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Sun, 06 Sept 2026
16th National Meet of State Biodiversity Boards held at Chandigarh
On 6 September 2026, the National Biodiversity Authority opened the two-day 16th National Meet of State Biodiversity Boards and UT Biodiversity Councils at Chandigarh to strengthen biodiversity governance at State and local levels.
International Vulture Awareness Day 2026 marked at Panchkula with national workshop on vulture recovery
On 6 September 2026, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav led International Vulture Awareness Day celebrations at Panchkula, Haryana, and opened a national workshop titled 'From Crisis to Recovery – Conserving India's Vultures'.
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.
89th Fit India 'Sundays on Cycle' held in Surat with 'Nasha Mukt Yuva' theme
On 6 September 2026, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi led the 89th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Surat on the theme 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat'.
Coal Ministry says Punjab's power plants have adequate coal, including from PSPCL's Pachhwara captive mine
On 6 September 2026, the Ministry of Coal rejected reports blaming low thermal generation in Punjab on short coal supply, saying the Centre had enabled supply from PSPCL's captive Pachhwara Central coal mine to private plants.
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
National Biodiversity Authority's ABS disbursements cross ₹200 crore
On 5 September 2026, the National Biodiversity Authority said its cumulative Access and Benefit-Sharing disbursements have crossed ₹200 crore, with ₹8.23 crore more sanctioned to States and UTs.
President Murmu confers National Teachers Awards 2026 on 82 educators
On Teachers' Day, 5 September 2026, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Teachers Awards on 82 teachers, faculty members and skill trainers in New Delhi.
PM Modi attends Shri Ram College of Commerce centenary celebrations
On 5 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi University.
Indore Metro Priority Corridor-2 inaugurated; network reaches 17 km
On 5 September 2026, Union Housing Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the 11-km Indore Metro Priority Corridor-2, taking the network to 16 stations and about 17 km.
NCSC seeks Punjab's reply on SC reservation in lecturer recruitment
On 5 September 2026, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes ordered an inquiry and sought a reply within seven days from Punjab's Chief Secretary over alleged denial of SC reservation in recruitment for 1,013 lecturer posts.
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.
Coal India supplies 322.90 MT in April–August, up 6.7%
On 5 September 2026, the Coal Ministry said Coal India supplied 322.90 million tonnes of coal in April–August 2026, 6.70% more than a year earlier, and output is picking up as rains ease.
Vice President releases postage stamp on 75 years of Dinamalar
On 5 September 2026, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan released a commemorative postage stamp in Chennai marking 75 years of the Tamil daily Dinamalar.
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's Vinaya Prakash Singh re-elected APPU Secretary-General unopposed
On 4 September 2026, Dr Vinaya Prakash Singh of the Indian Postal Service was re-elected unopposed as Secretary-General of the Asian-Pacific Postal Union at its 14th Congress in Bangkok.
Goyal and Belgian PM De Wever push India–EU FTA at Mumbai dialogue
On 4 September 2026, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the India–Belgium High-Level Dialogue on the India–EU FTA in Mumbai with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever.
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.
Corporate Mitra course starts with 2,879 learners in first batch
On 4 September 2026, the Corporate Mitra course, announced in the Union Budget 2026-27 to train paraprofessionals who help MSMEs with compliance, began with 2,879 learners.
NFRA forms Advisory Committee on Audit Quality, Assurance and Technology
On 4 September 2026, the National Financial Reporting Authority constituted an Advisory Committee on Audit Quality, Assurance and Technology under Rules 15 and 16 of the NFRA Rules, 2018.
Amit Shah inaugurates World Archery Para Series in Ahmedabad
On 4 September 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated, by video conference, the Archery Association of India's World Archery Para Series in Ahmedabad, being held from 5 to 9 September with 108 athletes from 19 countries.
NCPCR campaign rescues over 3,800 children from child labour
On 4 September 2026, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights said its Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign (12 June–31 August 2026) rescued over 3,800 children and led to 575 FIRs.
ISRO's GSLV-F17 launches EOS-05, India's first imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit
On 4 September 2026, ISRO launched GSLV-F17 from Sriharikota and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the 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.
NAMASTE cards distributed to waste pickers in Delhi's Najafgarh zone
On 4 September 2026, Union Minister of State Ramdas Athawale inaugurated the issue of NAMASTE cards and Ayushman cards to waste pickers of the MCD Najafgarh Zone in Delhi.
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.
SAIL records best-ever August output and 13% sales growth
On 4 September 2026, Steel Authority of India Limited reported its best-ever August production, with crude steel up 8% to 1.68 MT and sales up 13% to 1.871 MT.
Thu, 03 Sept 2026
Rajnath Singh releases 'RAKSHA' defence diplomacy document
On 3 September 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released 'RAKSHA', a document setting out India's roadmap for global defence partnerships over the next 10 years.
NHRC concludes Gujarat open hearing in Gandhinagar, hears 129 cases
On 3 September 2026, the National Human Rights Commission concluded its two-day open hearing and camp sitting in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, after hearing 129 cases and securing over ₹3.7 crore in relief.
India and Belgium issue joint statement during PM Bart De Wever's visit
On 3 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever in New Delhi, and the two sides issued a joint statement covering the India–EU FTA, defence, ports and counter-terrorism.