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Fri, 11 Sept 2026
Thu, 10 Sept 2026
PM Modi addresses the first International Space Summit in Paris via video conference
On 10 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the first International Space Summit in Paris, hosted at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, by video conference.
Digital Bharat Nidhi signs agreement to roll out the Amended BharatNet Program in Jharkhand with ₹1,684 crore support
On 10 September 2026, Digital Bharat Nidhi signed an agreement with the Jharkhand government, JDICL, BSNL and JCNL to implement the Amended BharatNet Program in Jharkhand, covering 4,395 gram panchayats.
BSIP study of Bakhira Lake sediments reconstructs 25,000 years of Indian Summer Monsoon history
On 10 September 2026, the Department of Science and Technology reported a Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences study that used magnetic minerals in Bakhira Lake sediments in Uttar Pradesh to track monsoon changes over 25,000 years.
Wed, 09 Sept 2026
UIDAI launches Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox at Global Fintech Fest 2026
On 9 September 2026, UIDAI launched an Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox at Global Fintech Fest 2026, letting apps run face authentication without switching to a separate app.
India endorses the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security at the G20 Innovation Ministerial
On 9 September 2026, India endorsed the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security, announced on the sidelines of the G20 Innovation Ministerial at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, joining over 20 like-minded governments.
India's advanced Ocean Research Vessel 'ORV Sagar Manthan' launched at GRSE's Rishi Bankim Shipyard, Kolkata
On 9 September 2026, the Ocean Research Vessel 'Sagar Manthan', built by GRSE for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research under the Deep Ocean Mission, was launched in Kolkata.
Tue, 08 Sept 2026
PM Modi inaugurates the 7th Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai
On 8 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 7th Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai, calling UPI the champion of India's fintech story and urging work on a Fintech Consumer Protection Index.
Health Ministry's draft amendment to Drugs Rules, 1945 proposes mandatory CCTV at medical stores for Schedule H, H1 and X drugs
The Union Health Ministry issued draft notification G.S.R. 791(E) dated 8 September 2026 to amend the Drugs Rules, 1945 and proposed mandatory CCTV surveillance at medical stores to curb unauthorised sale of Schedule H, H1 and X drugs.
DoT's Financial Fraud Risk Indicator prevents suspected cyber fraud of over ₹5,000 crore in 15 months
On 8 September 2026, the Department of Telecommunications said its Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI), launched on 22 May 2025, has prevented suspected cyber fraud losses of more than ₹5,000 crore.
Mon, 07 Sept 2026
11th Ayurveda Day on 23 September 2026 to be held in Nagpur with theme 'Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow'
On 7 September 2026, Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav announced that the main celebration of the 11th Ayurveda Day will be held in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on 23 September 2026 with the theme 'Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow'.
Raman Research Institute-led study shows a well-timed flip can delay loss of quantum entanglement
A study by scientists from the Raman Research Institute, the University of Calgary and Louisiana State University, reported by DST on 7 September 2026, showed that a single well-timed flip operation can delay the 'sudden death' of quantum entanglement.
Sun, 06 Sept 2026
6th CSIR RISE Conclave opens in Kolkata with focus on Tier-2 and Tier-3 startups
On 6 September 2026, Union Minister Jitendra Singh opened the 6th RISE Conclave at CSIR-IICB, Kolkata, organised by four CSIR laboratories around a 'Minerals, Medicine, Materials and Machines' framework.
Vice-President addresses convocation of Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences in Guwahati
On 6 September 2026, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the convocation of Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences in Guwahati and noted that Assam's medical colleges have grown from 7 in 2021 to 15.
Sat, 05 Sept 2026
Vice President launches India Valve Registry for heart valve care
On 5 September 2026, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched the India Valve Registry at India Valves 2026 in Chennai.
DSIR-CRTDH on Affordable Healthcare at IIT Kharagpur becomes self-sustaining
On 5 September 2026, DSIR Secretary and CSIR Director General N. Kalaiselvi inaugurated the sustainable phase of the CRTDH on Affordable Healthcare at IIT Kharagpur.
Fri, 04 Sept 2026
India and France discuss Paris Space Summit and Bengaluru Space Expo
On 4 September 2026, Union Minister Jitendra Singh and French Minister Philippe Baptiste held a virtual meeting on deepening space cooperation ahead of the International Space Summit in Paris.
ISRO's GSLV-F17 launches EOS-05, India's first imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit
On 4 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed ISRO's successful launch of GSLV-F17 carrying EOS-05, India's first-ever imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit.
India wins best-ever 9 medals at 19th International Earth Science Olympiad
On 4 September 2026, Union Minister Jitendra Singh felicitated India's school team that won a best-ever 9 medals (4 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze) at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad in Turin, Italy.
Vice President opens research facilities at Panjab University
On 4 September 2026, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, the ex-officio Chancellor of Panjab University, inaugurated an Advanced Instrumentation Facility and the PU Tech Innovation Forum in Chandigarh.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026
Army chief launches indigenous Xtreme Weather Grade diesel that works down to minus 42°C
On 31 July 2026 Army chief Gen Dhiraj Seth launched the indigenous Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel, developed by the Indian Army with Oil Marketing Companies, which stays effective down to minus 42°C.
Indian Railways transports India's first live donor heart by train, on Vande Bharat from Surat to Ahmedabad
Indian Railways announced on 31 July 2026 that it had transported a live donor heart by train for the first time in India, aboard the Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express from Surat to Ahmedabad.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026
DoT and Madhya Pradesh sign MoU for India's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior
On 30 July 2026 the Department of Telecommunications and the Madhya Pradesh government signed an MoU to set up India's first integrated Telecom Manufacturing Zone, a 350-acre cluster in Gwalior, with Rs 493 crore central support for Phase-I.
ARIES-led study finds the Sun's upper atmosphere rotates faster than its visible surface
A study by ARIES, USO-PRL and Ahmednagar College, announced on 30 July 2026, found that the Sun's atmosphere rotates faster than its visible surface and that rotation speed increases with height.
Telangana announces pensions for all thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia patients from 15 August
On 30 July 2026 Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy announced pensions for all thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia patients in the state, with distribution to begin from 15 August 2026.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026
BSIP pollen study from Deoria Tal links weak monsoon to the shrinking of the Harappan Civilisation
A Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences study of pollen in a Deoria Tal sediment core (Garhwal Himalaya) links a weak Indian Summer Monsoon between ~5100 and 4000 years BP to the shrinking of the Harappan Civilisation, DST said on 29 July 2026.
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Awards 2025 conferred on Amantya Technologies and Finaara
On 29 July 2026 Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia conferred the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Awards 2025 on Amantya Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and Finaara.
India Mobile Congress 2026 theme 'Scale without boundaries' unveiled
On 29 July 2026 Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia unveiled 'Scale without boundaries' as the theme of the 10th India Mobile Congress, to be held on 7–10 October 2026 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.
DAANVEER: Panchayati Raj Ministry launches citizen platform to donate computers to Gram Panchayats
On 29 July 2026 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched DAANVEER, a citizen-participation platform through which people can voluntarily contribute computers and other digital needs of Gram Panchayats via the Meri Panchayat App.