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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…
- 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…
September 2026
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- Union Minister Bhupender Yadav Launches JICA-Supported Forest Management Project (28 Sept 2026 · Environment & Ecology)In September 2026, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, MoEFCC, launched a workshop for the JICA supported Capacity Enhancement for Effective Forest Management Project in New Delhi. Running from 2025 26 to 2031 32, this…
- SBI Card Launches Fixed Deposit-Backed Secured Credit Cards on YONO App (26 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited (SBI Card) has launched 'Advantage SBI Card', a Fixed Deposit (FD) backed secured credit card, on State Bank of India's (SBI) YONO platform. This fully digital facility allows…
- NSC Approves Rs.320 Crore Kurukshetra ITI Cluster Under PM-SETU Scheme (26 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)The National Steering Committee (NSC) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has approved a Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) of Rs.320 crore for the 'Kurukshetra ITI Cluster' in Haryana.…
- PFRDA Releases Operational Guidelines for NPS Swasthya Health Insurance Scheme (26 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has issued operational guidelines for 'NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme', a new health linked pension scheme under the National Pension System (NPS) 2026. This…
- Delhi Cabinet approves DURGA Scheme for 1,300 Pink E-Autos (25 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)The Delhi Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, approved the DURGA (Driving Upliftment and Rozgar for Women/Transgender Green E Auto) scheme in September 2026. This initiative aims to provide dignified self…
- TBX launches B2B Bill Payments on TrustHub via Bharat Connect (25 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)TBX (formerly TransBnk) has introduced Business to Business (B2B) bill payments on its TrustHub platform, leveraging NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL)’s Bharat Connect for Business. This integration allows businesses…
- Premier Energies commissions India’s largest solar cell facility in Andhra Pradesh (24 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)In September 2026, Premier Energies commissioned a 7 Gigawatt (GW) N type TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh. This increases its total solar cell manufacturing capacity to 10.6 GW,…
- Government dissolves Digital Communications Commission after 37 years (24 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)In September 2026, the Government of India dissolved the Digital Communications Commission (DCC), which functioned as the apex decision making body under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Established in April…
- MoCA launches UDAN's next phase with MoUs for regional air connectivity (24 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)In September 2026, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) initiated the next phase of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) Scheme. It involved signing 22 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with various States and Union…
- Union Minister C R Patil Launches Swachh Seva Aankalan for Rural Sanitation (23 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)In September 2026, Union Minister C R Patil of the Ministry of Jal Shakti launched Swachh Seva Aankalan (SSA), an annual digital self assessment framework for rural sanitation service delivery. Developed by DDWS under…
- MYAS Launches 100 Weeks Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan (23 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) launched the 100 Weeks Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan (NMBA) on September 18, 2026. This nationwide anti drug initiative, through Mera Yuva Bharat and NSS, began with the…
- Madhya Pradesh Launches Scheme for Free Rural Property Registration (22 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)Madhya Pradesh became the first state in India to launch the 'Swamitva Adhikar Abhilekh Nispadan Evam Panjiyan Yojana 2026' in Indore. This scheme provides free registration for approximately 50 lakh rural properties…
- Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar Visits Bhutan, Launches Development Projects (22 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)Union Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar visited Bhutan from September 16 18, 2026, to review bilateral cooperation. During his visit, he launched five development projects, including a hospital and a…
- MoPNG Issues GOBARdhan Scheme Guidelines, Assures Full CBG Offtake (21 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) released operational guidelines for the GOBARdhan scheme, aiming to boost India's Compressed Biogas (CBG) sector. Key aspects include assured full offtake of CBG for…
- Karnataka Approves Five-Year Marine Biotechnology Policy (19 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)Karnataka approved a five year Marine Biotechnology Policy for 2026 2031 on September 18, 2026, aiming to expand the state’s Blue Bioeconomy. The policy targets growth from USD 2 billion to USD 6 8 billion by 2031,…
- PM Vishwakarma Scheme Completes Three Years, Registers 30 Lakh Artisans (18 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)The Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma (PM Vishwakarma) Scheme marked its third anniversary on September 17, 2026, with over 30 lakh artisans registered. The scheme, implemented by MoMSME, MSDE, and DFS, supports traditional…
- Union Minister Bhupender Yadav Launches Mangrove GIS Portal in Gujarat (16 Sept 2026 · Environment & Ecology)In September 2026, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), launched the Mangrove Geographic Information System (MGIS) Portal. This launch occurred during a…
- PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana Completes Seven Years of Farmers' Pension Support (16 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM KMY), a voluntary contributory pension scheme for Small and Marginal Farmers (SMFs), marked its seventh anniversary on September 12, 2026. Launched by the Ministry of…
- Tata Steel Commissions India’s First COG Injection Project in Odisha (15 Sept 2026 · Science & Technology)Tata Steel Limited has launched India's first Coke Oven Gas (COG) Injection Project at its Meramandali plant in Odisha. This initiative injects hydrogen rich COG into blast furnaces, reducing fossil fuel consumption…
- India Launches India Photonics Association (IPA) to Strengthen Innovation (12 Sept 2026 · Science & Technology)In September 2026, the India Photonics Association (IPA), India's first independent, ecosystem led industry body for the photonics sector, was launched in New Delhi. The IPA aims to strengthen innovation, industry…
- Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches DILRMP 3.0 for GIS-Based Land Stack (12 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)In September 2026, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the Operational Guidelines for Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP) 3.0. This Central Sector Scheme, with a budget of Rs 565.50…
- Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches Indigenous 'ORV Sagar Manthan' (11 Sept 2026 · Science & Technology)In September 2026, Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Earth Sciences, virtually launched India’s first advanced Ocean Research Vessel (ORV) Sagar Manthan. Built at Rishi Bankim Shipyard in Kolkata…
- Ministry of Coal Launches First Sector-Specific CSR Framework (11 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)In September 2026, the Ministry of Coal, in collaboration with Coal India Limited (CIL), launched the Comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Framework for Indian Coal Companies in New Delhi. This marks the…
- Union Minister Annapurna Devi Launches 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 (11 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)Union Minister Annapurna Devi, Ministry of Women and Child Development, launched the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah in September 2026 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. This month long campaign aims to enhance nutrition awareness…
- NITI Aayog Launches PACT and ZET Marketplace at 5th e-FAST Summit (9 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)NITI Aayog unveiled the Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport (PACT) and a Zero Emission Truck (ZET) marketplace at the 5th Electric Freight Accelerator for Sustainable Transport (e FAST) India Summit in September…
- German Startup Isar Aerospace Successfully Launches 'Spectrum Rocket' into Space (8 Sept 2026 · Science & Technology)In September 2026, German startup Isar Aerospace successfully launched its 'Spectrum' rocket into orbit from Andøya Spaceport in Norway. This second flight mission, 'Onward and Upward,' made Spectrum the first…
- IIT-M's Bodhan AI Launches 4 Multilingual AI Models for India's Education Stack (8 Sept 2026 · Science & Technology)Bodhan AI, a Centre of Excellence in AI for Education at IIT Madras, launched four foundational multilingual AI models in September 2026. These models – speech recognition, Text To Speech (TTS), Machine Translation…
- Punjab Launches 'Pehchaan' Portal for Unidentified Deceased Persons (7 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh launched 'Pehchaan', a statewide digital identification portal. This portal aims to trace unidentified and unclaimed deceased persons in government mortuaries,…
- ISRO successfully launches India’s first Geosynchronous Imaging Satellite EOS-05 on GSLV-F17 (5 Sept 2026 · Science & Technology)On September 4, 2026, ISRO successfully launched Earth observation satellite "EOS 05" aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) F17 from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. EOS 05 is India's first ever imaging…
- Union MoS Jitendra Singh launches 'BIO-NIVESH' to boost private investment in Biotechnology (5 Sept 2026 · Science & Technology)In September 2026, Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh launched 'BIO NIVESH', a strategic platform in New Delhi. This initiative aims to connect biotechnology startups with investors and facilitate private…
- CARA Launches Adoption Awareness 2026 Theme: Legal Adoption for Safe Childhood (4 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)In September 2026, the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) launched its Adoption Awareness 2026 theme: “Legal Adoption. Safe Childhood. Secure Future. Say No to Illegal Adoption!” This nationwide initiative…
- Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches 'Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar 2026' Campaign (4 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)In September 2026, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the fifth edition of the 'Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar 2026' (SSSS v5.0) campaign in New Delhi. This week long ocean conservation initiative, from…
- LIC Launches Two New Non-Linked Insurance Plans: 'Bima Platinum' and 'Jeevan Raksha' (3 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)On September 1, 2026, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) introduced two new non linked, non participating insurance plans, 'LIC Bima Platinum' (Plan 770) and 'LIC Jeevan Raksha' (Plan 894), marking its 70th…
- IPPB Celebrates 9th Foundation Day, Launches DakPay Sound Box and Digital Platforms (3 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)On September 1, 2026, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) celebrated its 9th Foundation Day by launching new digital initiatives. These include the DakPay Sound Box for merchants, a Digital Insurance Technology Platform,…