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The Vice-President of India attended the Fisheries Outreach Programme in Agatti, Lakshadweep, aimed at strengthening India's blue economy and sustainably harnessing high-value island resources such as tuna, seaweed, and ornamental fisheries. During the event, the "Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031" Strategic Action Plan for Ornamental Fisheries Development was released, and benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) were distributed to fishers and cooperatives. Union Ministers and officials highlighted policy initiatives including the Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone Rules, 2025 and Guidelines for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the High Seas, 2025, alongside developments in seaweed clusters and deep-sea fishing vessels.

The Vice President of India attended the Fisheries Outreach Programme in Agatti, Lakshadweep, and released the "Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031" Strategic Action Plan for Ornamental Fisheries Development. During the event, government benefits were distributed to fisheries sector beneficiaries. The Vice President noted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the fisheries and aquaculture sector has emerged as a major economic sunrise sector. He highlighted that fisheries development projects worth over ₹62 crore have been approved for Lakshadweep under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). He also noted Lakshadweep's estimated fisheries potential of over one lakh tonnes, emphasized sustainable marine conservation, and mentioned India's growing seafood exports crossing ₹73,000 crore to over 120 countries.

The Ministry of Mines organised a roadshow in Raipur for the 8th Tranche of Auction of Critical and Strategic Mineral Blocks, highlighting Chhattisgarh's role in India's mineral ecosystem. Five mineral blocks from Chhattisgarh are included in this tranche, which features 20 blocks across nine states covering various critical minerals. Union and state dignitaries discussed policy reforms, transparent auction frameworks, exploration support schemes like NMEDT, and the necessity of building resilient domestic supply chains for clean energy transition and Atmanirbhar Bharat. Additionally, a review meeting was conducted to accelerate the early operationalisation of already allocated mineral blocks.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, H.E. Mr. Nikol Pashinyan, in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, on the sidelines of the 26th SCO Summit. The meeting marked their first interaction since Mr. Pashinyan's re-appointment following Armenia's General Elections in June. The leaders discussed bilateral cooperation across defence, economic, pharma, mining, education, and cultural sectors. They also exchanged views on regional and global developments, including the situation in West Asia, emphasizing dialogue and diplomacy for peace and stability. Additionally, PM Pashinyan briefed PM Modi on the implementation status of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Agreement.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek. The discussions covered bilateral ties, recent developments in the West Asia conflict, and shared perspectives on the evolving regional situation. The Prime Minister expressed concern over rising tensions, emphasized resolving issues through dialogue and diplomacy, and called for safeguarding the freedom of navigation and commerce while protecting civilians, commercial shipping, and seafarers. Additionally, India's readiness to cooperate in multilateral organizations such as BRICS and SCO was reiterated, along with an invitation for President Pezeshkian to visit India for the BRICS Summit.

The Ministry of Finance has released the consolidated Monthly Review of Accounts of the Union Government of India up to July 2026 for the financial year 2026-27. According to the data, the government received ₹13,06,709 crore, which accounts for 35.8% of the corresponding Budget Estimates (BE) for 2026-27. This total receipt comprises ₹8,44,560 crore in net tax revenue, ₹4,23,013 crore in non-tax revenue, and ₹39,136 crore in non-debt capital receipts. Additionally, ₹3,72,354 crore was transferred to state governments as tax devolution. The total expenditure incurred was ₹17,61,853 crore (32.9% of corresponding BE 2026-27), which includes ₹13,11,218 crore on the revenue account and ₹4,50,635 crore on the capital account.

NPCI International Payments Ltd. (NIPL) has entered into a commercial agreement with Uzbekistan’s National Interbank Processing Centre JSC (NIPC), operator of the HUMO national payment system, on 30th August 2026. Announced during the bilateral visit of the Prime Minister of India to Uzbekistan and backed by approvals from the Reserve Bank of India and the Central Bank of Uzbekistan, the partnership allows Indian tourists, business travellers, and students to use familiar UPI-enabled apps to scan Uzbekistan's national interoperable QR code (UZQR) for instant person-to-merchant payments. This expansion adds to the existing international footprint of UPI, which is now accepted in ten countries.

The Ministry of Rural Development reports the nationwide expansion and success of District-level Panch Sammelans organized to facilitate the effective implementation of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB-G RAM G Act, 2025. Aimed at orienting elected representatives and functionaries of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) across all three tiers, a total of 1,338 Panch Sammelans have been successfully organized with the participation of over 5.26 lakh representatives, functionaries, and officials. Twenty-three States and Union Territories have completed their scheduled Sammelans. The campaign familiarizes grassroots leaders with provisions such as the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan, Rural Rozgar Guarantee Card, asset creation, convergence, social audit, and grievance redressal mechanisms, thereby placing Gram Panchayats at the center of rural development and grassroots governance.

Scientists have discovered that a crystalline semiconductor made of heavily doped, highly compensated scandium nitride thin films can convert temperature differences into electrical voltage at a scale nearly a thousand times larger than textbook physics allows. Surpassing the traditional Seebeck coefficient ceiling of solids and even liquid electrolytes, this solid-state material exhibits a thermopower exceeding –124.6 millivolts per Kelvin near room temperature. Researchers from JNCASR, the University of Sydney, and IISc Bangalore grew these epitaxial films using ultrahigh-vacuum magnetron sputtering. The discovery enables applications in ultrasensitive temperature sensors, thermal imaging, quantum sensing devices, and a preliminary prototype photon sensor.

The National Conference on Quantum Biotechnology convened researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, startups, and students to advance quantum-enabled life sciences, aligning with India's National Quantum Mission. Hosted by the Qmet Tech Foundation—the thematic hub for Quantum Sensing & Metrology set up under the NQM at IIT Bombay—the one-day conference focused on translating quantum science into diagnostics, biomedical imaging, drug discovery, and precision medicine. Discussions centered on integrating quantum sensing, imaging, and computing with life sciences to bridge the gap between laboratory demonstrations and deployable healthcare technologies, while building a collaborative, application-driven quantum ecosystem.

The Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC), under the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, is organizing "SAMAVESH UTSAV" to celebrate the inclusion, empowerment, and progress of De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic (DNT) communities. The event showcases success stories under the Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED), traditional skills and craftsmanship of DNT artisans, and features stalls and the Bharat-TULIP Heritage Store. The DWBDNC was constituted on 21st February 2019, and the SEED scheme supports holistic welfare in education, health, livelihood, and housing across eight implementing states.

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare released the progressive crop area sown report for the Kharif season as of August 28, 2026. The report details the weekly area coverage for various crops including rice, total pulses, Shri Anna cum coarse cereals, total oilseeds, sugarcane, jute and mesta, and cotton. According to the data, the grand total area sown stands at 1,071.10 lakh hectares compared to 1,090.01 lakh hectares during the corresponding period of the previous year, showing a decrease of 18.91 lakh hectares. State-wise variations, increases, and decreases in acreage for individual crops and categories have been highlighted by the source.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a caution to citizens against IMEI tampering and the misuse of telecommunication identifiers under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. Violations such as IMEI tampering, procuring SIM cards through fraud, or modifying Calling Line Identity can attract imprisonment of up to three years, a fine of up to ₹50 lakh, or both, as these offences are cognizable and non-bailable. Citizens are advised to avoid using devices with tampered IMEIs, sharing SIM cards obtained in their names, or engaging in SIM muling. Additionally, the DoT encourages citizens to use the Sanchar Saathi portal and mobile application to verify mobile handsets and secure telecommunication connections.

The Ministry of Mines organised a roadshow in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, regarding the 8th Tranche of Auction of Critical and Strategic Mineral Blocks. Five mineral blocks from Chhattisgarh are included in this tranche, which features 20 mineral blocks in total across nine States containing minerals such as graphite, rare earth elements, rare metals, vanadium, gallium, and others. Dignitaies discussed unlocking the State's mineral potential, strengthening India's critical mineral ecosystem, clean energy transition, promoting industry participation, and policy reforms including the Unified Mining Portal and the TIN Portal.

The Ministry of Jal Shakti is hosting the first Departmental Summit from September 1-2, 2026, at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi. Modelled on the Prime Minister's vision of cooperative federalism, the summit brings together union and state political leadership and senior officials to foster Centre-State collaboration for national development. The two-day event focuses on four thematic pillars: timely implementation of water infrastructure projects, Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari-Catch the Rain, source sustainability of drinking water systems, and the operation and maintenance of rural drinking water supply schemes under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0. Participating states will present their outcomes and action plans to the Prime Minister during the valedictory session.

The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) has released the 51st monthly report on the Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) for Central Ministries and Departments for July 2026. During the month, Central Ministries and Departments redressed 2,16,827 public grievances, marking the 49th consecutive month that monthly disposal exceeded one lakh cases in the Central Secretariat. The report highlights data on new user registrations, grievance categories, appeals summary, and the Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) rankings, where departments such as the Department of Posts, Department of Telecommunications, and Department of Financial Services (Insurance Division) topped Group A.

The Union Minister for Railways and the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh inaugurated the gauge conversion and electrification of the 56.15-km-long Nepalganj Road-Nanpara-Bahraich rail section, completed at a cost of approximately ₹730 crore. Four existing train services were extended to Nepalganj Road to improve connectivity for the border region and the aspirational district of Bahraich. The event also included paying respects to victims of flash floods in neighbouring Nepal, with the Union Minister highlighting coordination efforts to assist rescued passengers. Additionally, the project features electrification to lower carbon emissions and supports regional trade, employment, education, and cross-border movement.

Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Shri J.P. Nadda chaired a review meeting to evaluate the progress of the Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC) in Najafgarh. The review covered the implementation of initiatives for patient care, infrastructure, manpower, academic activities, and digital health systems. During the meeting, directives were issued for the time-bound completion of ongoing works and coordinated implementation of planned interventions. The source highlights that RHTC Najafgarh's OPD and Emergency services, along with various other supporting facilities, are fully operational, and the centre has been onboarded onto MedLeapR and PM-JAY. Additionally, collaborations with other central institutions and integration into initiatives such as the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and One Nation One Subscription were noted.

The Digital India BHASHINI Division under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology organised the 'BHASHINI शिल्पी' session at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu, Nepal. The event brought together developers, students, innovators, and technology practitioners to explore language technology, Language AI, and inclusive multilingual digital solutions. The session included live demonstrations, developer resources, API introductions, and interactive segments focusing on developing, solving, scaling, and innovating with BHASHINI. According to officials, the initiative aims to foster community-led language technology creation and strengthen India-Nepal collaboration in digital infrastructure and language AI.

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), chaired by Shri Kishor Makwana, conducted a hearing regarding alleged derogatory remarks made against former Union Home Minister Late Shri Buta Singh in Tarn Taran, Punjab. Expressing serious concern over delays in completing the investigation, arresting the accused, and submitting Action Taken Reports, the NCSC recommended immediate action and arrest of the accused within five days along with the expeditious filing of a charge-sheet. The Commission also recommended examining accountability for the delay and taking departmental or legal action under Section 4 of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, for any wilful neglect of duty. Furthermore, citing threats received by the petitioner, Shri Sarabjot Singh, the NCSC recommended adequate police protection for the petitioner and his dependents in Delhi and Punjab under Section 15A of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.