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Awards & Honours
National Teachers Awards 2026: President Honours 82 Teachers
President Droupadi Murmu gave the National Awards to Teachers to 82 teachers and educators at a New Delhi function on Teachers' Day, 5 September 2026.
5 September 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
Special Campaign 3 Settles 2,306 Long-Pending Pension Grievances
The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare redressed 2,306 long-pending pension grievances under Special Campaign 3, a redressal rate of 72 per cent.
4 September 2026 · 2 min read
Environment
Geothermal Energy: India's First Two Wells at Puga Valley, Ladakh
A PIB backgrounder sets out India's geothermal push: the first two wells at Puga Valley in Ladakh, 381 mapped hot springs and a 10.6 GW theoretical prospect.
4 September 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
India-EU FTA Binds a Market of 2 Billion People: Piyush Goyal
Piyush Goyal told the India-Belgium High-Level Dialogue in Mumbai that the India-EU FTA joins 2 billion people and a quarter of the global GDP.
4 September 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
SAIL Posts Best-Ever August Output and 13% Sales Growth
SAIL recorded its best-ever August production of hot metal, crude steel and saleable steel in August 2026, with total sales rising 13 per cent to 1.871 million tonnes.
4 September 2026 · 2 min read
Sports
Amit Shah Opens World Archery Para Series in Ahmedabad
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Archery Association of India's World Archery Para Series in Ahmedabad, with 108 athletes from 19 countries.
4 September 2026 · 2 min read
Awards & Honours
India Wins Best-Ever 9 Medals at 19th Earth Science Olympiad
India took nine medals, four of them gold, at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad in Turin, Italy, its best-ever haul at the competition.
4 September 2026 · 2 min read
International
India-France Space Talks Ahead of Paris International Space Summit
Dr Jitendra Singh and French Minister Philippe Baptiste met virtually on 4 September 2026 to plan India's role at the Paris International Space Summit.
4 September 2026 · 2 min read
Science & Technology
ISRO Launches EOS-05 on GSLV-F17: A Geosynchronous First
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed ISRO for the successful launch of GSLV-F17 carrying EOS-05, India's first imaging satellite placed in Geosynchronous orbit.
4 September 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
Grain Storage Plan: Godowns Built in 313 PACS by July 2026
Godown construction under the Decentralised Grain Storage Plan was complete in 313 PACS by July 2026, creating more than 1.80 lakh metric tonnes of storage capacity.
3 September 2026 · 2 min read
Environment
Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Crosses 1.58 Crore Recharge Structures
More than 1.58 crore artificial groundwater recharge structures had been built under Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari as of 3 September 2026, a PIB backgrounder said.
3 September 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Turns Six: National Pledge Planned
A National Mass Pledge against drug abuse has been planned for the 6th anniversary of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, which has reached over 34.56 crore citizens.
3 September 2026 · 2 min read
Science & Technology
CeNS Bengaluru Turns Peptides Into Piezoelectric Biomaterials
Scientists at CeNS Bengaluru switched on a strong piezoelectric response in peptides by adding one per cent of a co-solvent, opening the way to self-powered implants.
3 September 2026 · 2 min read
Awards & Honours
NHAI Announces Green Highways Excellence Awards 2026 Winners
NHAI named the winners of the Green Highways Excellence Awards 2026 in three plantation categories, choosing from 86 nominations received from across the country.
3 September 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Steel Sector Grows in April-August 2026; NMDC Sets August Record
India's steel production, consumption and trade all rose between April and August 2026, and NMDC mined 4.07 million tonnes of iron ore in August alone.
3 September 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
Rajnath Singh Releases 'RAKSHA' Defence Diplomacy Document
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the 'RAKSHA' document in New Delhi, setting out India's defence diplomacy roadmap for global partnerships over the next 10 years.
3 September 2026 · 2 min read
International
India-Belgium Joint Statement: Defence LoI and Investment Track
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever visited India from 2 to 4 September 2026, and the two sides signed a Letter of Intent between their Defence Ministries.
3 September 2026 · 2 min read
Environment
IBCA and ADB Sign MoU at Tiger Landscapes Workshop in Delhi
Bhupender Yadav opened a two-day international workshop on tiger landscapes in New Delhi, where the International Big Cat Alliance and the ADB signed an MoU.
2 September 2026 · 2 min read
Summits & Conferences
18th BRICS IP Offices Heads Meeting Held in New Delhi
The 18th Meeting of Heads of Intellectual Property Offices of BRICS countries ran in New Delhi from 1 to 3 September 2026 and adopted Updated Operational Guidelines.
2 September 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
16th Aero India to Be Held at Bengaluru in February 2027
The 16th Aero India will run from 8 to 12 February 2027 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, with exhibitor registration opening on 3 September 2026.
2 September 2026 · 2 min read

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