September 2026

National and State News 

• Elephant Corridors Notification: Tamil Nadu formally notified three elephant corridors (Jawalagiri-Ulibanda-Thaggatti, Jawalagiri-Panai-Anchetty, and Billikkal-Jawalagiri) under the Hosur Forest Division. 

• High Court Bench for Ladakh: President Droupadi Murmu promulgated a regulation in 2026 establishing a dedicated High Court Bench in the Union Territory of Ladakh. 

• Own Revenue Share Leader: Delhi ranked 1st among States and UTs in terms of own revenue share of total revenue receipts (93.2%) in FY 2024-25. 

• Sports Genomics Programme: Gujarat launched India’s first state-level Sports Genomics Programme through the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre. 

• Quantum & AI University Campus: Andhra Pradesh approved India’s first dedicated Quantum and AI University campus in Amaravati by NIELIT. 

• Ozone-Based Water Treatment: Himachal Pradesh announced its first ozone-based drinking water treatment project in the Dehra area of Kangra district. 

• Legal Metrology (IST) Rules 2026: The Department of Consumer Affairs notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026 to establish a uniform national time reference. 

• National Test House Anniversary: The National Test House celebrated its 115th Foundation Day at its Bengaluru campus with new testing facilities. 

• Business Clearances Cap: Tamil Nadu introduced a Bill proposing a 21-day cap for processing business and regulatory clearances. 

• Coconut Park in Kerala: Kerala announced the establishment of a Coconut Park with support from the Coconut Development Board. 

• Olympic & Motorsports City: Tamil Nadu announced the creation of a world-class Olympic City and a dedicated Motorsports City in Chennai. 

• Gollala Gudi Temple National Monument: The ASI declared Gollala Gudi Temple in Mulugu district, Telangana, as a Monument of National Importance. 

• Mortuary Infrastructure Standards: India finalised its first national minimum standards for mortuary and post-mortem infrastructure via the National Council for Clinical Establishments. 

• Veligonda Irrigation Project: Andhra Pradesh inaugurated Phase 1 of the Veligonda Irrigation Project, diverting Krishna River water to Nallamala Sagar Reservoir. 

• Monthly Union Receipts: The Controller General of Accounts released monthly accounts for July 2026, showing total receipts of ₹13,06,709 crore. 

• Adoption Awareness Theme 2026: CARA launched its campaign: “Legal Adoption. Safe Childhood. Secure Future. Say No to Illegal Adoption!”. 

• Shipbuilding Park in Odisha: In-principal approval was granted for a ₹24,700 crore National Shipbuilding and Heavy Industries Park in Kendrapara, Odisha. 

• FCRA Amendment Bill JPC: The Lok Sabha Secretariat constituted a 31-member JPC under Sanjay Jaiswal to examine the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. 

• Digital Identification Portal ‘Pehchaan’: Punjab launched India’s first statewide digital public portal for unclaimed and unidentified deceased persons. 

• Tribal TIN Portal: Chhattisgarh launched the Tribal Incentives on Natural Resources Portal to ensure LME-linked fair pricing for tin ore. 

• Hub and Spoke Air Operations: Ministry of Civil Aviation launched Hub and Spoke International Flight Operations from Ahmedabad Airport via Delhi. 

• National School of Drama in Bihar: Central Government approved establishing an NSD campus in Bihar with 50% state co-funding. 

• Birkbeck University Campus: Birkbeck, University of London received approval to open an academic campus in Whitefield, Bengaluru. 

• Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Leadership: Chhattisgarh secured 1st position nationally in the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari 3.0 campaign. 

• Exclusive NIA Courts: The Union Government established three exclusive NIA special courts in Visakhapatnam, Jaipur, and Patna. 

• Bharat Rajya History Portal: PM Modi highlighted Krishna Seshadri’s interactive website (bharatrajya.com) during Mann Ki Baat. 

• President’s Colours for Goa Police: Goa Police received the President’s Colour from Home Minister Amit Shah in Panaji. 

• Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Leader: Lucknow ranked 1st among cities with a population above 10 lakh in Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026. 

• Dinamalar 75th Anniversary: The newspaper completed 75 years; Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan released a commemorative postage stamp. 

• Global Fintech Fest 2026: PM Modi inaugurated the fest in Mumbai, highlighting India’s 7.8% Q1 economic growth. 

• Shekhawati Havelis UNESCO Tentative List: Rajasthan’s historic Shekhawati Havelis across 14 towns were added to the UNESCO Tentative List. 

• BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum: Supreme Court of India hosted the BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum 2026 in New Delhi. 

• BAPS Mandir in Paris: France’s first traditionally designed stone BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir was inaugurated in Bussy-Saint-Georges, Paris. 

• Aadhaar SDK & Sandbox: UIDAI launched the Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox at the Global Fintech Fest. 

• Karnataka Policy Approvals: Karnataka Cabinet approved the Aerospace Policy 2026-2031 and New Textile and Readymade Garments Policy 2026-2031. 

• Railway Multi-Tracking Projects: CCEA approved 8 multi-tracking projects spanning 9 states costing ₹20,804 crore. 

• 100% Railway Electrification: Southern Railway achieved complete electrification of its 5,068 route-km broad-gauge network. 

• 24/7 Commercial Operations: Gujarat passed the Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026 allowing eligible establishments to run 24/7. 

• Data Harmonisation Workshop: MoSPI organised a governance workshop inaugurated by Shaktikanta Das. 

• Coal Sector CSR Framework: Ministry of Coal launched a new CSR Framework and expanded Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana. 

• Semiconductor Leadership: Karnataka emerged as India’s leading state in semiconductor support via the ChipIN Centre. 

• Vadodara Development Projects: PM Modi inaugurated development infrastructure worth ₹35,000+ crore in Vadodara, Gujarat. 

• Child Passport Validity Rules: MEA set minor passports under age 15 to a 5-year validity or until age 18. 

• Highest Twin Flower Fields: Ladakh inaugurated the world’s highest twin flower fields in Leh at 10,600 feet. 

• Global Business Climate Leadership: India ranked 1st among 41 markets in Swedish Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Survey. 

• Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ): Gwalior to host Asia’s 1st Telecom Manufacturing Zone with a ₹5,500 crore outlay. 

• Anti-Narcotics Conference: 3rd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force Heads inaugurated by Amit Shah in New Delhi. 

• 11th Ayurveda Day: Ministry of Ayush announced celebrations in Nagpur under theme “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow”. 

 

• Informal Sector Productivity: Haryana led India with 7 districts in top 50 non-agricultural informal economy rankings. 

• Per-Capita Protein Consumption: ARE-FICCI report projected Indian per-capita protein consumption to triple to 30 kg by 2070. 

• National Formulary 7th Edition: Launched along with new pharmacovigilance mobile applications. 

• Farmer Carbon Credit Payments: Central Government disbursed ₹2.9 crore carbon credits to 2,550 farmers in Punjab and Haryana. 

• Dighi Shipbuilding Cluster: Mazagon Dock signed MoU for ₹27,000 crore shipbuilding cluster in Maharashtra. 

• NITI Aayog Trade Watch: Released Trade Watch Quarterly for Q1 FY27. 

• Swachhata Hi Seva 2026: Launched nationwide from India Gate by MoHUA and DDWS. 

• KAVACH 4.0 Operationalization: First operationalized on South Central Railway network. 

• Births and Deaths Act Implementation: Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2026 enacted effective Oct 1, 2026. 

• Paperless Assam Offices: Assam set Jan 1, 2027 deadline for all state government offices to adopt e-Office. 

• Drone Portal & SafeStay App: Andhra Pradesh Police launched AI Centralised Drone Portal and SafeStay App. 

• Bharat Taxi Launch: Launched in Uttar Pradesh to bring cooperative mobility services. 

• Inter-State Council Expansion: President Murmu amended 1990 Order to include Governors and Lt Governors. 

• Pharmacovigilance Week: 6th National Pharmacovigilance Week launched by Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission. 

• 51st Doppler Weather Radar: Commissioned in Sambalpur, Odisha. 

• Advanced Radar Research Centre: ISRO to establish NETRA project radar center in Chandrapur, Assam. 

• Swachh Seva Aankalan: Ministry of Jal Shakti launched digital self-assessment for rural sanitation. 

• Paneer Term Analogue Ban: FSSAI proposed banning “Paneer” labelling for non-dairy analogue products. 

• H2 FY27 Market Borrowing: Central Government planned ₹7.86 trillion market borrowing. 

• WEF Growth Outlook: India recorded strongest global outlook in WEF’s Chief Economists’ Outlook. 

• Forest Management Project: MoEFCC & JICA launched 7-year capacity project. 

• Punjab DA Hike: Punjab approved 8% DA hike, bringing total employee/pensioner DA to 50%. 

• AFSPA Extension: Extended for 6 months in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh from Oct 1, 2026. 

• Notification of Mega Ports: Deendayal, JNPT, Paradip, and Mundra ports officially notified as Mega Ports. 

• Drought Declaration in Maharashtra: Declared in 265 out of 358 talukas under Trigger-1 parameters. 

• West Bengal Public Safety Bill: MHA began examination of the West Bengal Public Safety Bill, 2026. 

• India’s First LNG Train: Flagged off from Sabarmati, Gujarat. 

• NGT Climate Dynamics Conference: PM Modi inaugurated international environmental conference in New Delhi. 

• India Energy Week 2027: Scheduled for Kolkata (Jan 28-31, 2027). 

• Port-Based e-Methanol Plant: Planned at Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla. 

• PRAHAAR Counter-Terrorism Conference: Inaugurated by Amit Shah in New Delhi. 

• Jan Soochna Seva: Supreme Court launched Hindi legal summary service. 

• E-Commerce Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules amended against dark patterns effective Jan 2027. 

• India Photonics Association: Launched as India’s first body for photonics. 

• District Unincorporated Sector Report: NSO released first district report based on ASUSE 2025. 

• World Circular Economy Forum: Hosted for first time in South Asia at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. 

• Maharashtra UK Conclave: International Conclave 2026 held at House of Commons, London. 

• Coke Oven Gas Injection: Tata Steel commissioned India’s first COG project in Odisha. 

• 62nd APNIC Conference: Hosted in Mumbai after 14 years. 

• Chhattisgarh Startup Mission: Chhattisgarh approved ₹500 cr Startup Mission & Export Policy 2026-30. 

• Engineers’ Day “Er.” Prefix: Karnataka allowed engineers to use “Er.” prefix as state event. 

• Kumik Heritage Village: Kumik in Zanskar declared Ladakh’s first Heritage Village. 

• August 2026 LFPR: Labour Force Participation Rate rose to 55.6%. 

• UP Mathura Ethanol Plant: UP Cabinet approved 23 proposals including Mathura ethanol facility. 

• EPFO Wage Ceiling Raise: Union Cabinet approved raising wage limit from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000/month. 

• ICAR Swachhata Campaign: ICAR actively participated in Swachhata Hi Seva 2026. 

• 79th Hyderabad Liberation Day: Celebrated in Secunderabad with VP C.P. Radhakrishnan. 

• Sant Malook Das Stamp: Department of Posts issued commemorative stamp. 

• Dryland Congress 2026: Concluded in New Delhi with Delhi Declaration on Drylands (3D). 

• Chouk-Karjat Doubling: Railways approved doubling of section in Maharashtra for ₹497 cr. 

• SEMICON India 2026: Odisha showcased semiconductor capabilities in New Delhi. 

• Solapur Electronic Interlocking: Railways approved electronic interlocking for 7 stations. 

• Lucknow Kavach 4.0 Deployment: Approved across 607.7 route-km. 

• LPG Biometric Authentication: Biometric Aadhaar made mandatory for subsidised refills from Oct 1, 2026. 

• Tulu Second Official Language: Karnataka recognized Tulu as second official language in Dakshina Kannada & Udupi. 

Government Schemes and Policies 

• CM-IMPACT Read & Rise: Meghalaya launched programme to improve foundational reading. 

• Bihar Vidya Saathi: 24×7 interactive learning platform launched across 700 model schools. 

• PM SVANidhi Restructuring: Completed 1 year; introduced UPI RuPay credit cards up to ₹30,000. 

• Semicon India Programme 2.0: Notified with total outlay of ₹1.27 lakh crore. 

• Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031: Launched in Lakshadweep for ornamental fisheries. 

• Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026: WCD launched 9th edition (“Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari”). 

• CM Yuva Bhavishya Nirman Yojana: Uttarakhand launched free online coaching for college students. 

• PM-SETU Scheme Investment: Approved ₹735.70 crore for ITI cluster upgrades. 

• Swamitva Property Drive: MP launched free rural property registration drive. 

• GOBARdhan Operational Guidelines: Guidelines issued for all 6 components worth ₹23,731 crore. 

• Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY: Completed 8 years as world’s largest health assurance scheme. 

• Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan: Launched 100-week campaign via MY Bharat and NSS. 

• PMKKKY Benchmark: PM Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana completed 11 years with 4.70 lakh projects. 

• Delhi PM Surya Ghar Portal: CM launched portal under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. 

• Tobacco Grower Financial Support: Approved ₹50,000 interest-free loan per barn in AP. 

• PM Matsya Sampada Yojana: PMMSY completed 6 years of sector modernization. 

• PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana: Completed 7 years with 24.9 lakh small farmers enrolled. 

• PM Vishwakarma Scheme: Completed 3 years with 30 lakh artisans registered. 

• Thaaimaman Thanga Mothiram Scheme: TN announced gold rings scheme for newborns in public hospitals. 

Banking and Financial news 

• NIPL Uzbekistan UZQR Integration: Partnered to enable UPI payments via UZQR codes. 

• July 2026 IIP Growth: Industrial output growth eased to 6.7%. 

• Kissht Loan Campaign: Launched ‘Loans Without Any Hiccups’ with Sachin Tendulkar. 

• Financial Inclusion Index 2026: FI-Index climbed to 67 in 2026. 

• Rice Export Value: Surpassed 3-year averages to reach ₹23,476 crore. 

• Q1 FY27 GDP Growth: Real GDP growth recorded at 7.8%. 

• PhonePe UPI 123Pay: Launched for offline feature-phone transactions. 

• IPPB 9th Foundation Day: Introduced digital platforms and sound boxes. 

• RINL Land Monetization: NLMC announced e-auction of 459 land parcels in Visakhapatnam. 

• RAINCHNNAI Monsoon Derivative: NCDEX introduced rainfall derivatives to hedge monsoon risks. 

• SBI Research Growth Upgrade: FY27 GDP growth forecast upgraded to 7.3%. 

• UCB Equity Investment in IDPIC: RBI allowed UCBs to invest in IDPIC equity. 

• Q1 FY27 Current Account Deficit: CAD widened to $4.2 billion (0.5% of GDP). 

• August 2026 Gross GST: Rose 14.8% YoY to nearly ₹2 lakh crore. 

• LIC 70th Anniversary Plans: Introduced Bima Platinum and Jeevan Raksha plans. 

• August 2026 UPI Volume: Record 24.51 billion transactions worth ₹29.82 trillion. 

• Index of Services Production: MoSPI released trial ISP across 19 sub-sectors. 

• JCR Sovereign Rating Upgrade: Upgraded India to ‘A-‘ with stable outlook. 

• InsuranceDekho & RenewBuy Merger: Merged to build AI distribution platform. 

• GIFT IFSC FCNR(B) Mobilisation: Reached $52.8 billion. 

• National Accounts Statistics 2026: Released with 2022-23 base year. 

• Four-Month Fiscal Deficit: Reached 26.8% of full-year target. 

• PNB & OICL Partnership: Signed MoU for corporate salary packages.. 

• Zerodha Merchant Banking: SEBI approved Category-I Merchant Banking status. 

• Bank Deposit Demographics: Individuals above 40 years hold 76% of individual deposits. 

• DiCRA Weather Integration: NABARD and IMD partnered on agricultural weather data. 

• WhatsApp Bill Payments: Launched via Bharat Connect (BBPS). 

• NDB Maharajah INR Bonds: IRDAI permitted insurer investments. 

• Mutual Fund Foreign Assets: Grew 23.9% to $10.2 billion. 

• Scapia Axis Bank Credit Card: Co-branded card launched. 

• ECLGS 5.0 Approval: Extended to support supply chain pressures. 

• EPF Investment in NDB Bonds: Allowed for exempted trusts. 

• ACRE Regulatory Penalty: RBI imposed ₹27.30 lakh penalty. 

• JioFinance App Upgrades: Launched JioFinance+ and JioFinance360. 

• Indian Bank Dubai Office: Received board approval for representative office. 

• UPI Tap & Pay Launch: NPCI launched NFC-based UPI Tap & Pay and MyUPI. 

• Demat 2.0 Pilot: RBI & SEBI launched bond tokenisation pilot using DLT/CBDC. 

• SBI Mutual Fund “Aarambh”: Launched onboarding program for first-timers. 

• Targeted Fraud Account Freezing: RBI proposed freezing only disputed amounts. 

• Tata Sons NBFC License: RBI rejected surrender request, paving way for IPO. 

• Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026: Enacted tech-neutral digital records framework. 

• Paisaback Credit Card: Launched by Paisabazaar, Federal Bank, and NPCI. 

• One Credential Solution: Mastercard & CUB launched combined card solution. 

• AI-TARA Voice Banking: Indian Bank launched assistant supporting 10 languages. 

• eFPI@Citi Launch: Reduced FPI registration time to 5 business days. 

• Free P2P UPI Clarification: Ministry of Finance confirmed zero charges on P2P UPI. 

• Tokenised Bond Issuance: IIFL Finance executed first tokenised NBFC bond. 

• Global Forex Reserves Rank: India surpassed Russia to rank 4th globally (~$786B). 

• Canara HSBC Penalty: IRDAI imposed ₹1 crore penalty for senior citizen mis-selling. 

• Public Insurance Registry (PIR): IRDAI issued consultation paper. 

• Bob World 2.0 Launch: Bank of Baroda unveiled AI mobile app. 

• SprintMoney FD Integration: Suryoday SFB enabled FD bookings via White Label ATMs. 

• Capital Gains Account Scheme: Karnataka Bank launched CGAS scheme. 

• ARISE Homecoming Drive: Axis Bank launched drive for overseas talent. 

• Overdraft-Linked Corporate Card: IndusInd Bank launched card tied to credit lines. 

• Angel Funds Compliance Extension: SEBI extended Accredited Investor deadline to March 31, 2027. 

• GST Smart Digital Lending: UCO Bank & ScoreMe launched GST-based MSME platform. 

• April–August 2026 Cumulative Exports: Reached $399.27 billion (15.55% YoY). 

• Diesel Export Levy Cut: Government reduced windfall tax on diesel. 

• NIIF Infrastructure Fund II: Achieved first close at ₹19,000 crore ($2B). 

• Q1 FY27 NRI Inflows: Inflows dropped 23.24% to $2.78 billion. 

• IDFC FIRST Overseas Bonds: Raised $350 million via 5-year bonds. 

• Q1 FY27 LRS Remittances: Outward remittances rose 19.9% to $2.5 billion. 

• June 2026 RBI Dollar Purchases: Turned net buyer, purchasing $561 million. 

• FY26 Software Exports: Grew 8.2% to $221.4 billion. 

• Japanese Enterprises Record: Japanese-owned companies in India reached 1,463. 

• RBI Forward Short Dollar Position: Reached record $136.77 billion. 

• Dutch Gold Relocation: Dutch central bank moved 86 MT gold to London. 

• Public Sector Credit Card Ties: Smaller PSBs explored credit card tie-ups. 

• NSE Tokenised Corporate Bonds: Facilitated ₹1,000 crore in tokenised bonds. 

• Non-GST Business Lending: SBI to use UPI data to lend to un-registered small businesses. 

• Bank of Baroda FCNR(B) Inflows: Mobilised $8 billion. 

• Novio IOB RuPay Card: Launched co-branded credit card. 

• FY26 SIP Net Inflows: Reached record ₹2 trillion. 

• Basel III Market Risk Norms: RBI issued market risk directions effective April 2027. 

• Moody’s GDP Upgrade: FY27 real GDP forecast raised to 7%. 

• CBN & Brahma Kumaris Pact: Signed MoU for youth drug awareness. 

• Bharat Connect Forex Expansion: Added EUR, GBP, CAD, CHF, and AED. 

• Supervisory Data Quality Index: SCB sDQI score improved to 93.3. 

• NBFC License Actions: RBI cancelled 5 NBFC registrations, accepted 8 surrenders. 

• RNFI Cross-Border Remittances: Approved with perpetual authorization. 

• Guaranteed Pension Scheme: PFRDA formed committee for non-government workers. 

• IFSCA Cross-Border NRI KYC: Piloted face authentication for NRIs. 

• Maldives Line of Credit: Exim Bank extended ₹4,850 crore Line of Credit. 

• S&P Growth Forecast: Raised FY27 GDP forecast to 7.0%. 

• ADB Economic Forecast: Raised FY27 growth to 7%. 

• Ola Financial Penalty: RBI imposed ₹3.10 lakh penalty. 

International News 

• GCAP Fighter Jet Status: India secured Dialogue Partner status in Global Combat Air Programme. 

• Act East Ministerial Visit: MoS Pabitra Margherita visited Vietnam and Laos. 

• Uzbekistan State Visit: PM Modi visited Uzbekistan on 15th anniversary of strategic partnership. 

• UNCCD COP17 Session: Held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia under theme “Restoring Land. Restoring Hope”. 

• SCO Cultural Capital: Lahore named SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital for 2026-27. 

• UNEP 1.5°C Warming Warning: Warned global warming will cross 1.5°C threshold this decade. 

• Artemis Accords 71st Signatory: Türkiye joined US-led accords. 

• Tripura Ethnic Rice Export: APEDA facilitated 18 MT shipment to Austria & Netherlands. 

• 26th SCO Summit: Held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on 25th anniversary. 

• 55th Pacific Islands Forum: India reaffirmed commitments in Palau. 

• Donald Trump $1 Coin: US launched commemorative coin for 250th anniversary in 2026. 

• “Correct the Map” Resolution: UNGA adopted resolution endorsing Equal Earth projection. 

• Belgian Prime Minister Visit: Bart De Wever made 1st state visit to India. 

• UNESCO Tentative List Entries: 4 new Indian sites added, bringing total to 73. 

• India-Japan Forestry JWG: 7th meeting held in Bengaluru. 

• 6G Leadership Initiative: India joined 25-nation 6G initiative. 

• Child Marriage Elimination Day: UNGA declared Nov 27 as International Day. 

• UK CBAM Recognition: UK recognized India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme. 

• Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption: Erupted in Indonesia, causing regional disruptions. 

• 79th WHO SEA Session: Held in Dili, Timor-Leste; adopted Dili Declaration. 

• Year of India-Vietnam Friendship: 2027 designated as friendship year. 

• FAO Food Price Index: Global food prices hit highest level since Nov 2022. 

• Djibouti Artemis Accords: Signed as 72nd country and 8th African nation. 

• SCO Trade Ministers Meeting: 25th meeting held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. 

• EAM Bhutan Visit: S. Jaishankar reviewed healthcare and clean mobility projects. 

• Core Electronic Imports Dependence: India depends on China for >80% imports across 71 product lines. 

• Trilateral Arctic Agreement: US, Denmark, and Greenland signed security pact. 

• Gender Snapshot 2026: Released by UN Women and UN DESA. 

• G20 Energy Abundance Meeting: Minister Manohar Lal led Indian delegation in Houston. 

• BRICS Tariff Joint Statement: Finance Ministers expressed concern over unilateral tariffs. 

• State of Global Water Resources: WMO report warned of severe glacier loss. 

• BRICS Trade Deficit Surge: Deficit expanded to $226 billion in FY26. 

• IEA Electrification Rate Projection: India projected to reach 32% electrification rate by 2035. 

• Gulbarga Tur Dal Export: 1 MT exported to Maldives. 

• OneSCD Global Launch: India co-hosted launch for Sickle Cell Care at UNGA 81. 

• UN Cybercrime Convention: Signed by EAM S. Jaishankar. 

Awards and Honours 

• President’s Colour for Goa Police: Conferred by Amit Shah in Panaji. 

• Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar 2025–26 (First Prize): Awarded to the Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Ministry of Finance  

• Economic Times Human Capital Awards 2026: State Bank of India (SBI) won four Gold Awards. 

• Ramon Magsaysay Award 2026 (Asia’s Nobel Prize): Tommy Koh (Singapore), Runa Khan (Bangladesh), and Bo Kyi (Myanmar). 

• Commonwealth Public Leadership Recognition & Statesmanship Award: Conferred on Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for transformative leadership and public service. 

• Borlaug CAST Communication Award 2026: Awarded to Dr. Karim Maredia for outstanding contributions to agricultural science and biotechnology communication 

• Kalinga Ratna Award 2026: Conferred upon former Chief Justice of India Justice Dipak Misra. 

• Sansad Ratna Award 2026: Awarded to P. P. Chaudhary for exemplary performance and contributions in Parliament 

• Dadasaheb Phalke Award (for 2024): Conferred on veteran actor Anant Nag for lifetime contributions to Indian cinema. 

• National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026: Selected for music director and composer Shantanu Moitra. 

• Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award: Presented to actress Rani Mukerjee.. 

Appointments  

• JPC Foreign Contribution Chairman: Sanjay Jaiswal appointed JPC Chairman. 

•  N. Chandrasekaran: Reappointed as Executive Chairman of Tata Sons by its board on September 17, 2026.  

•  Anil Chakravarthy: Announced by Adobe on September 3, 2026, as the incoming President and CEO (taking effect December 1, 2026).  

•  Tatsuya Fujimoto: Appointed as MD & CEO of IFFCO-TOKIO General Insurance in September 2026 (taking charge effective September 7, 2026). 

•  Carol Furtado: Approved by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as the Interim CEO of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank for a 3-month term effective September 1, 2026.  

 

Summits & Conferences 

• BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum 2026: Supreme Court hosted forum in New Delhi. 

• Anti-Narcotics Task Force Conference: 3rd National Conference held in New Delhi. 

• OPEC-India Energy Dialogue: 7th High-Level Meeting held in New Delhi. 

• India International Water Week: 9th edition hosted in New Delhi. 

• NGT Climate Dynamics Conference: Hosted in New Delhi. 

• PRAHAAR Counter-Terrorism Conference: Organized in New Delhi. 

• World Circular Economy Forum: Hosted in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. 

• 62nd APNIC Conference: Hosted in Mumbai. 

• Dryland Congress 2026: Concluded in New Delhi. 

• India-Nepal Sub-Committee on Trade: Inter-Governmental meeting held in New Delhi. 

• 18th BRICS Summit: Held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. 

• 4th India-Denmark JWG: Held in Copenhagen. 

• UNCCD COP17: Held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. 

• 26th SCO Summit: Held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. 

• 55th Pacific Islands Forum: Held in Palau. 

• 7th India-Japan Forestry JWG: Held in Bengaluru. 

• 79th WHO SEA Session: Held in Dili, Timor-Leste. 

• 25th SCO Trade Ministers Meeting: Held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. 

• G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial: Held in Houston, USA. 

MoUs and Agreements 

• Mazagon Dock Greenfield MoU: Signed ₹27,000 crore MoU for Dighi cluster. 

• Forest Management JICA Pact: MoEFCC partnered with JICA for 7-year project. 

• PNB & OICL MoU: Signed salary package agreement. 

• DiCRA Weather Pact: NABARD and IMD integrated weather data platforms. 

• Drug Awareness MoU: Central Bureau of Narcotics & Brahma Kumaris signed MoU. 

• Maldives Line of Credit: Exim Bank extended ₹4,850 crore LOC. 

• NIPL & NIPC Uzbekistan Pact: Signed for UPI cross-border acceptance. 

Acquisitions & Mergers 

• InsuranceDekho & RenewBuy Merger: Merged to create AI distribution platform. 

•  Fairfax Stake Consolidation for IDBI Acquisition: To comply with RBI’s single-promoter norms for acquiring a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank, Fairfax Financial Holdings must exit or merge its 40% stake in CSB Bank.  

•  EAC-PM Proposal on PSB Consolidation: The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister released a working paper advocating for the strategic consolidation of Public Sector Banks.  

 

Science and Technology 

• 51st Doppler Weather Radar: Installed in Sambalpur, Odisha. 

• NETRA Radar Centre: ISRO center planned in Chandrapur, Assam. 

• KAVACH 4.0 Deployment: First commissioned on SCR network. 

• 6G Global Initiative: India joined 25-nation security alliance. 

Defence News 

• President’s Colour for Goa Police: Presented by Home Minister Amit Shah. 

• PRAHAAR Security Strategy: Anti-terrorism strategy presented at national conference. 

• Global Combat Air Programme: India gained Dialogue Partner status for 6th-gen fighter. 

• Trilateral Arctic Security Pact: Signed by US, Denmark, and Greenland. 

Ranking and Indexes 

• Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026: Lucknow ranked 1st (>10 lakh category). 

• Global Business Climate Survey 2026: India ranked 1st among 41 markets. 

• Informal Sector Productivity Index: Haryana led India with 7 districts. 

• Global Forex Reserves Rank: India ranked 4th globally (~$786B). 

• Supervisory Data Quality Index: SCB sDQI score improved to 93.3. 

• Gender Snapshot 2026: Published by UN Women and UN DESA. 

Environment News 

• Jawalagiri Elephant Corridors: Tamil Nadu notified 3 new corridors. 

• Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Campaign: Chhattisgarh ranked 1st. 

• World Rhino Day 2026: Celebrated at National Zoological Park. 

• Delhi Declaration on Drylands: Adopted at Dryland Congress 2026. 

• UNCCD COP17 Land Restoration: Global summit held in Mongolia. 

• State of Global Water Resources: WMO released glacier loss assessment. 

Books and Author 

• Bhupen Hazarika Biography: Released at Gauhati University. 

Sports News 

• World Nomad Games: PM Modi attended 6th edition in Kyrgyzstan. 

20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026): 

• The 20th Asian Games: Commenced in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan. 

• Women’s Cricket: India clinched its first gold medal of the Games by defeating Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final at Nisshin, Japan. 

• Kabaddi Sweep: Both the Indian Men’s and Women’s Kabaddi teams won gold medals after defeating Iran 40–34 and 37–34 in their respective finals.  

• Archery & Shooting Highlights: India’s compound archers achieved a clean sweep across team events, and Dhiraj Bommadevara set a new Asian record during the men’s recurve qualifying round.  

• Historic Medals: Jay Meena won bronze in men’s singles soft tennis, earning India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in the sport. 

Important Days 

• National Nutrition Week: Observed on September 1–7 to raise awareness about the importance of proper nutrition and healthy eating habits. 
• World Coconut Day: Observed on September 2 to highlight the importance of coconuts in agriculture, the economy, and daily health. 
• Skyscraper Day: Observed on September 3 to appreciate the architectural ingenuity and engineering marvels of high-rise buildings. 
• International Day of Charity: Observed on September 5 to raise awareness and mobilize people to help others through charitable activities. 
• National Teachers’ Day: Observed on September 5 in India to honor the contributions of teachers and commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. 
• International Vulture Awareness Day: Observed on September 5 to highlight the vital ecological role of vultures and promote their conservation. 
• World Duchenne Awareness Day: Observed on September 7 to educate the public about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and support those living with the condition. 
• International Literacy Day: Observed on September 8 to emphasize the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights. 
• International Day to Protect Education from Attack: Observed on September 9 to advocate for safe learning environments and protect students and educators in conflict zones. 
• World Suicide Prevention Day: Observed on September 10 to raise worldwide awareness that suicide can be prevented through timely intervention and mental health support. 
• National Forest Martyrs Day: Observed on September 11 in India to pay tribute to the brave forest personnel who sacrificed their lives protecting wildlife and forests. 
• United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation: Observed on September 11 to celebrate economic, social, and political achievements among developing nations. 
• Hindi Diwas: Observed on September 14 to celebrate the adoption of Hindi as one of the official languages of India. 
• International Day of Democracy: Observed on September 15 to promote and uphold the principles of democratic governance around the world. 
• National Engineers’ Day: Observed on September 15 in India to honor the legacy of Sir M. Visvesvaraya and recognize the contributions of engineers to society. 
• World Ozone Day: Observed on September 16 to raise awareness about the depletion of the ozone layer and efforts to protect it. 
• World Patient Safety Day: Observed on September 17 to foster global awareness and action for safe healthcare practices and patient safety. 
• International Equal Pay Day: Observed on September 18 to advocate for closing the gender pay gap and achieving equal pay for work of equal value. 
• World Bamboo Day: Observed on September 18 to promote the potential of bamboo as a sustainable resource for environmental protection and economic growth. 
• International Red Panda Day: Observed on September 19 to raise public awareness about the endangered red panda and the need for habitat conservation. 
• International Talk Like a Pirate Day: Observed on September 19 as a fun, lighthearted day encouraging people to talk and dress like swashbuckling pirates. 
• World Cleanup Day: Observed on September 20 to unite millions of volunteers globally in cleaning up litter and managing waste. 
• International Day of Peace: Observed on September 21 to strengthen the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples. 
• World Alzheimer’s Day: Observed on September 21 to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. 
• World Rose Day: Observed on September 22 to bring cheer and hope to cancer patients by gifting them roses and spreading warmth. 
• International Day of Sign Languages: Observed on September 23 to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of deaf people. 
• World Maritime Day: Observed on September 24 to focus attention on the importance of shipping safety, maritime security, and the marine environment. 
• World Pharmacists Day: Observed on September 25 to recognize the crucial role pharmacists play in improving health outcomes globally. 
• World Lung Day: Observed on September 25 to promote global lung health, early diagnosis, and access to respiratory care. 
• Antyodaya Diwas: Observed on September 25 in India to mark the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya and focus on uplifting the poorest sections of society. 
• World Environmental Health Day: Observed on September 26 to highlight the impact of environmental factors on human health and well-being. 
• World Tourism Day: Observed on September 27 to foster awareness of the social, cultural, political, and economic value of global tourism.