The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointments of 10 officials and one extension to foreign and international posts on August 5, 2026. Baldeo Purushartha, an IAS officer, was appointed Senior…
International Monetary Fund Backs India’s Push to Modernise Macroeconomic Statistics
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- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) welcomed India's efforts to modernise its statistical framework, noting that the new Index of Industrial Production (IIP) and Producer Price Index (PPI) series incorporated into the latest GDP release should improve the accuracy of India's GDP estimates.
- IMF Communications Department Director Julie Kozack stated that India's real GDP grew 7.8% in the second quarter, above IMF staff expectations and consensus, driven by stronger-than-expected services sector activity and exports.
- Kozack said the growth outcome underscores the resilience of the Indian economy despite the energy price shock and that India remains a key growth engine for the world.
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India Hosts BRICS National Statistical Offices Meeting in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on August 3, 2026 (Start of August)
India hosted the two-day BRICS meeting of Heads of National Statistical Offices (NSO) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, beginning on August 3, 2026. The meeting was inaugurated under India's Chairship of the BRICS 2026…
Moody's Ratings report describes India's water management framework as fragmented, with governance dispersed across more than 28 states. Highly subsidised pricing, especially for agriculture which consumes about 80% of…
DFPD and FCI Sign MoU to Advance Modernisation in Food Grain Management (Start of September)
The Department of Food & Public Distribution (DFPD) and the Food Corporation of India (FCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for FY27 to modernise India's foodgrain management, announced in New Delhi on September 8…
DGCA Mandates One-Time Drug Testing of All Pilots by July 2027
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- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed all airlines to conduct a one-time drug screening of all pilots by July 2027, with testing already underway across airlines.
- The directive follows an Air India Phuket-Delhi Airbus A320 incident on August 4 in which all three hydraulic systems failed simultaneously, causing the aircraft to lose about 300 feet of altitude, after which the captain tested positive for illegal drugs.
- India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), in an interim report, called the confirmation of psychoactive substance use a 'serious concern' and recommended the DGCA take appropriate actions on priority.
- Air India terminated the 34-year-old pilot-in-command, who held an Airline Transport Pilot Licence and about 5,055 hours of A320 flying experience, under its zero-tolerance policy.
- Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu said draft rules on amended drug test rules for pilots are expected to be finalised by the end of this month, with stricter screening requirements expected.
- Malaysia Airlines made drug screening mandatory in August after a cockpit crew member was arrested on narcotics smuggling allegations.
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International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking observed globally on June 26 (End of June)
The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (World Drug Day) is observed globally on June 26 every year. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) through Resolution…
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued 1,331 commercial pilot licences in the first half of 2026. Of the 1,331 licences, 540 (41%) were issued to pilots trained at foreign Flying Training Organisations…
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to Launch Digital Aviation Incident Reporting Platform on eGCA Portal (End of July)
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is developing a digital platform on the eGCA portal for electronic submission and processing of mandatory occurrence reports. The initiative aims to improve the timeliness…
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, on July 10, 2026. Medicinal formulations containing more than 12% v/v ethyl alcohol in quantities exceeding 30 mL now require manufacturing…
Centre Unveils DILRMP 3.0 Guidelines with Rs 565.5 Crore Outlay for Land Records Digitisation
Key Updates:
- The government launched the operational guidelines for DILRMP 3.0, the third phase of the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, with an outlay of Rs 565.5 crore for 2026-31.
- Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the guidelines, aiming to build an integrated digital framework for land records, property maps and registration data.
- States can create digital 'land stacks' by connecting land records, cadastral maps and registration systems through APIs, forming a federated national land stack with data ownership remaining with concerned authorities.
- Every land parcel will receive a 14-digit Bhu-Aadhaar (Unique Land Parcel Identification Number, ULPIN), and cadastral maps will be fully georeferenced.
- 75 high-footfall sub-registrar offices will be modernised as 'registration seva kendras' modelled on passport seva kendras; legacy records will be scanned, a registration repository created and revenue courts computerised.
- The NAKSHA initiative will support urban land mapping and preparation of property cards.
- Earlier DILRMP phases digitised 99.9% of records of rights, 97% of cadastral maps, and computerised 99% of sub-registrar offices.
- DILRMP 3.0 will be implemented across all states and Union territories with 100% central funding, released in phases based on performance and tracked via a real-time DILRMP-MIS dashboard.
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Territorial Army Launches Terrier Cyber Quest 2026 (End of August)
The Territorial Army, in collaboration with CyberPeace, launched Terrier Cyber Quest 2026 (TCQ 3.0), the third edition of the national-level hackathon. The hackathon aims to develop innovative solutions in Artificial…
BIO-NIVESH Launched to Boost Private Investment in Biotechnology (Start of September)
The Union government launched 'BIO-NIVESH' on 4 September 2026. 'BIO-NIVESH' is a strategic platform to strengthen engagement between biotechnology innovators and the investment community.
Kerala Launches AI-Led Governance Overhaul to Streamline Administration (Start of August)
The Kerala government launched an AI-assisted governance overhaul to modernise its bureaucracy and improve ease of doing business and ease of living. The reforms include the creation of a Co-ordination and Programme…
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment released ₹45.59 crore under the SMILE-Beggary Scheme since its launch on 23 October 2023. As of 31 July 2026, 10,446 persons including 2,824 children have been rehabilitated…
Chhattisgarh Cabinet Clears CM Startup and NIPUN Mission with Rs 500 Crore Outlay
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- The Chhattisgarh cabinet approved the Chief Minister Startup and NIPUN Mission with a budget of Rs 500 crore for the next five years.
- The mission will establish entrepreneurship development centres, 100 emerging technology labs, and five industry excellence centres across all 33 districts.
- Through the NIPUN JOB Engine, youth will receive industry-tailored skill training and expanded formal employment opportunities.
- The cabinet also approved the Chhattisgarh Export Promotion Policy 2026-30 to develop the state into a leading export hub with better market access and logistics infrastructure.
- A National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) will be set up in Naya Raipur Atal Nagar on 10 acres of free land in Tendua village at a cost of about Rs 200 crore, training 1,000 trainees annually through long-term and 3,000 through short-term programs.
- The maximum age limit for government employees applying for other government services and higher positions was raised from 38 to 45 years.
- A new district court building will be constructed in Durg on four hectares near BIT College in Titurdih village, with 5.024 hectares of government land in Pahanda village allotted in exchange to the Bhilai Steel Plant.
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Maharashtra Cabinet approves High-Energy Medical Cyclotron Project (₹300 Crore) and Rural Drinking Water Policy 2026 (Mid of June)
The Maharashtra cabinet approved the High-Energy Medical Cyclotron Project (HEMCP) in Nagpur with an estimated budget of ₹300 crore. HEMCP will be funded on a 50:50 cost-sharing basis between the Medical Education…
Chhattisgarh Cabinet Approves ₹500 Crore AI Mission (Start of August)
The Chhattisgarh Cabinet approved a ₹500 crore Artificial Intelligence (AI) Mission for the state. The AI Mission will be implemented over a five-year period.
Delhi PWD to Get Independent Engineering Cadre with 3,214 Posts After Centre's Nod
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- The Centre has approved the Delhi government's proposal to create a separate engineering cadre for the Public Works Department (PWD), taking 3,214 sanctioned engineering posts out of the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) cadre.
- The posts, spread across 36 categories, will now function under an independent Delhi PWD engineering cadre.
- The Delhi cabinet had earlier approved the proposal in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who said the issue had remained pending for nearly three decades.
- PWD minister Parvesh Verma said the cadre would help accelerate infrastructure projects and improve transparency in the execution of public works.
- The Delhi government plans infrastructure projects including a new Secretariat and mini-secretariats in all 11 districts, besides strengthening mandis, sports grounds, roads and bridges.
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PM-SETU Steering Committee Approves ₹735.70 Crore Plans (Start of September)
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…
The Ladakh Union Territory (UT) administration has approved the creation of 17 new tehsils, increasing the total number of tehsils in the region from 15 to 32. Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena approved the…
Satish Golchha Appointed Director General of Delhi Home Guards (End of August)
Satish Golchha, a 1992-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the AGMUT cadre, has been appointed as Director General of Delhi Home Guards. He will assume charge as Director General (Home Guards) from October 1…
Delhi Development Authority Approves Delhi Master Plan 2047 (Mid of August)
On August 12, 2026, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) approved the Master Plan for Delhi 2047. The approval ended a five-year delay in finalising Delhi's Master Plan.
MoSPI Launches QPR Portal to Track Data Harmonisation Progress of Central Ministries
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- The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) held a workshop of Statistical Advisers and Chief Data Officers of Central Ministries and Departments in New Delhi on 8 September 2026, themed 'Data Harmonisation for Use of Administrative Data in Data Driven Governance'.
- Shri Shaktikanta Das, Principal Secretary-2 to the Prime Minister, launched the Quarterly Progress Report (QPR) portal on data harmonisation at qpr.mospi.gov.in.
- The QPR portal enables ministries to report dataset cataloguing, metadata preparation, use of common unique identifiers and quality checks under the Statistical Quality Assurance Framework (SQAF), with automated validation and cross-verification against the NMDS portal.
- Ministries were urged to set up Data Governance Committees, publish data-sharing frameworks, maintain live dataset inventories and use platforms such as API Setu, data.gov.in, NDAP, AI Kosh, DigiLocker and Entity Locker.
- The stated goal is a harmonised, interoperable National Data System for an AI-ready government, aligned to Viksit Bharat @2047.
- MoSPI's National Statistical Office was formed in 2019 by merging the Central Statistics Office and the National Sample Survey Office, with Dr. Saurabh Garg as Secretary, MoSPI.
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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Institute of Data Engineering, Analytics and Science Foundation (IDEAS) at the Indian Statistical…
PhonePe, MeitY sign MoU to integrate PulsePro with PM GatiShakti (End of August)
PhonePe and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) signed an MoU to integrate PulsePro into the PM GatiShakti framework. PulsePro is an enterprise data intelligence platform that transforms…
Karnataka Launches Tathyakosh Public Data Portal to Make Public Data Easier to Discover (Mid of August)
The Karnataka government launched Tathyakosh.in, a digital public good aimed at making India's fragmented public data ecosystem more accessible. IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge unveiled the Tathyakosh platform.
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) signs MoU with Thapar Institute for Predictive Consumption Expenditure Framework (Start of September)
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) signed an MoU with Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology to develop a Predictive and Analytical Framework for Monthly Consumption Expenditures in…
INS Udaygiri Arrives in Colombo as Rajnath Singh Strengthens India-Sri Lanka Maritime Ties
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- INS Udaygiri, an indigenously constructed multi-role stealth frigate, arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka, for a three-day operational visit from 08-11 September 2026, coinciding with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to Sri Lanka.
- During a deck reception onboard INS Udaygiri, Rajnath Singh handed over spares for the Indra MK 2 Radar for the Sri Lankan Air Force, spares for Sri Lankan Navy Ship SAYURA, and inflatable targets to Sri Lankan officials.
- The visit aims to strengthen maritime cooperation through Mobile Training Teams, experience sharing, and provision of machinery and equipment spares to the Sri Lanka Armed Forces, in line with India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and the MAHASAGAR vision.
- Rajnath Singh proposed an integrated Maritime Domain Awareness system between India and Sri Lanka to provide real-time maritime information, addressing challenges such as illegal fishing, suspicious vessel tracking, narcotics trafficking, smuggling and terrorism.
- INS Udaygiri was among the first responders during Cyclone Ditwah, delivering relief assistance to Sri Lanka.
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Indian Navy Commissions INS Nipun, Second Nistar-Class Diving Support Vessel, at Mumbai Naval Dockyard (Start of September)
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Nipun, its second indigenous Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. INS Nipun was commissioned in the presence of Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Krishna…
Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri and Kavaratti conclude Vietnam port call, continue Southeast Asia deployment (End of June)
Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri and Kavaratti departed Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday after completing a successful port call to Vietnam. The ships were operating under the command of Rear Admiral Alok Ananda, Flag Officer…
India's INS Mysore Arrives in Malaysia for 4th Edition of Samudra Laksamana Naval Exercise (Mid of September)
INS Mysore arrived at Lumut, Malaysia, on 09 September 2026 to participate in the 4th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise 'Samudra Laksamana' between the Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy. Exercise Samudra…
PM Modi commissioned three indigenously designed and built naval platforms – INS Dunagiri (Project 17A stealth frigate), INS Sanshodhak (Survey Vessel Large for hydrography), and INS Agray (Arnala-class Anti-Submarine…
India and Sri Lanka Sign MoUs to Upgrade Six L70 Anti-Aircraft Guns for Sri Lankan Air Force
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- India and Sri Lanka signed MoUs on September 9, 2026 to upgrade six L70 legacy anti-aircraft guns for the Sri Lankan Air Force; the guns, of 1960s vintage, were earlier provided by India under a grant and upgraded by the Indian Army to act against low-flying objects like unmanned systems.
- Two other MoUs were signed for academic cooperation between the National Defence Colleges of India and Sri Lanka and cooperation between the National Cadet Corps of the two countries.
- During his Colombo visit, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who reiterated that Sri Lanka would never allow its territory to be used for activities inimical to India's security interests.
- Singh highlighted the commissioning of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, established through India-Sri Lanka collaboration, and invoked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision for a closer maritime partnership.
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Rajnath Singh Releases 'Raksha' Framework for India's Defence Diplomacy on September 3, 2026 (Start of September)
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released 'Raksha', a comprehensive strategic framework outlining India's roadmap for defence diplomacy and global defence partnerships over the next 10 years. The framework identifies…
Indian Army clears MEPRO X6 telescopic sights for NEGEV guns, BEL to lead indigenous production (Mid of June)
The Indian Army has cleared the Israeli-origin MEPRO X6 telescopic sight for its in-service NEGEV light machine guns after operational and environmental trials. The programme will be executed through Bharat Electronics…
India to Host Inaugural Women's Champions Trophy 2027 (Start of September)
India will host the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy from February 14 to 28, 2027. The tournament will be played at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai and the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium.
Thales and Kalyani Strategic Systems Sign Strategic Alliance for 70-mm Rocket Systems (Start of September)
Thales and Kalyani Strategic Systems (KSSL), a subsidiary of Bharat Forge, signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement. The agreement covers collaboration on unguided and laser-guided 70-mm rocket systems.
India Crosses 80 Lakh HPV Vaccinations in Cervical Cancer Prevention Drive
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- India has administered over 80 lakh HPV vaccinations, as announced by the Union health ministry, marking a milestone in prevention of HPV infection and associated cancers.
- The nationwide HPV vaccination campaign was launched on February 28 to vaccinate girls aged 14 years.
- The single-dose Gardasil-4 vaccine is given free of cost at government health facilities, including Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, PHCs, CHCs, sub-district and district hospitals, and government medical colleges.
- Vaccination is voluntary, parental consent is mandatory, beneficiaries can register on the U-WIN platform, and sites are linked to 24x7 AEFI management centres.
- States including Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Odisha, and Mizoram are leading the campaign.
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PM Family Care Tracker (PM-FCT) and Health Passport: Integrated Digital Welfare Delivery (End of June)
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched the pilot project of the Prime Minister Family Care Tracker (PM-FCT) and Health Passport in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency of Gujarat. The PM-FCT is an…
SHetA2 is an investigational oral therapy designed to treat precancerous cervical lesions caused by HPV, not prevent the initial infection. The drug was developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and…
Tamil Nadu Raises CMCHIS Cover to ₹25 Lakh (End of August)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a five-fold increase in the annual coverage under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh. The enhanced coverage…
India has surpassed 5 lakh organ donation pledges to promote voluntary organ and tissue donation and strengthen the transplantation ecosystem. The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) is the body…
New Delhi to Host Global Dryland Congress 2026 with Over 800 Experts
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- The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) will host the three-day Global Dryland Congress 2026 in New Delhi from 10–12 September 2026.
- Over 800 scientists, policymakers, farmers and development partners from Asia, Africa and the Americas will attend, with the theme 'Transforming Dryland Agriculture with South–South Cooperation'.
- The congress will be held at the National Agricultural Science Complex and marks 50 years of partnership between ICAR and ICRISAT.
- Participants will deliberate on six key areas: crop breeding techniques, climate change resilience, nutrition and market access, farming systems and practices, seed systems, and gender and youth involvement in agriculture.
- On 12 September, the final day, the congress will observe the United Nations Day for South–South Cooperation with special sessions organised jointly with CGIAR.
- The event will conclude with the adoption of the Delhi Declaration on Dryland (3D), new partnerships, memorandums of understanding and awards; Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will be the Chief Guest.
- Drylands cover roughly 45 percent of the world's land surface and are home to over two billion people.
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India will host the fifth edition of Semicon India 2026 from September 17-19 at Yashoobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the event on September 17, 2026.
Gujarat Government Sets Aside Rs 301 Crore for Hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games (Mid of September)
The Gujarat government has allocated Rs 301 crore for preparations to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, including Rs 200 crore towards the host fee, as informed in the state assembly by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh…
India will host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026. The summit will bring together leaders of BRICS member countries, partner countries, and outreach invitees.
India to Host iBRICS Global Sovereign Capital Summit (Start of September)
India's BRICS Chairship is hosting the $1 trillion Global Sovereign Capital Summit. The founding iBRICS Summit 2026 will be held in New Delhi, with over 500 top institutional investors, finance ministers and business…
Karnataka Tops ChipIN Centre Chip Design Support with 73 Tape-Outs, Says MeitY
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- Karnataka leads Indian states in semiconductor support through the ChipIN Centre, with 81 organisations supported and 73 chip tape-outs, according to MeitY data.
- Karnataka recorded 88 lakh hours of electronic design automation (EDA) tool usage, the highest among states listed by the ministry.
- Tamil Nadu ranked second with 79 organisations supported and 33 tape-outs, while Telangana was third with 42 organisations supported and 28 tape-outs.
- Maharashtra followed with 32 organisations supported, 24 tape-outs and 15 lakh EDA tool usage hours; Uttar Pradesh had 24 organisations and 21 tape-outs, and Madhya Pradesh 24 organisations and 18 tape-outs.
- The ChipIN Centre, established at C-DAC, provides EDA tools, computing and hardware infrastructure, IP cores and technical expertise, supporting institutions and entrepreneurs under the Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme and the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme.
- In July, the Union Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0 with an outlay of Rs 1,27,500 crore, covering chip design, machines and materials, semiconductor fabs, ATMP/OSAT, R&D and talent development.
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notified the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with a budgetary outlay of ₹62,500 crore. The MPMS will operate for five years from FY 2026-27 to FY…
MeitY Approves 31 More Projects worth Rs 7,877 Crore under ECMS (End of August)
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) approved 31 more applications under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) with a total investment of ₹7,877 crore. These approvals are…
Karnataka Approves Aerospace Policy 2026-31 and Jobs Measures (Start of September)
The Karnataka Cabinet approved the Karnataka Aerospace Policy 2026-31, targeting investments of Rs 60,000 crore and creation of 60,000 jobs, covering aerospace, defence manufacturing, aviation, space technologies, drones…
Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) and GoodWorks Group sign MoU targeting ₹5,000 crore GCC investment (Start of August)
Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) and GoodWorks Group signed an MoU on August 6 targeting investment commitments of more than ₹5,000 crore for 50 new Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in Karnataka. The initiative…
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Tanya Chaudhary Breaks Women's Hammer Throw National Record
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- Tanya Chaudhary set a new women's hammer throw national record with a 68.35m throw at the Indian Athletics Series Final in New Delhi on September 10, 2026.
- The record came ahead of the Asian Games, scheduled to begin later that month with about 20 days remaining.
- Her coach Sachin said the record-breaking performance resulted from focused technique work and relaxed execution.
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Nirbhay Choudhary Sets New National Record in Men's Hammer Throw (Mid of September)
Nirbhay Choudhary broke the men's hammer throw national record with a 71.02m throw at the Indian Athletics Final Series 2026 in New Delhi, surpassing Neeraj Kumar's 70.73m mark set in 2016. Tanya Chaudhary set a women's…
Shree Charani Sets Record as Quickest Indian Bowler to Reach 50 Women's T20I Wickets
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- Shree Charani became the fastest Indian bowler to take 50 wickets in women's T20I cricket, achieving the feat at 22 years and 37 days during India's Women's Asia Cup semifinal win over Bangladesh at Dubai International Stadium on September 10, 2026.
- She reached the milestone in her 29th T20I, placing her joint-second overall behind China's Mengting Liu (28 matches), alongside New Zealand's Leigh Kasperek and West Indies' Anisa Mohammed (both 29 matches).
- Charani is the second-youngest Indian to 50 women's T20I wickets, after Radha Yadav, who reached the mark at 20 years and 334 days; England's Sophie Ecclestone remains the youngest from full-member nations at 20 years and 300 days.
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India, Japan to Play First Men’s T20I (Start of September)
The Indian and Japanese men's cricket teams will play each other for the first time ever on September 22 ahead of the 2026 Asian Games at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi Prefecture. The historic fixture…
Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma equalled the record of Jhulan Goswami for the most wickets in women's international cricket, with both players reaching a total of 355 wickets. Deepti Sharma achieved the feat by taking…
Mitchell Starc becomes leading wicket-taker in WTC history (End of August)
Mitchell Starc took 6 for 12 against Bangladesh in Mackay. Starc became the leading wicket-taker in World Test Championship history with 230 wickets.
India Deaf Women’s cricket team won their first-ever international T20 series by whitewashing Sri Lanka 4-0. The series was played at De Soysa International Cricket Stadium in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
International Day of Police Cooperation Observed on September 7 with 2026 Theme on Building Trust in Policing
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- The International Day of Police Cooperation is observed annually on 7 September and was established by the United Nations General Assembly through resolution 77/241 in 2022.
- The theme of the 2026 International Day of Police Cooperation is 'Protecting against Vulnerability – Building Trust and Legitimacy in Policing'.
- The United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on Policing (IATF-P) was established in 2021 by the Executive Committee of the Secretary-General and includes 16 entities; it is co-chaired by the Department of Peace Operations and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
- UN Police rely on the Strategic Guidance Framework, which unifies officers from over 80 countries and provides standardized policies on administration, command, and operations.
- The GlobE Network, established in 2021 and supported by UNODC as its secretariat, facilitates international cooperation among law enforcement authorities to combat cross-border corruption.
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Amit Shah Presented President's Colour to Goa Police (Start of September)
Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President's Colour to the Goa Police on September 7, 2026, in Panaji, honouring over eight decades of service. The President's Colour recognised the Goa Police's professional…
9th ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry Held in New Delhi on 9 September 2026 (Start of September)
The Ninth ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry (9th AIMMAF) was held on 9 September 2026 in New Delhi, India. The Meeting was co-chaired by Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Secretary, Department of…
International Day to Protect Education from Attack is observed annually on 9 September, falling on a Wednesday in 2026. The day was established by UN General Assembly Resolution 74/275 in 2020, at the urging of Qatar and…
Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 Begins With Focus on Anganwadis (Start of September)
The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 on September 9, 2026 at the Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre, Varanasi, under the theme 'Hamari Anganwadi…
World Duchenne Awareness Day Observed Every Year on September 7
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- World Duchenne Awareness Day is observed every year on 7 September and was designated as a United Nations Day by the UN General Assembly, to be observed annually beginning in 2024.
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a rare progressive genetic disorder caused by a mutation on the X-chromosome, mainly affecting males, and is named after Dr Duchenne de Boulogne, who first reported the disease in detail in the 1860s.
- People with DMD lack the muscle-protecting protein dystrophin due to a fault in the gene producing it, leading to progressive muscle weakness affecting breathing and heart function.
- One in 5000 newborn boys worldwide is affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy; with current standards of care, patients can live into their early 30s, and there is currently no cure.
- The theme of this year's World Duchenne Awareness Day is 'Family: the heart of care', highlighting the role of family members for people living with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy.
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National Nutrition Week 2026 observed from September 1 to 7 (Start of September)
National Nutrition Week is observed annually from September 1 to 7 in India. National Nutrition Week was launched in India in 1982 by the Food and Nutrition Board.
International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies 2026 – September 7 (Start of September)
The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies is observed annually on September 7. The United Nations General Assembly designated September 7 as the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies through Resolution…
International Vulture Day 2026 – September 5 (Start of September)
International Vulture Awareness Day falls on the first Saturday of September each year. The Union Environment Minister led the International Vulture Awareness Day 2026 celebrations on 6 September 2026.
World Vitiligo Day is observed on June 25 to raise awareness about vitiligo, a long-term skin condition where patches of skin lose natural pigment due to the dysfunction of melanocytes. The theme for World Vitiligo Day…
Stanzin Tsangyang Set to Become First Woman Army Officer From Kargil
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- Officer Cadet Stanzin Tsangyang, from the Zanskar valley in Ladakh, is set to become the first woman officer from Kargil district on 5 September 2026.
- Her passing out parade will be held at OTA Gaya on 5 September 2026.
- She studied at Lamdon Model School in Leh for nearly fourteen years in a hostel and later pursued Mechanical Engineering at Tezpur University in Assam.
- Her introduction to the Indian Army came through the National Cadet Corps (NCC) during college, as her family and community had no history of military service.
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Stanzin Tsangyang Becomes Kargil's First Woman Officer (Start of September)
Stanzin Tsangyang from Zanskar, Ladakh, became the first female officer from Kargil district to be commissioned into the Indian Army, at the Officers Training Academy in Chennai on September 5, 2026. She studied at…
Kanpur-Born Vipul Misra Takes Charge as Acting CEO of SriLankan Airlines
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- Vipul Misra, a native of Kanpur, was appointed acting Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka.
- Misra will continue to head the airline's engineering division and brings over two decades of aircraft engineering and aviation leadership experience, having worked with Air India, Vistara, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Kingfisher Airlines, and Air Deccan.
- SriLankan Airlines has a fleet of 23 aircraft, including 10 A330s.
- Misra holds a diploma in aircraft maintenance engineering from Delhi Flying Club and a master's in aerospace law from NALSAR in Hyderabad.
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