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Sat, 19 Sept 2026
SEMICON India 2026 concludes at Yashobhoomi with 56 MoUs and announcements
On 19 September 2026, SEMICON India 2026, the fifth edition of India's flagship semiconductor conference, concluded at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, after three days with 56 MoUs, announcements and strategic initiatives.
DDU-GKY 2.0 training batches to start in October 2026; 34,920 rural youth in first batches
On 19 September 2026, the Rural Development Ministry said Deen Dayal Upadhyaya-Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) 2.0 training batches will start across most States/UTs from October 2026, with 34,920 rural youth in 1,164 batches.
PM Modi distributes over 51,000 appointment letters at 20th Rozgar Mela
On 19 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth in government organisations at the 20th Rozgar Mela via video conferencing.
President appoints 14 judicial officers as judges of Delhi, J&K and Ladakh, Jharkhand and Karnataka High Courts
On 19 September 2026, the Law Ministry notified that the President, after consulting the Chief Justice of India, appointed 14 judicial officers as Judges or Additional Judges of the Delhi, J&K and Ladakh, Jharkhand and Karnataka High Courts.
PM Modi inaugurates NGT's international conference on 'The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics' at Vigyan Bhawan
On 19 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the International Conference on 'The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics', organised by the National Green Tribunal, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar 5.0 coastal clean-up ends; 231 locations in 13 States/UTs, 15 lakh take pledge
On 19 September 2026, the 'Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar' 5.0 coastal clean-up campaign, held from 12 to 19 September, concluded after covering 231 locations across 13 States/UTs.
Nagpur's 8.9 km Indora Chowk–Dighori flyover, built with UHPFRC, inaugurated and named after Dr K.B. Hedgewar
On 19 September 2026, the 8.9 km Indora Chowk–Dighori flyover on NH-353D in Nagpur, Maharashtra, was inaugurated in the presence of Nitin Gadkari and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Railways approve ₹252 crore for Kavach 4.0 on 607.7 route km of Lucknow Division
On 19 September 2026, Indian Railways approved Kavach version 4.0 on 607.7 route kilometres of the Lucknow Division of North Eastern Railway at a cost of ₹252 crore.
Fri, 18 Sept 2026
TRAI notifies TCCCPR Third Amendment 2026: AI-based spam detection, A2P call rules and consumer appeals
On 18 September 2026, TRAI issued the Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026, amending the TCCCPR 2018 to curb unsolicited commercial communications (UCC).
NSO releases district-level labour market indicators for the first time; Surat tops LFPR among 100 most populous districts
On 18 September 2026, the National Statistics Office (NSO) released the 'Labour Market Snapshot of Selected Districts', its first release of district-level labour market indicators.
HAL hands over 2 Tejas FOC twin-seat trainers and 3 HTT-40 trainers to IAF, 4 Dhruv NG helicopters to Pawan Hans
On 18 September 2026, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) handed over two LCA Tejas Final Operational Clearance (FOC) twin-seat trainers and three HTT-40 basic trainers to the IAF, and four Dhruv NG helicopters to Pawan Hans Limited, in Bengaluru.
Asian Games 2026: India women beat hosts Japan by 8 wickets in cricket quarter-final
On 18 September 2026, the Indian women's cricket team beat hosts Japan by eight wickets in the fourth quarter-final at Korogi Athletic Park, Nisshin, to reach the Asian Games semi-finals.
Railways approve ₹493 crore for 38.21 km Mukutban–Gadchandur new line in Maharashtra
On 18 September 2026, Indian Railways approved a 38.21 km new rail line between Mukutban (Adilabad) and Gadchandur in South Central Railway at a cost of ₹493 crore.
Keel laid for first Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) of Indian Navy at Cochin Shipyard
On 18 September 2026, the keel of the first ship of the Indian Navy's Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) project was laid at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi.
17th Kathakali Festival opens at Kalakshetra, Chennai, on the theme 'Kadha Rasa Sangama'
On 18 September 2026, the 17th Kathakali Festival, organised by the Kalakshetra Foundation under the Ministry of Culture, opened at the Bharata Kalakshetra Auditorium in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai.
Government relaxes sugar stockholding limit for bulk consumers from 15 to 30 days, extra stock only from imported sugar
On 18 September 2026, the Food Ministry relaxed the sugar stockholding limit for bulk consumers from 15 days to 30 days of consumption, provided stock beyond 15 days comes only from sugar imported under the Advance Authorisation Scheme (AAS) and Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ).
UAE President calls PM Modi; leaders discuss deepening India–UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
On 18 September 2026, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan called Prime Minister Narendra Modi, conveyed birthday greetings and congratulated him on India's successful BRICS Presidency.
Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh marks start of 100 Weeks Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan; 1.47 lakh participants on Day 1
On 18 September 2026, the Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh marked the beginning of the 100 Weeks Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan, with 1,47,798 participants across all 28 States and 8 Union Territories.
Thu, 17 Sept 2026
PM Modi inaugurates SEMICON India 2026, unveils Semicon 2.0 roadmap and opens two new chip production lines
On 17 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the fifth edition of SEMICON India at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, unveiled the roadmap for Semicon 2.0 and virtually opened commercial production lines at CDIL Semiconductor, Mohali and Suchi Semicon, Surat.
India's 51st Doppler Weather Radar inaugurated at Sambalpur, Odisha
On 17 September 2026, Earth Sciences Minister Dr Jitendra Singh virtually inaugurated India's 51st Doppler Weather Radar at Sambalpur, Odisha, in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
India's textile exports rise 16.1% to ₹29,776 crore in August 2026
On 17 September 2026, the Ministry of Textiles said India's textile exports rose 16.1% year-on-year to ₹29,776 crore in August 2026, from ₹25,656 crore in August 2025.
World Patient Safety Day 2026 observed with theme 'Safe care for noncommunicable diseases'
On 17 September 2026, World Patient Safety Day was observed with the theme 'Safe care for noncommunicable diseases' and the slogan 'Safe care for life!', with Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda addressing an event at Dr RML Hospital, New Delhi.
Third BIMSTEC Conference on Traditional Medicine concludes in Goa with 'Goa Conclusions'
On 17 September 2026, the Third BIMSTEC Conference on Traditional Medicine Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Intellectual Property Rights, held with the Second BIMSTEC Nodal Group Meeting, concluded in Goa.
PM Modi releases fourth instalment of Annapurna Yojana to about 1.5 crore women in West Bengal
On 17 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed, via video conference, the release of the fourth instalment of ₹3,000 under West Bengal's Annapurna Yojana to about 1.5 crore women.
43rd Indian Coast Guard Commanders' Conference begins in New Delhi
On 17 September 2026, the three-day 43rd Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Commanders' Conference began in New Delhi, with Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth addressing the commanders on the opening day.
Coal Ministry launches 16th round of commercial coal mine auctions with 25 blocks; CMDPAs signed for six mines
On 17 September 2026, the Ministry of Coal launched the 16th round of commercial coal mine auctions in New Delhi, offering 25 coal blocks across nine states, and handed over Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements (CMDPAs) for six mines.
PM Vishwakarma completes three years with 30 lakh artisans registered; anniversary held in Kolkata
On 17 September 2026, the Ministry of MSME celebrated the third anniversary of PM Vishwakarma at Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium, Kolkata, with 30 lakh beneficiaries registered under the scheme.
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan attends 79th Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrations in Secunderabad
On 17 September 2026, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan was Chief Guest at the 79th Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrations at Parade Ground, Secunderabad, Telangana.
25th SCO trade ministers' meeting held in Dushanbe; India stresses 'Security, Connectivity and Opportunity'
On 17 September 2026, the 25th Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Ministers Responsible for Foreign Economic and Trade Activities was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.