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Thu, 24 Sept 2026
DRDO signs first high-value deep-tech TDF agreement with start-up for indigenous 20 mK dilution refrigerator
On 24 September 2026 DRDO signed its first high-value deep-tech project agreement under the Technology Development Fund with start-up Zero mK India Pvt Ltd, Alwar, Rajasthan, to develop a 20 mK dilution refrigerator for quantum applications.
Ministry of Culture to host BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 in New Delhi from 12 to 14 October
The Ministry of Culture announced on 24 September 2026 that it will organise the BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 in New Delhi from 12 to 14 October under India's BRICS Presidency.
Railways approves ₹166.5 crore four-lane road over bridge at Alkapuri, Vadodara
On 24 September 2026 Indian Railways approved a four-lane Road Over Bridge at Alkapuri in Vadodara Division of Western Railway at a cost of ₹166.5 crore, shared equally with the Gujarat Government.
65th Subroto Cup: Minerva Public School, Mohali win Junior Boys (U-17) title
The 65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament concluded on 24 September 2026 at Dr B.R. Ambedkar Stadium, where Minerva Public School (CISCE), Mohali beat MIC EMHSS, Kerala 3-2 in the Junior Boys (U-17) final.
ICAR-CMFRI advises consumers not to avoid tuna over parasite reports from another region
On 24 September 2026 ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi advised consumers not to avoid tuna or other fish because of reports of parasitic infection found in fish from a specific region abroad.
Wed, 23 Sept 2026
Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities Meeting in New Delhi; two India-led working groups set up
On 23 September 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities Meeting in New Delhi, the culmination of India's BRICS Chairship of the tax cooperation track.
Defence Ministry signs ₹811 crore contract with BDL for 160 SAT-SAAW glide bombs for the IAF
On 23 September 2026, the Ministry of Defence signed a ₹810.79 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited for 160 Satellite Smart Anti Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW) for the Indian Air Force.
Asian Games 2026: Mirabai Chanu wins 49 kg weightlifting silver, her maiden Asian Games medal
On 23 September 2026, Mirabai Chanu won silver in the women's 49 kg weightlifting at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with a total of 198 kg (87 kg snatch + 111 kg clean and jerk).
11th Ayurveda Day: national celebration in Nagpur; Ayush Vision 2030 and CCRAS–AGNI portal launched
On 23 September 2026, the 11th Ayurveda Day was celebrated with the national event in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on the theme 'Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow'.
MoSPI's Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey 2025-26: pilgrimage tops overnight trips, business trips cost the most
On 23 September 2026, MoSPI released the Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey (July 2025–June 2026), which found that 48% of overnight trips in the last 365 days were for pilgrimage and religious purposes.
Asian Games 2026: India win bronze in both men's and women's skeet team events
On 23 September 2026, India won bronze in the men's skeet team (346, after a shoot-off with Kazakhstan) and the women's skeet team (331) at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
TDB approves ₹285 crore RDI Fund support to Chennai's Ubifly Technologies for e200X ePlane
On 23 September 2026, the Technology Development Board (DST) announced ₹285 crore support under the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund to Ubifly Technologies, Chennai, for its indigenous ePlane advanced air mobility aircraft.
Bharat Taxi cooperative cab service launched in Uttar Pradesh across Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj
On 23 September 2026, the cooperative cab service Bharat Taxi was formally launched in Lucknow and, the same day, in Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj.
Kavach 4.0 commissioned for the first time on South Central Railway over 108 route km
On 23 September 2026, the Railways announced the first commissioning of Kavach Version 4.0 on South Central Railway, upgraded from Version 3.2 over 108 route km of the Malkajgiri–Kamareddi section in Hyderabad Division.
Asian Games 2026: India's men's badminton team wins bronze after 1-3 semi-final loss to China
On 23 September 2026, India's men's badminton team settled for bronze at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after losing the semi-final 1-3 to China.
INS Sudarshini arrives at Alexandria, Egypt, on its second visit during the Lokayan 26 expedition
On 23 September 2026, the Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Alexandria, Egypt, its second visit to the port during the 10-month Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition.
Asian Games 2026: Jay Meena wins bronze, India's first-ever Asian Games medal in soft tennis
On 23 September 2026, Jay Meena won bronze in men's singles soft tennis at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, India's first-ever Asian Games medal in the sport.
President Droupadi Murmu attends 75th convocation of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
On 23 September 2026, President Droupadi Murmu attended the 75th annual convocation of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda at Vadodara, Gujarat.
MY Bharat platform crosses 3 crore registered youth in under three years
On 23 September 2026, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports said Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) had crossed 3 crore registered youth in less than three years.
Tue, 22 Sept 2026
Next phase of UDAN: Civil Aviation Ministry signs 21 MoUs with States/UTs and launches Challenge Mode portal for aerodromes
On 22 September 2026, the Ministry of Civil Aviation signed 21 MoUs with States/UTs and AAI under the next phase of the UDAN scheme, and Minister Ram Mohan Naidu launched the Challenge Mode Portal for Aerodrome Development.
72nd National Film Awards presented at Ekta Nagar; Dadasaheb Phalke Award to Anant Nag; Article 370 is Best Feature Film
On 22 September 2026, President Droupadi Murmu presented the 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar (Kevadia), Gujarat, and conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 on veteran actor Anant Nag.
Asian Games 2026: India's women retain cricket gold, thrash Sri Lanka by 147 runs for India's first gold of the Games
On 22 September 2026, India's women's cricket team beat Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the Asian Games final at Aichi-Nagoya to retain the title and win India's first gold medal of the Games.
INS Trishul arrives at Toulon, France, for the 24th edition of Exercise VARUNA
On 22 September 2026, INS Trishul arrived at Toulon, France, to take part in the 24th edition of VARUNA, the bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the French Navy.
TRAI notifies Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2026, mandating short-validity voice-and-SMS vouchers
On 22 September 2026, TRAI released the Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2026, requiring telecom operators to offer voice-and-SMS-only Special Tariff Vouchers with shorter validities.
DoT holds investors' roundtable in Bengaluru for India's first integrated Telecom Manufacturing Zone at Gwalior
On 22 September 2026, the Department of Telecommunications held its 3rd Investors' Roundtable in Bengaluru for India's first integrated Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ), coming up in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
7th High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Energy Dialogue held in New Delhi
On 22 September 2026, the Seventh High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Energy Dialogue was held in New Delhi, co-chaired by Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais.
IAF–Japan air exercise Veer Guardian 2026 concludes at Air Force Station Jodhpur
On 22 September 2026, the bilateral air exercise Veer Guardian 2026 between the Indian Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force concluded at Air Force Station Jodhpur.
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan inaugurates 9th India International Water Week 2026
On 22 September 2026, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on the theme 'Climate Resilient Water Management'.
Amit Shah inaugurates 3rd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force heads; sets Roadmap 2029 for a drug-free India
On 22 September 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 3rd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Heads of States/UTs in New Delhi.
Dallirajhara–Rowghat new rail line in Chhattisgarh completes final Taroki–Rowghat section; CRS inspection held
On 22 September 2026, the Commission of Railway Safety inspected and speed-tested the Taroki–Rowghat section, the final stretch of the 95 km Dallirajhara–Rowghat new rail line in south Chhattisgarh.