PM Mementos auction lists 89 Maharashtra-linked objects
The eighth auction includes art, sports memorabilia and infrastructure models connected with Maharashtra and remains open until 2 October.
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Kandla e-methanol project sets a 150-tonne daily capacity target
Deendayal Port Authority and Assam Petro-Chemicals have laid the foundation for a two-phase project intended to supply lower-carbon marine fuel.
Read article ↗Election Commission outlines voter-document visits and an ECINet review
The Commission has described how field officers should seek documents during electoral-roll revision and announced an external compliance review of ECINet.
Read article ↗₹108 crore Guntur-Nambur road overbridge moves toward construction
The 668-metre, four-lane bridge will replace a level crossing and connect Guntur's Inner Ring Road area with Gorantla village.
Read article ↗Tourism Ministry plans a national digital stack and Dekho Apna Desh 2.0
The proposed systems aim to connect travel information and promote a wider set of destinations as tourism activity expands.
Read article ↗She-Mart cooperative retail model targets more than 300 southern stores
The women-led retail initiative was launched in Kollam alongside NCCF Janah products, with expansion planned across Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Read article ↗Central Bureau of Narcotics reports multiple Rajasthan seizures
The agency says recent operations recovered poppy straw, opium, cannabis, cash, vehicles and a firearm, with four people arrested.
Read article ↗ICAR teams route post-festival flower offerings to composting
Clean-up activities in Ranchi and Mumbai separated biodegradable offerings from plastic, thermocol and decorative waste after Ganesh Visarjan.
Read article ↗Youth health campaign reports 175,368 engagements across 167 institutions
The ministry-reported programme combined health checks, nutrition sessions and substance-abuse awareness for young people across educational institutions and adopted villages.
Read article ↗India calls for equitable pathogen access and benefit sharing at the UN
India used a pandemic-preparedness meeting in New York to argue for sustained health-system investment and a fair mechanism under the WHO Pandemic Agreement.
Read article ↗Coast Guard ship Shaunak begins Quad observer mission to Perth
Six officers from India, Japan, Australia and the United States are sailing together for shipboard exchanges focused on maritime coordination.
Read article ↗ICAT opens an agricultural-machinery testing facility at Manesar
The new facility expands the automotive testing organisation into agricultural equipment certification alongside an industry dialogue on PM e-Drive.
Read article ↗India schedules ₹2.99 lakh crore of Treasury-bill auctions for the December quarter
Thirteen weekly auctions are planned from October through December, with a notified total of ₹23,000 crore in each auction week.
Read article ↗Heavy Industries sets October targets for records, workspace and e-waste cleanup
The ministry has identified 272 sites, more than 51,000 electronic files and 439 e-waste items for a month-long administrative campaign.
Read article ↗RuTAG review puts rural technology validation and adoption under focus
All seven RuTAG centres met at IIT Roorkee to review technology maturity, field evidence, commercialisation and pathways for wider use.
Read article ↗India plans ₹7.86 lakh crore of dated borrowing in the second half of FY27
The programme spans 23 weekly auctions and includes ₹15,000 crore of sovereign green bonds across maturities from three to 50 years.
Read article ↗SAIL reports higher FY26 revenue and profit alongside lower debt
The steelmaker reported ₹1,10,810 crore in revenue from operations, profit after tax of ₹3,233 crore and an ₹8,148 crore year-on-year debt reduction.
Read article ↗DRDO backs a domestic 20 mK cryogenic system for quantum applications
Zero mK India will develop a dilution refrigerator under the Technology Development Fund, giving the project a role in specialised quantum-testing infrastructure.
Read article ↗India and the Netherlands deepen technical work on the Kalpasar project
Two tripartite agreements connect Indian agencies with Deltares and TU Delft for modelling, engineering, climate resilience and capacity building.
Read article ↗BioE3 grant supports a 100-tonne pilot for bio-based PLA materials
A ₹75 crore BIRAC grant will support Balrampur Chini Mills' pilot research facility for polylactic acid and co-polymers in Uttar Pradesh.
Read article ↗FSSAI draft would reserve the word paneer for milk-derived products
The proposed amendment would prevent analogue products from using paneer in their name, label or marketing and opens a 60-day consultation period.
Read article ↗India and ASEAN continue the review of their goods trade agreement
Ministerial consultations in Manila focused on the AITIGA review as bilateral trade reached a reported USD 128.38 billion in 2025-26.
Read article ↗Defence Minister widens the security frame to cyber, drones and supply chains
Rajnath Singh used a defence conclave to connect national security with unmanned systems, cyberattacks, disinformation, economic resilience and energy supply.
Read article ↗India Water Week shifts focus from infrastructure to resilient water services
Technical sessions examined service continuity, rural greywater, water quality, financing and digital decision tools for water and sanitation systems.
Read article ↗Bharat Taxi extends its cooperative ride-hailing model to five Uttar Pradesh cities
The driver-owned platform has launched in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj, with local transport and public-safety partnerships.
Read article ↗NLMC prepares 459 RINL land parcels for Visakhapatnam e-auction
The proposed sale covers 93,572.21 square yards across HB Colony and Auto Nagar, with plots ranging from about 129 to 2,728 square yards.
Read article ↗DRI reports 21 kg gold seizure linked to Myanmar and Nepal routes
Two operations near Palwal and Jewar produced five arrests and revealed vehicle-chassis and body-belt concealment methods.
Read article ↗DRI reports seizure of 86 live Tokay geckos in Assam
The protected animals were transferred with two apprehended people to the Mariani Range Forest office after an interception on 22 September.
Read article ↗DRI reports 10 tonnes of restricted firecrackers in Nhava Sheva cargo
Officers say 19,800 firecracker units were concealed behind declared bottles and wallpaper in an import container.
Read article ↗CCI clears Fairfax-linked investment in IIFL Capital Services
The approved structure combines a preferential share issue, a mandatory open offer and a possible secondary promoter purchase.
Read article ↗Safety inspection advances final section of Dallirajhara-Rowghat rail line
Railways reports completing the 17.5 km electrified Taroki-Rowghat section, the final segment of the 95 km project in south Chhattisgarh.
Read article ↗CCI clears L'Oréal India's planned acquisition of Onesto Labs
The proposed transaction covers all shares in the Indian beauty and personal-care company.
Read article ↗BRICS tax authorities adopt 2026 progress report and create two working groups
Ten tax administrations agreed India-led groups on international taxation and transfer pricing and on revenue statistics.
Read article ↗Elderline reports 29 lakh calls since its 2021 launch
The national senior-citizen helpline reports more than 8.67 lakh actionable requests across information, guidance, emotional support and field intervention.
Read article ↗Commerce Ministry considers local exporter-support network
A proposed network of about 1,000 trained local personnel would support exporters at district and state level alongside integrated government offices.
Read article ↗National business-approval platform reports wider coverage after five years
NSWS now connects approvals from 32 central departments and 34 states and Union Territories, according to a government backgrounder.
Read article ↗India and EU examine deeper cooperation in frontier and clean technologies
A European Parliament delegation discussed joint research, clean-industry projects and unresolved conditions for India's possible association with Horizon Europe.
Read article ↗India sets a 2029 operating framework against organised drug networks
The national roadmap shifts attention from seizure counts toward network disruption, financial investigation, prosecution and district-level accountability.
Read article ↗India and Japan complete 14-day Veer Guardian air exercise
The second bilateral air exercise at Jodhpur combined fighter operations with maintenance, engineering and safety exchanges.
Read article ↗Gujarat agencies create time-bound approval path for highway crossings
NHAI and SSNNL have agreed a common framework for national-highway, canal and pipeline crossings across Gujarat.
Read article ↗India International Water Week focuses on climate-resilient systems
The five-day programme brings international and state partners together around water planning, infrastructure, technology and implementation.
Read article ↗Concessional venture funds expand enterprise finance for marginalised communities
The government reports ₹613.02 crore approved for 145 companies under VCF-SC and ₹142.88 crore approved for 31 companies under VCF-BC.
Read article ↗Modified UDAN opens state-led aerodrome nominations and route bidding
Twenty-one agreements set a framework for states and Union Territories to nominate airstrips and helipads for regional-connectivity development.
Read article ↗India invites European participation in 10 GWh battery manufacturing bid
The open process targets domestic advanced-cell manufacturing for stationary storage, with bids scheduled to close on 13 October 2026.
Read article ↗States join coordination push to widen access to research equipment
The first state nodal-officer meeting for I-STEM focused on bringing more publicly funded laboratories and instruments into a shared-access system.
Read article ↗India-New Zealand trade agreement will take effect on 20 October
The agreement removes New Zealand duties from Indian exports while preserving Indian exclusions and safeguards for sensitive farm products.
Read article ↗Revenue intelligence agency reports more than 845 kg of drug seizures
The agency says operations across rail, road and airport routes resulted in 15 arrests under the NDPS Act.
Read article ↗Jal Jeevan Mission estimates a rural water workforce need above 13 lakh
States must choose a national or state-specific training route as the programme shifts attention toward local system operation and maintenance.
Read article ↗Government reports 8.53 lakh senior citizens served by assistive-device scheme
The same programme update covers Elderline calls and geriatric-caregiver training, but provides limited outcome evidence.
Read article ↗Visakhapatnam seeks road-science support for a 228-kilometre upgrade
Civic authorities are discussing formal agreements with CSIR-CRRI after beginning a joint survey of selected roads.
Read article ↗Mines Ministry launches critical-mineral recycling concept paper
The policy-development step focuses on resource recovery from end-of-life products and secondary material streams.
Read article ↗West Bengal receives approval for six reservoir-fisheries projects
The ₹8.33 crore administrative approval includes a ₹5 crore central share and forms part of a wider fisheries review.
Read article ↗India and Japan conduct second Veer Guardian air exercise at Jodhpur
The bilateral exercise brings together Indian Tejas, Su-30MKI and Rafale aircraft with Japanese F-2A fighters.
Read article ↗Public-sector bank unions plan a three-day strike from 28 September
Government and union notices indicate possible branch disruption through 30 September, with the action following a weekend.
Read article ↗Youth anti-drug campaign reports four lakh participants across India
The ministry-reported mobilisation covered more than 1,000 locations and begins a 100-week programme focused on prevention, health and life skills.
Read article ↗Coal India outlines ₹69,346 crore coal-to-chemicals portfolio
The company's wider diversification plan also covers thermal power, renewables, storage, critical minerals and technology development.
Read article ↗India and Sri Lanka open the thirteenth SLINEX maritime exercise
The five-day Visakhapatnam exercise brings together INS Kavaratti, INS Jyoti and SLNS Sindurala for harbour and sea phases.
Read article ↗Government maps rural frontline cadres across health and livelihoods
Administrative data identifies more than nine lakh Community Resource Persons alongside large ASHA and Anganwadi networks.
Read article ↗India sets a 60,000-tonne silk-production target for 2030-31
The Textiles Ministry says annual production has risen from about 26,000 tonnes in 2014 to about 42,000 tonnes.
Read article ↗Gwalior telecom zone receives 24 manufacturing applications
The applications are linked to about ₹5,500 crore of proposed investment and a planned shared testing facility.
Read article ↗NLC India sets out mining, renewable and storage expansion plans
The state-owned company plans to expand mining to 104.35 MTPA and operational renewable capacity beyond 10 GW by 2030.
Read article ↗Railways approves Kavach 4.0 across 607.7 route kilometres
The ₹252 crore approval covers identified balance sections of the North Eastern Railway's Lucknow Division.
Read article ↗Biometric authentication becomes mandatory for subsidised LPG refills
The rule takes effect on 1 October, with 27.43 crore active domestic consumers reported as authenticated by 19 September.
Read article ↗Seven Solapur stations receive electronic-interlocking approval
The ₹209 crore project covers seven stations on a high-density route where other train-control works have also been sanctioned.
Read article ↗Nagpur opens 8.9-kilometre flyover built with UHPFRC technology
The approximately ₹1,000 crore corridor uses longer spans and fewer supports to connect northern and southern Nagpur.
Read article ↗Ayush Ministry expands digital assistants across research and services
The Ayush Grid now includes citizen, research, education, medicinal-plant trade, yoga and investment-support tools.
Read article ↗Railways clears ₹133.23 crore Gujarat road-over-bridge project
The four-lane bridge will replace Level Crossing 53 on the Udhna-Ukai Songadh section of Western Railway.
Read article ↗INS Trishul completes passage exercise with the Egyptian Navy
The Indian frigate exercised with ENS Bernees after a four-day port call at Alexandria.
Read article ↗Twentieth Rozgar Mela distributes more than 51,000 appointment letters
The national event covered 45 locations and brought the cumulative reported distribution to about 12.75 lakh letters.
Read article ↗Railways approves higher-capacity traction on Savalyapuram-Guntur route
The ₹142 crore project will upgrade 73 route kilometres from a 1x25 kV to a 2x25 kV electric traction system.
Read article ↗Madhya Pradesh expands medical seats as key health indicators improve
The state reports higher medical-education capacity alongside lower maternal, neonatal and infant mortality measures.
Read article ↗Five semiconductor plants begin commercial production in India
The government also reports expanded access to chip-design tools and about 70,000 design engineers trained over four years.
Read article ↗HAL hands over military trainers and civil helicopters
The delivery includes two Tejas twin-seat trainers, three HTT-40 basic trainers and four Dhruv New Generation helicopters.
Read article ↗Senior-citizen welfare programmes report ₹1,089.58 crore released
The cumulative support covers care services, assistive devices, helplines, caregiver training and active-ageing initiatives.
Read article ↗Southern states receive time-bound agriculture digitisation tasks
The commitments cover Farmer IDs, digital crop surveys, georeferencing, land-record integration and preparation for the Rabi season.
Read article ↗New Bengaluru lab extends electric-mobility training across vocational institutes
The government-industry programme reports more than 70,000 learners reached across over 290 institutes in five states.
Read article ↗KVIC disburses ₹289 crore of micro-enterprise subsidy
The PMEGP margin-money support covered 3,366 beneficiaries, while five digital initiatives were also launched.
Read article ↗India's textile exports rise 16.1% in August
Exports reached ₹29,776 crore, with year-on-year gains reported across cotton, man-made textiles, carpets, handicrafts and garments.
Read article ↗Semicon 2.0 broadens India's chip policy across the technology stack
The ₹1,27,500 crore programme spans design, machines and materials, fabrication, packaging, research and talent.
Read article ↗CCI approves OMERS' additional investment in Azure Power
The regulator cleared an additional share acquisition from CDPQ, but did not disclose the new stake, price or closing timetable.
Read article ↗Mining-district welfare programme reports ₹1.10 lakh crore of sanctioned projects
District Mineral Foundations operate in 656 districts, with more than 2.92 lakh reported project completions under the welfare framework.
Read article ↗New Zealand passes implementing law for its trade agreement with India
The legislation moves the signed agreement closer to operation, but entry into force still depends on remaining domestic processes.
Read article ↗CCI clears investment in Great White Global and a linked ITVIS control change
The approved steps affect ownership in electrical products, infrastructure and intelligent-lighting businesses.
Read article ↗PM Vishwakarma reaches 30 lakh artisan registrations
The programme also reports training, credit and toolkit support, while its longer-term enterprise outcomes remain to be measured.
Read article ↗India opens a 25-block commercial coal auction round
The government also signed production agreements for six earlier awards with combined peak-rated capacity of 11.62 million tonnes a year.
Read article ↗NCR air-quality task force reports 150 inspections and proposed enforcement
The review covered construction sites, industrial units and diesel generators, with closure and sealing actions proposed in multiple cases.
Read article ↗India reports 15.55% growth in combined exports through August
Estimated merchandise and services exports reached US$399.27 billion in April-August 2026-27, up from US$345.55 billion a year earlier.
Read article ↗New UPI framework keeps personal transfers free and introduces targeted merchant fees
The Finance Ministry estimates that about 96% of merchant transactions remain unaffected by the revised payment framework.
Read article ↗Defence pension system clears flagged Air Force and Navy records
The Defence Accounts Department reports normalising 1,45,182 discrepant SPARSH records for the two services and 98.8% of flagged Army cases.
Read article ↗Rajasthan tribal schools to receive 29 computer labs and 116 smart classrooms
The ₹16.01 crore project covers 29 Eklavya residential schools across 11 districts and is planned for completion within six months.
Read article ↗Six states sign an agreement on the Kishau multipurpose dam
The proposed national project combines water storage, irrigation and hydropower on the Tons River at the Uttarakhand-Himachal Pradesh border.
Read article ↗Dam-safety authority asks Jharkhand for dam-wise evaluation and rehabilitation plans
The review covered safety evaluations, emergency plans, operating manuals and Category-II rehabilitation, including visits to Nalkari and Latratu dams.
Read article ↗Coal India combines remote sensing, automation and safety systems in mine modernisation
A ministry backgrounder describes deployed monitoring tools alongside trials of digital twins, underground connectivity and autonomous inspection systems.
Read article ↗DRDO opens new routes for startup funding, testing and licensed source-code access
The announced framework targets lower entry barriers for smaller defence suppliers and introduces controlled access to DRDO-developed software.
Read article ↗Varanasi plans a ₹10,998 crore elevated corridor from NH-31 to the ring road
The 43.218-kilometre corridor is intended to connect highways, railway stations, the airport, Ramnagar Port and city commercial areas.
Read article ↗Controlled-environment facility aims to shorten climate-resilient crop research cycles
The SPROUT facility combines high-throughput plant phenotyping and stress screening with a protocol that can reduce a chickpea generation to about 40 days.
Read article ↗Government prepares a central dashboard for its sixth records and e-waste campaign
The portal is scheduled to monitor activity across 84 Union ministries and departments during preparation in September and implementation in October.
Read article ↗August labour survey shows higher participation while unemployment holds at 5%
Labour-force participation rose to 55.6% and the worker-population ratio reached 52.8%, according to the monthly PLFS bulletin.
Read article ↗Kerala links student scholarships with practical waste-management work
EcoSense has awarded ₹1,500 scholarships and certificates to 45,880 students across 986 local bodies after hands-on environmental activities.
Read article ↗Scholarship spending rises as delivery shifts toward verified direct transfers
The government reports ₹51,474.57 crore in central assistance for two Scheduled Caste scholarship schemes from FY2014-15 through FY2025-26.
Read article ↗India and MERCOSUR open talks to widen their preferential trade agreement
The two sides are finalising terms of reference for negotiations that could broaden the existing agreement's product and policy coverage.
Read article ↗Wave-like heat transport points to a new route for thermoelectric materials
Research on thallium copper selenide links confined copper-ion disorder with ultralow thermal conductivity and potential waste-heat conversion.
Read article ↗NHAI plans a location-aware upgrade for the 1033 highway emergency helpline
The proposed platform would add real-time caller location, multilingual assistance, computer-aided dispatch and better emergency coordination.
Read article ↗Ayush sector growth raises the bar for evidence, standards and export credibility
A government backgrounder estimates that the Ayush market rose from US$2.85 billion in 2014 to US$43.4 billion in 2023.
Read article ↗Hindi language resources expand for public administration and translation
Hindi Shabd-Sindhu has reached eight lakh words, while the Kanthasth 2.0 translation resource contains more than five crore sentences.
Read article ↗IAF tests unmanned systems and releases an industry capability roadmap
The first IAF Dronathon has brought more than 20 organisations to Pokhran for demonstrations across autonomy, swarms and counter-drone systems.
Read article ↗Gujarat reports 27,652 hectares under mangrove programme and launches GIS portal
The reported coverage is close to the state's 2023-27 target, while ecological outcomes will depend on survival, habitat quality and transparent monitoring.
Read article ↗Gujarat action plan sets measurable Great Indian Bustard habitat and population goals
The plan targets more than 30 birds and 200 to 500 square kilometres of connected habitat, beginning with the Lala-Rawa landscape.
Read article ↗Delhi reports 584 active lumpy-skin-disease cases as vaccination exceeds 45,950 animals
The department reported no deaths among affected animals and is continuing vaccination, surveillance, isolation and vector-control measures.
Read article ↗Rail freight rises 5.4% as five more cargo terminals enter service
Indian Railways reported 137.9 million tonnes of freight loading in August and 149 commissioned cargo terminals by month-end.
Read article ↗India-CEPI partnership shifts toward next-generation vaccines and epidemic preparedness
India's vaccine manufacturing base could support research, clinical development and surge capacity, but the next phase has no disclosed project list or funding commitment.
Read article ↗BRICS agenda adds early-warning, logistics and innovation mechanisms
India's translated summit remarks describe agreed systems for disease warning, disaster data and supply-chain cooperation, while a startup fund remains a proposal.
Read article ↗Senior-care programmes report 2.88 lakh beneficiaries and 142 newly sanctioned homes
The ministry also reported 228 support camps and 23.93 lakh assistive devices, although operating and outcome details remain limited.
Read article ↗India and Vietnam schedule their next defence-policy dialogue for Aero India 2027
The bilateral agenda covers maritime cooperation, technology sharing and defence industry, with the scheduled dialogue providing the next public checkpoint.
Read article ↗Sanitation-worker programme reports broad profiling but uneven benefit conversion
Worker data shows substantial coverage for protective equipment and insurance alongside larger gaps for mechanisation and waste-picker support.
Read article ↗BRICS declaration backs a proposed expert group on traditional medicine
The proposed group would address medicinal-plant research, standards, quality assurance, regulation and scientific validation.
Read article ↗Coal ministry disputes supply as the main cause of Punjab power constraints
The ministry's figures shift attention toward plant outages, mine evacuation, rail movement and utilisation, but do not provide a complete causal account.
Read article ↗CAZRI moth-bean varieties withstand a 35-day dry spell in research fields
Four recently released varieties maintained growth and pod development, but the evidence comes from current-season institute fields rather than completed multi-location trials.
Read article ↗Philippines joins disaster-resilience coalition as India ties widen
Membership of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure provides a concrete institutional link within a broader bilateral agenda.
Read article ↗BRICS adopts the New Delhi Declaration at its 20-year milestone
The summit declaration sets a broad cooperation agenda spanning security, economic coordination and institutional reform.
Read article ↗Raigarh steel-slag road moves industrial-waste technology toward wider use
A technology-transfer agreement and a planned 40-kilometre application in Odisha move the approach beyond a single demonstration.
Read article ↗India and China place border stability and trade frictions on the bilateral agenda
The leaders discussed border management, India's trade imbalance, supply-chain resilience and more predictable market access.
Read article ↗India proposes a BRICS mechanism to track decisions across presidencies
The proposal would assign owners and timetables to summit decisions, alongside reform and maritime-support initiatives.
Read article ↗Colombo Security Conclave tests coordination against illicit maritime activity
A three-day exercise used simulated terrorism, smuggling, trafficking and illegal-fishing scenarios to review regional procedures.
Read article ↗Andhra Pradesh opens ten critical-care blocks and twelve public-health laboratories
The facilities are part of a wider state programme with Rs 1,271.80 crore in approved central support across four health-infrastructure components.
Read article ↗UAE investment announcement points to a USD 11.5 billion aluminium project in Odisha
The proposed greenfield project could become a major industrial investment, but core project and financing details remain undisclosed.
Read article ↗Bamboo policy story links renewable material use with rural enterprise
A government backgrounder connects bamboo with crafts, food, farming and engineered construction, while evidence remains spread across programmes and years.
Read article ↗SECL reports higher coal output and a wider mechanised-dispatch network
The company profile cites 176.28 million tonnes of output in FY2025-26, first-mile systems and two rail corridors under development.
Read article ↗Malaysia agrees to an Indian consulate in Kota Kinabalu
The consular agreement is a concrete step within a broader partnership covering trade, technology, defence and ASEAN engagement.
Read article ↗Badri calf birth marks a milestone for an indigenous-breed research programme
The reported OPU-IVF birth may support conservation work, but evidence is limited to a single successful outcome.
Read article ↗NSKFDC lending reaches Rs 3,365.93 crore across more than six lakh beneficiaries
The corporation says its concessional schemes have supported 6,10,902 people since inception, with finance available for individual and group enterprises.
Read article ↗Construction-worker conference turns attention to a Rs 77,000 crore welfare corpus
Officials estimate more than seven crore construction workers and are asking states to improve registration, fund use and portable access to benefits.
Read article ↗Lothal maritime heritage complex reports 82% completion in its first phase
Phase 1A is working toward a revised 31 October target, with 1,492 artefacts prepared and international partnerships under discussion.
Read article ↗India releases a domestic enoxaparin reference standard for laboratory bioassays
The authenticated material is intended to support more consistent assessment of the anticoagulant's biological activity.
Read article ↗PMAY-U 2.0 adds more than 29,000 urban-home approvals across six states
The latest approvals take reported sanctions under the second phase to 18.77 lakh homes, with most allotted to women.
Read article ↗India and Iran keep maritime security and West Asia on the bilateral agenda
The leaders discussed regional stability, freedom of navigation, commerce and seafarer safety at their second meeting in under two weeks.
Read article ↗Election Commission sets out a digitally enabled network for electoral literacy
ELC 2.0 is intended to connect year-round civic education across schools, colleges and universities through a dedicated portal.
Read article ↗Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World agree a 50:50 repair venture
The partners intend to operate and expand Cochin's International Ship Repair Facility for Indian, regional and international fleets.
Read article ↗DNHDD development claims span infrastructure, tourism and manufacturing
A public address cites more than 450 projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore, alongside growth in roads, tourism and industrial activity.
Read article ↗PM-KMY reports nearly 25 lakh farmer enrolments after seven years
The contributory pension scheme reports Rs 540.66 crore used since launch and a minimum monthly benefit of Rs 3,000 from age 60.
Read article ↗National HPV campaign reports more than 80 lakh doses administered
The free, voluntary programme targets 14-year-old girls and has an estimated annual eligible cohort of about 1.2 crore.
Read article ↗Ministry sets out its case for the revised Tara coal-block auction
The official account cites a state request, a revised block boundary and nine bids, while key maps and environmental records are not included.
Read article ↗Manipur field review records delays in housing and pension payments
Beneficiaries reported late PMAY-G instalments and National Social Assistance Programme pensions during a three-day monitoring visit.
Read article ↗Captive coal production grows about 5% through 10 September
Output reached 68.98 million tonnes in the financial year to date, while dispatches increased 5.94% to 75.68 million tonnes.
Read article ↗BRICS trade agenda centres on payments, market access and supply chains
India has called for linked payment systems, local-currency trade, simpler procedures and more balanced commerce across the group.
Read article ↗Thirty-seven Indian deep-tech ventures enter a BRICS investor programme
The two-day exposition gives a selected research-linked cohort access to investors, companies and institutions from BRICS countries.
Read article ↗Delhi agencies coordinate their response to illegal-adoption risks
About 200 health, police and child-protection participants reviewed emerging risks and the authorised child-centred adoption process.
Read article ↗India's critical-mineral debate moves beyond extraction to full value chains
The policy case now spans exploration, refining, processing, engineering, manufacturing and recycling rather than mine access alone.
Read article ↗Digital banking records gain a modern evidence framework from 1 October
The Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 recognises physical, electronic, virtual and cloud-based records and updates certification rules.
Read article ↗Gender Samvaad turns from participation counts to control of rural enterprises
The latest discussion focused on land rights, enterprise governance, financial records and leadership within a movement covering more than 10 crore women.
Read article ↗Digital finance agenda shifts focus to access, infrastructure and trust
The communications minister says broadband, 5G reach and interoperable networks are the foundation for inclusive financial services.
Read article ↗Seed-law proposal combines QR traceability with a faster compensation route
The consultation-stage proposal would introduce QR-based traceability, stronger action against substandard seed and a state compensation route.
Read article ↗BEE moves commercial electric cooking from demonstration toward adoption
A vendor directory and standards work are intended to give hotels, hospitals, canteens and restaurants clearer routes to commercial induction equipment.
Read article ↗New Bengaluru technology centre sets annual training goal of 10,000
The Rs 156 crore facility will support electronics design, prototyping, testing, production and industry-oriented technical training.
Read article ↗India-Russia trade agenda sets a USD 100 billion target for 2030
The two countries are pursuing higher trade, a bilateral investment treaty and formal negotiations on an India-Eurasian Economic Union agreement.
Read article ↗Forest-rights review examines a million-plus pending claims and linked records
A regional implementation review examined pending claims, community rights and plans to connect state records with a national portal.
Read article ↗Television ad limit falls away as TRAI withdraws its 2012 rules
The regulator has withdrawn its 2012 quality-of-service framework after the government removed the underlying limit from cable television rules.
Read article ↗Dryland Congress puts science, markets and policy into one resilience agenda
More than 800 delegates are examining how crop research, landscape management and market access can improve outcomes in dryland regions.
Read article ↗Ship-leasing ecosystem at GIFT City reaches 43 vessels
Thirty-eight registered lessors now lease 43 vessels through the financial centre, while two large public schemes seek to support the wider maritime industry.
Read article ↗Ranchi programme opens public-procurement channels to smaller suppliers
The two-day programme covered vendor registration, government purchasing, receivables finance and procurement requirements across major industrial buyers.
Read article ↗India backs cooperation and sustainable orbits at the International Space Summit
The policy address linked commercial and national ambition with international law, multilateral cooperation and the sustainable use of space.
Read article ↗Jharkhand signs Rs 1,684 crore Amended BharatNet implementation agreement
The state-led programme covers 4,395 gram panchayats and on-demand connectivity for 26,777 villages, with household connections still projected.
Read article ↗Forest assessment workshop focuses on digital boundaries, carbon and data standards
The government is seeking common parameters, better field data and stronger procedures for forest-cover, carbon-stock and fire assessments.
Read article ↗BIS reports seizure of nearly 804 grams of non-hallmarked gold jewellery
The Chennai enforcement action covered 237 jewellery articles, while the alleged violation remains under investigation.
Read article ↗NSO publishes district estimates for India's unincorporated non-farm economy
The first district-level ASUSE release covers 757 districts and adds local detail on establishments, employment and gross value added.
Read article ↗NITI Aayog member calls for risk-based, technology-neutral regulation
The policy argument centres on simpler approvals, coordinated supervision and regulation proportionate to risk, but does not introduce a new rule.
Read article ↗NIELIT adds Saylor University courses to its digital university platform
The collaboration brings self-paced learning resources into the NIELIT Digital University and sits alongside a wider set of industry and academic agreements.
Read article ↗States prepare digital labour-service and cess systems for construction workers
Nine jurisdictions are due to launch Digital Labour Chowk initiatives, while four states plan new cess portals or worker-facilitation centres.
Read article ↗INS Mysore joins the fourth India-Malaysia Samudra Laksamana exercise
The bilateral programme in Malaysia combines harbour and sea phases intended to build professional familiarity and naval interoperability.
Read article ↗PMMSY review reports higher fish output, exports and infrastructure approvals
The six-year review records substantial sector growth, while approved projects and attributed employment still require outcome-level scrutiny.
Read article ↗NICDC presents 20 industrial smart-city projects at INNOPROM India
The programme spans 11 corridors and 20 greenfield projects across 13 states, with four cities described as developed and 16 in implementation.
Read article ↗Steel ministry explores India-Russia supply-chain and technology links
Talks at INNOPROM India covered coking coal, nickel, speciality steel, research, advanced technology and more resilient supply chains.
Read article ↗India proposes a BRICS trade platform for women-led businesses
The proposal combines market access, digital trade documents, business representation and a possible advancement fund, but is not yet operational.
Read article ↗Next PM-KUSUM phase is set to include a dedicated agrivoltaics component
The policy signal points to combined farming and solar generation, but detailed scheme rules, funding and safeguards have not yet been published.
Read article ↗DILRMP 3.0 proposes a Rs 565.50 crore GIS-enabled land-records stack
The proposed five-year programme would connect parcel IDs, maps, registration and revenue-court records across a common digital framework.
Read article ↗Museum project maps artisan and vendor capacity before procurement
Engagement for the planned Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum covered traditional craft, conservation, environmental systems, immersive media and visitor technology.
Read article ↗India and Thailand seek faster trade-agreement review and stronger business links
The two commerce ministers discussed market access, investment and the ASEAN-India goods agreement, but announced no new commercial commitment.
Read article ↗District livelihood models put income outcomes after skills training in focus
Skill Manthan presented three local approaches that connect training for women with production, credit, mentoring and access to markets.
Read article ↗UIDAI opens an in-app face-authentication kit and testing sandbox
The Android and iOS kit is designed to simplify Aadhaar face-authentication integration, while a controlled environment supports pre-production testing.
Read article ↗Six DRI operations seize live tortoises, geckos and trafficked wildlife parts
The agency reports 13 arrests in operations spanning five states, with live animals and wildlife derivatives transferred to forest authorities.
Read article ↗India launches its first domestically built ocean research vessel
Sagar Manthan is designed for geophysical, seismic and multibeam surveys and research at depths of up to six kilometres.
Read article ↗India joins an international framework for secure and interoperable 6G networks
The non-binding initiative sets a twelve-month timetable for government contacts, stakeholder mapping, supply-chain work and a 2027 review.
Read article ↗Dust-monitoring cameras are largely unusable at Haryana NCR construction sites
CAQM says most required video links at large construction and demolition projects were non-functional during remote checks.
Read article ↗Kochi taxonomy school trains Indian Ocean researchers on deep-sea biodiversity
Researchers from 13 countries are receiving practical training in benthic sampling, species identification, DNA barcoding and open data.
Read article ↗Indian venture advances a 3D-printed patient-specific bone-graft platform
The Technology Development Board is supporting Ceramat's plan to commercialise customised calcium-phosphate implants for orthopaedic and dental use.
Read article ↗PM SHRI school selection reaches 13,092 against a target above 14,500
The Rs 27,360 crore programme is approaching its national selection target, but completed upgrades and learning outcomes remain the larger test.
Read article ↗Cabinet clears Rs 10,783 crore rail-capacity package across five states
Three multitracking projects are intended to add 656 kilometres of capacity across eastern and central India by 2029-30.
Read article ↗India and Sri Lanka deepen defence ties through bridges and equipment cooperation
The bilateral package includes three Bailey bridges, plans to upgrade six air-defence guns and new links between training institutions.
Read article ↗Cabinet approves Rs 10,021 crore rail expansion across southern India
Five projects are intended to add 540 kilometres of capacity across 17 districts in four states by 2029-30.
Read article ↗India expands its WorldSkills entry with 11 first-time disciplines
Nearly 70 competitors are expected to enter 63 skill categories in Shanghai, including aircraft maintenance, software testing and unmanned systems.
Read article ↗India intensifies lumpy-skin-disease controls with 3,461 active cases reported
States have been advised to increase vaccination, movement controls, isolation, vector control and quarantine for cattle.
Read article ↗Coal companies receive a sector-wide framework for social investment
The new framework is intended to connect local needs, measurable outcomes and monitoring across coal-company programmes.
Read article ↗Literacy campaign broadens its focus to comprehension and practical skills
The September ULLAS campaign connects reading and writing with applied knowledge, financial literacy, digital skills and citizenship.
Read article ↗India reports a sharp expansion in medical training capacity
The government cited 858 medical colleges and 142,464 undergraduate seats at a WHO regional meeting, alongside further workforce targets.
Read article ↗Global Fintech Fest opens with trust and consumer protection in focus
The four-day Mumbai event places cybersecurity, data protection, regulatory collaboration and transparent consumer safeguards on its agenda.
Read article ↗India brings industry into deep-sea critical-minerals planning
The consultation separates exploration and engineering capability from commercial mining, for which international rules are not yet complete.
Read article ↗CRCS-Sahara refund portal restarts with a large claims backlog
The ministry reports Rs 9,267 crore refunded to 41.56 lakh depositors, while about two million claims remain pending.
Read article ↗MoSPI launches a harmonisation portal for government administrative data
The reporting system is intended to map datasets, metadata, identifiers, machine-readable availability and quality checks across departments.
Read article ↗Electronics-incubation programme sets a 500-startup target for its next phase
STPI has opened a new challenge programme and expanded its spoke network after reporting 59 supported startups in the first phase.
Read article ↗Five judicial appointments are announced for two High Courts
Three judges have been appointed to the Chhattisgarh High Court and two additional judges to the Gauhati High Court.
Read article ↗Seven proposals enter the first round of India's coal-gasification scheme
The Rs 37,500 crore programme has drawn applications spanning urea, synthetic natural gas, syngas and direct-reduced iron projects.
Read article ↗FCI gets a new performance framework for storage and logistics
The FY 2026-27 agreement covers storage losses, capacity use, logistics, quality control, digitisation and staff capability.
Read article ↗IAF schedules live drone and counter-drone demonstrations at Pokhran
Dronathon 2026 will test domestic unmanned and counter-unmanned systems from 14 to 16 September.
Read article ↗Telecom fraud indicator is credited with preventing Rs 5,000 crore in suspected losses
The Communications Ministry says mobile-risk sharing has helped financial institutions interrupt suspected cyber-fraud transactions.
Read article ↗Vadodara project package completes freight links and starts new infrastructure works
The programme covers more than Rs 35,000 crore of commissioned and foundation-stage rail, road, power, housing and water projects.
Read article ↗Kharif sowing area is 17.69 lakh hectares below last year
The 4 September report shows lower rice, coarse-cereal, oilseed, sugarcane and cotton area, while pulses remain above last year.
Read article ↗MCL reports three years above 200 million tonnes as logistics investment expands
The coal producer says rail now carries nearly 70% of dispatch while first-mile connectivity, rail and road projects move forward.
Read article ↗PM-SETU approves Rs 735.70 crore for three ITI clusters
Bhiwadi, Medchal and Meerut have received strategic-investment approval under the industry-led training scheme.
Read article ↗Vidisha medical college opens a day-care cancer unit
The first-phase facility combines trained staff with plans for pathology, registries, early detection, palliative care and future radiotherapy.
Read article ↗Election Commission schedules six by-elections for 6 October
Five Assembly constituencies and Assam's Nagaon parliamentary constituency will enter the formal election timetable on 9 September.
Read article ↗PACT platform aims to aggregate demand for zero-emission freight corridors
The NITI Aayog initiative is intended to connect freight demand with vehicle supply, charging and finance through a shared project pipeline.
Read article ↗Government pauses public-sector bank executive incentive scheme for FY 2025-26
The Finance Ministry says the November 2024 scheme will remain in abeyance while its structure is discussed with bank employees.
Read article ↗Meghalaya starts five infrastructure projects worth Rs 1,010.95 crore
The package covers water supply, roads, a healthcare facility and a power substation, while a separate hospital has opened in Nongstoin.
Read article ↗Coal India reports an early-September production rebound as rainfall eases
Daily output reached about 1.83 million tonnes on 6 September after averaging 1.36 million tonnes during the month's first three rain-affected days.
Read article ↗Rural-skills drive targets closure records for more than 2,000 legacy projects
Officials from 14 states reviewed documentation and system bottlenecks affecting formal closure of DDU-GKY 1.0 projects.
Read article ↗Controlled quantum experiment shows a route to delaying sudden entanglement loss
Researchers used a precisely timed flip operation in a photonic test bed to alter when entanglement disappeared under controlled decoherence.
Read article ↗Scholarship DBT framework links the central share to state funding and verified records
Central scholarship payments follow release of the state share and verification of beneficiary records, according to the ministry's control framework.
Read article ↗Government sets phased deadlines to strengthen farm-extension centres
Infrastructure upgrades at 300 priority Krishi Vigyan Kendras are targeted for March 2027, followed by skill and incubation centres across the network.
Read article ↗RAS and biofloc expansion aims to produce more fish with tighter water use
The fisheries ministry reports approval of 9,467 recirculating aquaculture systems and 4,573 biofloc units under PMMSY.
Read article ↗Swachh Vayu awards put city PM10 progress under a performance lens
The latest assessment covered 130 cities and combined self-assessment, state review, central evaluation and field verification.
Read article ↗Five-point Heal in India proposal targets care quality and medical-travel coordination
The proposal covers caregiver training, transparent hospital packages, cashless insurance, patient facilitation and capacity beyond major cities.
Read article ↗Gauhati University begins Rs 110 crore campus infrastructure programme
The planned works include academic and residential buildings, library and seminar renovations, an auditorium upgrade and staff quarters.
Read article ↗Defence council grants initial clearance to proposals worth about Rs 1.10 lakh crore
The Acceptance of Necessity decisions cover military mobility, engineering, aviation and protection systems, but are not procurement contracts.
Read article ↗Government urges healthcare industry to diversify supply chains and move beyond generics
A ministerial address called for stronger domestic capacity in pharmaceutical inputs and more investment in new molecules, biotechnology and medical devices.
Read article ↗Science ministry proposes industry involvement from the start of public R&D projects
The proposal would bring commercial partners into project planning while keeping scientific validation explicit for health and safety applications.
Read article ↗Goa security review reports higher conviction rate and calls for tighter monitoring
State officials reported an increase from 22% to 53% after new criminal codes and justice-system technology were introduced.
Read article ↗Home Ministry outlines 2026-29 anti-narcotics roadmap
The plan combines enforcement, controls on precursor and synthetic drugs, demand and harm reduction, and institutional capacity building.
Read article ↗Coal Ministry says Punjab thermal plants held ample stock despite low utilisation
The ministry reports coal holdings above normative requirements at three state-run plants while their August utilisation averaged about 42%.
Read article ↗Vibrant Villages programme targets more than 2,600 border settlements
The two programme phases carry a combined ₹11,639 crore outlay across settlements along India's international land borders.
Read article ↗RISE conclave focuses on moving research and startups beyond major metros
The Kolkata meeting highlighted research-industry links, an eastern knowledge corridor and access to national innovation funding.
Read article ↗Vulture conservation centre reports 35 chicks bred and 87 birds supported for reintroduction
The Jatayu Conservation Breeding Centre says it housed 356 vultures in 2025-26 and transferred 90 birds to other breeding institutions.
Read article ↗IIT Kharagpur healthcare technology hub moves to self-funded operating model
The shared research facility says it will rely on user fees, industry sponsorships and translational partnerships after completing its initial grant-supported phase.
Read article ↗Biodiversity benefit-sharing disbursements cross ₹200 crore
The latest ₹8.23 crore allocation uses crop cultivation area to distribute funds where the original biological-resource providers could not be traced.
Read article ↗Indore Metro adds 11-kilometre corridor and reaches 17 operational kilometres
The newly opened section adds 11 stations between Super Corridor-3 and Malviya Nagar Chauraha at an estimated cost of ₹2,850 crore.
Read article ↗NCSC seeks Punjab response to lecturer-reservation complaint
The commission opened an inquiry into an allegation concerning reservation rules in recruitment for 1,013 lecturer posts and requested records within seven days.
Read article ↗Dinesh Sharma appointed Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The presidential appointment takes effect from the date Dr Sharma assumes office.
Read article ↗India Valve Registry launches to track heart-valve procedures and outcomes
The collaborative system is intended to create India-specific evidence on patients, procedures and outcomes over time.
Read article ↗CSS Shield targets ₹15 lakh support for bereaved officers' families
The voluntary Central Secretariat Service initiative formalises a peer-support effort that reports contributing about ₹1.30 crore since 2020.
Read article ↗Coal India reports 6.7% dispatch growth through August
The company supplied 322.90 million tonnes in the first five months of FY27 and says production began recovering as monsoon disruption eased.
Read article ↗Coal-gasification scheme receives two applications before first deadline
Talcher Fertilisers and NTPC entered the ₹37,500 crore support programme before its first application window closed.
Read article ↗ECLGS 5.0 guarantee use reaches ₹2.50 lakh crore near scheme ceiling
The government reports 673,979 guarantees under a programme capped at ₹2.55 lakh crore and scheduled to run until March 2027 or exhaustion of the limit.
Read article ↗Corporate Mitra compliance course opens with 2,879 learners
The 12-month programme is intended to build a pool of compliance paraprofessionals for micro, small and medium enterprises.
Read article ↗Nuh inspection drive finds 17 of 35 industrial premises non-compliant
Eight inspection teams checked air-pollution controls, fuel use, monitoring and operating-consent conditions across Nuh district.
Read article ↗Ahmedabad opens World Archery Para Series with 108 athletes from 19 countries
The international competition runs from 5 to 9 September as India develops its para-sport hosting and training ambitions.
Read article ↗NFRA forms advisory committee on audit quality, assurance and technology
The new group brings together audit, finance, board, regulatory, industry and technology experience to advise the reporting regulator.
Read article ↗India and Belgium outline sector opportunities around the India-EU trade agreement
A high-level dialogue highlighted logistics, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food processing, diamonds and green hydrogen.
Read article ↗Indian students win nine medals at international Earth-science competition
The team secured four gold, three silver and two bronze medals after a national selection process involving about 17,800 students.
Read article ↗Delhi waste pickers receive formal-recognition and health-benefit cards
More than 300 workers attended the Najafgarh Zone event, where NAMASTE and Ayushman cards were distributed.
Read article ↗India and France plan deeper cooperation in human spaceflight and space industry
Ministerial discussions covered advanced technology, scientific-data access, frequency management and closer links between agencies and companies.
Read article ↗Pension campaign reports resolution of 2,306 older grievances
The pension department reports a 72% closure rate across 3,193 selected cases handled by 40 ministries and departments.
Read article ↗Panjab University opens advanced research facility and technology forum
The shared facility houses five analytical instruments, while a new not-for-profit forum will support research, incubation and industry engagement.
Read article ↗Ladakh wells begin testing India's geothermal power potential
Two 1,000-metre wells in Puga Valley will support reservoir evaluation for a proposed 1 MW demonstration plant.
Read article ↗Child-labour campaign reports more than 3,800 rescues and 575 FIRs
NCPCR says the nationwide campaign coordinated authorities around rescue and rehabilitation between 12 June and 31 August.
Read article ↗GSLV-F17 places EOS-05 into its intended transfer orbit
ISRO says the mission successfully deployed India's first imaging satellite designed for geosynchronous orbit.
Read article ↗National heart-valve meeting plans launch of India Valve Registry
The proposed registry could support clinical benchmarking and device surveillance, subject to its design, governance and hospital coverage.
Read article ↗NIELIT and Intel introduce two agentic-AI learning programmes
The curricula cover workflow automation, agent design, multi-agent systems, governance, orchestration, memory and tool integration.
Read article ↗Tripura ships 18 tonnes of certified ethnic rice to two European markets
APEDA facilitated the export of four NPOP-certified varieties aggregated through farmer-producer companies.
Read article ↗India and Belgium agree to deepen defence dialogue and Indo-Pacific cooperation
The ministers discussed defence-industry cooperation, training, high-level visits, maritime security and regional developments.
Read article ↗India offers digital-parliament cooperation to Seychelles delegation
The proposed institutional support covers digitisation, multilingual proceedings, cybersecurity, digital archives and customised study visits.
Read article ↗Community water programme reports more than 1.58 crore recharge structures
The cumulative official count follows two phases of Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari and integration with the Catch the Rain campaign.
Read article ↗India and Belgium broaden strategic dialogue across trade, technology and security
A joint statement covers green transition, connectivity, defence, security and institutional cooperation during the Belgian prime minister's visit.
Read article ↗Commerce ministry pushes district-level use of India's trade agreements
The outreach plan targets MSMEs, startups, traders and first-time exporters across all 780 districts.
Read article ↗Cooperative grain-storage plan reaches 313 completed PACS godowns
The official programme update reports more than 1.80 lakh tonnes of completed storage capacity after an 11-PACS pilot.
Read article ↗Himalayan states review readiness for glacial floods and avalanches
The preparedness review covered vulnerable-lake monitoring, avalanche risk, warning dissemination, evacuation plans and local response capacity.
Read article ↗RAKSHA document sets a ten-year framework for Indian defence diplomacy
The framework covers strategic partnerships, exercises, training, indigenous defence exports and maritime-security roles in the Indian Ocean region.
Read article ↗Finance ministry asks public insurers to sharpen underwriting and claims performance
A review of FY2025-26 performance focused on profitable business, incurred-claim ratios, operating discipline and effective digitalisation.
Read article ↗Mechanised sanitation case study shows a route from hazardous work to enterprise
An official beneficiary profile describes how support under NAMASTE and Swachhta Udyami Yojana enabled a Rajasthan sanitation worker to build a mechanised service business.
Read article ↗NH-716 field trial uses 60% reclaimed asphalt in a structural road layer
CSIR-CRRI and industry partners demonstrated a high-recycled-content dense bituminous macadam mix under live construction conditions on the Chennai-Tirupati highway.
Read article ↗GIFT IFSC banks report US$52.82 billion disbursed under the FCNR(B) swap facility
IFSCA says 20 banking units had sanctioned US$54.02 billion by 31 August, alongside external commercial borrowing and bond-listing activity.
Read article ↗India and Germany review energy security and low-carbon cooperation
Ministerial discussions covered electrification, carbon markets, low-carbon development and supply-chain diversification under the bilateral partnership.
Read article ↗High-level committee begins work on India's aircraft-leasing ecosystem
The first meeting brought aviation, financial and regulatory institutions together to examine domestic aircraft leasing and financing.
Read article ↗PM-AJAY data shows 892 Andhra Pradesh villages declared Adarsh Grams
The ministry says 1,159 villages in the state were selected under the programme's Adarsh Gram component from FY2018-19 onward.
Read article ↗BRICS intellectual-property offices reaffirm cooperation in New Delhi
The 18th meeting of IP-office heads brought about 35 delegates together to discuss cooperation in intellectual property, innovation and creativity.
Read article ↗JCR upgrades India's sovereign rating to A-minus with a stable outlook
Japan Credit Rating Agency raised India's foreign- and local-currency long-term issuer ratings from BBB-plus and lifted the country ceiling to A.
Read article ↗National water summit calls for time-bound Centre-state action
The closing session emphasised continuous coordination and actionable outcomes on water security across the Union and state governments.
Read article ↗INS Sudarshini reaches Barcelona during its Lokayan 2026 voyage
The sail-training ship will conduct professional, cultural and seamanship exchanges with Spanish maritime counterparts.
Read article ↗BHASHINI and Kathmandu University explore local-language technology
Discussions covered language data, scripts, voice systems and stronger models for Nepali, Newari, Tamang and Gurung.
Read article ↗Districts as Export Hubs connects local products with export planning
The framework treats districts as units of export planning and coordinates existing government, institutional and industry support around local opportunities.
Read article ↗Tiger-landscape workshop links conservation with livelihoods and finance
The programme brings together conservation, ecotourism, local income and natural-capital thinking, alongside an IBCA–ADB cooperation agreement.
Read article ↗Energy-security speech links domestic capability with economic resilience
The minister argued that volatile markets and disrupted supply chains make affordable, indigenous and technologically advanced energy capability a strategic priority.
Read article ↗India and Afghanistan review trade, banking, visas and cargo links
A joint working group discussed practical barriers spanning customs, finance, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, investment, tariffs and connectivity.
Read article ↗CCPA fines Dial4Trade ₹10 lakh over ammonium-nitrate listings
The regulator said the platform facilitated listings without required licence checks, buyer verification and safety disclosures.
Read article ↗EPF Scheme 2026 opens a regularisation window for certain provident-fund trusts
Eligible trusts recognised under income-tax law but lacking a formal labour-law exemption order can seek retrospective regularisation by 28 December 2026.
Read article ↗MoSPI adds guidance on interpreting India's updated GDP series
The ministry addresses the 2022–23 base year, new price indices, double deflation, implicit deflators, discrepancies and comparison with the previous series.
Read article ↗Data-centre leaders and government discuss barriers to scaling in India
A CEO roundtable focused on reliable power, ready-to-use land and faster approvals, while the government cited a large long-term investment opportunity.
Read article ↗Railways approves Kavach 4.0 across 712 route kilometres in Moradabad
The ₹170 crore approval covers the remaining sections of Northern Railway's Moradabad Division, but no commissioning date has been announced.
Read article ↗Ahmedabad becomes India's third international hub-and-spoke airport
The new operation is intended to connect domestic feeder traffic with international services, following launches at Varanasi and Amritsar.
Read article ↗IPPB adds a merchant sound box and new customer digital platforms
India Post Payments Bank announced payment-confirmation hardware alongside insurance and mutual-fund access built around its postal distribution model.
Read article ↗Food secretaries set a 708.64 LMT paddy procurement estimate for 2026–27
Central and state officials also reviewed storage, public distribution and tighter broken-grain specifications for raw and parboiled rice.
Read article ↗Puducherry launches ₹36.49 crore of fisheries infrastructure projects
The package combines a fish landing centre, harbour upgrades and a seaweed-farming capacity centre under a cooperative-led blue-economy programme.
Read article ↗CCI clears Kids Clinic's acquisition of Apollo fertility businesses
The approved combination covers Apollo Fertility Centre and Apollo Specialty Hospitals, plus related equity and convertible-instrument transactions.
Read article ↗India and Denmark deepen MSME, innovation and IP cooperation
A joint working group in Copenhagen covered technology adoption, commercialisation, intellectual property and cluster-led support for smaller businesses.
Read article ↗NLMC offers 459 RINL land parcels in Visakhapatnam for e-auction
The 93,572.21-square-yard portfolio is scheduled for competitive bidding in October through the RailTel e-procurement platform.
Read article ↗CAQM reports 121 NCR inspections and enforcement actions over 16 days
The review covered construction, industry and diesel generators, including proposed closures, sealed equipment and compliance directions.
Read article ↗DGFT automates free-sale certificate issuance for eligible exporters
Qualifying applications can now bypass manual scrutiny, while exceptions and selected approvals remain subject to regional-authority review.
Read article ↗India notifies a single legal time standard for official and commercial use
The Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026 create a common time reference and take effect 180 days after notification.
Read article ↗DoT warns that IMEI tampering can mean prison and a ₹50 lakh fine
The telecom department has reiterated the penalties for altering or misusing device and subscriber identifiers.
Read article ↗UPI is set to work across Uzbekistan's UZQR merchant network
NIPL and Uzbekistan's NIPC have agreed to connect supported Indian UPI apps with the country's national QR-payment network.
Read article ↗C-DOT unveils 14 indigenous quantum-security products
The portfolio combines quantum key distribution and post-quantum cryptography for telecom and secure-network applications.
Read article ↗India's economy grows 7.8% in Q1 FY27 under the new GDP series
Real GDP reached ₹81.36 lakh crore in April–June 2026, while nominal GDP rose 10.3%, according to MoSPI's first-quarter estimates.
Read article ↗Five signals shaping India's deep-tech pipeline
A research-infrastructure launch, a record thermopower result, Semicon 2.0, quantum biotechnology and language AI mark a busy technology cycle.
Read article ↗Five field-level shifts in water, food and natural resources
Fisheries infrastructure, a Sone River agreement, crop-area data, oilseed technology transfer and biodiversity finance shape the latest field economy signals.
Read article ↗Five economic signals beyond the headline GDP number
Public finances, trade negotiations, experimental services data and workforce readiness provide a wider view of India's operating environment.
Read article ↗Five operating signals from India's public systems
Enforcement activity, grievance throughput, municipal waste remediation and Centre–state water coordination offer a mixed operational picture.
Read article ↗Five developments across diplomacy, environment and security
India–Russia and India–Uzbekistan engagement, an Indo-German environment forum, INS Nipun and future-warfare education form the latest strategic roundup.
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