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Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan to chair High-Level Meeting with Banks and State Rural Livelihoods Missions in Mumbai
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will chair a high-level meeting on 3 September 2026 in Mumbai with banks and State Rural Livelihoods Missions to review the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). The meeting will focus on strengthening SHG-Bank linkages, individual enterprise financing, and advancing the Financial Inclusion 2.0 vision for women-led rural enterprises.
India and Germany Strengthen Cooperation for Sustainable Development
India's Union Minister for Power and Housing Urban Affairs met with Germany's Federal Minister for Environment, Nature Conservation, Climate Protection and Nuclear Safety in New Delhi to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. Discussions covered energy security, electrification, low carbon development, carbon markets, and supply chain diversification, building on 75 years of diplomatic relations and 25 years of Strategic Partnership.
Retrospective regularization of exempt status for Provident Fund Trusts through Amnesty provisions in EPF Scheme 2026
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has introduced Amnesty provisions in the EPF Scheme 2026 (notified 29.06.2026) as a one-time transitional measure allowing Provident Fund Trusts recognized under the Income Tax Act but lacking formal exemption orders to regularize their status retrospectively. The Amnesty window is valid for six months until 28.12.2026, with operational guidelines issued on 11.07.2026, and includes waivers of certain compliance requirements under the Code on Social Security 2020.
Union Health Ministry Strengthens Allied and Healthcare Education and Professional Standards; UGC Notifies 33 New and Restructures 21 UG & PG Degrees Under NCAHP Regulatory Framework
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, through the UGC, has notified 33 new and 21 restructured Allied and Healthcare undergraduate and postgraduate degrees under the NCAHP regulatory framework. This reform aims to establish uniform national standards in Allied and Healthcare education, standardize degree nomenclature, and create clearer academic and career pathways for students in disciplines like Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Laboratory Sciences, and others.
India’s Sovereign Credit Rating upgraded to 'A-' with Stable Outlook by Japan Credit Rating Agency
Japan Credit Rating Agency upgraded India's sovereign credit rating from 'BBB+' to 'A-' with a stable outlook, and raised the country ceiling to 'A'. The upgrade reflects India's strong economic growth of 7.8% in FY26 and Q1 FY27, effective fiscal policies, improved financial system soundness, and contained external vulnerabilities.
LOK SABHA SPEAKER REAFFIRMS INDIA'S SUPPORT FOR PEACE, STABILITY AND NATIONAL RECONCILIATION IN MYANMAR
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla welcomed a Myanmar parliamentary delegation and reaffirmed India's support for peace, stability, and democratic development in Myanmar. He highlighted India-Myanmar's deep civilisational ties, strategic bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, and India's willingness to share its parliamentary and democratic experience with Myanmar as it strengthens its institutions.
18th Meeting of Heads of IP Offices of BRICS Countries Held in New Delhi
The 18th Meeting of Heads of IP Offices of BRICS countries was held in New Delhi from September 1-3, 2026, hosted by India's Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks. Around 35 delegates from BRICS nations participated to enhance multilateral cooperation in intellectual property, adopting Updated Operational Guidelines and deliberating on patent examination cooperation, traditional knowledge protection, and new initiatives including IP awareness series and FinTech innovation monitoring.
Secretary, DFS Chairs Review Meeting on Financial and Business Performance of Public Sector General Insurance Companies (PSGICs)
Secretary of the Department of Financial Services chaired a performance review meeting on 02.09.2026 with Public Sector General Insurance Companies to assess their financial and business performance for FY 2025–26. The Secretary advised PSGICs to focus on profitable lines of business, reduce Incurred Claim Ratio, accelerate digitalization, improve customer outreach, and strengthen KPI monitoring frameworks.
GIFT IFSC emerges as a strong and vibrant international banking hub, mobilises over $52.8 billion under RBI’s FCNR(B) Swap Facility, $11.62 bn in ECBs and $11.12 bn in bond listings by banks in IFSC exchanges
GIFT City's International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) has mobilised over $52.8 billion under RBI's FCNR(B) Swap Facility as of August 31, 2026, with 20 Banking Units participating. Additionally, IBUs disbursed $11.62 billion in External Commercial Borrowings and Indian banks raised $11.12 billion through bond listings on IFSC exchanges during April-August 2026, establishing GIFT-IFSC as a major international banking hub.
Union Environment Minister inaugurates International Workshop, themed ‘Tiger Landscapes: Conservation, Bioeconomy and Ecotourism for Livelihood and Income Generation’, in New Delhi
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated a 2-day International Workshop on Tiger Landscapes (2-3 September 2026) in New Delhi, jointly organized by IBCA, ADB, and NTCA. The workshop focuses on conservation, bioeconomy, and ecotourism as drivers of sustainable livelihoods and ecological security, bringing together experts from tiger-range countries and Indian officials.
Digital India BHASHINI Division and Kathmandu University Explore Collaboration in Language AI
The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) under India's Ministry of Electronics & IT engaged with Kathmandu University to explore collaboration in Language AI, focusing on strengthening language technologies for Nepal, particularly for underrepresented languages like Nepali, Newari, Tamang, and Gurung, and traditional scripts.
LOKAYAN 2026 – INDIAN NAVAL SHIP SUDARSHINI ARRIVES IN BARCELONA
INS Sudarshini, the Indian Navy's sail training ship, arrived in Barcelona, Spain on 01 Sep 2026 as part of the Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition. During its stay, the ship will engage with the Spanish Navy and maritime stakeholders, with sea trainees participating in professional exchanges and the ship opening to visitors on 04 Sep 2026.
16th Aero India to be held in Bengaluru from February 8-12, 2027
The 16th edition of Aero India, Asia's largest air show, will be held at Air Force Station Yelahanka in Bengaluru from February 8-12, 2027. Organized by the Department of Defence Production under the Ministry of Defence, the event will showcase aerospace and defence capabilities, facilitate international cooperation, and feature exhibitions, aerial displays, and business engagements.
SURGEON VICE ADMIRAL DILIP RAGHAVAN ASSUMES APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR GENERAL HOSPITAL SERVICES (ARMED FORCES)
Surgeon Vice Admiral Dilip Raghavan assumed office as Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces) on September 01, 2026. He is an AFMC graduate commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1989, with extensive experience in naval medical command roles. He was awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal in January 2026 for his distinguished service.
CCPA Imposes ₹10 Lakh Penalty on Dial4Trade for Online Listing and Sale of Explosive Substance Without Mandatory Safeguards
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) imposed a ₹10 lakh penalty on Dial4Trade Technologies Private Limited for listing, hosting, and facilitating the sale of Ammonium Nitrate on its e-commerce platform without mandatory regulatory safeguards. The CCPA found the platform lacked required disclosures of seller licenses, buyer verification, transaction traceability mechanisms, and hazard warnings. The Authority directed Dial4Trade to immediately discontinue listing Ammonium Nitrate and other explosive substances, and is conducting a sector-wide examination of multiple e-commerce platforms for similar violations.
Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia lays foundation stone of India’s 7th Postal Training Centre in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia laid the foundation stone of India's 7th Postal Training Centre in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, a national-level facility to train postal employees from the state and neighbouring regions. The centre will eliminate the need for employees to travel 600 km for training and will be equipped with modern technologies. Scindia also inaugurated the renovated Shivpuri Head Post Office featuring Jan Sewa Connect, a multi-purpose citizen facilitation centre.
India–Afghanistan Joint Working Group on Trade Holds Virtual Meeting; Reviews Measures to Strengthen Bilateral Trade and Economic Cooperation
India and Afghanistan held a virtual Joint Working Group meeting on 1st September 2026 to review bilateral trade and economic cooperation. Officials discussed trade facilitation, customs cooperation, visa facilitation, banking, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, energy, investment promotion, and cargo connectivity. Both sides committed to strengthening institutional cooperation and pursuing follow-up actions in identified areas.
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Chairs CEO Roundtable on Ease of Doing Business for Scaling India’s Data Centre Ecosystem
Union Minister Piyush Goyal chaired a CEO Roundtable on Ease of Doing Business for India's data centre sector at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. The Minister highlighted India as the world's best location for data centres, with potential USD 200 billion investments expected, and emphasized the sector's role in achieving a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047. Discussions focused on power, land, regulatory, and fiscal issues to accelerate data centre infrastructure deployment.
Commerce & Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal Calls Upon Auto Component Industry To Go Global
Union Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the 66th Annual Session of ACMA, calling upon India's auto component industry to expand globally, strengthen supply chains, and move up the value chain. He highlighted India's nine trade agreements covering 38 developed countries with USD 60 trillion GDP, and emphasized government support through various industrial programmes and infrastructure development.
Union Minister of Civil Aviation Reviews Measures to Simplify and Automate NOC Process; Directs Time-Bound Action Within 15 Days
Union Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu reviewed measures to simplify and automate the No Objection Certificate (NOC) process in civil aviation. The Minister directed officers to implement reforms within 15 days, including automation, decentralization to Urban Local Bodies, and early provision of permissible building heights to applicants.