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AYUSH 1

11th Ayurveda Day to be Celebrated Across India and Worldwide on 23 September Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow: Focus on Evidence, Research, Innovation and Community Wellbeing Ayurveda Day to Witness Launch of Safety Dossiers, Guidelines, Reports and CCRAS–AGNI Web Portal First-Ever Report on Ayush Services Sector to be Launched on Ayurveda Day Scientific Sessions to Deliberate on Ayurveda's Road to 2047 and Reducing NCD Burden 1:25 PM

Ministry of Civil Aviation 1

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu launches Challenge Mode for Aerodrome Development Next Phase of UDAN Takes Off with MoUs Signed with 21 States/UTs 1:40 PM

Ministry of Coal 3

MCL Targets 10 Lakh Sq. Ft. Clean-Up under Special Campaign 6.0 2:32 PM CCL’s Transformation Since 2014: From Higher Coal Production to Modern Mining, Sustainable Evacuation and Inclusive Development Central Coalfields Limited’s journey reflects a decade of expansion in production capacity, mechanisation, rail connectivity, technology adoption, renewable energy, financial strength and community development 7:22 AM Corporate Social Responsibility in Coal India Limited: A Journey from Community Welfare to Inclusive Growth Coal India Limited’s CSR Expenditure Rises to Nearly Rs. 1,000 Crore Annually CIL Spends Rs. 7,276 Crore on CSR Against Statutory Requirement of Rs. 5,795 Crore During FY 2014-15 to FY 2025-26 6:37 AM

Ministry of Commerce & Industry 2

Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal Interacts with Industry Stakeholders on Ease of Doing Business, FTA Opportunities and Trade Reforms Workshop Shri Goyal Calls for Strengthening Export Facilitation through Physical and Digital Mechanisms Local Personnel Proposed to Strengthen Exporter Support at District and State Levels: Shri Goyal Trade Connect platform envisaged to provide product-wise and HSN-code-wise information on tariffs, FTA opportunities and procedures 4:06 PM 68th Annual General Meeting of ECGC Ltd. held in Mumbai; Company supports record ₹9.70 Lakh Crore of exports in FY 2025-26 12:23 PM

Ministry of Communications 4

Department of Telecommunications Hosts Third Investors’ Roundtable in Bengaluru for Telecom Manufacturing Zone Focusing on Investment, Innovation and Domestic Manufacturing Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia and Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Dr. Mohan Yadav Chair Investors Roundtable in Bengaluru “24 companies already on board, propose to invest ₹5,500 crore in Gwalior Telecom Manufacturing Zone”: Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia Industry Engagement Focuses on Strengthening Domestic Telecom Manufacturing and Innovation Ecosystem; ~₹700 crores committed in Bengaluru Investor Roadshow for TMZ, Gwalior The establishment of India’s first integrated Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) is in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's Vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India Initiative 4:15 PM DoT Mumbai Cautions Citizens Against Fraudulent SIM Issuance, Misuse of Telecom Identifiers and IMEI Tampering Violations May Attract Up to 3 Years’ Imprisonment and Fine of Up to ₹50 Lakh Citizens Advised to Verify Mobile Connections and Handsets through Sanchar Saathi Portal and App 1:26 PM TRAI Assesses Mobile Network Quality on Gandhidham to Santhalpur National Highway (NH-27) in Gujarat LSA 7:59 AM TRAI releases Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2026 7:34 AM

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution 1

Department of Food and Public Distribution starts ‘Swachhata Hi Seva-2026’ campaign Campaign focuses on behavioural and cultural transformation under the theme ‘Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat’ 9:05 AM

Ministry of Culture 1

Assam’s Living Traditions and Cultural Legacy Features in PM Mementos e-Auction 2026 Assamese handlooms, bamboo and cane crafts, brassware and heritage artworks showcase the State’s distinctive cultural traditions 12:55 PM

Ministry of Defence 1

IAF'S JOINT AIR DEFENCE EXERCISE WITH JAPAN ‘EXERCISE VEER GUARDIAN 2026' CONCLUDES 9:28 AM

Ministry of Electronics & IT 1

SEMICON India 2026: From Silicon to Systems, India’s Semiconductor Journey on Display Exhibition Brought Together Industry, Academia, Start-ups and Policymakers, Showcasing India’s Expanding Capabilities Across the Semiconductor Value Chain 6:40 AM

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change 1

National Zoological Park marks World Rhino Day with First Eco-Club Teachers’ Orientation to strengthen School Outreach 4:35 PM

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 1

AIIMS Nagpur Resident Wins Three Medals at National Masters Swimming Championship Dr Anuva Kapoor Qualifies for 2nd Asian Masters Swimming Championship 7:28 AM

Ministry of Heavy Industries 1

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy Holds Talks with European Parliament’s ITRE Delegation. Highlights India-EU cooperation in EVs, batteries, industrial decarbonisation and green steel. 2:22 PM

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting 3

President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu Confers 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat The President urges the film fraternity to promote a healthy lifestyle and avoid endorsing harmful substances, as they are role models for the youth. Dadasaheb Phalke Award Winner Anant Nag Expresses Gratitude for the immense love he has received from the countless people of the nation National Film Awards to showcase India's Cultural Diversity by Taking Ceremony to Key Tourist Destinations: Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw I&B Minister Announces next edition of WAVES to be Held in October 2027 3:04 PM Preventive Health Check-up Camp Organised at National Media Centre under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Camp organised for Officers/Officials and Safai Mitras of PIB, Delhi 10:24 AM National Film Awards to Reach the Country’s Best Tourist Destinations Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Invites States to Propose Their Best Tourism Destinations for the Next National Film Awards National Film Awards Will Move Beyond Conference Rooms and Reach the People: Ashwini Vaishnaw 7:39 AM

Ministry of Jal Shakti 1

Vice-President Inaugurates 9th India International Water Week 2026 Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Calls for Collective Action and Innovation to Build a Water-Secure and Climate-Resilient India Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C R Patil Emphasises Cooperation and Jan Bhagidari for Water Security 12:57 PM

Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas 1

7th High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Energy Dialogue The Seventh High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Energy Dialogue was held on 22nd September 2026 in New Delhi, India 9:08 AM

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways 1

NHAI Signs MoU with SSNNL to Simplify Approval Framework for National Highway and Irrigation Infrastructure Projects in Gujarat MoU aims to strengthen inter-departmental coordination, facilitate faster approvals and ensure seamless execution of National Highway and Irrigation infrastructure projects 11:25 AM

Ministry of Science & Technology 2

9th Molecular Virology Meeting brings together India’s virology community to advance research, translation and preparedness 11:15 AM European Parliament delegation calls on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Discussions focus on Effective Implementation of India-EU FTA, Deeper Cooperation in Science, Technology and Emerging Technologies India-EU Partnership Opens New Avenues for Cooperation in AI, Quantum Technologies, Semiconductors and Advanced Research: Dr. Jitendra Singh Minister Calls for Stronger India-EU Collaboration on Climate, Clean and Green Technologies and Green Hydrogen India Seeks Tangible Outcomes from Trade and Technology Council and Greater Research Collaboration through Horizon Europe Science, Technology and Innovation to Remain Key Pillars of Expanding India-EU Strategic Partnership says Dr. Jitendra Singh 10:44 AM

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment 4

Economic Inclusion Initiatives Promote Entrepreneurship, Livelihoods and Rehabilitation Among Marginalised Communities Over Rs 613 Crore Approved for 145 Companies under VCF-SC; Nearly Rs 143 Crore Approved for 31 Companies under VCF-BC Investments Create Assets Worth Nearly Rs 800 Crore and Generate Around 4,500 Employment Opportunities More than Rs 46 Crore Released for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons Engaged in Begging 12:34 PM From Greenery to Prosperity with NSFDC-WBSCDC Support 11:36 AM From Substance Dependence to Sporting Ambition: J&K’s Sajjad's Journey of Recovery and Reintegration 9:33 AM NAMASTE Strengthens Safety Dignity and Livelihood Support for Sanitation Workers 90186 Sewer and Septic Tank Workers Validated Across 36 States and Union Territories 251756 Waste Pickers Profiled Across 34 States and Union Territories 8:09 AM

Ministry of Textiles 1

Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign: Ministry of Textiles and Its Organisations Undertake Cleanliness and Awareness Activities 7:58 AM

National Human Rights Commission 1

NHRC, India holds Statutory Full Commission Meeting in New Delhi The meeting aimed to enhance synergy and cooperation among the Commissions for the promotion and protection of human rights Chairing the meeting, Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian says, the NHRC may explore extending support to other Commissions if lacking in machinery in the investigation of cases Shares concerns over the lack of rehabilitation of mentally ill women engaged in begging, social security for PwDs and the denial of insurance coverage to them by insurance companies 2:50 PM

PIB Backgrounder 4

National Single Window System Transforming Business Approvals in India 4:10 PM Progressing Towards Universal Health Coverage Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana 8:57 AM India Cine Hub Streamlining Film-Shooting Permit Applications 8:29 AM 11th AYURVEDA DAY Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow स्वस्थ भविष्य के लिए आयुर्वेद 5:45 AM

President's Secretariat 1

PRESIDENT OF INDIA PRESENTS 72nd NATIONAL FILM AWARDS; CONFERS DADASAHEB PHALKE AWARD ON SHRI ANANT NAG INDIAN CINEMA EMBODIES THE DREAMS, TRADITIONS, AND STRUGGLES OF THE INDIAN PEOPLE, AS WELL AS THE POSSIBILITIES FOR THE FUTURE: PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU 3:42 PM

Prime Minister's Office 7

Prime Minister meets Sri Sri Vishwaprasanna Tirtha Swamiji of Sri Pejavara Adhokshaja Matha, Udupi, Karnataka PM unveils logo of birth centenary celebrations of Padma Vibhushan Yatikula Chakravarti Sri Vishwesha Tirtha Swamiji 3:33 PM Prime Minister celebrates World Rhino Day PM shares initiation of Project Rhino 11:28 AM Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands meets Prime Minister 8:58 AM Prime Minister congratulates Women’s Cricket Team on winning Gold medal at Asian Games 8:39 AM Prime Minister congratulates Suchika Tariyal on winning Bronze in Mixed Martial Arts at Asian Games 8:28 AM Prime Minister shares an article by Union Minister Shri C. R. Paatil highlighting efforts to build climate-resilient water management and ensure water security 8:15 AM Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlighting the journey towards happiness, prosperity, and well-being through righteousness 4:08 AM

Vice President's Secretariat 1

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurates 9th India International Water Week 2026 at Bharat Mandapam Vice-President calls for judicious use, conservation and integrated management of water resources “Jal Suraksha will lead to Jan Suraksha and Rashtra Suraksha”: Vice-President Bharat's traditional wisdom provides valuable lessons for addressing today’s water challenges: Vice President Small water-saving actions can serve the interest of humanity and the world: Vice-President 9:10 AM