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Thu, 03 Sept 2026
Wed, 02 Sept 2026
Tue, 01 Sept 2026
AVM Shakti Sharma becomes first non-medical woman two-star officer in Defence Forces
On 1 September 2026, Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma became the first non-medical woman officer in India's Defence Forces to reach two-star rank, taking over as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education).
NCERT celebrates 66th Foundation Day in New Delhi
On 1 September 2026, Education Minister Pralhad Joshi attended the 66th Foundation Day of NCERT in New Delhi and urged it to become more innovative, inclusive, research-driven and future-ready.
CARA launches Adoption Awareness 2026 theme against illegal adoption
On 1 September 2026, the Central Adoption Resource Authority launched its Adoption Awareness 2026 theme, 'Legal Adoption. Safe Childhood. Secure Future. Say No to Illegal Adoption!'.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Sun, 30 Aug 2026
PM's 137th Mann Ki Baat highlights Mission ShaktiSAT and PM SVANidhi
On 30 August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 137th Mann Ki Baat episode highlighted the second phase of Mission ShaktiSAT and noted that women make up about 46% of PM SVANidhi beneficiaries.
NEET-PG 2026 held for 2.73 lakh candidates at 1,111 centres
On 30 August 2026, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences conducted NEET-PG 2026 for 2.73 lakh registered candidates at 1,111 centres in 339 cities across all 36 States and UTs.
Sat, 29 Aug 2026
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana completes 12 years with over 59 crore accounts
On 28 August 2026, the Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana completed 12 years with more than 59 crore accounts, 56% of them held by women and deposits above ₹3.1 lakh crore.
Prime Minister and Home Minister pay homage to Mahatma Ayyankali on his Jayanti
On 28 August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah paid homage to social reformer Mahatma Ayyankali on his birth anniversary.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026
PM SVANidhi completes one year of restructured phase with 21.86 lakh loans
On 27 August 2026, the restructured PM SVANidhi scheme for street vendors completed one year, with 21.86 lakh loans worth ₹6,294 crore disbursed to 10.56 lakh new beneficiaries.
Amit Shah addresses 72nd convocation of Gujarat Vidyapith in Ahmedabad
On 27 August 2026, Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the 72nd convocation of Gujarat Vidyapith in Ahmedabad, an institution established on 18 October 1920.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026
Delhi launches Lakshmi Yojana with ₹2,500 monthly aid for women
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana on 26 August 2026, handing sanction letters to eligible women who will get ₹2,500 a month from 1 September.
IICT and Netflix announce scholarships for 100 students across six creative-tech programmes
The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) and Netflix announced scholarships of up to 80% for 100 students across six programmes in Mumbai on 26 August 2026.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026
Fri, 31 Jul 2026
India's social protection covers about 101 crore people (over 68%), as highlighted by ILO
On 31 July 2026 Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said India's social protection systems now cover about 101 crore people, over 68% of the population, a figure highlighted by the ILO.
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of five malaria deaths in 13 days in Kanker, Chhattisgarh
On 31 July 2026 the NHRC took suo motu cognizance of a report of five malaria deaths in 13 days in Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, and sought a report from the Chief Secretary within two weeks.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026
Wed, 29 Jul 2026
Bihar Cabinet approves filling 22,891 anganwadi posts and Bihar Sports Policy 2026
On 29 July 2026 the Bihar Cabinet chaired by CM Samrat Choudhary approved selection guidelines to fill 22,891 anganwadi worker and helper posts and cleared the Bihar Sports Policy 2026.
Rajasthan transfers Rs 250 crore via DBT for school uniforms to 40 lakh students; launches Mission Padho Rajasthan campaign
On Guru Purnima, 29 July 2026, Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma transferred Rs 250 crore through DBT for free school uniforms to over 40 lakh students of Classes 1–8 and launched a reading campaign under Mission Padho Rajasthan.
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of explosion at Cachar (Assam) metal factory that killed four workers
On 29 July 2026 the NHRC took suo motu cognizance of a 26 July explosion at a metal processing factory in Cachar district, Assam, that killed four workers and severely injured two, and sought a report within two weeks.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Rajnath Singh unveils Coast Guard reforms: gender-neutral officer induction and simpler ex-gratia for personnel missing at sea
On 28 July 2026 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled two Indian Coast Guard policy reforms – gender-neutral induction and career progression of officers, and streamlined ex-gratia for families of personnel missing at sea on duty.
Delhi Cabinet approves Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Rs 2,500 a month for eligible women
On 28 July 2026 the Delhi Cabinet chaired by CM Rekha Gupta approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, under which eligible women will get Rs 2,500 a month; the application portal opens on 1 August and the first instalment is targeted for Raksha Bandhan (28 August).
Mon, 27 Jul 2026
Sun, 26 Jul 2026
Nandan Nilekani to head high-powered task force on examination reforms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on 26 July 2026 the constitution of a high-powered task force on examination reforms, led by Nandan Nilekani, to recommend changes to the examinations conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
PM interacts with participants of Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026
PM Narendra Modi virtually interacted on 26 July 2026 with MY Bharat volunteers of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026, who shared experiences from border villages in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Ladakh.
India's best showing at 2026 Science Olympiads: all-gold in Physics and Chemistry
PM Modi said in Mann Ki Baat on 26 July 2026 that all five Indian students won gold and India topped the 2026 Physics Olympiad, all Indian students won gold in the Chemistry Olympiad, and the Maths team won two golds and four silvers.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026
Dharmendra Pradhan resigns; Pralhad Joshi gets charge of Education Ministry
On 25 July 2026, the President, on the advice of the Prime Minister, accepted Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation from the Union Council of Ministers under Article 75(2), and assigned the Ministry of Education to Cabinet Minister Pralhad Joshi in addition to his existing portfolio.
775 Fast Track Special Courts functional; scheme extended to 30 September 2026
The Law Ministry told Parliament on 25 July 2026 that 775 Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), including 398 exclusive POCSO courts, were functional in 29 States/UTs as of 30 April 2026, and the FTSC scheme has been temporarily extended up to 30 September 2026.