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From Rural Aspirations to GeoAI Excellence: Dr. Panchanan Das's Journey through Higher Education
Dr. Panchanan Das, a 36-year-old scholar from the Scheduled Caste community, completed his Ph.D. in Remote Sensing and GIS with the help of fellowship support and institutional assistance. Overcoming financial pressures and limited rural resources, he built a career in geospatial technology and is now working as a Software Engineer and GeoAI Expert at Uncharted AI. His journey highlights the impact of education, resilience, and timely financial aid.
From Sanitation Professional to Self-Reliant Entrepreneur: Shri Dharmendra Kumar Ray's Journey under NAMASTE-SUY
Shri Dharmendra Kumar Ray, a sanitation professional from Bihar, used financial assistance under the NAMASTE Scheme's Swachhta Udyami Yojana component to establish his own mechanised sanitation service in Noida. With a total project cost of Rs. 14,77,500, he purchased a Jetting Cum Graver Machine and a vehicle, increasing his monthly income by Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000. This intervention has helped him secure sustainable livelihoods, reunite with his family, and provide better education for his children.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Meets Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce of Thailand Ms. Suphajee Suthumpun
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal met Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Ms. Suphajee Suthumpun in New Delhi to discuss strengthening bilateral economic partnership, trade, and investment. The talks focused on enhancing business-to-business linkages, reviewing the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA), and boosting cooperation through the India-Thailand Joint Trade Committee (JTC).
Self-assembly of organic molecules opens a new path to green hydrogen production
Researchers at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) in Bengaluru have developed a new metal-free organic material for green hydrogen production by integrating aspartic acid with perylene diimide (PDI). This self-assembled 2D nanosheet material enhances solar-driven water splitting, generating nearly 18% higher photocurrent than its bulk counterpart. The study offers a sustainable, cost-effective route for solar energy conversion.
Union Minister Shri Jitin Prasada Lays Foundation Stone for BEDF Basmati and Organic Training Centre in Pilibhit
Union Minister of State Shri Jitin Prasada laid the foundation stone for the BEDF Basmati and Organic Training Centre cum Demonstration Farm in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. The joint project by APEDA and BEDF aims to provide technical support, practical demonstrations, and training on Basmati and organic cultivation to farmers, connecting them to export markets.
Raksha Mantri calls on Sri Lankan Prime Minister in Colombo
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo on September 09, 2026. The discussions focused on development cooperation, education, information technology, infrastructure, innovation, and research, alongside historic and people-to-people ties. They emphasized capacity building, regional peace, and empowering women through initiatives like ICCR scholarships.
MSDE Organises ‘Skill Manthan’ on 'Building Sustainable Livelihoods for Women'
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship organised the inaugural session of 'Skill Manthan' focused on 'Building Sustainable Livelihoods for Women'. The virtual event showcased district-led initiatives from Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh to promote women's economic empowerment through skilling, entrepreneurship, and market access. Officials discussed hyperlocal skilling approaches aligned with local needs and industry requirements.
Raksha Mantri pays a courtesy call on Sri Lankan President in Colombo
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met Sri Lankan President Mr Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on September 09, 2026, to discuss multi-faceted bilateral ties. The leaders virtually inaugurated three Bailey Bridges built by the Indian Defence Forces and exchanged several MoUs covering military, academic, and youth cooperation. President Dissanayake assured that Sri Lankan territory will not be used against India's security interests.
Secure sea lanes and freedom of navigation are pivotal for collective security & prosperity of Indian Ocean Region, says Raksha Mantri at Sri Lankan Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh visited Sri Lanka's Ministry of Defence on September 09, 2026, emphasizing the importance of secure sea lanes and freedom of navigation for the Indian Ocean Region. He called for enhanced bilateral defence cooperation, joint maritime protocols, and stronger partnerships in areas like counter-narcotics, search and rescue, and disaster relief. He also highlighted India's vision of MAHASAGAR and the relevance of the Colombo Security Conclave.
Spiritual Strength for a Drug-Free India
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment signed MoUs with four spiritual organizations—Adhyatm Vigyan Satsang Kendra, Chinmaya Mission, Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan, and Hare Krishna Movement—to strengthen the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. These partnerships leverage community networks for substance abuse awareness, prevention, and social mobilization. The initiative aims to build a drug-free India by combining government efforts with spiritual strength.
Shri Bhagwat Prasad Makwana Assumes Charge as Chairperson of National Commission for Safai Karamcharis
Shri Bhagwat Prasad Makwana has assumed charge as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK), following his appointment by the Government of India on 6 September 2026. He brings extensive experience in social work and previous leadership roles in welfare commissions. Upon taking charge, he committed to protecting the rights, dignity, and socio-economic well-being of Safai Karamcharis.
DRI seizes around 740 kg cannabis and charas in operations across country as it intensifies crackdown on illegal cannabis trafficking; 13 persons arrested
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted eight operations across India over a fortnight, seizing around 740 kg of cannabis and charas and arresting 13 individuals under the NDPS Act, 1985. The seizures span road, rail, and air routes involving locations such as Raipur, Patna, Ludhiana, Gorakhpur, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.
International Deep-sea Macrofauna Taxonomy School Commences at CMLRE, Kochi under ISA and MoES Collaboration
The Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology in Kochi has started a five-day Deep-sea Macrofauna Taxonomy School under a collaboration between the International Seabed Authority and the Ministry of Earth Sciences. The program brings together about 30 early-career researchers from Indian Ocean Region countries to receive training in marine biodiversity assessment. The initiative aims to standardize methodologies and strengthen scientific cooperation for deep seabed environmental management.
CAQM takes serious note of HSPCB’s non-compliance with its directions; Seeks explanation in review meeting
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) held a review meeting with the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) on September 8, 2026. This meeting addressed HSPCB's non-compliance regarding statutory directions to register construction and demolition projects and maintain functional video monitoring systems. CAQM treated this as willful non-compliance due to widespread non-functional web-camera links across various districts.
India to Debut in Eleven New Skills at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
India will debut in eleven new skill categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, from September 22 to 27, 2026. Team Skill India will participate in 63 out of 64 skills with nearly 70 competitors, reflecting the maturity of the nation's skilling ecosystem. Led by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), this expansion showcases India's alignment with future-facing global industry standards.
Financial Intelligence Unit- India (FIU-IND) issues notices for non-compliance to 15 Virtual Digital Assets Service providers (VDA SPs) under Section 13 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PML) Act, 2002
The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has issued non-compliance notices under Section 13 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 to 15 Virtual Digital Assets Service Providers. Additionally, the FIU-IND has issued notices to block their URLs and applications for operating illegally in India without compliance. These VDA SPs were brought under the Anti Money Laundering framework in March 2023.
Department of Land Resources to Launch Operational Guidelines for DILRMP 3.0; Set to Announce ₹565.50 Crore Digital Overhaul of Land Records
The Department of Land Resources is launching the Operational Guidelines for DILRMP 3.0 (2026–2031) with a financial outlay of Rs. 565.50 Crore. This Central Sector Scheme shifts land governance toward a GIS-enabled 'Land Stack' Digital Public Infrastructure integrating maps, ownership, registration, and court cases. Key interventions include Universal Bhu-Aadhaar (ULPIN), map digitization, paperless property registration, modernizing Sub-Registrar Offices, and integrated revenue courts.
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches India’s Advanced Ocean Research Vessel ‘ORV Sagar Manthan’ to Drive Indigenous Maritime Research
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched India's advanced Ocean Research Vessel, named ORV Sagar Manthan, at Rishi Bankim Shipyard in Kolkata. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders Engineers Limited (GRSE) for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, the vessel aims to boost indigenous maritime research and Atmanirbharta.
The Farmer Who Has Always Fed the Nation is Now also Lighting it up, with the Annadata Becoming an Urjadata: Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi stated that the next phase of PM-KUSUM will feature a dedicated component for agrivoltaics, allowing farmers to farm and earn electricity income simultaneously. Speaking at the curtain-raiser for the 7th Agrivoltaics World Conference 2026, he highlighted that farmers can earn three income streams from one acre: crop sales, power sold to DISCOMs, and diesel savings. He also noted India's progress in non-fossil capacity and decentralised solar initiatives.
India to work with BRICS partners to expand opportunities for women-led enterprises in global trade: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal
Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal addressed the BRICS WBA Women-Led Development Conference in New Delhi, urging BRICS countries to collaborate to expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs in international trade. He highlighted India's domestic initiatives in women's financial inclusion, such as opening nearly 300 million bank accounts and supporting 'Lakhpati Didis', and proposed concrete actions including a common BRICS trade platform and a Women's Advancement Fund ahead of the Strategy for BRICS Economic Partnership 2030.