rahul Singh was transferred and Lokhande Prashant Sitaram was appointed CBSE chairperson on June 2.
- A one-member inquiry committee headed by S Radha Chauhan, chairperson of the Capacity Building Commission, was constituted to examine the procurement of services for CBSE's on-screen marking (OSM) system.
- Ankita Mishra Bundela, Additional Secretary in the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, has been moved to the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education as Additional Secretary.
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Launched IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund I at Bengaluru Event
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- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund I in Bengaluru on September 26, 2026, at the seventh edition of the IIT Madras Alumni Association's Sangam 2026.
- The first close of the fund, set up by IIT Madras, IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP) and Unicorn India Ventures, was achieved at ₹450 crore, three months after Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approval, with a target corpus of ₹1,000 crore including a ₹400 crore greenshoe option and final close expected by December 2026.
- The fund has deployed nearly ₹55 crore across four startups: Hathor (spacetech rocket engines), Quanstra (quantum single-photon detection), Triolt Energy (lithium-ion battery cells) and Carbelim (carbon capture using microalgae).
- The fund plans a portfolio of about 25 deeptech startups, with average cheque sizes of ₹15-25 crore, targeting sectors including defence, space, semiconductors, manufacturing, robotics, AI infrastructure, generative AI and healthtech.
- Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan is among the IIT-Madras alumni backing the fund, which was raised entirely through private capital.
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman commenced a four-day official visit to France on July 1, 2026, to strengthen economic cooperation and the India-France Strategic Partnership. The Finance Minister will co-chair…
The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, organized the two-day PSB Confluence 2026 for senior leadership of public sector banks (PSBs) and public financial institutions (PFIs). Union Finance…
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India Secures Silver in Open and Bronze in Women's Section at 46th Chess Olympiad
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- India won the silver medal in the open section and the bronze medal in the women's section at the 46th Chess Olympiad, which concluded on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
- In the final round, the Indian men drew 2-2 with Hungary to finish with 18 points, claiming silver on a tie-break over Germany, who also finished on 18 points and took bronze.
- Uzbekistan won the open section gold medal with 20 points after defeating Ukraine 2.5-1.5 in the final round, recording 10 wins and one loss against Germany.
- In the open section final round, Arjun Erigaisi beat Peter Leko for India's only win, R Praggnanandhaa drew with Richard Rapport, Nihal Sarin was held by Benjamin Gledura, and D Gukesh lost to Gleb Dudin.
- In the women's section, India drew 2-2 with Georgia to finish third with 18 points; China won gold with 20 points after beating Vietnam 3-1, and Kazakhstan finished second with 18 points.
- Koneru Humpy defeated Nana Dzagnidze, Divya Deshmukh lost to Bella Khotenashvili, Vantika Agrawal drew with Lela Javakhishvili, and B Savitha Shri held Meri Arabidze to a draw to secure India's bronze.
- B Savitha Shri was India's standout performer in the women's section, scoring nine points from 10 games and winning the individual gold medal.
- Divya Deshmukh won an individual silver medal, while Koneru Humpy and Vantika Agrawal won individual bronze medals in the women's section.
- R Praggnanandhaa won an individual bronze medal in the open section, while D Gukesh narrowly missed an individual gold after his final-round defeat.
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