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‘Rajbhasha Utkrishtata Sammaan’ to Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances received the 'Rajbhasha Utkrishtata Sammaan' for 2025–26 for its excellent work in implementing the Official Language. Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah presented the award to DARPG Secretary Smt. Nivedita Shukla Verma. The award was given during the 6th All India Official Language Conference in Navi Mumbai on Hindi Diwas.
Message of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah on Hindi Diwas 2026
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah issued a message on Hindi Diwas 2026, emphasizing linguistic diversity as India's greatest strength and highlighting Hindi's role in fostering national unity. He noted that Hindi's development is meaningful only alongside the respect and promotion of all Indian languages, citing historical figures like Swami Dayanand Saraswati, Mahatma Gandhi, and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose who championed Hindi despite having different mother tongues. The message also details recent technological advancements, such as the AI-based 'Bharati' tool and the 'Hindi Shabd Sindhu' digital dictionary, to promote Indian languages.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah addresses Hindi Diwas 2026 and 6th All India Official Language Conference in Mumbai as Chief Guest
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah addressed Hindi Diwas 2026 and the 6th All India Official Language Conference in Mumbai as the Chief Guest. During the event, he inaugurated training programmes, presented Rajbhasha awards, and released several publications, including the online dictionary 'Hindi Shabd-Sindhu'. He highlighted the importance of mother tongues, Indian languages, and the historical significance of 'Vande Mataram' and Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
From Childhood Adversity to a More Stable Future: Mrinas’s Journey towards Recovery
Mrinas, a 26-year-old from Assam, overcame early childhood adversity and substance dependency with support from the District De-Addiction Centre (DDAC) in Jorhat under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR). Through subsidised treatment, counselling, and rehabilitation, he is now a full-time employee working towards financial stability. His journey highlights the impact of accessible care and community support in helping individuals recover from substance use.
LAUNCHING OF NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE INDIA-MERCOSUR PREFERENTIAL TRADE AGREEMENT
India and MERCOSUR, represented through Uruguay's Pro Tempore Presidency, have launched negotiations to expand their Preferential Trade Agreement. Both sides aim to deepen economic relations and create opportunities for private sectors by covering new areas of mutual interest. They are currently finalizing the Terms of Reference for the expanded agreement.
Unusual wave-like heat transport in crystalline solid signals breakthrough converting waste heat in industries
Researchers at JNCASR have discovered an unusual wave-like heat transport regime in a copper chalcogenide material called thallium copper selenide (TlCu5Se3). This phenomenon results from confined ion diffusion and strong lattice anharmonicity, leading to ultralow lattice thermal conductivity and high thermoelectric performance. The findings could help convert industrial waste heat into electricity.
Export of Power to Nepal Approved
The Ministry of Power has approved power exports to Nepal Electricity Authority from September 13, 2026, to December 31, 2026. India will supply up to 600MW through the Muzaffarpur - Dhalkebar line and up to 54MW through the Tanakpur - Mahendranagar line to help Nepal meet electricity shortages caused by recent floods. Future power exports from January 2027 will be reviewed in December 2026.
From Coconut Husk to Enterprise: How Coir is transforming Rural lives
Coconut husk is being transformed into modern enterprises and livelihoods across India's coconut-growing regions through value-added products like mats, ropes, handicrafts, and bio-fertilisers. Supported by the Ministry of MSME, the Coir Board, and the PMEGP, rural entrepreneurs are driving self-employment and women's empowerment. India remains the world's largest coir producer, accounting for over 80 per cent of global coir fibre production.
INS MYSORE CONCLUDES PARTICIPATION IN THE 4TH EDITION OF EXERCISE SAMUDRA LAKSAMANA AT LUMUT, MALAYSIA
Indian Naval Ship Mysore completed its participation in the 4th edition of Exercise Samudra Laksamana with the Royal Malaysian Navy at Lumut, Malaysia, from September 9 to 12, 2026. The bilateral exercise included a harbour phase with professional exchanges and an operational phase at sea featuring coordinated maritime evolutions with Malaysian ships KD Lekir and KD Gagah Samudera. This engagement highlights the growing naval cooperation and maritime partnership between India and Malaysia.
Commercial Coal Mine Auctions: Powering Aatmanirbhar Bharat Through Transparency
India's commercial coal mine auctions, launched on June 18, 2020, have transformed the mining sector through transparent, online bidding with no end-use restrictions. The reform has successfully auctioned 147 coal blocks across nine states, boosting domestic production, attracting private and PSU players, and generating substantial revenue and employment.
Data Centres in India Infrastructure for the Digital Age
Data centres form the critical digital infrastructure powering India's economy, e-governance, and online services by storing, processing, and distributing large volumes of information. Driven by rapid technological advancements and a supportive policy ecosystem including infrastructure status and tax incentives, India's data centre capacity has expanded significantly. The sector's continuous growth is supported by clean energy initiatives, advanced cooling technologies, and standardisations for energy and water efficiency.
Ayurveda at the Crossroads of Tradition, Evidence and Global Health
Ayurveda is expanding from traditional practices into mainstream global health, supported by a growing Ayush economy, domestic adoption, and medical value travel initiatives. As India marks the 11th Ayurveda Day on September 23, 2026, with the theme "Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow," the focus centers on building modern research, quality standards, and international institutional frameworks. Key milestones include NITI Aayog's Strategic Roadmap for Making Ayurveda Global, WHO initiatives like the Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar, and the integration of traditional medicine into ICD-11 classification frameworks.
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smt. Annpurna Devi meets H.E. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smt. Annpurna Devi met Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, H.E. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, in New Delhi. The leaders discussed women-led development, women's collectives, clean energy, social protection, and child rights and digital safety.
From Teaching to Research Excellence: Midhila Radhakrishnan’s Journey with NFSC
Smt. Midhila Radhakrishnan from Kerala is pursuing her Ph.D. with the help of the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC). The financial support has allowed her to overcome admission and economic barriers, enabling her to publish four research papers in Scopus-indexed journals. Her journey highlights the role of the NFSC in empowering scholars to pursue doctoral education.
DFS Wins First Prize under ‘Rajbhasha Kirti’ for 2025-26 at 6th All India Official Language Conference and Hindi Diwas
The Department of Financial Services won the First Prize under the 'Rajbhasha Kirti' award for 2025-26. The award was presented at the 6th All India Official Language Conference and Hindi Diwas by Union Minister Shri Amit Shah to Additional Secretary Shri Hari Har Mishra. The recognition highlights the department's effective implementation and innovative use of Hindi.
INDIAN AIR FORCE DRONATHON - 2026
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit inaugurated the first Indian Air Force Dronathon-2026 at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer. The three-day event engages with India's unmanned systems industry to assess emerging technologies under realistic operational conditions. During the event, the VCAS released the 'IAF UAS Roadmap' and showcased the indigenously developed 'Vayu UTtaM' traffic management system.
India and MERCOSUR Sign First Additional Protocol to Facilitate Electronic Certificates of Origin
India and MERCOSUR have signed the First Additional Protocol to their Preferential Trade Agreement to allow electronic Certificates of Origin. This step aims to modernize customs procedures, promote paperless trade, and reduce transaction costs and processing times. The protocol amends Article 16 of Annex III of the PTA to give electronic certificates the same legal validity as paper documents.
Building on the success of Special Campaign 5.0, Ministry of Coal Gears up for Special Campaign 6.0
The Ministry of Coal has announced Special Campaign 6.0, scheduled from October 2 to 31, 2026, focusing on e-waste disposal. This follows the success of Special Campaign 5.0, where the Ministry emerged as a top performer in space freed and revenue earned from scrap disposal. The upcoming campaign's groundwork includes preparatory meetings held on September 1, 2026.
Shri Manohar Lal celebrates Hindi Diwas with Indian community in Houston
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal celebrated Hindi Diwas with the Indian community in Houston during his visit for the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting. His engagements on September 13, 2026, included planting a tree under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, visiting NASA's Johnson Space Center, and attending a public reception with the Indian diaspora at India House.
Provisional Estimates of Wholesale Price Index (Base Year 2022-23) for the month of August 2026
All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation for August 2026 stood at 9.92 per cent on a year-on-year basis, compared to 9.78 per cent in July 2026. The All Commodities index for August 2026 reached 110.8, while provisional estimates for Output Producer Price Index (PPI) and trial Input PPI for the manufacturing sector stood at 110.8 and 104.2 respectively.