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AYUSH 1

24-Week Clinical Trial Finds No Evidence of Liver or Kidney Injury with Standardised Ashwagandha Root Extract Multicentre randomised placebo-controlled trial involving 1,200 vaccinated adults finds Ashwagandha root extract well tolerated over 24 weeks; study published recently in Frontiers in Medicine 9:45 AM

Department of Space 1

India-France Space Cooperation Enters New Phase with Focus on Human Spaceflight, Start-ups and New Space Ecosystem: Dr. Jitendra Singh French Minister for Higher Education, Research and Space Philippe Baptiste-Led Delegation Meets Dr. Jitendra Singh in New Delhi India-France Space Partnership Spans Over Six Decades, From Sounding Rocket Experiments to Gaganyaan and Joint Satellite Missions: Dr. Jitendra Singh 2026 India-France Year of Innovation Opens New Avenues for Deeper Scientific and Technological Cooperation, says Dr. Jitendra Singh TRISHNA, Gaganyaan and India’s 400+ Space Start-ups Create New Opportunities for India-France Partnership: Dr. Jitendra Singh Dr. Jitendra Singh Pitches for Wider Government-Industry and Start-up Collaboration in Space Sector 10:53 AM

Ministry of Agriculture & 1

Farmers Welfare Union Minister Shri Shivraj Chouhan Calls for Data-Driven Planning, Timely Procurement and Scientific Monitoring for Rabi Season 2026 Shri Chouhan Launches Rabi Campaign 2026, Calls for Climate-Resilient Agriculture Roadmap Union Agriculture Minister Calls for Water-Based Crop Planning, Stronger Preparedness for Rabi 2026 Pulses and Oilseeds to Drive Rabi Strategy as Shri Chouhan Pushes for Greater Self-Reliance From Seed to Market, States Must Ensure Timely Inputs and Assured Procurement: Union Agriculture Minister Shri Chouhan Calls for Weekly Crop Monitoring, Balanced Fertiliser Use and Stronger Farmer Support 12:27 PM

Ministry of Coal 1

WCL Undertakes Wide-Ranging Activities under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 & Special Campaign 6 ‘Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’ Shramdaan on October 1; SafaiMitras to be Felicitated on Swachh Bharat Diwas 9:12 AM

Ministry of Commerce & Industry 2

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal to Visit the United States to Participate in G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting Shri Goyal to Engage With Leaders of American Industry, Investors and The Startup Community in Milwaukee, Chicago and New York 12:49 PM 14th India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force Meeting Held in Mumbai India-UAE Partnership Poised for Significant Transformation Through Investment and Innovation: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal India-UAE Review CEPA Progress and Advance Joint Investment Projects 10:26 AM

Ministry of Communications 4

Department of Telecommunications undertakes Special Campaign 6 for Swachhata, efficient record management and better office administration 12:31 PM TRAI Assesses Mobile Network Quality along the Delhi-Agra Highway route and Agra-Delhi Railway route under Delhi LSA, during the month of July 2026 12:08 PM Highlights of Telecom Subscription Data at the end of August 2026 11:25 AM Trai asses mobile network quality across South Delhi and nearby areas route under Delhi LSA during July, 2026 11:00 AM

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution 3

Department of Food and Public Distribution Continues Swachhata Hi Seva-2026 Campaign with Cleanliness Drives and Public Awareness Activities DFPD Promotes Cleanliness, Hygiene and Community Participation through Swachhata Hi Seva-2026 DFPD Organises Door-to-Door Awareness Campaign, Walkathon and Plogging Drive to Promote Cleanliness 12:58 PM BIS Mumbai organises Seminar-cum-Manak Manthan programme in Mumbai 12:07 PM Department of Consumer Affairs observes “Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026” and Special Campaign 6 Emphasis on cleanliness, Shramdaan and citizen participation 8:20 AM

Ministry of Culture 2

Tamil Nadu’s Cultural Heritage and Sporting Achievements Featured in PM Mementos e-Auction 2026 The collection spans sacred traditions, classical art, traditional craftsmanship, historic figures and sporting memorabilia from across the state 12:46 PM ‘Seva Hi Sanskriti’ Initiative Takes the Message of Cleanliness, Cultural Awareness and Public Participation Across the Country; Over 2 Lakh People Participate 11:24 AM

Ministry of Defence 5

Second India-Fiji Bilateral Joint Working Group Meeting Held in New Delhi 12:41 PM Second JDC meeting between India and Ethiopia held in Addis Ababa 12:15 PM INDIAN NAVY TO HOST SECOND EDITION OF COMMANDERS’ CONFERENCE 2026 AT NAUSENA BHAWAN, NEW DELHI 11:45 AM INDIAN COAST GUARD RESPONDS TO MARITIME DISTRESS OFF PARADIP STABILISES BELIZE-FLAGGED TANKER MT SEAGULL 9 11:30 AM INDIAN ARMED FORCES CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE KAZIND-2026 6:59 AM

Ministry of Education 1

Union Minister of Education Shri Pralhad Joshi holds bilateral meeting with H.E. Mr. Philippe Baptiste, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Space of France, in New Delhi Hon’ble Ministers discuss academic mobility, institutional linkages, research collaboration, innovation and emerging areas of cooperation French Minister H.E. Mr Philippe Baptiste is on a three-day visit to India from September 28 to 30, 2026 2:24 PM

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change 3

India showcases Forest and Landscape Restoration Initiatives at COFO 28, in Rome International Cooperation must support Country-driven Implementation, Capacity Development, Technology Transfer and Measurable Outcomes on Ground: India 2:51 PM India Reaffirms Commitment to Conservation of Whales and Other Cetaceans at IWC-70 in Hobart, Australia Science-based conservation, international cooperation and practical measures essential to address threats to cetaceans, stresses India 11:40 AM Union Environment Minister reviews Delhi’s Air Pollution Mitigation Plan with CM Smt. Rekha Gupta; Calls for Time-bound, Coordinated Action and Public Participation Clear Hotspot-specific Targets, Coordinated Enforcement, Citizen Engagement and Continuous Review key to improving Air Quality: Shri Bhupender Yadav 9:24 AM

Ministry of Finance 2

CBDT extends due date for furnishing Return of Income for AY 2026-27 from 31st October, 2026 to 21st November, 2026 in respect of persons subject to audit under the Income-tax Act, 1961 Accordingly, ‘specified date’ for furnishing of the report of audit also stands extended from 30th September, 2026 to 21st October, 2026 11:49 AM DRI busts pan-India gold smuggling network and seizes around 6.6 kg of foreign-origin gold worth more than Rs. 10 crore; 11, including a mastermind, arrested Network had transported 318 kg smuggled gold worth Rs. 475 crore through courier channels in past nine months 9:27 AM

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying 2

Ho'nble Union Minister for Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying & Panchayatiraj Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh launched Live Stock insurance portal The digital platform aimed at transforming livestock insurance delivery across the country under the Livestock Insurance activity of National Livestock Mission (NLM) Ho'nble Union MoS for Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying & Panchayatiraj Prof S P Singh Baghel was also present on the occasion 3:30 PM Insuring the Blue Revolution: How PM-MKSSY Is Transforming Risk Management for India's Aquaculture Farmers 6:47 AM

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 2

Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda Reviews Progress of Lady Hardinge Medical College and its Associated Hospitals Shri Nadda Emphasises Long-Term Vision, Quality and Timely Execution for Upcoming Infrastructural Projects Union Health Minister visits Advanced Simulation-Based Training and Neonatal Care Facilities at LHMC and KSCH; Highlights the role of simulation-based training and advanced neonatal care in strengthening patient safety and clinical outcomes 1:20 PM FSSAI West Region to Launch ‘Know Your Food Label’ Initiative across Schools in Mumbai Initiative to promote food-label literacy and informed food choices among school children 12:44 PM

Ministry of Heavy Industries 1

GARC advances automotive testing under PM E-DRIVE 7:36 AM

Ministry of Home Affairs 1

Rashtriya Raksha University to Launch Second Batch of Masters in Financial and Economic Security 3:14 PM

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting 1

Hindi Journalism Must Act as an Effective Bridge in the Journey of Schemes 'From File to Field' Not Just Translation, the Spirit and Objective of Government Schemes Must Reach the Public: Sudha Shrimali Hindi and Digital Media Have a Key Role in Connecting the Resolve of 'Viksit Bharat 2047' with Public Participation 12:48 PM

Ministry of Jal Shakti 2

DoWR, RD & GR to implement Special Campaign 6 during 02-31 October, 2026 2:45 PM NDSA Holds Stakeholder Consultation on Emergency Action Plans for Enhanced Dam Safety at Lonavala and Bhushi Dams 11:29 AM

Ministry of Labour & Employment 2

District Awareness Programme on Labour Codes Held at Regional Labour Institute, Faridabad as part of Shram Samvad Initiative 1:16 PM Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Addresses National Conference on Industrial Relations and Labour & Awards 2026 Ministry’s “Shram Samvad” Awareness Campaign on Labour Codes to Cover Industrial Clusters Across 316 Districts in 90 Days, announces Dr. Mandaviya Industry and Workforce Must Progress Together as Partners for Sustainable Economic Growth: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya AI Opens Up Vast Opportunities; Need to Equip Young People with Skill Set to Harness its Potential, says Union Minister “Samvaad Se Samadhan”: Continuous Dialogue Among Stakeholders Key to Strengthening Industrial Relations: Dr. Mandaviya Conference deliberates on re-engineering industrial relations and workplace participation in the AI age 10:54 AM

Ministry of Mines 1

Ministry of Mines Strengthens E-Waste Collection Drive under Special Campaign 6 to Promote Circular Economy and Critical Mineral Recovery 12:07 PM

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions 1

Sādhana Shrinkhla 2026: An Initiative towards transformation of Training Institutes Across the Regions From Training Institutions to Capacity Building Institutions To advance the core principles of governance based on the ethos of citizen-centricity (Nagrik Devo Bhava) Four regional workshops to be held across Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Guwahati (Asaam), Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) and Pune (Maharashtra) 5:17 AM

Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas 1

India Energy Week 2027 Sets the Stage for Global Energy Dialogue in Kolkata Hon’ble Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri alongwith Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal Shri Suvendu Adhikari formally announce Kolkata as the host city for India Energy Week 2027 Kolkata to host India Energy Week 2027 IEW 2027 theme: “Unlocking Innovation. Securing Energy. Shaping Tomorrow.” 75,000+ energy professionals and 700+ international exhibitors expected IEW 2027 will be held from 28–31 January 2027 at the New Town Convention Centre, Kolkata, India 2:41 PM

Ministry of Railways 4

Indian Railways Approves New Tri-Weekly Train Between Machilipatnam and Kurnool City via Vijayawada of South Coast Railway New Train to Provide Direct Rail Connectivity to Gudivada, Vinukonda, Nandyal and Other Key Stations in Andhra Pradesh 12:03 PM Indian Railways Approves ₹122 Crore for 6 km Barbil–Bolanikhadan Doubling Project of South Eastern Railway Doubling to Support Growing Iron Ore Movement, Strengthen Mineral Corridor and Address Future Capacity Requirements 12:02 PM Indian Railways Approves ₹223 Crore for Kavach 4.0 on 614.75 Route Kilometres of Varanasi Division 12:00 PM First Steel Bridge for Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project launched in Maharashtra A showcase of India’s growing capability in manufacturing complex steel structures 9:33 AM

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways 1

FASTag Annual Pass Reaches One Crore Milestone 11:57 AM

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment 4

Department of Social Justice and Empowerment Organises Extempore Competition on ‘Swachhata’ under Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026 Initiative Highlights Importance of Cleanliness, Hygiene and Collective Action 1:30 PM From Financial Hardship to Academic Achievement Telangana Woman Smt Yatla Sravanthi’s Journey through NFSC 11:53 AM The Path to Self-Reliance with NSFDC Maharashtra Man Ankush Karande’s Journey Towards Self-Reliance 11:20 AM From Addiction to Recovery West Bengal Man Karan's Journey towards a Stable and Productive Life 10:50 AM

Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation 1

Quick Estimates of Index of Industrial Production and Use- Based Index for the Month of August 2026 (Base 2022-23=100) India's Index of industrial production records growth of 8.0% in August 2026 In August 2026, Index of Industrial Production recorded an 8.0% year-on-year growth, supported by 9.0% growth in Manufacturing sector and strong growth of 12.3% in Electricity & Gas Supply sector. In a record performance, manufacturing sector recorded growth of 8% or more in the last three consecutive months. 10:30 AM

Ministry of Steel 1

Ministry of Steel Announces Apex Body for  Strengthening Safety Standards and improve safety culture in Steel sector 12:40 PM

NITI Aayog 1

NITI Aayog launches Special Campaign 6.0 to institutionalise Swachhata and minimising pendency 10:38 AM

PIB Backgrounder 4

Green Highways India's Journey Towards Sustainable Road Infrastructure 1:00 PM When Festivities Find a Greener Way to Celebrate 10:39 AM Beyond the Fab How Dholera Is Building the Ecosystem Around India’s Semiconductor Ambition 10:23 AM Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna (PM-AJAY) Building Pathways to Progress 6:27 AM

Prime Minister's Office 11

Prime Minister congratulates Vithya Ramraj on winning Bronze in Women’s 400m hurdles at Asian Games 3:49 PM Prime Minister congratulates Gulveer Singh on winning Silver in Men’s 1500m at Asian Games 3:47 PM Prime Minister congratulates Yashvir Singh and Rohit Yadav on winning Silver and Bronze medals in Javelin Throw at Asian Games 3:42 PM Prime Minister congratulates Murali Sreeshankar on winning medal in Men’s Long Jump at Asian Games 3:39 PM Prime Minister congratulates Pinkcy Balhara on securing Bronze Medal in Women’s 78kg Kurash at Asian Games 2:06 PM Prime Minister congratulates Esha Singh on winning Silver Medal in Women’s 25m Pistol Individual event at Asian Games 2026 2:03 PM Prime Minister congratulates Indian Chess players 6:49 AM Prime Minister pays tributes to Shri Ashok Singhal, highlighting his spiritual commitment and dedication to social unity PM pens an article dedicated to his life and thoughts 5:05 AM Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlighting good health as the foundation for the four goals of life 4:55 AM Prime Minister pays tributes to Lata Mangeshkar on her Jayanti 3:57 AM Prime Minister pays tributes to Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his Jayanti 3:54 AM

पर्यावरण, वन एवं जलवायु परिवर्तन मंत्रालय 1

केंद्रीय पर्यावरण मंत्री ने मुख्यमंत्री श्रीमती रेखा गुप्ता के साथ दिल्ली की वायु प्रदूषण शमन कार्ययोजना की समीक्षा की; समयबद्ध, समन्वित कार्रवाई और जनभागीदारी का आह्वान किया वायु गुणवत्ता में सुधार के लिए हॉटस्पॉट-विशिष्ट स्पष्ट लक्ष्य, समन्वित प्रवर्तन, नागरिक सहभागिता और निरंतर समीक्षा महत्वपूर्ण हैं : श्री भूपेंद्र यादव 11:47 AM