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AYUSH 10

AIIA Celebrates 11th Ayurveda Day–2026 with Public Awareness Rally, Seminar and Book Launches 3:52 PM CARI Guwahati Concludes 10-Day Celebrations of 11th Ayurveda Day 3:15 PM 11th Ayurveda Day Celebrated at Central Ayurveda Research Institute, New Delhi 3:13 PM 11th Ayurveda Day Celebrated at Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Mandi After Month-Long Awareness Campaign 3:12 PM ITRA Jamnagar Organises Public Awareness, Healthcare and Scientific Activities to Mark 11th Ayurveda Day Over 2,500 Beneficiaries Reached Through Health, Nutrition and Awareness Activities 11:36 AM RARI Patna Organises Mini Expo on Traditional Foods and Millets to Mark 11th Ayurveda Day 11:35 AM National Institute of Siddha, Chennai, Organises Academic and Awareness Programmes to Mark 11th Ayurveda Day 11:33 AM 11th Ayurveda Day Celebrated at National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur NIA, Jaipur Organises Awareness Programmes, Free Ayurveda Health Camps and Educational Activities 11:30 AM Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026: Lecture on Dietary Diversity and Adequate Protein Organised at MDNIY 10:38 AM 11th Ayurveda Day Celebrated Across India and the World; Grand National Celebration Held in Nagpur Ayurveda Day Celebration Highlights Evidence-Based Research, Innovation and Healthy Living Ayurveda's journey from tradition to evidence to innovation will secure health of future generations: PM Shri Narendra Modi Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav calls for making healthy lifestyle and preventive healthcare a people’s movement Knowledge, Evidence and Innovation Will Shape the Future of Ayurveda: Ayush Secretary, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha 11th Ayurveda Day Witnesses Launch of Safety Dossiers, Standard Treatment Guidelines, Ayush Services Sector Report, Ayush Vision 2030 and CCRAS–AGNI Portal Scientific Sessions Highlight Ayurveda’s Role in Future Healthcare, Public Health and Addressing the Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases 10:18 AM

Competition Commission of India 2

CCI approves acquisition of Onesto Labs Private Limited by L’Oréal India Private Limited 3:19 PM CCI approves acquisition of certain additional equity share capital of IIFL Capital Services Ltd by FIH Mauritius Investments Ltd. 3:18 PM

Election Commission 1

All decisions, including SIR, are the outcome of unanimous decisions of the full Commission: ECI 9:59 AM

Ministry of Agriculture & 1

Farmers Welfare National Rainfed Area Authority Organizes High Level meeting for Watershed Development and Management 5:44 AM

Ministry of Commerce & Industry 2

DPIIT to Undertake Special Campaign with Focus on Swachhata, Pendency Reduction and Efficient Record Management Special Campaign 6.0 to Advance Sustainable Cleanliness, Record Management and Efficient Office Space Utilisation 1:47 PM Centre for Trade and Investment Law Hosts Webinar on WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement Experts Deliberate on WTO Fisheries Subsidies Pact, Implementation Challenges and Ongoing Negotiations 6:28 AM

Ministry of Communications 1

Department of Posts to organise Divisional Level Dak Adalat on October 1 8:08 AM

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution 1

Kanda Express carrying onions from Government buffer stock to reach Kolkata on 24 September Around 1,400 MT of onions already distributed in West Bengal at ₹35 per kg through NAFED and NCCF mobile vans Onion distribution planned across Kolkata and adjoining districts to strengthen availability and moderate retail prices during festive season Buffer stock onions supplied to over 100 cities across the country; retail prices stable or declined in 17 States/UTs in past week 10:59 AM

Ministry of Cooperation 1

‘Bharat Taxi’ service launched in Uttar Pradesh; service also rolled out in Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj along with Lucknow ‘Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana’ portal, Urvarak Setu mobile app and UPCDC mobile app of the Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Database Centre also launched Airport Authority, Lucknow Metro Rail and Lucknow Police sign Memoranda of Understanding with Bharat Taxi Cooperative sector continues to expand under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Sahkar Se Samriddhi’ and the leadership of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah: Shri Murlidhar Mohol Based on the principle of “Driver is the Owner”, Bharat Taxi will make Saarthis the real stakeholders of their own service through the cooperative model: Union Minister of State for Cooperation Shri Murlidhar Mohol More than 10 lakh Saarthis have joined Bharat Taxi in six months; around 20,000 rides being completed every day and more than Rs 100 crore credited to Saarthis’ accounts: Shri Mohol Ministry of Cooperation has launched more than 160 new initiatives during the last five years: Shri Mohol Computerisation of around 80,000 PACS underway across the country at a cost of approximately Rs 3,000 crore Around 54 lakh new cooperative members enrolled in Uttar Pradesh; PACS membership campaign described as a model worth emulating across the country 1:01 PM

Ministry of Culture 1

Bihar’s Heritage, Folk Traditions and Spiritual Legacy Reflects in 65 PM Mementos Collection brings together Madhubani and Manjusha art, Sikki craft, historical figures and commemorative artefacts 2:17 PM

Ministry of Defence 2

Major boost to ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’: MoD signs Rs 811 crore contract with BDL for 160 Satellite Smart Anti Airfield Weapons for IAF 11:15 AM INDIA–SRI LANKA BILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE SLINEX-26 CONCLUDED AT VISAKHAPATNAM 11:00 AM

Ministry of Finance 8

DRI seizes around 21 kg foreign-origin gold worth Rs. 32 crore in crackdown on gold smuggling Seized gold smuggled from neighbouring countries; 5 persons arrested 3:43 PM DRI seizes around 12 kg foreign-origin gold smuggled from Bangladesh worth Rs. 17 crore in a crackdown on cross border gold smuggling 3:37 PM Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities Meeting in New Delhi India’s BRICS Tax Chairship delivers landmark outcomes across technology, administration and people Two new India-led Working Groups on International Taxation and Revenue Statistics formally established; BRICS Tax Progress Report 2026 adopted 3:08 PM DRI seizes 86 live Tokay Geckos in Assam in a crackdown on wildlife trafficking; two arrested 2:43 PM DRI seizes 10,000 kg of firecrackers worth Rs. 3 crore at Nhava Sheva port Firecrackers concealed behind declared cargo of bottles; key syndicate member arrested 2:37 PM NLMC Holds Investor Meet in Visakhapatnam Ahead of RINL Land E-Auction Investor outreach programme to continue in Vijayawada and Hyderabad on September 24 and 25 2:34 PM DGTS Mumbai in Association with CGST & Central Excise, Thane Commissionerate Organises Outreach Programme on “Empowering Taxpayers, Facilitating Compliance” 12:50 PM Banks to remain open on Sunday, 27th September, for convenience of customers 7:24 AM

Ministry of Home Affairs 1

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) geared up to actively participate in Special Campaign 6, being organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) Inspired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision to institutionalize Swachhata and minimize pendency in Government the campaign aimed at promoting cleanliness, streamlining work, addressing pending grievances Under the guidance of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, special attention to be given to field and outstation offices that interface directly with the public Special Campaign 6 in MHA will focus on creating sustainable and environment-friendly workplaces, while simultaneously addressing pendency in various categories of references and matters 7:46 AM

Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs 1

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Celebrated 11th Ayurveda Day with Focal Theme "Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow on 23rd September, 2026" 1:24 PM

Ministry of Jal Shakti 1

Day 2 of IIWW 2026 Brings Diverse Perspectives Together on Water Security, Innovation and Resilient WASH Services From Source Sustainability to AI-Enabled Solutions, IIWW 2026 Technical Sessions Spotlight the Future of Water Management 4:34 PM

Ministry of Labour & Employment 1

Central Government Raises Statutory Wage Ceiling under EPF to ₹25,000 per Month; EPFO Goa Issues Guidelines for Employers 7:32 AM

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions 1

DoPT Has Cleared Over 23,000 Promotions in Last 12 Years: Dr. Jitendra Singh Central Secretariat Group-C Employees Thank Dr. Jitendra Singh for Regular Interaction; Minister Assures Consideration of Genuine Service Issues Employees Appreciate Minister for Frequently Interacting with Them and Receiving Their Inputs Employee Inputs on Cadre Review and Career Progression to be Considered Through Appropriate Mechanism, says Dr. Jitendra Singh Government Keen to Provide Work-Friendly Environment to Keep Employees Motivated: Dr. Jitendra Singh 8:48 AM

Ministry of Railways 2

Indian Railways Connects Remote Area of South Chhattisgarh; Track Reaches Taroki-Rowghat Section of Dallirajhara-Rowghat New Rail Line New Rail Line to Facilitate Iron Ore Transportation to Bhilai Steel Plant and Support Growth of Steel Industry Project to Strengthen Links with Raipur and Bhilai, Improving Access to Education, Healthcare, Employment and Trade 12:33 PM Indian Railways Commissions KAVACH 4.0 for the First Time on South Central Railway, Marking a Major Milestone in Railway Safety KAVACH Upgraded from Version 3.2 to 4.0 on 108 Route Kilometres of Malkajgiri-Kamareddi Section in Hyderabad Division Enhanced Location Accuracy, Improved Signal Information in Bigger Yards, Station-to-Station OFC Interface and Direct Electronic Interlocking Interface to Strengthen Safety and Reliability 6:48 AM

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways 1

Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road Transport & Highways Shri Harsh Malhotra Lays Foundation Stones for Two Foot Over Bridges on Delhi-Saharanpur-Dehradun Expressway in East Delhi FOBs Equipped with Lift Facilities to Enhance Pedestrian Safety, Accessibility and Mobility; Third FOB Approved near Bhajanpura, Garhi Mendu 9:09 AM

Ministry of Rural Development 1

India Shares Experience in Digitisation and Modernisation of Land Records with Sri Lankan Delegation 10:00 AM

Ministry of Science & Technology 2

Academia Industry collaboration traced the mechanism of how preservatives take down bacteria enabling smarter preservation 9:47 AM TDB-DST backs India’s next-generation air mobility ambitions with ₹285 crore RDI support to Ubifly Technologies Support under the ₹1 lakh crore RDI Fund to take indigenous ePlane technology from TRL-6 to TRL-9 8:57 AM

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship 1

Competition Begins Today as India’s Largest-Ever Skill Contingent Takes the Global Stage at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Team India’s 70 competitors march at Opening Ceremony and begin competing across 63 skills Indian delegation leadership joins the contingent as four days of competition get underway 11:15 AM

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment 4

ELDERLINE 14567 Provides Information, Guidance and Support to Senior Citizens Across India; Launched On 1st October 2021 Over 29 lakh calls received including 8.67 Lakh Actionable Calls (Covered Information, Guidance, Emotional Support, Field Intervention) Since FY 2021–September 2026 3:06 PM A New Start Through Recovery and Family Support Bihar Youth Rajveer’s Journey 12:11 PM A New Beginning of Self-Reliance : Smt Sheela Mondal Expands Her Cable Business 9:45 AM From a Village Dream to a Career in Research NFSC Support Enabled Sagar Kodi to Complete His Ph.D. and Build a Promising Academic Career 9:35 AM

Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation 1

Press Note on Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey July 2025 to June 2026 10:30 AM

Ministry of Textiles 2

Ministry of Textiles Undertakes Cleanliness Drives and Awareness Activities under Swachhta Hi Seva 2026 Campaign 6:58 AM Ministry of Textiles to Undertake Special Campaign 6 with Focus on Swachhata, Pendency and E-waste Management 6:56 AM

Ministry of Tourism 1

NIWS–IITTM Goa observes 11th Ayurveda Day Programme highlights role of Ayurveda in healthy living and wellness tourism 11:46 AM

Ministry of Women and Child Development 1

CARA organises adoption awareness workshop in Manipur to combat Illegal adoption Workshop held under the theme “Legal Adoption. Safe Childhood. Secure Future. Say No to Illegal Adoption” Around 150 stakeholders sensitised on legal, safe and child-centric adoption practices 10:31 AM

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports 1

MY Bharat Crosses Landmark Milestone of 3 Crore + Registered Youth in less than 3 Years Milestone reflects growing participation of young Indians in opportunities for leadership, experiential learning, volunteering and nation-building 9:30 AM

PIB Backgrounder 3

Waves OTT and MyWAVES From Public Broadcasting to Public Participation 6:32 AM ‘Whole-of-Industry’ approach to drive India’s Electronics and Semiconductor ambitions 6:12 AM IMEI Tampering Threat to Digital Sovereignty 4:45 AM

President's Secretariat 2

PRESIDENT OF INDIA LAUNCHES BRAHMA KUMARIS’ CAMPAIGN ‘SPIRITUAL AWAKENING FOR WORLD RENEWAL’ AND INAUGURATES ‘GLOBAL SPIRITUAL PALACE’ RETREAT CENTRE AT VADODARA, GUJARAT 4:45 PM PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES THE 75TH ANNUAL CONVOCATION CEREMONY OF MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA EDUCATION WILL BE MEANINGFUL IF IT BENEFITS THE COUNTRY AND THE SOCIETY: PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU 11:09 AM

Prime Minister's Office 8

Prime Minister congratulates Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Bhavtegh Singh Gill and Mairaj Ahmad Khan on winning Bronze Medal in Men's Skeet Team event at Asian Games 5:00 PM Prime Minister shares an article by Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav highlighting efforts strengthening the conservation journey of the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros 8:55 AM Prime Minister congratulates Jay Meena on winning Bronze in Men's Individual event and becoming India's first-ever Asian Games medallist in Soft Tennis 8:52 AM Prime Minister congratulates Parinaaz Dhaliwal, Maheshwari Chauhan and Raiza Dhillon on winning Bronze Medal in Women's Skeet Team event 7:20 AM Prime Minister congratulates Mirabai Chanu on winning Silver medal in Women's 49 kg Weightlifting event 7:17 AM Prime Minister highlights success of Ayushman Bharat on its eighth anniversary 6:05 AM Prime Minister pays tributes to Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar Ji on his birth anniversary 6:01 AM Prime Minister extends greetings on Ayurveda Day PM shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting Ayurveda as a holistic science for a healthy and balanced life 4:55 AM