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AYUSH 3

AIIA and 132 ECO Task Force Join Hands for Ashwagandha Plantation and Research in Aravalli Landscape 10,000 Ashwagandha Saplings to be Scientifically Monitored at Terriers Herbal Garden, Bhatti Mines 11:42 AM Ministry of Ayush Resolves Over 3,100 Public Grievances under Special Campaign 6.0 11:10 AM 11th Ayurveda Day Celebrations Witness Massive Participation India Unites for Ayurveda as Over 1.32 Crore Citizens Extend Support Over 22,000 Activities Reported, More Than 13 Lakh Participants Registered Nationwide Ayurveda Day 2026 Celebrated in More Than 38 Countries Worldwide 8:00 AM

Ministry of Agriculture & 1

Farmers Welfare Agrinnovate India Facilitates ICAR Partnerships with Industry for CSR Support in Agriculture 15th Annual General Meeting and 71st Board Meeting of Agrinnovate India Ltd. held in New Delhi 6:01 AM

Ministry of Coal 1

Media Registration Opens for India Mining Week 2026 Journalists and Media Professionals Invited to Register for Coverage of India’s Flagship Mining and Minerals Platform 12:01 PM

Ministry of Commerce & Industry 3

Government Approves One-Time Interest-Free Loan of ₹50,000 per Barn for FCV Tobacco Growers in Andhra Pradesh 12:42 PM APEDA Facilitates Export of GI-Tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka to Maldives Export-Linked Channel Enables Farmer Realisation of ₹82 per kg Against Prevailing Market Price of ₹60 per kg 10:12 AM 11th Meeting of National Traders’ Welfare Board Convened in New Delhi Board Reviews Measures for Trader Welfare, Ease of Doing Business, Digital Empowerment and Export Promotion 9:02 AM

Ministry of Communications 2

Hindi Pakhwada 2026 Concludes at the Office of Controller of Communication Accounts, Maharashtra & Goa 10:40 AM TRAI Launches Digital Connectivity Rating Platform 10:30 AM

Ministry of Cooperation 1

National-Level Agenda-Setting Consultation on National Cooperative Training Framework (NCTF) 2026 held in New Delhi NCTF 2026 to strengthen the cooperative sector’s human-resource ecosystem in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of “Sahkar se Samriddhi” Under the leadership of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, emphasis being laid on building professional, skilled and future-ready cooperative institutions Consultation sets broad directions for developing a coherent, quality-assured, accessible and outcome-oriented national architecture for cooperative training and skilling Focus of cooperative training must be on quality and outcomes, and not merely on increasing the number of training programmes: Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar NCTF to promote convergence, quality, relevance, reach and continuity across cooperative training and capacity-building institutions National consultation to be followed by five Regional-Level Consultations covering North, South, East, West and North-East India 1:14 PM

Ministry of Culture 1

A Glimpse into Odisha’s Rich Cultural Legacy at PM Mementos e-Auction 2026 From representations of Lord Jagannath to Pattachitra, Tarakasi and Sambalpuri art, the collection brings together several distinctive expressions of Odisha’s cultural identity. 11:04 AM

Ministry of Defence 4

ICG to strengthen maritime cooperation through QUAD‑at‑Sea Ship Observer Mission 1:52 PM Goa Shipyard records Strong Financial Performance in FY 2025-26 Revenue crosses ₹4,000 crore; Profit Before Tax rises 17% to ₹442 crore; order book exceeds ₹13,000 crore 1:42 PM Operation Drishti: AFMS conducts 220 sight-restoring surgeries during 2-day Mega Eye Surgical Camp at Tangdhar along LoC 12:16 PM Raksha Mantri flags-in First Ascent Mountaineering Expedition after historic summit of 20 unclimbed peaks above 6,000 meters in Ladakh in 23 days 8:18 AM

Ministry of Education 1

India’s innovation surge will drive the vision of Viksit Bharat: Shri Pralhad Joshi When innovation begins with a real human need and leads to a practical solution, it becomes an act of ‘Seva’: Shri Pralhad Joshi Union Minister for Education inaugurates Seva First Innovation Challenge at IISc Bengaluru 10:31 AM

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change 2

Union Environment Minister launches Inception Workshop for 6th Cycle of Management Effectiveness Evaluation of Tiger Reserves in India; Technical Manual for MEE-TR 2026 released Need for Site-specific Landscape Management and Adaptive Conservation Practices that incorporate local Socio-economic Considerations: Shri Bhupender Yadav MEE-TR 2026 to introduce ‘Solid Waste Management’ as a separate Evaluation Criterion of Tiger Reserves 8:30 AM Union Environment Minister launches Workshop on ‘Capacity Enhancement for Effective Forest Management Project’, in collaboration with JICA, in New Delhi Project must focus on Region-specific Capacity-building Modules reflecting Local Knowledge and Challenges; Need Tangible Action based on latest Scientific Approaches and Emerging Technologies: Shri Bhupender Yadav 5:27 AM

Ministry of Finance 7

Seminar on State Finances and Coastal Protection Held at Goa University The discussions focused on “State Finances of Goa” and “Protection of Goa’s Coastal Ecosystem.” 3:31 PM NLMC Concludes Three-City Investor Outreach Programme for RINL Land E-Auction Investor Meets in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Hyderabad witness participation from prospective buyers ahead of October e-auction 2:35 PM Government’s Borrowing Plan for the second half of FY 2026-27 1:04 PM Issuance Calendar for Marketable Dated Securities for October 2026-March 2027 1:03 PM Calendar for Auction of Government of India Treasury Bills (For the Quarter ending December 2026) 1:02 PM DRI seizes 9.40 kg foreign-origin gold worth around Rs. 15 crore at Mumbai airport; three arrested Gold powder ingeniously blended with food products like milk powder, oats, rice flour and cake mix 11:13 AM DRI seizes over 125,000 kg foreign-origin smuggled areca nuts and 41,000 kg poppy seeds worth around Rs. 20.31 crore in Assam and Mizoram in a crackdown on cross-border smuggling; four arrested This is one of the largest seizure of smuggled areca nuts in North-East Region 11:12 AM

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying 2

“Ek ped maa k naam” Campaign Held at AQCS Campus under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 2:18 PM FSI National Workshop Begins in Mumbai to Develop Marine Mammal Conservation Roadmap for 2027–2032 11:32 AM

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 2

Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda inaugurates Arogya Manthan 2026, marking eight years of AB PM-JAY and five years of ABDM AB PM-JAY and ABDM Milestones Reflect India’s Expanding Digital and Health Assurance Ecosystem: Shri J.P. Nadda AB PM-JAY Emerges as World’s Largest Health Assurance Programme, Covering Over 60 Crore Beneficiaries: Union Health Minister Arogya Manthan 2026 launches a series of digital health and health assurance initiatives, including National Healthcare Providers Registry Mobile App, Secure Data Environment and Auto-Adjudication Framework for AB PM-JAY Arogya Manthan 2026 recognises States and Union Territories for excellence in implementation of AB PM-JAY and ABDM across various categories 9:48 AM Union MoS for Health & Family Welfare Smt. Anupriya Patel addresses 71st Foundation Day celebrations of AIIMS New Delhi Medical colleges rise from 387 to over 800 and undergraduate medical seats from 51,000 to nearly 1.3 lakh: Smt. Anupriya Patel Smt. Patel calls upon AIIMS New Delhi to lead advanced clinical care, nurture healthcare professionals and guide the expanding AIIMS network AIIMS New Delhi has a special responsibility as the apex mentor for medical institutions across the country: Smt. Anupriya Patel Smt. Patel emphasizes that technology must complement, not replace, human clinical judgement and care; stresses the health and well-being of healthcare professionals Smt. Anupriya Patel inaugurates ‘AIIMS: Seven Decades of Healthcare Innovation’ exhibition showcasing seven decades of milestones and achievements Over 1,500 school students to participate in health education and community outreach activities at the AIIMS exhibition 9:43 AM

Ministry of Heavy Industries 2

Ministry of Heavy Industries and its CPSEs and Autonomous Bodies Strengthen Preparations for Special Campaign 6 2:32 PM ICAT Marks 20 Years of Excellence with PM e‑Drive Dialogue with the industry and Launch of Agri Machinery Test Facility 2:06 PM

Ministry of Home Affairs 1

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurates fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show in Greater Noida Modi Ji has made political stability his hallmark, by winning people’s trust as Prime Minister for three consecutive terms, he has implemented policies on the ground By making changes in policies based on experience, formulating new policies, and demonstrating clarity in all of them, Modi Ji has made India an attractive manufacturing hub for the entire world Amidst so much upheaval and unrest around the world, and despite numerous obstacles, India’s growth rate is rising today Those who see India as a ‘dead economy’ have, in fact, a dead mindset themselves — that is why they cannot see India’s vibrancy and growth Due to the double-engine government, UP is today becoming fear-free, a centre of investment, and the engine of the country’s development For a favourable investment climate — good law and order, a conducive industrial policy, a proactive government, and the enthusiasm to facilitate — all four of these are present in UP This trade fair will make it easier for producers across UP to expand their trade and production, and will help take UP’s identity to the world The same UP, whose law-and-order situation forced the investment summit to be held in Delhi in 2013, is today setting a target of a $1 trillion economy — this is the magic of the double-engine government Where earlier a cottage industry of vehicle theft and chain-snatching used to thrive, today defence corridors, vehicle manufacturing, and medical device parks are coming up BrahMos missiles manufactured in UP keep Pakistan on edge, while the AK-203 assault rifles manufactured in Amethi have already struck fear into the hearts of Naxalites and terrorists ‘One District, One Product’ initiative has brought about significant progress for the youth, small entrepreneurs, and small-scale industries, and has emerged as a key driver of State’s economic development Paying tribute to Pt.  Deendayal Upadhyaya Ji on his 110th birth anniversary, Union Home Minister said that 12:17 PM

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting 1

Journalists from Chhattisgarh and Bihar meet Maharashtra Governor 11:19 AM

Ministry of Jal Shakti 1

9th India International Water Week 2026 Concludes with Focus on Climate-Resilient Water Management and Sustainable Water Services Shri C. R. Patil Calls for Collective Action to Strengthen Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Water Management at IIWW 2026 IIWW 2026 Brings Together Global Water Community to Advance Innovation, Knowledge and Sustainable WASH Solutions India International WASH Conference Highlights Community-Led Approaches, Digital Innovation and Stronger Institutions for Sustainable Water Services 2:24 PM

Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises 1

CGTMSE Guarantee Cover Goes Live on TReDS to Strengthen MSME Working Capital Access Integration with M1xchange, RXIL and DTX (KredX) enables faster, technology-driven credit guarantee support for eligible Micro and Small Enterprises 11:58 AM

Ministry of Minority Affairs 1

The Ministry of Minority Affairs strengthens its infrastructure, entrepreneurship and monitoring drive through partnerships with strategic institutions at IISc Bangalore on September 25, 2026 Collaborations with CUBE, IIT Madras, IISc-FSID, IIM Bangalore and IIMB Innovations to strengthen quality assessment, independent monitoring, entrepreneurship, innovation and economic opportunities for minority communities 12:56 PM

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy 1

Ministry of New & Renewable Energy Gears Up for Special Campaign 6 Ministry and its CPSUs and Autonomous Institutes Undertake Activities for Institutionalising Swachhata and Minimising Pendency 11:55 AM

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions 4

40th Webinar of the National Good Governance Webinar Series held on the theme ‘Sustainability and Replication of the Awarded Initiatives under PMA’ Presentations made on Project PATHA initiative of Mehsana District by Shri M. Nagarajan, State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, Government of Gujarat, its Sustainability by Shri S. K Prajapati,  Collector & District Magistrate, Mehsana District and its expansion & replication by Dr. Sharad K Trivedi, District Primary Education Officer, Education Department, to national audience. 1:17 PM DARPG releases the 52nd Monthly Report on Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) for Central Ministries/ Departments performance for the month of August, 2026 A total of 2,42,391 grievances redressed by Central Ministries/ Departments in August, 2026. For the 50th month in a row, the monthly disposal crossed 1 lakh cases in the Central Secretariat Department of Posts, Department of Telecommunications & Department of Financial Services (Insurance Division) top Group A category in the GRAI rankings released for the month of August, 2026 Ministry of Steel, Ministry of Shipping & Ministry of Development of North Eastern top in Group B category in the GRAI rankings released for the month of August, 2026 12:10 PM DARPG releases the 49th Report on Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) for States/UTs for August, 2026 A total of 98,997 PG cases received for the States/UTs and 79,639 PG cases redressed in August, 2026 Under the Sevottam Scheme, in the last five Financial Years, 1,270 training courses have been completed, in which ~42,011 officers have been trained 12:09 PM Launch of Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM 6.0): Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare to set targets for campaign activities More than 21 cleanliness sites across the country identified by the Department through Central Government Pensioners' Associations and their affiliated associations Special focus on "Ease of Rules" to enhance ease of living for pensioners 8:11 AM

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways 1

Mumbai Port Handles 718 MT Heavy Lift Package in Specialised Roll-Off Operation Three ODC Packages Weighing 718 MT, 502 MT and 232 MT Handled at Mumbai Port for Onward Export to Abu Dhabi 11:35 AM

Ministry of Power 1

India and France Reaffirm Commitment to Power Sector Cooperation Secretary (Power) meets Chairman and CEO, EDF; discussions cover deployment of EPR technology, localization of nuclear supply chain and cooperation on pumped hydro storage projects 10:14 AM

Ministry of Railways 2

Indian Railways Approves Extension of Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi-Agra Cantt Express up to Mathura Raja ki Mandi, Runkuta, Deen Dayal Dham and Baad Stations to get Commercial Stoppages 6:34 AM Indian Railways to Introduce New Tri-Weekly Amrit Bharat Express between Bhuj and Barauni New Service will Connect Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, Covering 2,532 km 6:33 AM

Ministry of Rural Development 1

70,000 Rural Youth to Begin Skill Training Under DDU-GKY 2.0 Across States/UTs from October 2026 Ministry of Rural Development Accelerates DDU-GKY 2.0 Rollout Across States/UTs 4:01 AM

Ministry of Science & Technology 5

Technological Sovereignty Crucial to National Sovereignty, Says Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh at CSIR@85 Foundation Day CSIR Among Few Institutions That Have Led India’s Post-Independence Journey; Its Laboratories Have Given Distinct Identity to States Through Their Success Stories: Dr. Jitendra Singh Industry Must Become a Co-Creator, Not Merely a Partner, in Technology Development, Says Dr. Jitendra Singh CSIR Must Shorten the Journey from Discovery to Deployment and Develop Globally Competitive Indigenous Technologies: Dr. Jitendra Singh Dr. Jitendra Singh Unveils CSIR Mascot; Releases CSIR@85 Postal Stamp, Industry Connect Video and Technology Compendium 11:31 AM Wellness Is Not Mere Absence of Disease; Focus Must Shift to Preventive Healthcare and Physical and Mental Well-Being: Dr. Jitendra Singh India’s Health Approach Has Evolved Over the Last Decade with Greater Emphasis on Ayurveda, Yoga and Wellness Centres Healthy Younger Generation Will Be Critical to Realising Viksit Bharat 2047: Dr. Jitendra Singh Rising Life Expectancy Has Also Changed India’s Health Challenges, with Lifestyle Diseases Becoming More Prominent, says Dr. Jitendra Singh Science and Translational Research Can Help Take Affordable Healthcare Solutions to Larger Populations: Dr. Jitendra Singh 11:29 AM TDB-DST signs agreement with Agnikul Cosmos for ₹200 crore RDI support to develop fully reusable Agnibaan launch vehicle Project targets next-generation reusable launch capability, taking the technology from TRL-4 and above towards TRL-8 9:39 AM A powerful punch by black hole jets shapes the fate of galaxies 9:09 AM New X-Ray clues from blazars could provide insights on powering of active galaxies 9:08 AM

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship 1

Women Power Takes Centre Stage at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 as 14 Young Women Represent Team India Across Diverse Skills From Chemical Laboratory Technology and Logistics to Visual Merchandising, Hospitality, Beauty and Bakery, women competitors showcase India’s expanding skills landscape Women make up more than one-fifth of Team India’s 70-member competitor contingent at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 12:08 PM

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment 7

Department of Social Justice and Empowerment Organises Swachhata se Sabhyata Session Session Held in Collaboration with Brahma Kumaris under Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026 Focus on Cleanliness, Inner Values and Jan Bhagidari 2:09 PM From Waste Picking to Greater Financial Security Ms. Komaragiri Ankamma’s Journey 1:29 PM Shri Narayan Dewasi Assumes Charge as Member of DWBDNC Governing Body Reaffirms Commitment To The Welfare And Development Of De-Notified, Nomadic And Semi-Nomadic Communities 1:15 PM From Recovery to Renewed Purpose Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts in Hailakandi Assam Support Helps Sandeep Rebuild Family Ties and Return to Work Now Employed at the Centre That Supported His Recovery 12:21 PM Senior Citizens at SAIDS Old Age Home, Adilabad Telangana Participate in Swachhata Campaign Participation Reaffirms Spirit of Jan Bhagidari and Collective Responsibility Towards a Cleaner, Healthier Society And Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat 11:02 AM NISD Conducts 11 Day Training of Trainers for Master Trainers in “Geriatric Care Provider” Job Role Programme Covered Age-Related Changes In Body Systems And Associated Health Concerns; Healthy And Active Ageing; Caregiving Procedures; Preventive Healthcare; Geriatric Nutrition; Communication And Companionship; Dementia Care; Mental Health Among Older Persons; Prevention And Management Of Non-Communicable Diseases; Ageing With Dignity; First Aid And Emergency Care; Yoga And Meditation; Caregiver Self-Care; And Employability Skills 10:16 AM NFSC Fellowship Supports Ashish Kumar Singh in Pursuing Doctoral Research 9:50 AM

Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation 1

Flash Report on Central Sector Infrastructure Projects worth ₹150 crore and above PAIMANA Portal tracks 1,731 Infrastructure Projects worth ₹33.60 lakh crore as of August 2026 10:30 AM

Ministry of Textiles 1

Ministry of Textiles Undertakes Cleanliness Drives and Awareness Initiatives Across Organisations under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 12:39 PM

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports 1

MY Bharat–NSS Undertakes “My Health, My Pride” Activities Nationwide Under Nasha Mukt Yuva Campaign 1.75 Lakh+ Participation Recorded Across 167 Educational Institutions; 48,500+ Youth Receive Health Check-ups 3:48 PM

National Human Rights Commission 2

NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported suicide of a woman gang-raped in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh Issues notices to the District Magistrate and Senior Superintendent of Police, Jhansi, for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks 12:54 PM NHRC, India’s Online Short-Term Internship Programme for September 2026 concludes, 95 university-level students from diverse academic backgrounds, shortlisted out of 1008 applicants, completed the programme Chairing the valedictory session, NHRC Member, Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi encourages interns to practise and share human rights values in everyday conduct Member, Smt. Vijaya Bharathi Sayani calls upon interns to make human rights a way of life Secretary General, Shri Piyush Goyal urges interns to become torch bearers of human rights 12:52 PM

Office of Principal Scientific Advisor to GoI 1

Principal Scientific Adviser to the GoI chairs Third Annual Review Meeting of RuTAG 2.0 Projects at IIT Roorkee From Rural Needs to Real-World Solutions: RuTAG 2.0 Focuses on Deepening Technology Impact 2:31 PM

PIB Backgrounder 2

From Waste to Purpose: Indian Cities Are Rewriting the Plastic Story 9:01 AM India International Water Week 2026 Water Security, From the Ground Up 8:18 AM

President's Secretariat 1

ENVOYS OF SIX NATIONS PRESENT CREDENTIALS TO THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA 9:02 AM

Prime Minister's Office 7

Prime Minister congratulates Manpreet Kaur on winning Bronze medal in shot put at Asian Games 3:47 PM Prime Minister congratulates Gulveer Singh on winning Silver medal in Men’s 10,000m at Asian Games 3:45 PM Prime Minister congratulates Baranica Elangovan on winning Bronze in women’s pole vault at Asian Games 3:42 PM Prime Minister highlights role of ‘Make in India’ in driving national growth and prosperity 7:20 AM Prime Minister congratulates Mixed 4x400m Relay team on winning Silver medal at Asian Games 5:47 AM Prime Minister highlights impact of ‘Make in India’ on completing 12 years 5:45 AM Prime Minister pays tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Ji on his Jayanti PM shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlighting the importance of continuous effort, perseverance, and dedicated action for success and innovation 2:50 AM

Vice President's Secretariat 3

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan presents awards to winners of 3rd Shri Arun Jaitley Memorial Debate at Shri Ram College of Commerce A debate in Shri Arun Jaitley’s name is a fitting tribute to his legacy: Vice-President Questions are essential to democracy, but should be raised to develop, not disrupt: Vice-President AI challenges can be converted into opportunities; Rajya Sabha working towards AI-enabled translation in all Eighth Schedule languages: Vice-President Never let algorithms become a substitute for your intellect. Human creativity can never be replaced by AI: Vice President 1:18 PM Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan pays tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary 8:50 AM Vice-President calls for greater strategic cooperation among Global South nations to address emerging security and developmental challenges Vice-President urges coordinated global efforts to eradicate corruption Scientific and technological advancements should serve the collective good of humanity: Vice-President ‘Think globally, engage strategically and act in cohesion’: Vice-President to IN-STEP delegates 8:37 AM