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PRESIDENT OF INDIA TO VISIT GUJARAT FROM SEPTEMBER 21 TO 23
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, is scheduled to visit Gujarat from September 21 to 23, 2026. During her visit, she will attend the 72nd National Film Awards, the annual convocation of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, and launch spiritual and youth campaigns by the Brahma Kumaris.
Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh Witnesses Participation of Over 4 Lakh Youth Across More Than 1,000 Locations Nationwide
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organized the Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh across over 1,000 locations in India under the 100 Weeks Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan. The event saw the participation of over 4 lakh youth and citizens who engaged in the Nasha Mukt Pledge, Signature Campaign, and various awareness activities.
Prime Minister congratulates shooters Sonam Uttam Maskar, Elavenil Valarivan and Vidarsa K Vinod on winning Silver Medal at the Asian Games
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Sonam Uttam Maskar, Elavenil Valarivan, and Vidarsa K Vinod for winning the Silver Medal in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle event at the Asian Games 2026. He stated that their hard work, teamwork, and success will inspire many athletes in the future.
National Film Awards
The 72nd National Film Awards for 2024 were announced on 18 July 2026, with the presentation ceremony scheduled for 22 September 2026 at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat. Instituted in 1954 and conferred annually by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the awards honor excellence in feature films, non-feature films, and writing on cinema. Additionally, veteran actor Anant Nag was announced as the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024.
Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Leads Indian Diaspora at 'Sundays on Cycle' in Nagoya to Cheer for Bharat
Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya led the 91st edition of 'Sundays on Cycle' at Meijō Park in Nagoya, Japan, on September 20, 2026. He rallied the Indian diaspora to cheer for the Indian contingent participating in the Asian Games 2026. The event promoted fitness and people-to-people connections under the Fit India Movement.
Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan to Inaugurate 9th India International Water Week 2026 on 22 September in New Delhi
The Ministry of Jal Shakti is organizing the 9th India International Water Week 2026 from 22–26 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with the theme "Climate Resilient Water Management." The event will be inaugurated by the Vice-President of India and features global partner countries like The Netherlands and Germany, alongside fourteen partner states and six central ministries.
Union Minister, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Shri Suvendu Adhikari, Hon'ble Chief Minister, West Bengal to Co-Chair Review meeting on implementation of Schemes and Programmes for development of fisheries and aquaculture in West Bengal
Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh and West Bengal Chief Minister Shri Suvendu Adhikari are co-chairing a review meeting in Kolkata on 21st September 2026 to discuss fisheries and aquaculture development in West Bengal. The meeting aims to review ongoing schemes, chalk out a future roadmap, and strengthen Centre-State collaboration. It brings together various central and state departments, research institutes, and financial bodies.
CAT Jammu Bench’s Disposal of Service Cases Among the Highest in the Country: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated that the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Jammu Bench's disposal of service cases is among the highest in the country. Speaking at the inauguration of the new Office-cum-Court Complex at Bahu Plaza, Jammu, he highlighted that CAT provides speedy and affordable justice for government employees while reducing the burden on constitutional courts. He also shared national statistics showing an overall disposal rate of approximately 93.16 per cent up to June 30, 2026.
Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia inspects site identified for Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior along with Secretary, Department of Telecommunications and senior officials
Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia inspected the site for Asia's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The project involves an investment of approximately ₹5,500 crore, will span about 170 acres in its first phase, and is expected to create over 18,000 direct jobs by establishing 24-25 manufacturing units. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Department of Telecommunications and the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
INDIA - SRI LANKA ANNUAL BILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE (SLINEX-26)
The 13th edition of the India-Sri Lanka bilateral maritime exercise, SLINEX-26, is taking place in Visakhapatnam from September 17 to 21, 2026. The exercise features participation from the Indian Navy ships INS Kavaratti and INS Jyoti, and the Sri Lanka Navy ship SLNS Sindurala. It is designed to foster maritime cooperation, interoperability, and mutual understanding through an initial Harbour Phase followed by a Sea Phase.
Resolved to elevate India to the No. 1 position in global silk production: Shri Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Textiles
Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh inaugurated the 77th Foundation Day program of the Central Silk Board in Bengaluru and resolved to elevate India to the No. 1 global position in silk production by 2028-29. He noted that India's silk production has grown from 26,000 metric tonnes in 2014 to 42,000 metric tonnes today, with a target of 60,000 metric tonnes by 2030-31. The event included silk farmers and weavers from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu, alongside various dignitaries and the distribution of appointment letters and awards.
When Swachhata Became a People’s Movement
The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), launched in 2014 when rural sanitation coverage was 39 percent, transformed India's sanitation landscape by achieving 100 percent rural coverage and declaring rural India Open Defecation Free (ODF) by 2019. Building on this, SBM-Gramin Phase II focuses on sustainability, solid and liquid waste management, and ODF Plus village classifications. Through community participation, women's groups, school programs, and initiatives like GOBARdhan and Swachhata Hi Seva, sanitation has evolved into a sustainable people's movement and local green economy.
The Last-Mile Architects of Rural Transformation
A network of trained grassroots workers, including over 9 lakh Community Resource Persons (CRPs), ASHAs, and Anganwadi Workers, acts as the backbone of decentralized service delivery in rural India. These frontline workers bridge the gap between institutions and rural households by supporting government programmes, mobilizing communities, and providing last-mile assistance across livelihoods, health, nutrition, sanitation, water, and housing.
Suryakiran Aerobatic Team takes to Meerut skies for the first time
The Indian Air Force's Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) performed its first-ever air show in Meerut on September 19 and 20, 2026. Over one lakh spectators witnessed the nine red-and-white Hawk Mk 132 aircraft paint the sky in tricolour. Dignitaries including Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath attended the event.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi distributes more than 51,000 appointment letters to the newly appointed youth in Government at 20th Rozgar Mela
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth in government organizations at the 20th Rozgar Mela via video conferencing. He urged the new recruits to ensure administrative transformation, uphold public trust, and embrace the philosophy of 'Nagrik Devo Bhava'.
PM-AJAY Accelerates Socio-Economic Development of Scheduled Caste Communities
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is driving socio-economic development for Scheduled Caste communities through the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY). The scheme operates across Adarsh Gram, Grant-in-Aid, and Hostel components to bridge critical infrastructure gaps, boost livelihoods, and improve educational access. Funds and beneficiaries have seen substantial growth since 2014-15 through this merged Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
Prime Minister extends best wishes to Indian contingent for Asian Games
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent participating in the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. He noted that every athlete has worked hard and shown remarkable dedication, stating that the entire nation is proud of them.
Prime Minister shares an article reflecting on initiatives building a more circular and competitive textile industry
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared an article by Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh about the growth of a circular and competitive textile industry. The article focuses on cleaner production, textile recycling, and green technologies. The Prime Minister stated that sustainability is central to India's ethos and is shaping the future of the textile sector.
President Appoints 14 Judicial Officers as Judges and Additional Judges of Delhi, J&K and Ladakh, Jharkhand and Karnataka High Courts
The President of India, after consulting the Chief Justice of India, has appointed 14 judicial officers as judges and additional judges to various High Courts. The appointments cover the High Courts of Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Jharkhand, and Karnataka. These changes are made under the powers conferred by the Constitution of India.
Indian Railways Approves ₹142 Crore for Upgradation of Electric Traction System to 2x25 kV on 73 RKM Savalyapuram-Guntur Section
Indian Railways has approved a ₹142 crore project to upgrade the electric traction system from 1x25 kV to 2x25 kV on the 73 RKM Savalyapuram-Guntur section of South Coast Railway. The project covers 146 Track Kilometres and forms part of HUN Route 8 to support growing railway operations.