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AYUSH 1

Ministry of Ayush Advances Artificial Intelligence for Ayurveda and Traditional Medicine 12:00 PM

Ministry of Coal 1

NLC India: Powering National Growth Through Energy Security and Sustainability 1:10 PM

Ministry of Communications 1

Union Minister of State for Communications Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani Addresses Rozgar Mela in Chennai Dr Pemmasani Exhorts New Recruits to identify challenges faced by citizens and explore solutions through technology, innovation and entrepreneurship Union MoS Highlights India’s transformation in manufacturing, infrastructure, digital governance and telecom connectivity since 2014 under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi More than 51,000 candidates receive appointment letters across the country under the nationwide Rozgar Mela 11:38 AM

Ministry of Cooperation 1

Union Minister of State for Cooperation and Civil Aviation Shri Murlidhar Mohol addresses the inauguration ceremony of the new Head Office of Shri Beereshwar Co-operative Credit Society Limited in Belagavi, Karnataka ​​​​​​​Under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’ and the leadership of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, the cooperative sector of the country is continuously getting strengthened: Shri Murlidhar Mohol More than 160 important decisions have been taken in the cooperative sector under the leadership of Shri Amit Shah; work worth approximately Rs 3,000 crore has been initiated for computerisation of nearly 80,000 PACS: Shri Mohol Nearly 70,000 cooperative institutions have joined the three national-level Multi-State Cooperative Societies; village-level cooperative institutions have been linked with more than 25 types of business activities Cooperative banking is gaining new strength through the Umbrella Organisation for Urban Cooperative Banks and the ‘Sahkar Sarathi’ platform for Rural Cooperative Banks Cooperative sector will require approximately 17 lakh trained human resources over the next 10 years; ‘Tribhuvan’ Sahkari University is an important initiative in this direction: Shri Mohol New initiatives such as White Revolution, Sahkar Bima and Bharat Taxi are continuously expanding the scope of cooperation: Shri Mohol Shri Beereshwar Co-operative Credit Society has approximately 4.60 lakh members, 263 branches across the country and a business of more than Rs 9,000 crore 1:46 PM

Ministry of Defence 3

INS TRISHUL MAKES PORT CALL AT ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT 1:10 PM 25 Goa Beaches Join Hands for Coastal Clean-Up Drive; Over 3,800 Volunteers Collect 2.76 Tonnes of Marine Waste Indian Coast Guard-led initiative, with support from Ministry of Earth Science, NCPOR, NIO, Government of Goa, NGOs and community organisations, highlights collective responsibility to keep Goa’s beaches and seas clean 11:20 AM KEEL LAYING OF FIRST NEXT GENERATION MISSILE VESSEL (NGMV) FOR INDIAN NAVY AT COCHIN SHIPYARD LIMITED, KOCHI 6:16 AM

Ministry of Earth Sciences 1

NCPOR Goa hosts Asian polar science forum in Kochi; focus on stronger regional cooperation AFoPS meeting discusses joint research, data sharing and Asian contribution to Fifth International Polar Year 1:43 PM

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change 1

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates International Conference on ‘The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics’ in New Delhi; Releases NGT Mobile Application Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav underscores India’s commitment to Climate Action anchored in Equity, Implementation and Sustainable Development Two-day Conference brings together Global Stakeholders to deliberate on Collaborative Action on Pressing Global Environmental and Climate Challenges 8:39 AM

Ministry of Finance 3

20th Rozgar Mela: 1,186 Appointment Letters Distributed Across Maharashtra; PM Modi Calls Upon New Recruits to Serve with Dedication 12:34 PM 53 Youth Receive Appointment Letters at Rozgar Mela in Panaji Union Minister of State Shripad Naik distributes appointment letters to newly recruited youth in Goa 11:29 AM NLMC’s 21st Board Meeting Reviews progress of monetisation programme; stresses on Accelerated Asset Monetisation; Proposals Worth Over ₹5,000 Crore Recommended for monetisation Board approves Annual Financial Statements and Directors’ Report for FY 2025–26 5:24 AM

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying 1

Swachhata Pledge Administered by the Department to mark the beginning of the swachhata hi sewa 2026 program 10:54 AM

Ministry of Home Affairs 1

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today visited the campus of JGMM Medical College and KLE Hospital and Medical Research Centre in Hubballi, Karnataka KLE has been serving the nation for over 110 years through education and healthcare The new facility, with 250 MBBS seats and 1,200 beds, 300 of which are reserved for the poor, marks a new milestone in extending world-class healthcare across Karnataka 3:28 PM

Ministry of Law and Justice 1

President Appoints 14 Judicial Officers as Judges and Additional Judges of Delhi, J&K and Ladakh, Jharkhand and Karnataka High Courts 7:12 AM

Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas 1

Biometric Aadhaar Authentication Mandatory for Subsidised Domestic LPG Refills from 1 October 2026 27.43 crore consumers (89.9 per cent) have already completed authentication and need not do anything further Authentication can be completed at the time of delivery, at the distributor’s showroom, or on OMC mobile apps 2:12 PM

Ministry of Railways 4

Indian Railways Approves ₹252 Crore for Kavach 4.0 on 607.7 Route Kilometres of Lucknow Division 10:46 AM Indian Railways Approves ₹209 Crore for Electronic Interlocking at 7 Stations in Solapur Division 10:45 AM Indian Railways Approves ₹142 Crore for Upgradation of Electric Traction System to 2x25 kV on 73 RKM Savalyapuram-Guntur Section Upgradation Covering 146 TKM to Strengthen Traction Capacity and Enhance Operational Efficiency on Key South Coast Railway Section 9:55 AM Indian Railways Approves ₹133 Crore for Construction of Four-Lane Road Over Bridge on Udhna-Ukai Songadh Section of Western Railway Four-Lane ROB to Replace Level Crossing No. 53 at Km 62/2-4 on Cost-Sharing Basis with State Government 9:53 AM

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways 1

Indora Chowk-Dighori Flyover Completed in Record Time Using UHPFRC Technology; Reduces Indora-Dighori Travel Time from 1 Hour to 10-15 Minutes: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Flyover Named after Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar on the Occasion of Centenary Year of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis 4:46 PM

Ministry of Rural Development 1

Ministry of Rural Development to Commence DDU-GKY 2.0 Training Batches Across Most States/UTs from October 2026 34,920 Rural Youth to Begin Skill Training Under DDU-GKY 2.0 in October 2026 4:19 AM

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment 3

PM-AJAY Accelerates Socio-Economic Development of Scheduled Caste Communities Over Rs. 11,186 Crores Released Under Three Components of PM AJAY During the Last 12 Years 16,022 Villages Declared Adarsh Gram; Grant-in-Aid Initiatives Benefit 34.61 Lakh People 3:44 PM From Alcohol Dependence to a Life of Dignity: Dara Singh's Journey of Recovery 12:22 PM From Adversity to Entrepreneurial Success Hemlata Kharatmal's Journey towards Self-Reliance 12:05 PM

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports 1

Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh to Bring Together Youth Across 1000+ Locations on 20 September 497 MY Bharat Offices and Partner Organisations at 596 locations to Participate in Nationwide Youth Mobilisation 2:29 PM

PIB Backgrounder 1

Rozgar Mela 12.75 Lakh+ Appointment Letters Distributed Across 20 Editions 9:02 AM

Prime Minister's Office 6

Prime Minister extends best wishes to Indian contingent for Asian Games 1:58 PM Prime Minister condoles the loss of lives in mishap in Agar Malwa, Madhya Pradesh PM announces ex-gratia from PMNRF 10:46 AM Prime Minister shares an article reflecting on initiatives building a more circular and competitive textile industry 10:43 AM Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi distributes more than 51,000 appointment letters to the newly appointed youth in Government at 20th Rozgar Mela India's Yuva Shakti is at the heart of our journey towards a Viksit Bharat.: PM The Rozgar Mela reflects our commitment to creating new opportunities for the youth: PM Our youth's talent and skills have earned global confidence; the world pins great hopes on our innovators, our entrepreneurs, and our vibrant youth force: PM Free Trade Agreements are unlocking new avenues of opportunity for our youth; these trade agreements pave the way for new partnerships and markets for our entrepreneurs, while creating fresh career possibilities for our youth: PM India is currently the world's third-largest startup ecosystem; Moreover, India's startup story is no longer confined to major metropolitan areas, today, roughly half of all recognized startups are based in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities: PM 9:00 AM English rendering of PM’s remarks during 20th Rozgar Mela via video conferencing 8:29 AM Text of PM’s address at the International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics” 7:39 AM