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Awards
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named in TIME100 Next 202612
The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals batter is the youngest honouree and only Indian athlete on the list, in the Phenoms category.
- TIME unveiled the TIME100 Next 2026 list on 30 September 2026
- Aged 15, the youngest on the list and its only Indian athlete, placed under 'Phenoms'
- Bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.1 crore at the 2024 auction, aged 13
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Sports
Rohit Sharma passes 12,000 ODI runs and 200 ODI sixes at home34
Rohit Sharma reached 12,000 ODI runs and became the first batter with 200 ODI sixes in one country during the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati on 30 September.
- Second ODI v West Indies, Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati, 30 September 2026
- Reached 12,000 ODI runs in his 282nd innings, second fastest after Virat Kohli (242)
- First batter with 200 ODI sixes on home soil; Chris Gayle next on 147
- Scored 101 off 75 balls (35th ODI hundred) in a 255-run opening stand with Shubman Gill
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Defence
Second ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise AIME-2026 under way at Subic Bay5
India sent INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish to the second edition of the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise in the Philippines. The exercise is tied to India's Act East and MAHASAGAR outlook.
- Second edition of the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise
- Held at Subic Bay, Philippines
- Indian ships: INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish
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Disasters
Blast and fire at MRPL Mangaluru refinery kills one, injures at least eight678
A cold separator ruptured in the Coker Hydrotreater Unit around noon on 30 September 2026; one contract worker died and eight or more were injured.
- Around noon on 30 September 2026
- One contract worker died; injury counts range from 8 to 11
- CM ordered a high-level probe; case registered against two MRPL officials
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Defence
Pahalgam attack suspect Hashim Moosa killed in Budgam encounter9
Security forces killed Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Hashim Moosa (Mohammad Asif) in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir, around 29-30 September. He is described as a key suspect in the 2025 Pahalgam attack.
- Indian Army confirmed on 30 September 2026 that Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Mohammad Asif alias Hashim Moosa was killed in a counter-terror operation in Budgam district, J&K
- Operation began on the night of 29 September near Korag, Yousmarg
- Described as wanted in connection with the Pahalgam terror attack
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Appointments
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri becomes Morocco's first woman head of government101112
King Mohammed VI named PAM leader Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri head of government on 29 September 2026 after the 23 September election, the first woman to hold the post.
- Appointed 29 September 2026 by King Mohammed VI under Article 47
- PAM won 97 of 395 seats in the 23 September election; coalition needed
- First woman to head Morocco's government
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Books and culture
Five more Indian sites added to UNESCO Tentative List, total 78131415
Additions: Bagh Caves, Udaigiri Caves, Ginnorgarh Fort, Chambal Valley temples and the transnational Sites of Satyagraha with South Africa.
- Announced 29 September 2026: India's Tentative List now has 78 sites
- Added: Bagh Cave Paintings, Udaigiri Caves, Ginnorgarh Fort, Group of Temples of the Chambal Valley (all Madhya Pradesh) and the transnational Sites of Satyagraha
- Sites of Satyagraha: nine components, seven in India and two in South Africa
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International
India hosts 11th BIMSTEC counter-terrorism working group meeting1617
Delegations from all seven members met 28 to 29 September, chaired by Suhel Ajaz Khan of MEA.
- 11th BIMSTEC JWG on Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime, New Delhi, 28 to 29 September 2026
- All seven members attended; chaired by Suhel Ajaz Khan, MEA Additional Secretary (Counter Terrorism)
- Reviewed sub-group reports on trafficking, narcotics, AML/CFT, law enforcement and radicalisation
- BIMSTEC founded by the Bangkok Declaration of 6 June 1997; secretariat in Dhaka since 2014
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International
Trinidad and Tobago pursues UPI-based payments platform, set to be first Caribbean nation on UPI181920
High Commissioner Chandradath Singh said in late September 2026 that Trinidad and Tobago is working to implement a UPI-modelled platform under a 2024 agreement with NPCI International.
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Sports
Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, becomes youngest to complete Woman Grandmaster requirements2324
Playing top board for England at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, she earned her third and final WGM norm, breaking Kateryna Lagno's record.
- 46th Chess Olympiad, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
- Third and final WGM norm; played all 11 rounds on board one for England
- Youngest British Women's Champion, August 2026
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Other
Bhagat Singh's 119th birth anniversary observed25
Born 28 September 1907 at Banga, Lyallpur, he was hanged with Rajguru and Sukhdev on 23 March 1931.
- Assembly bombing 8 April 1929 with B. K. Dutt
- Saunders killing December 1928
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Awards
Shantanu Moitra receives National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026 in Indore2627
The Madhya Pradesh government honoured music director Shantanu Moitra with the National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026 in Indore on 28 September, Lata Mangeshkar's birth anniversary.
- Ceremony on 28 September 2026 in Indore
- Award instituted 1984 by the MP Culture Department; Rs 5 lakh and citation
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Sports
India finishes 10th at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 with six silvers2829
India's largest ever 70-competitor team won six silver medals and 20 Medals for Excellence, up from 13th at Lyon 2024.
- 48th WorldSkills Competition, 22 to 27 September 2026, Shanghai
- India 10th, up from 13th at Lyon 2024: six silvers and 20 Medals for Excellence
- India's largest contingent: 70 competitors in 63 skills
- Smriti Nambiar (bakery) silver and Best of Nation
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Sports
Virat Kohli becomes second batter to reach 15,000 ODI runs303132
He reached the mark against West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram, the fastest to do so; Tendulkar leads with 18,426.
- 27 September 2026, 1st ODI vs West Indies, Greenfield Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
- Reached 15,000 ODI runs in his 303rd innings, 74 fewer than Tendulkar
- Unbeaten 139; India won by eight wickets chasing 296
- Tendulkar leads with 18,426 runs from 463 matches
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Polity
Tamil Nadu withdraws order exempting Law and Order department from RTI333435
G.O. Ms. No. 57 of 21 September used Section 24(4) of the RTI Act but was revoked on 27 September.
- G.O. Ms. No. 57 dated 21 September 2026, issued by the HR Management Department under Section 24(4) of the RTI Act
- Revoked on 27 September 2026 after criticism from the opposition and allies
- Sec 24(4) allows states to exempt intelligence and security organisations
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States
Violent protests at Lovely Professional University after social media claim of campus rape; university calls it a rumour363738
Student protests turned violent on 27 September 2026 in Phagwara, with police vehicles set on fire. Police had not confirmed any assault, the university called the claim false, an SIT was formed, and classes were suspended for 10 days.
- Protests turned violent on 27 September 2026; police vehicles set ablaze
- Police had not confirmed any assault; university called the claim false and baseless
- SIT formed; classes suspended for 10 days from 28 September
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Science and tech
Amit Shah flags off India's first LNG-powered train from Sabarmati394041
The dual-fuel train substitutes about 40% of diesel with LNG. Indian Railways targets net zero by 2030.
- Flagged off 27 September 2026 from Sabarmati, Ahmedabad
- Dual-fuel: LNG can replace up to about 40% of diesel; two 1,400 HP power cars converted
- LNG stored at about minus 162 degrees C
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Environment
Foundation laid for India's first port-based e-methanol plant at Kandla424344
The foundation stone was laid at Deendayal Port, Kandla, most likely on 26 September, for a 150 tonne per day e-methanol plant that Deendayal Port Authority and Assam Petro-Chemicals will build with a 76:24 capital ratio.
- Foundation stone laid at Deendayal Port, most likely 26 September 2026
- 150 tonnes per day; total investment Rs 2,300 crore (phase 1: 50 TPD, phase 2: 100 TPD)
- Joint project of Deendayal Port Authority and Assam Petro-Chemicals, capital ratio 76:24
- India's first methanol bunkering demonstration at the port in April
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Reports and indices
India ranks 31st in WEF Travel and Tourism Development Index 20264647
Japan led, followed by US, Spain, Australia and France.
- India 31st of 110 economies, up from 39th in 2024 (some outlets say nine places; the ranks show eight)
- Japan first, then US, Spain, Australia, France
- Index prepared by WEF with Zurich Insurance Group
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States
Maharashtra declares drought in 265 of 358 talukas, announces relief package495051
The declaration followed activation of Trigger-1 norms (rainfall deficit above 25% and a dry spell of at least 21 days). Relief includes land revenue waiver, crop-loan recovery deferment, farm power bill concessions and exam fee waiver.
- 265 talukas in 32 districts (about 74% of the state); order dated 25 or 26 September 2026
- Trigger-1: rainfall deficiency and 21-day dry spell
- Cabinet subcommittee headed by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule oversees relief
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Other
Nation marks Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar's birth anniversary5253
All India Radio reported tributes on 26 September 2026 to the social reformer born in 1820 in Birsingha, Midnapore. AIR calls it the 207th anniversary; counting from 1820 gives the 206th.
- Born 26 September 1820 in Birsingha, West Midnapore
- Tributes on 26 September 2026 including from Tripura CM Manik Saha
- AIR numbers the anniversary 207th; arithmetic gives 206th
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Economy
Centre notifies Kandla, JNPA, Paradip and Mundra as mega ports54
First 'mega port' notification under Section 73 of the Indian Ports Act 2025; Mundra is a non-major port.
- Notified under Section 73 of the Indian Ports Act, 2025 (reported 25 to 26 September 2026)
- Ports: Deendayal, Jawaharlal Nehru, Paradip, Mundra
- Mundra is a non-major port and the only private one; ports keep their original classification
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Polity
AFSPA extended in parts of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal for six months555657
Extension runs from 1 October 2026; Manipur is covered except areas under 13 police stations in five districts.
- Extended from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027; notifications published 25 September
- Manipur: whole state except areas under 13 police stations in five districts
- Nagaland: nine districts named; Arunachal: Tirap, Changlang, Longding and parts of Namsai
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Appointments
Mandeep K. Bhandari appointed CBSE Chairperson585960
The 2001-batch AGMUT IAS officer was approved by the ACC; the post was upgraded to Additional Secretary rank.
- ACC approved on 25 September 2026; 2001-batch AGMUT IAS officer
- Post temporarily upgraded to Additional Secretary rank
- Was Principal Secretary to the LG of J&K
- Third CBSE chairperson in four months after the On-Screen Marking controversy
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Defence
ICGS Shaunak sails for Perth on QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission6162
Six sea riders from the four Quad states join the Chennai to Perth voyage, aligned with the Quad foreign ministers' statement of 26 May 2026.
- ICG Shaunak sailed from Chennai on 25 September 2026 for Perth, reaching Fremantle on 7 October
- Six sea riders: two each from India and Japan, one each from Australia and the US
- Quad = India, Australia, Japan, US
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Awards
Roxy Mathew Koll and Neelima Satyam get AGU 2026 honours6364
Koll of IITM wins the Molchanov Climate Communications Prize and Satyam of IIT Indore the Devendra Lal Memorial Medal.
- Roxy Mathew Koll (IITM Pune) wins the Pavel S. Molchanov Climate Communications Prize
- Neelima Satyam (IIT Indore) wins the Devendra Lal Memorial Medal
- AGU announced 43 awards for 2026, to be presented in San Francisco in December
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Environment
UN General Assembly adopts first declaration on sea-level rise and statehood continuity656667
The political declaration backs continued statehood and stable maritime zones for states losing territory.
- Adopted 24 September 2026 at a high-level meeting during UNGA 81, reportedly by consensus
- Presumption in favour of continued statehood and UN membership despite loss of territory
- Supports stability of UNCLOS maritime zones
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International
India and Netherlands sign MoUs on Gujarat's Kalpasar project686970
Two tripartite MoUs with the CWC, Gujarat's Kalpasar Department, Deltares and TU Delft were signed at India International Water Week 2026, following a May 2026 Letter of Intent.
- Two MoUs signed 24 September 2026 at the ninth India International Water Week (22 to 26 September), Bharat Mandapam
- Parties: CWC, Gujarat's Kalpasar Department, Deltares and TU Delft
- Letter of Intent signed 16 May 2026 during Modi's Netherlands visit
- Reservoir across the Gulf of Khambhat using Sabarmati, Mahi, Dhadhar and Narmada water
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Disasters
Bus fire on Yamuna Expressway at Greater Noida kills nine717273
A Delhi-Mahoba bus caught fire near the 33 km mark of the Yamuna Expressway in the Jewar police station area on the night of 23 to 24 September 2026; nine passengers died and 20 were rescued.
- Fire on the night of 23 to 24 September 2026
- Nine dead, 20 rescued
- Driver and conductor arrested; cause under investigation (AC spark suspected)
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Reports and indices
Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2027 features Gujarat and Darjeeling Himalayan Railway747576
Two Indian entries: Gujarat as a destination and a Darjeeling train journey as an experience.
- Gujarat is among the 25 destinations; the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is named 'Best for a Toy Train journey' among 25 experiences
- DHR running since 1881; inscribed 1999 as part of Mountain Railways of India
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Environment
Deep depression crosses Andhra-Odisha coast near Kalingapatnam; no cyclone name assigned777879
IMD said the system crossed the coast near Kalingapatnam on the night of 23 to 24 September. It stayed at deep depression strength, so the name Arnab, proposed by Bangladesh, was not used.
- Crossed the coast near Kalingapatnam on the night of 23 to 24 September 2026, winds 55 to 65 kmph, gusts to 75 kmph
- Stayed at deep depression strength; cyclone names are assigned only at cyclonic storm intensity
- Arnab is the name proposed by Bangladesh
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Supreme Court
Supreme Court two-judge bench refers 2023 Election Commissioner Act challenge to CJI808182
Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma split on whether to refer the challenge to the 2023 Election Commissioners Act to a larger bench and sent the matter to CJI Surya Kant to constitute a bench.
- Order on 23 September 2026 by Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma
- The 2023 Act's selection panel: PM, Leader of Opposition and a Union Cabinet minister, replacing the CJI
- Anoop Baranwal (2 March 2023) set an interim panel including the CJI
- Art 145(3) needs at least five judges for substantial constitutional questions
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Polity
FSSAI initiates penal action against major e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms838485
Amazon, Flipkart, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket and Zepto faced action over misleading food claims and prohibited listings under the FSS Act 2006.
- FSSAI announced penal action on 23 September 2026 against Amazon, Flipkart, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket and Zepto
- Grounds: misbranding, misleading claims and prohibited items such as datura on listings
- Cases cited: Happilo date bites, Milky Mist dairy labelling, datura fruits and seeds
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Awards
Booker Prize 2026 shortlist announced, Mary Beard chairs jury868788
The six-book Booker Prize 2026 shortlist was announced on 22 September from 13 longlisted novels and 163 submissions; Mary Beard chairs the jury.
- Announced 22 September 2026
- Shortlist: The End of Everything, The Disappearers, Black Bag, May We Feed the King, The Things We Never Say, John of John
- Jury chair Mary Beard; winner announced 9 November 2026
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Environment
WWF Global Conservation Conference inaugurated in Jaipur by Bhupender Yadav9293
Over 100 countries attended; India cited growth of tiger reserves from 47 to 58 and Ramsar sites from 24 to 101.
- Inaugurated 21 September 2026 in Jaipur by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav
- Delegates from more than 100 countries
- Minister cited tiger reserves rising from 47 to 58 and protected areas from about 750 to over 1,000 in a decade
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Supreme Court
Supreme Court tightens arrest and re-arrest safeguards in Jaskaran Jeet Singh Deol94
Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Atul Chandurkar held that an arrest without written grounds violates Article 22(1) and that re-arrest after such an arrest needs magistrate approval; they set aside a Punjab and Haryana High Court order.
- Judgment of 21 September 2026 in Jaskaran Jeet Singh Deol v State of Punjab
- Arrest without written grounds violates Art 22(1); production after 24 hours violates Art 22(2); a later chargesheet cannot cure it
- Re-arrest after an illegal arrest requires magistrate approval
- Court ordered a change of investigating officer and a departmental inquiry
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Sports
Savita becomes India's most-capped women's hockey player with 321 caps9596
She passed Vandana Katariya's 320 in a pool match against Indonesia at the Asian Games.
- 321st cap on 21 September 2026 vs Indonesia in Pool B at the Asian Games
- Passed Vandana Katariya's 320 caps
- Hockey India announced a Rs 10 lakh reward
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Defence
India-Mongolia exercise Nomadic Elephant 2026 begins at Pithoragarh9798
The 18th edition (21 September to 3 October) has 45 personnel from each army and focuses on counter-insurgency under a UN mandate.
- 18th edition, 21 September to 3 October 2026, Foreign Training Node, Pithoragarh
- 45 personnel from each side; focus on counter-insurgency under a UN mandate
- Previous edition in Ulaanbaatar, May to June 2025
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Awards
Nagaland film Angh wins TIFF 2026 Platform Prize102103104
Theja Rio's debut, set in 1960s Konyak Nagaland, gets C$20,000 and an Oscar eligibility pathway.
- Theja Rio's debut Angh won the TIFF 2026 Platform Prize (C$20,000)
- Only Indian film in the 12-film Platform competition
- Set in 1960s Nagaland among the Konyak; first Nagaland film to win at a top-tier festival
- Prize gives an Oscar-eligibility route; not India's official submission
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States
Delhi signs MoU to turn Chandni Chowk Town Hall into Global Heritage Centre105106107
DTTDC and MCD agreed a 30-year MoU covering the Grade-I Town Hall complex of about 12,180 sq m.
- MoU signed 20 September 2026 between DTTDC and MCD in the presence of CM Rekha Gupta
- Initial term 30 years, extendable by another 30
- Grade-I complex built 1860 to 1866; about 12,180 sq m; ownership stays with MCD
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Environment
Modi inaugurates NGT international conference and mobile app108109
The two-day NGT conference on the Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics was held at Vigyan Bhawan from 19 September 2026; Modi inaugurated it and launched the NGT mobile app.
- 19 to 20 September 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan
- Participants from 17 countries and organisations such as UNEP and ADB
- NGT chair: Justice Prakash Shrivastava; NGT established 2010
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Sports
20th Asian Games open in Aichi-Nagoya110111112
Opening was at Mizuho stadium; mascot Honohon, slogan Imagine One Asia. Japan earlier hosted in 1958 and 1994.
- Opened 19 September 2026 by Emperor Naruhito at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, Nagoya
- Games run to 4 October 2026 with athletes from 45 NOCs
- Slogan reported as Imagine One Asia
- India's flag-bearers: Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat
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Sports
Pawan Sehrawat replaces Tajinderpal Toor as India's male flag-bearer at Asian Games after kit mishap; Manu Bhaker female flag-bearer113114115
Toor missed the 19 September opening ceremony because his official kit had not arrived, so kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat carried the flag with Manu Bhaker. Toor did not withdraw from the Games.
- Pawan Sehrawat replaced Tajinderpal Singh Toor at the opening ceremony on 19 September 2026
- Toor's ceremonial kit was delayed; he remained in the Games
- Games run 19 September to 4 October 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya with 45 NOCs
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Polity
President amends Inter-State Council Order, 1990116117
Governors and LGs will be invited to council meetings where President's Rule (Art 356) or Art 239AB is in force.
- Inter-State Council (Amendment) Order, 2026 under Article 263; notification reportedly issued 9 September and published about 18 September
- Governor invited when an Article 356 proclamation is in force
- LG invited for Delhi (Art 239AB), Puducherry (Sec 51, UT Act 1963) and J&K (Sec 73, J&K Reorganisation Act 2019)
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International
Trump announces US security arrangement with Denmark and Greenland118119
Trump announced around 18 September that the US had reached a security arrangement with Denmark and Greenland, calling it permanent control of Greenland's security; Denmark and Greenland said sovereignty was not transferred. It was signed on 22 September.
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International
Trump signs Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act (H.R. 5334)120121122123
Trump signed H.R. 5334, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, on 18 September 2026. It widens sanctions and tariff powers; the extra 25% levy on India had been removed in February 2026.
- Signed 18 September 2026 (reported 19 September)
- Authorises tariffs up to 100% on buyers of Russian energy, a ceiling and not automatic
- Extends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 through 2031
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States
Karnataka Cabinet makes Tulu second additional official language in two coastal districts124125126
The decision covers Dakshina Kannada and Udupi; Tulu remains outside the Eighth Schedule's 22 languages.
- Cabinet meeting in Mangaluru on 18 September 2026 (UNI dates it 19 September)
- Second additional official language in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi only; Kannada stays principal
- Rs 82 lakh a year allocated for translation and training
- Announced by CM D K Shivakumar; Tulu is not in the Eighth Schedule
- Art 345 lets states adopt official languages
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Reports and indices
India tops Swedish business climate survey among 41 markets127128129
India ranked first among 41 markets in the Global Business Climate Survey 2026 by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in India with Business Sweden; Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted it around 18 September.
- India ranked first among 41 markets in the Global Business Climate Survey 2026
- Piyush Goyal shared the result around 18 September 2026
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Awards
Marathi film Gondhal is India's entry for the 99th Academy Awards130131132
The Film Federation of India chose the Marathi film Gondhal from 33 submissions as India's entry for Best International Feature at the 99th Academy Awards (March 2027); it is the fourth Marathi film selected.
- Announced 18 September 2026; jury chaired by P. Sheshadri
- Directed by Santosh Davakhar; Silver Peacock Best Director at IFFI 2025
- Fourth Marathi film chosen after Shwaas (2005), Harishchandrachi Factory (2009) and Court (2015)
- Awards ceremony in March 2027
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Environment
Ladakh unveils high-altitude flower fields at 10,600 feet133134
LG Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated twin high-altitude flower fields at Choglamsar and Stakna on 17 September 2026, marking PM Modi's birthday.
- Inaugurated 17 September 2026
- 40 acres at 10,600 ft: about 24 lakh lilium and 1 lakh gladiolus plants
- Technical guidance from CSIR-IHBT Palampur
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Science and tech
Modi inaugurates SEMICON India 2026; Semicon 2.0 (Rs 1,27,500 crore) approved in July138139140
PM Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi on 17 September, saying India's chip journey had moved to commercial production. The Cabinet had approved Semicon 2.0, with an outlay of Rs 1,27,500 crore, in mid-July.
- Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0 on about 16 July 2026 with an outlay of Rs 1,27,500 crore
- Six pillars: design, equipment and materials, fabs, ATMP/OSAT, R&D and talent
- Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2026 on 17 September
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International
G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial in Houston ends with four consensus outcomes141142143
The US-hosted ministerial ran 14 to 16 September 2026; ministers reached non-binding consensus on household energy access, permitting efficiency, a Water Reuse Initiative and a Critical Minerals Statement.
- Held 14 to 16 September 2026 in Houston
- Four non-binding outcomes: household energy access (including LPG), permitting efficiency, Water Reuse Initiative, Critical Minerals Statement
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Environment
World Ozone Day 2026 marks ten years of Kigali Amendment147148
World Ozone Day 2026 carried the theme Global action for a cooler planet: celebrating 10 years of sustainable cooling under the Kigali Amendment. India ratified the amendment on 27 September 2021.
- Montreal Protocol signed 16 September 1987, in force 1 January 1989
- Kigali Amendment adopted October 2016
- India's HFC cuts: 10% in 2032 to 85% by 2047
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International
US House passes Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act with up to 100% tariff power149150151
The House agreed to the Senate amendments 262 to 159 on 16 September 2026 (the Senate passed it 86 to 11 in August). The Act authorises, but does not impose, tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy, which could expose India.
- House vote 262-159 on 16 September 2026 (one outlet says 17 September)
- Authorises, does not automatically impose, tariffs up to 100%
- Extends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 through 2031
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Books and culture
Kumik in Zanskar declared Ladakh's first Heritage Village152
Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena declared Kumik in Zanskar Ladakh's first Heritage Village on 15 September 2026, coinciding with the opening of the Ladakh Zanskar Festival.
- Declared 15 September 2026 as the Ladakh Zanskar Festival opened
- Kumik is known for Kanjur manuscripts and traditional houses
- Water scarcity has been pushing families to leave
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Economy
Finance Ministry bars charges on UPI payments up to Rs 2,000 and RuPay debit153154
A Finance Ministry notification under Section 10A of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act bars charges on UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000 and on RuPay debit card transactions; P2P UPI stays free.
- Notification dated 14 September 2026 per one report, covered 15 September
- Section 10A inserted by the Taxation and Other Laws Amendment Act in the 2026 Monsoon Session
- Transactions above Rs 2,000 are not covered; any MDR there would be threshold-based
- One outlet gives the notification number as S.O. 5067(E)
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Defence
Pakistan's PNS Hunain collides with Indian warship in Arabian Sea; both sides protest155156157
A Pakistani naval ship collided with an Indian Navy warship in the North Arabian Sea on 15 September 2026, with no major damage reported. India summoned Pakistan's charge d'affaires and Pakistan summoned India's top diplomat in Islamabad, saying it was conducting its SEASPARK-26 exercise in its EEZ.
- Collision on 15 September 2026 in international waters of the North Arabian Sea
- MEA reported no major damage and called the Pakistani conduct unsafe and unprofessional
- India summoned Pakistan's charge d'affaires; Pakistan summoned India's top diplomat in Islamabad the next day
- Pakistan said its navy was running the biennial SEASPARK-26 exercise inside its exclusive economic zone
- Business Today identifies the Pakistani ship as PNS Hunain (F-273), a Yarmook-class vessel; Organiser says the ships were not named officially
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Environment
India hosts World Circular Economy Forum 2026 in Gandhinagar158159
The tenth World Circular Economy Forum, first in South Asia, is organised by Finland's Sitra with the CPCB at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, from 15 to 18 September 2026.
- 15 to 18 September 2026, Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar
- Tenth edition and first in South Asia
- First held in Helsinki in 2017
- Theme: Circular economy: Transition for people and prosperity
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Science and tech
SEMICON India 2026 set for 17-19 September at Yashobhoomi160161162
The fifth SEMICON India, run by the India Semiconductor Mission and SEMI, was announced for 17 to 19 September 2026 at Yashobhoomi, with PM Modi to inaugurate it on 17 September.
- 17 to 19 September 2026, Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
- Fifth edition; theme Transform Tomorrow: Silicon to Systems - Building the Ecosystem
- Modi inaugurated on 17 September; over 600 exhibitors
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Supreme Court
Supreme Court launches Jan Soochna Seva Hindi summaries on Hindi Diwas163164165
The service gives short Hindi text, audio and video summaries of key judgments and may extend to other languages.
- Announced on 14 September 2026, Hindi Diwas
- Hindi summaries of selected judgments plus 15 to 30 minute audio and video bulletins
- To expand to other Indian languages in phases
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Other
Hindi Diwas observed; 6th All India Official Language Conference in Navi Mumbai166167168
The Constituent Assembly adopted Hindi in Devanagari as the Union's official language on 14 September 1949.
- Sixth All India Official Language Conference in Navi Mumbai, 14 to 15 September 2026
- Amit Shah presented the Rajbhasha Gaurav and Rajbhasha Kirti awards 2025-26
- Shah said Hindi should coordinate with, not compete against, other Indian languages
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Awards
Widow's Bay and The Pitt top 78th Emmys169170171
At the 78th Emmys on 14 September 2026 Widow's Bay set a record 14 wins for a comedy series and won Outstanding Comedy; The Pitt won Outstanding Drama again; Matthew Rhys became the first to win two lead acting Emmys in one night.
- Held 14 September 2026 at the Peacock Theater, Los Angeles
- Widow's Bay: record 14 Emmys for a comedy series
- The Pitt: Outstanding Drama for a second year
- Matthew Rhys won lead actor in a comedy and in a limited series
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Sports
Ganges Grandmasters win Global Chess League Season 4172173
Ganges Grandmasters beat defending champions Alpine APL Pipers 7-5 over two legs in Bengaluru on 13 September 2026 for their first Global Chess League title.
- Final on 13 September 2026 in Bengaluru; first leg 3-3, overall 7-5
- Ian Nepomniachtchi beat Magnus Carlsen; Stavroula Tsolakidou beat Humpy Koneru
- GCL is promoted by Tech Mahindra and FIDE
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Sports
Dhiraj Bommadevara wins archery World Cup Final recurve title174175176
He beat Japan's Junya Nakanishi 6-5 (10-9 in a shoot-off) in Saltillo, Mexico, becoming the first Indian man to win the World Cup Final recurve title.
- Final on 13 September 2026 in Saltillo, Mexico: won 6-5, shoot-off 10-9
- First Indian man to win the World Cup Final individual recurve title
- Dola Banerjee won the women's title in 2007 in Dubai
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International
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration at 18th summit hosted by India182183184
BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration by consensus at the 18th summit at Bharat Mandapam on 12 September 2026 after Iran and the UAE bridged differences over West Asia. The roughly 140-point text backs India and Brazil for bigger roles at the UN.
- 18th BRICS summit held in New Delhi under India's presidency, concluding 13 September 2026
- New Delhi Declaration adopted by consensus at the end of the first day, 12 September, after Iran-UAE differences over West Asia were overcome
- Declaration is a 140-point text backing India and Brazil for expanded roles at the United Nations
- Declaration condemned the 22 April terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir and called for a Gaza ceasefire and two-state solution
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Polity
Amit Shah: UCC in all 21 NDA-ruled states before 2029187188189
At a Mumbai press conference on 13 September 2026 the Home Minister said the UCC will be in place across the 21 NDA-ruled states before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections; Uttarakhand has enforced it since January 2025.
- Statement on 13 September 2026 in Mumbai
- Uttarakhand UCC in force since 27 January 2025
- Reports differ on status elsewhere (Gujarat, Assam, Madhya Pradesh awaiting assent or committees)
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Awards
Woman Unknown wins Golden Lion at 83rd Venice Film Festival190191
Danish director May el-Toukhy's film took the top prize; Mathilde Arcel won best actress.
- 83rd Venice Film Festival, 2 to 12 September 2026
- Jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal
- Mathilde Arcel won the Volpi Cup for best actress; John Malkovich best actor
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Sports
Rybakina beats Sabalenka to win 2026 US Open, reaches world No. 1192
Elena Rybakina beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 for her first US Open and third Grand Slam singles title, and was set to replace Sabalenka as world No. 1.
- Final score 6-4, 5-7, 6-2
- First US Open title; third Grand Slam singles title
- Also won Wimbledon 2022 and the 2026 Australian Open (beating Sabalenka)
- To become world No. 1 for the first time when rankings update
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Legislation
Gujarat Assembly passes bill allowing 24x7 shops193194
The Gujarat Ease of Doing Business Bill 2026 amends multiple state laws, encouraging self-certification and risk-based inspection while keeping worker hour limits.
- Gujarat Ease of Doing Business Bill 2026 passed around 11 to 12 September 2026
- Lets shops, malls, restaurants, hotels and cafes operate 24x7
- Amends 12 provisions in 5 state acts; worker hours and rest rules continue
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Science and tech
First OPU-IVF Badri calf born in Uttarakhand195196
A female Badri calf was born on 11 September 2026 at Pantnagar, produced by ovum pick-up and IVF by ICAR-NDRI Karnal and GBPUAT Pantnagar.
- Born 11 September 2026 at the Academic Dairy Farm, Pantnagar
- Technique: ovum pick-up and IVF; embryo carried by a Sahiwal recipient
- Funded by the Uttarakhand Biotechnology Council
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International
India and US strengthen undersea cable security under TRUST initiative197198
The US Embassy announced on 11 September 2026 an Undersea Cables Workshop under the US-India TRUST initiative on securing subsea cables and adding landing stations and routes.
- US Embassy announcement 11 September 2026
- Aims: secure, resilient cable networks with more routes and landing stations
- TRUST was announced 13 February 2025 by Modi and Trump (Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology)
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Other
Digvijay Diwas marks Vivekananda's 1893 Chicago address199200
The 11 September 1893 speech began with 'Sisters and Brothers of America' at the Parliament of the World's Religions.
- Parliament of the World's Religions ran 11 to 27 September 1893
- Vivekananda born 12 January 1863; Ramakrishna Mission founded 1897
- PM Modi paid tribute on 11 September 2026
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Legislation
Finance Ministry notifies 1 October 2026 commencement for Bankers' Books Evidence Act201202
The Finance Ministry notified that the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 takes effect on 1 October 2026. The Act received presidential assent on 13 August 2026.
- Finance Ministry notification fixes 1 October 2026 as commencement (reported 11 September 2026)
- Presidential assent on 13 August 2026
- Where the bank is not a party, a court must record a special cause in writing before summoning bank officials
- Replaces the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 1891
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Defence
Dhruva Space and Safran sign deals for India's SBS-III surveillance satellites203204205
Contracts above EUR 5 million were announced at the International Space Summit in Paris. SBS-III plans 52 satellites, 21 by ISRO and 31 by private firms, over 2027 to 2030.
- Contracts worth over EUR 5 million signed at the International Space Summit, Paris (9 to 10 September 2026)
- SBS-III plans 52 satellites: 21 by ISRO and 31 by private firms
- Deployment window mostly reported as 2027 to 2030
- Three India-France space deals announced
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Sports
Shree Charani becomes fastest Indian to 50 T20I wickets206207
She got there in her 29th T20I, in the Women's Asia Cup semi-final against Bangladesh in Dubai, beating Kuldeep Yadav's 30.
- 50th T20I wicket in her 29th match, vs Bangladesh in the Women's Asia Cup semi-final, Dubai, 10 September 2026
- Beat Kuldeep Yadav's 30 matches among Indians
- Mengting Liu (China) fastest overall at 28
- India won by 40 runs defending 149
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International
India set to host 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi211212
India, chairing BRICS in 2026 for the fourth time, prepared to host the 18th summit at Bharat Mandapam on 12 and 13 September.
- Summit 12 to 13 September 2026, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- India took the chair on 1 January 2026, after earlier chairships in 2012, 2016 and 2021
- Summit motto: Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
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Legislation
Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Amendment Rules 2026 notified213214215
The Department of Consumer Affairs notified the amendment on 9 September 2026 (G.S.R. 789(E)); it takes effect on 1 January 2027 and tightens rules on prior-price claims, sponsored listings, search ranking and dark patterns.
- Notified 9 September 2026 (one outlet says 10 September); in force 1 January 2027
- Prior price for discounts means the lowest price in the preceding 30 days
- Platforms must follow the Dark Patterns Guidelines 2023 and run a yearly self-audit
- Platforms must join the National Consumer Helpline convergence process
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Defence
Exercise Veer Guardian 2026: IAF and Japan Air Self-Defense Force train in Jodhpur216217
The second edition ran at Air Force Station Jodhpur from 9 September 2026 (JASDF gives 9 to 21 September; some reports say 22), with JASDF F-2A fighters operating in India for the first time.
- JASDF dates: 9 to 21 September 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur
- JASDF sent 3 F-2A fighters and about 110 personnel
- IAF flew Tejas, Su-30MKI and Rafale
- First edition January 2023 at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan
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Books and culture
Painted Haveli Towns of Shekhawati on UNESCO Tentative List218219220
The serial nomination covers 14 towns across Jhunjhunu, Churu and Sikar in Rajasthan, submitted 1 June 2026.
- UNESCO ref 7028, submitted 1 June 2026
- Criteria (iii), (iv), (v)
- 14 towns across Jhunjhunu, Churu and Sikar, including Mandawa, Nawalgarh, Fatehpur
- Announced by Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
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Polity
Centre discusses proposed Article 371(K) safeguards for Ladakh221222
Talks on 9 September 2026 in New Delhi between the MHA and the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance considered a new Article 371(K)-style provision for Ladakh. Later reports say the groups rejected the Centre's draft.
- Talks held 9 September 2026 in New Delhi
- Centre floated safeguards on the lines of Articles 371A and 371G and a directly elected body with legislative powers over land, culture, language and environment
- Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra said it would not amount to statehood
- Ladakh a UT since 31 October 2019, no legislature
- Sixth Schedule: Arts 244(2) and 275(1)
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Economy
Global Fintech Fest 2026 held in Mumbai, inaugurated by PM Modi223224225
PM Modi inaugurated the seventh Global Fintech Fest at Jio World Centre, Mumbai on 8 September 2026; the event ran 8 to 11 September under the theme Potential to Impact: Agentic AI, Tokenisation, Quantum.
- 8 to 11 September 2026; Modi inaugurated on 8 September
- Organisers: Payments Council of India, NPCI and Fintech Convergence Council
- Theme: Potential to Impact: Agentic AI, Tokenisation, Quantum
- Modi marked ten years of UPI and urged stronger cybersecurity
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Economy
PM dedicates last Western DFC sections at Vadodara, completing the 2,843 km freight corridors226227228
On 8 September 2026 Modi dedicated three Western DFC sections (326 route km, over Rs 20,700 crore), completing the Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors, a network of about 2,843 km.
- Dedicated at Vadodara on 8 September 2026: New Sanand to New Makarpura, New Umbergaon to New Saphale, New Saphale to New JNPT
- Western DFC about 1,506 km (New Dadri to New JNPT); Eastern about 1,337 km; total about 2,843 km
- Modi referred to a 2,800 km corridor completed in 12 years
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Awards
UNESCO announces 2026 International Literacy Prizes229
UNESCO named six laureates for the 2026 International Literacy Prizes around International Literacy Day: King Sejong prizes to Colombia, the Netherlands and Nigeria and Confucius prizes to Lebanon, Mexico (Chiapas) and Thailand, each worth USD 30,000.
- Six laureates; each receives USD 30,000
- King Sejong: Escuelas LEO (Colombia), Language Friendly School (Netherlands), Project PAL (Nigeria)
- Confucius: Alsama Project (Lebanon), Chiapas Puede (Mexico), Hat Yai City programme (Thailand)
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Economy
UK recognises India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme under its CBAM230231232
HM Treasury told India's Bureau of Energy Efficiency that the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme is on the UK's list of qualifying carbon pricing schemes under its CBAM, so Indian exporters can get credit for carbon prices paid at home when the UK levy starts on 1 January 2027.
- Recognition reported 8 to 9 September 2026
- Relief tied to the effective carbon price under CCTS, subject to UK verification rules
- UK CBAM starts 1 January 2027
- Covers steel, aluminium, fertiliser and cement
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International
UK announces ban on imports from Israeli settlements233234235
The Foreign Secretary told Parliament on 8 September 2026 that the UK will ban imports of all goods from West Bank settlements plus some services, with the ban expected to take six to nine months to take effect.
- Announced 8 September 2026
- Ban covers all settlement goods and some services such as financing, construction and advertising
- Comprehensive sanctions regime on settlement activity; some extremist settlers sanctioned immediately
- Canada and France announced similar bans
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Environment
Five baby orangutans rescued in Odisha's Balasore district236
Five baby orangutans were rescued in Odisha's Balasore district on Tuesday 8 September 2026 after villagers alerted forest officials. As the species is not native to India, authorities began a trafficking inquiry; the animals were taken to Nandankanan Zoological Park.
- Five baby orangutans were rescued early on Tuesday 8 September 2026 in a forest in Balasore district, Odisha
- They were taken to Nandankanan Zoological Park, Bhubaneswar, and kept in quarantine
- Orangutans are not native to India; a trafficking investigation was opened
- All three orangutan species (Bornean, Sumatran, Tapanuli) are IUCN Critically Endangered
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Other
International Literacy Day marks 60 years; theme Literacy for people, planet and prosperity237238
UNESCO marked the day's 60th anniversary with the theme Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity; 739 million youth and adults lacked basic literacy in 2024. The global celebration was held in Mexico.
- Proclaimed by UNESCO in 1966; first observed 1967
- At least 739 million youth and adults lacked basic literacy in 2024
- Global celebration in Mexico on 8 to 9 September (one source says Chiapas)
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Science and tech
India joins US-led Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security239240241
India became the 26th government in the grouping launched in July 2026, after talks between MoS Jitin Prasada and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
- India joined on 8 September 2026 the US-led Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security
- Led by US NTIA, launched July 2026; about 26 governments with India
- Announced after MoS Jitin Prasada met US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick at the G20 Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill
- Bharat 6G Vision targets 6G by 2030
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Polity
Amit Shah presents President's Colour to Goa Police242
Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President's Colour to Goa Police on 7 September 2026 and launched an AI voice assistant for the cyber helpline 1930; Goa Police said its 112 response time fell from 18 to 8 minutes.
- Presented 7 September 2026 in Panaji
- AI multilingual voice assistant for cyber helpline 1930
- 112 response time cut from 18 to 8 minutes (as reported)
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International
India backs UN map resolution but rejects any depiction inconsistent with its map243244
India said support for equitable cartographic representation does not endorse maps showing J&K and Ladakh differently from India's official map.
- MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India backed the resolution for equal-area representation, not any specific map
- Resolution adopted 4 September 2026 by 164 votes
- J&K and Ladakh must be shown per India's official map
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Economy
Russia starts first oil flow through Vostok Oil pipeline245246
Rosneft's 790 km Vankor-Payakha-Bukhta Sever line began delivering crude to the Arctic port on 6 September 2026, with Putin overseeing the start by video link.
- Pipeline about 790 km, design capacity up to 100 Mt a year
- First crude loaded 6 September 2026 onto tanker Valentin Pikul at Bukhta Sever
- Sechin targets 30 Mt from second half of 2027 and up to 50 Mt by 2030
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Books and culture
Underwater exploration off Poompuhar yields fresh finds, including a torpedo jar247
An underwater archaeological exploration off Poompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam) in Mayiladuthurai district ran for about 18 days in September 2026 and turned up fresh evidence of the submerged port city.
- Exploration off Poompuhar, Mayiladuthurai district, September 2026
- A torpedo jar was among finds reported
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Environment
Indonesia's peat and forest fires intensify under El Nino248249
Forest and peat fires worsened in Indonesia as El Nino neared its peak, and haze spread to Malaysia. The forestry minister said September is the peak of El Nino.
- Forestry minister said September is the peak of El Nino and the main fight against fires
- Haze reached Malaysia; schools moved classes online
- Official data showed about 202,000 ha burned January to July 2026; NGO estimates are far higher
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Disasters
Five-storey hostel collapses in Delhi's Satya Niketan, killing seven250
A five-storey building housing a boys' hostel collapsed on Sunday 6 September 2026 near Delhi University, killing seven; at least 12 people were pulled from the rubble.
- Collapse on 6 September 2026 in Satya Niketan, Delhi
- Seven dead, at least 12 rescued
- Owner arrested; municipal employees suspended
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Other
Teachers' Day: President Murmu confers National Teachers' Awards on 48 teachers; 138th birth anniversary of S. Radhakrishnan251252253
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Teachers' Awards 2026 on 48 school teachers at Vigyan Bhawan on 5 September 2026. Teachers' Day marks the 138th birth anniversary of S. Radhakrishnan (born 5 September 1888).
- Born 5 September 1888
- Vice President 1952 to 1962; President 1962 to 1967
- Bharat Ratna 1954
- 48 teachers honoured at Vigyan Bhawan on 5 September 2026
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Awards
Joheirry Mola of Dominican Republic crowned Miss World 2026254255
The final was held in Nha Trang, Vietnam on 5 September 2026, the first Miss World in Vietnam. Joheirry Mola was crowned by outgoing titleholder Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand.
- Final 5 September 2026 at 2 April Square, Nha Trang
- First runner-up Elisabeth Reynes (Spain); Malaysia's Taanusiya Chetty reported as second runner-up
- Dominican Republic's second title after Mariasela Alvarez (1982)
- India has won six times
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Appointments
Dinesh Sharma appointed Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands256257258
The former UP Deputy CM and Rajya Sabha MP was named by the President on 5 September 2026.
- Appointed 5 September 2026 by the President
- Sworn in 15 September 2026 at Sri Vijaya Puram
- Succeeds Admiral D K Joshi (retd), LG since 8 October 2017
- UP Deputy CM 2017 to 2022
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Supreme Court
Special NIA court convicts 10 in 2013 Darbha Naxal attack; all get death sentence on259260261
The NIA special court at Jagdalpur convicted all ten accused in the 2013 Jhiram Ghati (Darbha valley) Maoist attack on 5 September 2026 and sentenced them to death on 16 September.
- Convicted 5 September 2026; sentenced to death 16 September 2026
- Attack on 25 May 2013 on a Congress convoy in Bastar; about 27 killed per NIA
- Defence says the accused will appeal in the High Court
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International
CCW expert group reaches consensus on elements for defining lethal autonomous weapons262
The CCW Group of Governmental Experts concluded overnight on 4 September 2026 with consensus on elements for a possible regulatory instrument on lethal autonomous weapons. The text is not binding and the Review Conference on 16 to 20 November will decide next steps.
- GGE under Dutch ambassador Robert in den Bosch concluded the night of 4 September 2026
- Consensus is on a non-binding draft final report, not a treaty
- CCW Review Conference due 16 to 20 November 2026
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International
UN General Assembly designates 27 November as International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage263264265
The General Assembly adopted the resolution by consensus on 4 September 2026; Sierra Leone led it and India co-sponsored. The first observance is 27 November 2026.
- Adopted by consensus on Friday 4 September 2026
- First observed 27 November 2026
- Led by Sierra Leone; India a co-sponsor
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Books and culture
Rangpur-Sivasagar Ahom ensemble on India's UNESCO Tentative List, announced by Assam CM268269270
UNESCO lists India's Rangpur-Sivasagar Historic Ensemble (ref 7033), submitted on 19 June 2026; Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma publicised it on 4 September.
- UNESCO Tentative List entry ref 7033, submitted 19 June 2026 (criteria iii, iv)
- Announced by Assam CM on 4 September 2026
- Rangpur set up as Ahom capital by Rudra Singha in 1704
- Moidams of Charaideo inscribed in 2024
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International
UN General Assembly backs Equal Earth map projection to show Africa's true size271272273
A Togo-sponsored resolution backed by African Union members passed the UN General Assembly 164 to 1 with six abstentions (Serbia, Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova, Ukraine), with the US voting no. It is non-binding and encourages use of the Equal Earth projection.
- Vote on Friday 4 September 2026: 164 in favour, 1 against (US), 6 abstentions
- Resolution is non-binding and does not ban Mercator
- Equal Earth created 2018 by Savric, Patterson and Jenny
- Mercator dates from 1569
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Defence
Adani Defence signs five-year AK-203 ammunition supply deal with IRRPL277278
Adani Defence and Aerospace will supply 7.62x39 mm ammunition for the AK-203 programme to Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited under a five-year agreement, announced 3 September 2026.
- Five-year supply of 7.62x39 mm ammunition for AK-203 rifles
- MoD contract for 6,01,427 AK-203 rifles signed December 2021
- IRRPL formed in 2019 under an India-Russia intergovernmental agreement; plant at Korwa, Amethi
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Sports
Smriti Mandhana becomes leading run-scorer in women's international cricket with 124 vs Hong Kong279280281
Her 124 off 64 balls against Hong Kong, China at the Women's Asia Cup in Dubai on 3 September 2026 took her past Mithali Raj's 10,868 runs. It was her 18th international hundred, one clear of Meg Lanning and Laura Wolvaardt (17 each).
- Innings of 124 off 64 balls vs Hong Kong, China, 3 September 2026, Dubai
- Passed Mithali Raj's 10,868 international runs
- 18th international hundred, an outright lead in centuries
- Highest score in Women's T20 Asia Cup and for India in T20Is
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International
Meloni's government becomes Italy's longest-serving since World War II282283
Meloni's government passed Berlusconi's second government (2001 to 2005, about 1,412 days) to become Italy's longest-serving uninterrupted government since World War II. She took office in October 2022 as Italy's first woman PM.
- Reached 1,413 days around 3 to 4 September 2026
- Sworn in 22 October 2022
- Leads Brothers of Italy
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Awards
36th Ig Nobel Prizes held in Zurich, first outside the US284285286
The satirical science awards were held in Zurich on 3 September 2026, the first time outside the US, because organisers said visa and safety concerns made travel to the US unsafe for guests.
- 36th ceremony, 3 September 2026, Zurich
- Hosted with the University of Zurich and ETH Domain
- A Boston celebration was set for 24 September
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Reports and indices
FATF report flags underground banking and digital hawala287288289290
The FATF's 3 September report on professional money laundering found more than 80% of responding jurisdictions name hawala-type providers among key channels, with about 70% flagging a shift to digital hawala. India's Vivek Aggarwal is FATF Vice-President.
- Released 3 September 2026
- Nearly 90% of responding jurisdictions report underground banking or HOSSPs
- Giles Thomson (UK) FATF President from 1 July 2026 to June 2028
- Vivek Aggarwal (India) Vice-President July 2026 to June 2027
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Science and tech
BepiColombo's transfer module separates, starting arrival phase at Mercury291292
The ESA-JAXA probe launched in 2018. Its Mercury Transfer Module separated on 3 September 2026, starting the arrival phase; Mercury orbit insertion is due on 21 November 2026 and the science phase in April 2027.
- Mercury Transfer Module separated on 3 September 2026
- Orbit insertion scheduled for 21 November 2026
- Nominal science phase from April 2027
- Launched 2018
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Environment
Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar 5.0 launched with first Ocean Olympiad293294
Ministry of Earth Sciences campaign runs 12 to 19 September with beach clean-ups and a SAGAR PRAHARI app.
- Campaign runs 12 to 19 September 2026 at over 100 locations
- Launched by Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Earth Sciences
- First national Ocean Olympiad introduced
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Appointments
Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra named first CEO of Ram temple trust295296
Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra was named first CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, chosen from 5,585 applications after a donation-embezzlement controversy and the resignation of general secretary Champat Rai.
- Named 2 September 2026, from a shortlist of three drawn from 5,585 applications
- Headed IAF Western Air Command during Operation Sindoor
- Champat Rai resigned as general secretary; Govind Dev Giri named in his place
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Disasters
Deadly Nepal floods and landslides prompt UAE rescue and relief aid297298299
Flash floods and landslides from late August 2026 (the Bhote Koshi and Rasuwa area) left at least 1,385 dead and 5,130 missing by 12 September per Nepal's disaster authority. The UAE sent aid planes, a search team and USD 10 million.
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Economy
Japan Credit Rating Agency upgrades India to A-300301
JCR raised India's long-term issuer rating from BBB+ to A- with a stable outlook.
- Announced 2 September 2026: long-term issuer rating BBB+ to A-, stable outlook
- Country ceiling raised one notch to A
- FY2026 real GDP growth 7.7%
- Banking NPL ratio below 2%
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Awards
Sethuraman Panchanathan wins 2026 Arthur M. Bueche Award304305
The US National Academy of Engineering named Sethuraman Panchanathan, Chennai-born former NSF Director, the 2026 Arthur M. Bueche Award recipient; the presentation is on 4 October 2026.
- Announced about 1 September 2026
- Presentation 4 October 2026 at the NAE Annual Meeting
- NSF Director June 2020 to April 2025 (15th director)
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Reports and indices
CVC annual report 2025: 7,229 CBI corruption cases awaiting trial306307308
The CVC's 2025 annual report counts 7,229 CBI Prevention of Corruption Act cases awaiting trial at the end of 2025, of which 409 have been pending for more than 20 years.
- 7,229 CBI cases pending trial at end 2025
- 409 pending for more than 20 years
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Defence
Shakti Sharma becomes first non-medical woman Air Vice Marshal309310
She took charge as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education) on 1 September 2026; she earlier commanded Sainik School Kapurthala.
- Took charge as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education) on 1 September 2026
- Commissioned into the IAF Education Branch on 18 June 1994
- AVM equals Major General and Rear Admiral
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International
SCO leaders adopt Bishkek Declaration at summit in Bishkek311312
SCO heads of state met in the Kyrgyz capital on 1 September 2026, the organisation's 25th anniversary year, and adopted the Bishkek Declaration on security, trade and technology cooperation. Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi were among the leaders present.
- SCO Council of Heads of State met in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and adopted the Bishkek Declaration on Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Summit marked the SCO's 25th anniversary
- Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi attended
- Declaration sets out cooperation on security, trade and technology
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Supreme Court
Supreme Court uses Article 142 to quash FIRs over NEET-UG 2026 protests313314
A bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana used Article 142 on 1 September 2026 to quash FIRs over the 20 to 25 July NEET-UG protests, directed a pan-India compensation policy within 90 days for families of students who died by suicide, and allowed a fresh FIR against 2,873 people identified by Delhi Police.
- Order dated 1 September 2026
- Compensation policy within 90 days
- Fresh FIR allowed against 2,873 individuals identified by Delhi Police
- Court also set up a panel on police use of force
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Awards
Ramon Magsaysay Awards 2026: Tommy Koh, Runa Khan, Bo Kyi315316
The three Asian honourees were cited for diplomacy, community development and defence of political prisoners.
- The 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award recipients were announced on Monday 31 August 2026
- Recipients: Tommy Koh (Singapore, diplomat), Runa Khan (Bangladesh, social entrepreneur, founder of Friendship) and Bo Kyi (Myanmar, human rights activist)
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International
Haakon VIII takes oath as King of Norway after Harald V's death317318
Haakon, who became king on the death of his father Harald V, took the constitutional oath before the Storting on 1 September 2026. His daughter Ingrid Alexandra is now Crown Princess and will give her oath in writing.
- Oath before the Storting on 1 September 2026
- Harald V died on 28 August 2026 aged 89 (a Friday)
- Haakon takes the regnal name Haakon VIII
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Appointments
John Ternus due to succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEO on 1 September319320
Apple announced in April 2026 that Ternus, formerly head of hardware engineering, would become CEO on 1 September 2026, with Cook moving to executive chairman.
- Announced April 2026; effective 1 September 2026
- Cook CEO since 2011, becomes executive chairman
- Arthur Levinson becomes lead independent director; Ternus joins the board
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International
US strikes IRGC targets as Iran war and Hormuz shipping attacks continue321322323
US forces struck IRGC targets in southern Iran on 1 September 2026, citing attempted attacks on Hormuz shipping and on US personnel. Iran said it would return to the June Islamabad Memorandum if the US does the same.
- US CENTCOM began strikes on IRGC targets in Iran on 1 September 2026
- The strikes came two days after a US strike on Larak Island; Iran retaliated
- Islamabad Memorandum is the June 2026 framework agreement
- US average diesel price hit a then-record USD 5.85 per gallon on 4 September (AAA)
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