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Ministry of Agriculture & 1

Farmers Welfare Two-Day National Conference on Rabi Campaign 2026 to Begin Tomorrow in New Delhi Conference to Focus on Strengthening Centre–State Coordination and Evolving an Outcome-Oriented Strategy for Agriculture State Agriculture Ministers, senior officials of the Central and State Governments, ICAR and other stakeholders to deliberate on key priorities and preparedness for the forthcoming Rabi season 4:49 AM

Ministry of Commerce & Industry 1

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Highlights Uttar Pradesh’s Growing Global Trade and Investment Opportunities UP’s Entrepreneurs to Benefit from Expanding Global Market Access through Free Trade Agreements: Shri Goyal Uttar Pradesh Targets Increase in Annual Exports from Around ₹2 Lakh Crore to ₹5 Lakh Crore by 2030: Shri Goyal 8:40 AM

Ministry of Culture 2

Lalit Kala Akademi Announces 20 Lalit Kala Akademi Awards at the 65th National Exhibition of Art 1:33 PM Rajasthan’s Art, Faith, Royalty and Sporting Legacy on Display at PM Mementos e-Auction 2026 The collection brings together folk deities, traditional art, textiles, heritage sites and sporting memorabilia, offering a glimpse into Rajasthan’s diverse traditions 9:33 AM

Ministry of Defence 3

INDIAN NAVAL SHIPS SAHYADRI AND KULISH CONCLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ADMM-PLUS MARITIME SECURITY JOINT COOPERATION ACTIVITY 12:22 PM EXERCISE TARANG SHAKTI 2026: “POWER IN PARTNERSHIP” IAF COMMENCES OPERATIONAL PHASE AT JODHPUR 11:15 AM India Does Not Seek to Occupy Any Country’s Territory, But Will Safeguard Its Security and Strategic Autonomy When Threatened: Rajnath Singh As a Civilizational Power, India’s Rise is in the Interest of the Entire World India Moving from Defence Importer to Trusted Global Defence Supplier National Unity is Essential for National Security: Rajnath Singh 8:10 AM

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change 1

National Zoological Park organises 15th Sunday Bird Walk and 4th Butterfly and Dragonfly Walk, to promote Citizen Science and Biodiversity Conservation NZP to celebrate Wildlife Week 2026 from 2nd - 8th October 2026 2:23 PM

Ministry of Finance 1

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on an official visit to Qatar from 27 to 29 September 2026 Union Finance Minister will attend the 11th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) during the visit The Union Finance Minister Smt. Sitharaman will also hold important bilateral meetings with the AIIB President and her counterparts including from Jordan, Switzerland, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal 3:01 PM

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying 1

Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh to Launch Livestock Insurance Portal in New Delhi on 28 September 2026 Livestock Insurance Portal to Offer Digital Insurance Services in 11 Regional Languages Along with Hindi and English 9:47 AM

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 1

AYUSH Department, AIIMS Nagpur Celebrates Ayurveda Day 2026 with a Medicinal Plantation Drive 11:54 AM

Ministry of Home Affairs 1

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurates development projects worth ₹1,472 crore and flagged off the country’s first LNG-powered train from Sabarmati Railway Station in Ahmedabad Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, while dedicating the country’s first LNG-powered train to the nation from Sabarmati, said that this initiative will prove beneficial in the direction of environmental protection After Modi Ji became PM, several new facilities were introduced in the railways, making the railway network more modern, Dedicated Freight Corridor, Rapid Rail System and premium railway stations were also introduced By inaugurating India’s hydrogen-powered train, Modi Ji brought India into the league of the four countries in the world possessing this technology Satyagraha, simple living, rural development and khadi, the journey of translating all these experiments into action on the ground began from Sabarmati itself Successful trial run of first long-haul double-stack container train from Mumbai to Vadodara will double our freight-carrying capacity Concept of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ envisioned by Modi Ji has resulted in the country developing the capability to manufacture equipment such as engines domestically to a large extent Diesel consumption by the Railways has declined from 293 crore litres in 2015–16 to 108 crore litres in 2024–25 Under Modi Govt. 98% of railway coaches have been equipped with bio-toilets, while LHB coach production has increased by 57% and locomotive production capacity has risen by 66%, budget for railway safety has also been increased by 67% Before 2014, railway electrification stood at only 30%, under the Modi Govt. it has increased to 99.6%, and we will soon complete the remaining 0.4% as well Previous government did nothing apart from scams and corruption amounting to ₹12 lakh crore, whereas in 12 years, not even the slightest allegation of corruption has been levelled against Modi Ji Home Minister also inaugurated the WAG-12 Maintenance Shed, built at a cost of ₹700 crore for the maintenance of railway locomotive engines ‘Kavach’ was introduced on the Sabarmati–Kalol–Sabarmati, Ahmedabad–Palanpur and Ahmedabad–Samakhiyali railway sections, along with the commencement of doubling work on the Sabarmati–Sarkhej railway route 10:03 AM

Ministry of Science & Technology 1

Nanomedicine to Drive the Next Generation of Precision Medicine and Personalised Healthcare: Dr. Jitendra Singh India's indigenous research carries global potential: says Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh at World Congress on "Nanomedicine" Dr. Jitendra Singh: DBT Supporting 210 Nanomedicine R&D Projects with ₹174 Crore Oral Insulin Nanoparticles, Nanobots for Breast Cancer Reflect India’s Growing Nanomedicine Capabilities: Dr. Jitendra Singh India Building a Robust Nanomedicine Ecosystem Spanning Research, Innovation, Start-ups and Regulation, Says Dr. Jitendra Singh 9:30 AM

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship 1

India Ranks 10th at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, Wins 6 Silver Medals and 20 Medal for Excellence India moves up from 13th position at WorldSkills Lyon 2024 to 10th at Shanghai 2026 Largest-ever Indian contingent of 70 competitors showcases talent across 63 skills at the 48th WorldSkills Competition Young Indian competitors demonstrate international proficiency across advanced technologies, manufacturing, engineering and specialised services 2:54 PM

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment 1

Senior Citizens of Jay Shriram Senior Citizen Home, Kargani Maharashtra Lead by Example in Swachhata Drive Participation Reaffirms Spirit of Jan Bhagidari and Collective Responsibility Towards a Cleaner, Healthier Society And Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat 12:00 PM

Ministry of Steel 1

NMDC commissions Rs 5,427 crore Iron ore processing plant, slurry pipeline and pellet plant in Bastar, Chhattisgarh 6:18 PM

Ministry of Tourism 1

Tourism growth must reach beyond popular destinations and create opportunities for local communities: Union Minister of Tourism & Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat National Digital Tourism Stack and National Mission for Alternative Destinations—Dekho Apna Desh 2.0 campaign launched by Union Tourism Minister on World Tourism Day 2026 Ministry of Tourism exchanges MoUs with industry partners to strengthen tourism promotion and responsible travel 2:42 PM

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports 2

‘Mera Swasthya, Mera Garv’ Activities Held at 400+ Locations Under Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Abhiyan Over 2.5 Lakh Youth and Citizens Participate in Health, Wellness and De-Addiction Awareness Activities 3:38 PM PM Modi Highlights Youth-Led Momentum of Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan PM appreciates ‘Nasha-Mukti Ka Sandesh’ and youth-led creative communication 11:24 AM

PIB Backgrounder 2

Power from Waste Inside Swachh Bharat Mission Waste-to-Energy Story 6:27 AM Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool Strengthening India’s Maritime Sovereignty 6:05 AM

Prime Minister's Office 8

Prime Minister congratulates Tejaswin Shankar on winning Bronze Medal in Men’s Decathlon at Asian Games 3:56 PM Prime Minister congratulates Parul Chaudhary on winning Bronze in Women’s 3000m Steeplechase at Asian Games 3:54 PM Prime Minister congratulates Sarvesh Kushare on winning historic Silver medal in Men’s High Jump at Asian Games 3:49 PM Prime Minister congratulates Ancy Sojan on winning Silver Medal in Women’s Long Jump at Asian Games 3:03 PM Prime Minister congratulates Harita Bhadra on winning Bronze medal in Women’s 200m at Asian Games 2:59 PM Prime Minister congratulates Anahat Singh on winning Silver medal in Women’s Singles Squash at Asian Games 2:57 PM Prime Minister congratulates Abhay Singh on winning Silver Medal in Men’s Singles Squash at Asian Games 2:54 PM English rendering of PM’s address in the 138th Episode of Mann Ki Baat on 27.09.2026 6:10 AM

Vice President's Secretariat 2

Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan graces the 15th Graduation Day Ceremony of Sree Uthradom Thirunal (SUT) Academy of Medical Sciences in Thiruvananthapuram “Technology Can Assist a Doctor, But Cannot Replace the Human Aspects of a Doctor”: Vice-President urges medical graduates to combine scientific excellence with human compassion Access to Higher Education is Central to the Vision of Viksit Bharat: Vice-President 12:53 PM Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan Participates in Vishwa Seva Dinam Celebrations Marking Mata Amritanandamayi Devi’s 73rd Birthday in Amritapuri , Kollam Vice-President Launches Various Humanitarian Initiatives of Mata Amritanandamayi Math Amma is a miracle, Her Life is a Message of Love, Compassion and Selfless Service: Vice-President Humanity Needs Compassionate Advancement Alongside Technological Progress: Vice-President True Greatness of Seva Lies in the Transformation of Human Lives: Vice-President Viksit Bharat Will Be an Inclusive Bharat Where No One Is Left Behind: Vice-President “Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi” Must Guide Bharat’s Journey Towards Viksit Bharat: Vice-President 9:22 AM