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Tue, 01 Sept 2026
Railways approve ₹170 crore for Kavach 4.0 on 712 route km of Moradabad Division
On 1 September 2026, Indian Railways approved ₹170 crore to install Kavach 4.0 on the remaining 712 route kilometres of Moradabad Division, Northern Railway.
Centre cuts sugar dealers' stock limit to 2,000 quintals from 15 September
On 1 September 2026, the Centre reduced the stock holding limit for sugar dealers from 4,000 to 2,000 quintals, effective 15 September to 30 November 2026, to curb hoarding.
NLMC to e-auction 459 RINL land parcels in Visakhapatnam
On 1 September 2026, the National Land Monetization Corporation announced the e-auction of 459 land parcels of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited in Visakhapatnam, covering 93,572.21 square yards.
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.
Air Marshal Vivek Hande takes over as DGMS (Air)
On 1 September 2026, Air Marshal Vivek Hande, AVSM, VSM, took over as Director General Medical Services (Air) on permanent secondment to the IAF.
Surgeon Vice Admiral Dilip Raghavan becomes Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces)
On 1 September 2026, Surgeon Vice Admiral Dilip Raghavan, VSM, assumed the appointment of Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces).
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
India's GDP grows 7.8% in April–June 2026 quarter
On 31 August 2026, MoSPI estimated India's real GDP growth for Q1 (April–June) of 2026-27 at 7.8%, with nominal GDP growing 10.3% and real GVA 8.2%.
INS Nipun, second Nistar-class diving support vessel, commissioned
On 31 August 2026, the Indian Navy commissioned INS Nipun, the second Diving Support Vessel of the Nistar class built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
C-DOT unveils 14 indigenous quantum communication products
On 31 August 2026, the Centre for Development of Telematics unveiled 14 indigenous Quantum Key Distribution and Post-Quantum Cryptography products at its 43rd Foundation Day in New Delhi.
Mines Ministry holds Raipur roadshow for 8th tranche of critical mineral auctions
On 31 August 2026, the Ministry of Mines held a roadshow in Raipur for the 8th tranche of critical and strategic mineral block auctions, which offers 20 blocks across nine States, five of them in Chhattisgarh.
PM Modi meets President Putin on SCO sidelines in Bishkek
On 31 August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek on the margins of the 26th SCO Summit, their first meeting of the year.
Vice President releases 'Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031' for Lakshadweep ornamental fisheries
On 31 August 2026, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan released 'Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031', the strategic action plan for ornamental fisheries development, at Agatti, Lakshadweep.
JNCASR-led team finds giant thermoelectric voltage in scandium nitride
On 31 August 2026, DST said a JNCASR-led team found that scandium nitride thin films convert temperature differences into a voltage nearly a thousand times larger than textbook limits, in work published in Science.
Union Government receipts reach 35.8% of Budget Estimate by July 2026
On 31 August 2026, the monthly accounts showed the Union Government had received ₹13,06,709 crore, or 35.8% of the 2026-27 Budget Estimate of total receipts, by July 2026.
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Kyrgyz President Zhaparov in Bishkek
On 31 August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov in Bishkek on the sidelines of the SCO Summit and congratulated him on Kyrgyzstan's Independence Day.
Jitendra Singh inaugurates 'Green Forge' complex at BRIC-NABI, Mohali
On 31 August 2026, Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated the first-of-its-kind 'Green Forge' complex for controlled cultivation and experimentation of genetically modified crops at BRIC-NABI, Mohali.
President Murmu addresses combined convocation of 18 NIFT campuses
On 31 August 2026, President Droupadi Murmu graced the combined convocation ceremony of 18 National Institute of Fashion Technology campuses in New Delhi.
Sun, 30 Aug 2026
PM Modi conferred Uzbekistan's 'Oliy Darajali Do'stlik' Order
On 30 August 2026, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev conferred the 'Oliy Darajali Do'stlik' Order (Order of Highest Friendship), Uzbekistan's highest honour for foreign leaders, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India and Uzbekistan elevate ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during PM's state visit
On 30 August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev elevated India–Uzbekistan relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and set a bilateral trade target of USD 5 billion by 2030.
Assam Cabinet approves ₹50,000 crore infra package and India's first public-sector proton beam therapy centre
The Assam Cabinet on 30 August 2026 approved a ₹50,000 crore five-year package under 'Viksit Assam: Infra Vision' and a ₹600 crore Proton Beam Therapy Centre at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.
NPCI International ties up with Uzbekistan's NIPC to enable UPI payments via UZQR
On 30 August 2026, NPCI International Payments Ltd signed a commercial agreement with Uzbekistan's National Interbank Processing Centre to let Indian UPI apps scan Uzbekistan's national QR code, UZQR, for merchant payments.
National Biodiversity Authority disburses ₹5.68 crore in benefit-sharing funds
On 30 August 2026, the National Biodiversity Authority said it had disbursed ₹5.68 crore under the Access and Benefit-Sharing mechanism, mainly linked to okra, cucumber and watermelon resources.
Integrated Fertilizer Management System enters new data-driven phase
On 30 August 2026, the Department of Fertilizers said the Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) has entered a new phase, including integration with Meri Fasal Mera Byora, and now links more than 14 crore Aadhaar-linked buyers.
Vice President inaugurates Aranmula Uthrittathi Vallamkali on the Pamba
On 30 August 2026, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the Aranmula Uthrittathi Vallamkali, the Onam-linked boat festival, on the River Pamba in Keralam.
Abhay Singh wins Tuanku Muhriz Trophy 2026 for 13th PSA title
Indian squash player Abhay Singh won the Tuanku Muhriz Trophy in Seremban, Malaysia on 30 August 2026, beating Hong Kong's Henry Leung 3–2 for his 13th PSA Tour title.
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.
Fourth Tri-Services Future Warfare Course concludes in New Delhi
On 30 August 2026, the fourth Tri-Services Future Warfare Course, run under HQ Integrated Defence Staff and coordinated by CENJOWS, concluded at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
Tanvi Patri, 15, wins Pontianak International Challenge for maiden senior title
Fifteen-year-old Indian shuttler Tanvi Patri from Odisha won the Polytron Pontianak International Challenge in Indonesia on 30 August 2026, her maiden senior international title.
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.