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October 2026
- NASA and SpaceX Launch Crew-13 Mission to International Space Station (2 Oct 2026 · Science & Technology)The NASA and SpaceX Crew 13 mission successfully launched with four astronauts aboard the Crew Dragon spacecraft 'Grace' on a Falcon 9 rocket. The multinational crew, including NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke…
- Bimal Patel Sworn In as Judge of International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) (2 Oct 2026 · International Affairs)Indian jurist and academician Bimal N. Patel has been sworn in as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) at Hamburg, Germany. He will serve a nine year term from 2026 to 2035. Patel was…
- Mahindra and Embraer Select Nagpur for C-390 Millennium Assembly Line (2 Oct 2026 · National Affairs)Mahindra Group and Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer have chosen Nagpur, Maharashtra, as the site for a Final Assembly Line for the C 390 Millennium military transport aircraft. This move is part of India's Medium…
- India Exports Indigenous Akash Air Defence System to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan (2 Oct 2026 · National Affairs)India has exported its indigenous Akash air defence system to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. Developed by DRDO and produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited, Akash is a short to medium range…
- PFRDA Aims for 2-3 Crore New NPS Subscribers with Tatkal Facility (2 Oct 2026 · Economy & Finance)The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has set an ambitious target to add 2–3 crore new subscribers to the National Pension System (NPS) in the next two years. This expansion is driven by the NPS…
- Scientists Identify Two New Australian Stick Insect Species (2 Oct 2026 · Science & Technology)Scientists have identified two new Australian stick insect species, Anchiale mabiensis and Anchiale robusta, after re examining the genus Anchiale. The study, published in Austral Entomology, reinstated a previously…
- SpaceX Launches Transporter-18 Smallsat Rideshare Mission with 130 Payloads (2 Oct 2026 · Science & Technology)SpaceX successfully launched its Transporter 18 rideshare mission using a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The mission deployed 130 payloads, including a Google AI satellite and Starfish Space's Otter…
- India Identifies 28 Places on Official Survey of India Map of Ladakh (2 Oct 2026 · National Affairs)India has formally identified 28 places and geographical features on the official Survey of India maps of Ladakh. This update, made in consultation with the Union Territory administration, includes peaks, passes,…
- RBI Approves Anup Bagchi as New MD and CEO of HDFC Bank (2 Oct 2026 · Economy & Finance)The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of Anup Bagchi as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of HDFC Bank. His three year tenure will commence on 27 October 2026, succeeding Sashidhar…
- Nethra Kumanan Secures India's Maiden Asian Games Sailing Medal in Women's Dinghy (2 Oct 2026 · Sports)Nethra Kumanan, a 29 year old sailor from Chennai, won a bronze medal in the women’s dinghy event at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi Nagoya. This is her first Asian Games medal in her fourth appearance. She finished…
- Lovlina Borgohain Wins Asian Games 2026 Gold in Women’s 75 kg Boxing (2 Oct 2026 · Sports)Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain secured a gold medal in the women’s 75 kg category at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi Nagoya, Japan. She achieved a unanimous 5 0 victory over China’s Bao Ziyi in the final. This marks her…
- MoSPI releases trial Index of Services Production (ISP) for July 2026 (1 Oct 2026 · Economy & Finance)The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) published the trial Sub Sectoral Index of Services Production (ISP) for July 2026, using 2024–25 as the base year. This new macroeconomic indicator tracks…
September 2026
- Bodhana Sivanandan Becomes Youngest Woman Grandmaster (30 Sept 2026 · Sports)Indian origin British chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan became the youngest Woman Grandmaster (WGM) in history at age 11, securing her third and final WGM norm at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. She…
- TakeMe2Space to Launch India’s First Orbital Data Centre in 2028 (30 Sept 2026 · Science & Technology)Indian spacetech company TakeMe2Space announced its plan to launch India’s first networked orbital data centre mission on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket in late 2028. This mission will involve two 100 kg satellites with…
- HAL & SkyPulse Sign MoU for Rs 2,491 Crore Helicopter Programme (30 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and SkyPulse Solutions IFSC Private Limited signed an MoU for a Rs 2,491 crore programme. This strategic framework involves the acquisition, financing, leasing, deployment, and…
- Sagarmala Finance Corporation Launches India’s First Blue Bond (30 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), India's first NBFC for the maritime sector, launched the nation's first blue bond, aiming to raise Rs 600 crore with a Rs 500 crore green shoe option. This 10 year tenor…
- RBI Data: India’s Net FDI Increased to Five-Year High in July 2026 (30 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)According to RBI data, India's net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) reached a five year high of USD 7.35 billion in July 2026, marking a 64% increase from the previous year. This surge was driven by robust gross…
- SEBI Approves PMS-Mutual Fund Route and Overhauls Settlement Rules (30 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)SEBI's board approved significant regulatory reforms, including an overhaul of Portfolio Management Services (PMS) to allow investment in direct mutual fund schemes and Specialised Investment Funds. It also reformed…
- India Secures 10th Position at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 (30 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)India achieved the 10th position at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, winning 6 Silver Medals and 20 Medals for Excellence. This marks an improvement from its 13th position in 2024. China topped the…
- 9th India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise ‘KAZIND’ Commences (30 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)The 9th edition of the India Kazakhstan joint military exercise, 'KAZIND 2026', began in Oskemen, Kazakhstan, from September 28 to October 11, 2026. This exercise focuses on joint counter terrorism operations in…
- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Inaugurates Seva First Innovation Challenge (30 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the Seva First Innovation Challenge (SFIC) for the South Zone at IISc Bengaluru. This initiative encourages youth to identify community problems and develop innovative…
- Ministry of Steel Establishes Steel Industry Safety Council (SISC) (30 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)The Ministry of Steel announced the formation of the Steel Industry Safety Council (SISC) to enhance safety standards and prevent accidents across India's steel sector. Chaired by the Steel Secretary, SISC will review…
- Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh Launches Livestock Insurance Portal (30 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the 'Livestock Insurance Portal' in New Delhi. This digital platform, developed under the National Livestock Mission, aims to provide transparent and efficient insurance…
- 46th Chess Olympiad 2026: India Wins Silver in Open, Bronze in Women’s Section (29 Sept 2026 · Sports)The 46th Chess Olympiad, organized by FIDE, concluded in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from September 15 to 27, 2026. India secured a silver medal in the Open section and a bronze medal in the Women’s section, also retaining…
- Dinesh Pant and Girija Subramanian Appointed as IRDAI Whole-Time Members (29 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)In September 2026, Dinesh Pant, former MD of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), and Girija Subramanian, former CMD of The New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL), assumed charge as Whole Time Members (WTMs)…
- Indian Scientists Roxy Mathew Koll and Neelima Satyam Among AGU 2026 Awardees (29 Sept 2026 · Awards & Honors)In September 2026, Indian scientists Roxy Mathew Koll and Neelima Satyam were among the 43 awardees of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) 2026. Koll, a climate scientist at IITM, Pune, received the Pavel S. Molohanov…
- Indian Navy Participates in 24th Edition of Exercise VARUNA in France (29 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)On September 22, 2026, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trishul arrived in Toulon, France, to participate in the 24th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise VARUNA with the French Navy. This exercise, which began in 1993…
- MoMA Signs MoUs with IISc, IIMB, IIT Madras for Innovation & Skill Development (29 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)In September 2026, the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with premier academic and research institutions in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Collaborations with IISc, IIMB, and…
- TRAI Launches Digital Connectivity Rating (DCR) Platform for Properties (29 Sept 2026 · Science & Technology)In September 2026, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) launched the Digital Connectivity Rating (DCR) Platform. This integrated system allows users to view and compare digital connectivity ratings of…
- CJI Surya Kant Inaugurates India’s First Victim Rights Centre in Patna, Bihar (29 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)In September 2026, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant inaugurated India’s first Victim Rights Centre (VRC) at the Bihar State Legal Services Authority (BSLSA) premises in Patna, Bihar. This center provides…
- India’s First Port-Based E-Methanol Plant to be Built in Kandla, Gujarat (29 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)In September 2026, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone for India's first port based e methanol production facility at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, Gujarat. This Rs 2,300 crore…
- Amit Shah Flags Off India’s First LNG-Powered Train from Sabarmati, Gujarat (29 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)In September 2026, Union Minister Amit Shah flagged off India's first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) powered train from Sabarmati Railway Station, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This diesel LNG dual fuel train aims to reduce diesel…
- Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda Inaugurates Arogya Manthan 2026 in New Delhi (29 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)In September 2026, Union Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated Arogya Manthan 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This event commemorated 8 years of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM JAY) and 5 years of…
- DDU-GKY Completes 12 Years, Boosting Rural Skill Development and Employment (29 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)On September 25, 2026, the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU GKY) marked 12 years of empowering rural youth through skill training. Implemented under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY NRLM),…
- IIT Delhi Develops India's First Indigenous Working Micro-GPU (28 Sept 2026 · Science & Technology)In September 2026, researchers from IIT Delhi developed India's first working and demonstrable indigenous micro Graphics Processing Unit (micro GPU). Led by Prof. Jayadeva and Prof. Kaushik Saha, this achievement aims…
- Mandeep K. Bhandari Appointed New CBSE Chairperson (28 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)In September 2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of IAS officer Mandeep K. Bhandari as the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). A 2001 batch IAS…
- NTPC and EDF Power Solutions Form 50:50 JV for Low-Carbon Energy Projects (28 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)In September 2026, NTPC Limited and EDF Power Solutions India Private Limited, a subsidiary of France's EDF, formed a 50:50 Joint Venture (JV). This JV aims to develop, own, and operate low carbon energy projects,…
- OECD Raises India's GDP Growth Forecast to 7.1% for FY27 (28 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)In September 2026, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released its 'OECD Economic Outlook, Interim Report September 2026'. It raised India's GDP growth forecast for FY27 by 80 basis points…
- WEF's 2026 TTDI: India Ranks 31st; Japan Tops Globally (28 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)In September 2026, the World Economic Forum (WEF) released its 10th Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI 2026). India climbed 9 places to 31st position with a score of 4.42, attributed to low travel costs,…
- TDB Signs Pact with Agnikul Cosmos for Reusable 'Agnibaan RLV' Launch Vehicle (28 Sept 2026 · Science & Technology)In September 2026, the Technology Development Board (TDB) under the DST signed a Rs. 200 crore agreement with Chennai based Agnikul Cosmos Private Limited. The pact is for developing the 'Agnibaan Reusable Launch…