Official releases, distilled into exam-ready intelligence.

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh addressed the 3rd FICCI Conference on Digitalization, AI, Automation & Technology Integration in Mining & Metals in New Delhi, emphasizing the need for India to shift from a resource advantage to a technology-driven competitive advantage. He highlighted that technology must integrate across the entire value chain—from geological exploration and mining to processing, logistics, recycling, and downstream manufacturing. The Minister noted that challenges such as declining ore grades, energy costs, and decarbonisation requirements necessitate a strategic technology-led approach. Furthermore, he highlighted the role of the ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation Scheme in fostering private-sector R&D, deep-tech innovation, and scaling technologies from laboratories to industrial applications in alignment with Viksit Bharat @ 2047.

The Prime Minister shared an article written by Shri Harsh Goenka, Chairman of RPG Enterprises, which highlights India's foreign policy approach regarding coalition-building in a fractured world. The article discusses how India balances ties with competing powers while advancing its strategic interests and cites the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the BRICS Summit as a key example of this coalition-building strategy.

Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya addressed the virtual Global Coalition for Social Justice Annual Forum 2026, where India took over the Co-Chairmanship of the Coalition’s Coordinating Group. Highlighting India's reform-led approach, the Minister outlined key national achievements, including the consolidation of 29 central labour laws into four modern Labour Codes, legal recognition for gig and platform workers, and the expansion of social protection coverage from 19 percent in 2015 to 68.4 percent in 2026. He also showcased digital public infrastructure initiatives like the e-Shram portal and National Career Service. As Co-Chair, Dr. Mandaviya set out three priorities for the Coalition: translating commitments into country-level action, enhancing knowledge sharing, and ensuring social justice informs development choices beyond 2030.

Union Minister for Education Shri Pralhad Joshi launched the six-month Certificate (Bridge) Course in Primary Teacher Education in New Delhi. Tailored for in-service primary school teachers holding a B.Ed. degree, the course serves as a certification pathway to teach at the primary level (Classes I-V). Implemented through the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) and designed according to the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) framework, the ODL-mode programme comprises six theory courses and a school-based practicum. It follows a Supreme Court judgment in Devesh Sharma Vs. Union of India and Ors. and is intended for protected in-service primary teachers appointed between June 28, 2018, and August 11, 2023.

The 43rd Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Commanders’ Conference commenced in New Delhi on September 17, 2026. Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth addressed the conference, calling upon the ICG to prepare for emerging maritime challenges by integrating rapid technological advancements such as AI, autonomous systems, cyber capabilities, and space-based technologies. Emphasizing 'Aatmanirbharta' and the vision of 'Make in India, Make for World', he urged the ICG to co-create solutions with start-ups, industry, DRDO, and research institutions. The conference also features interactions with the Chief of Defence Staff and the Chief of the Naval Staff to foster inter-service collaboration and review operational preparedness, indigenization, and maritime security capabilities.

The Third BIMSTEC Conference on Traditional Medicine Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Intellectual Property Rights, along with the Second BIMSTEC Nodal Group Meeting, concluded in Goa with participation from all seven BIMSTEC Member States. The event featured a visit to AIIA Goa and a plantation programme. The Nodal Group agreed on four key areas of cooperation: institutional and policy cooperation, standards and trade, documentation and capacity building, and implementation mechanisms. Member States unanimously agreed to support each other regarding intellectual property, genetic resources, and traditional medicine knowledge, culminating in the 'Goa Conclusions.'

The Ministry of Finance is organizing a Conference of Finance Ministers and Finance Secretaries of States and Union Territories with Legislature in New Delhi on September 18th and 19th, 2026. Titled “Financing India’s Journey towards Viksit Bharat,” the conference aims to deliberate on policy complementarities between the Centre and States, financing challenges, and policy priorities. The event features thematic sessions on macroeconomic overview, financing agricultural transformation, and financing the energy transition. Discussions will also cover background papers on topics including GST 2.0 implications for States, private financing, renewable energy, and technology in good governance.

The Department of Posts, under the Ministry of Communications, is undertaking Special Campaign 6 to institutionalise Swachhata, minimise pendency, and ensure scientific disposal of e-waste across its nationwide postal network. The initiative includes a Preparatory Phase from 15th to 30th September 2026, and an Implementation Phase from 2nd to 31st October 2026. A primary focus of the campaign is Scientific E-Waste Management, involving the segregation and disposal of obsolete IT and electronic equipment through authorised Producer/Recycler/Refurbisher channels pursuant to the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. The new campaign builds on the outcomes of Special Campaign 5.0, which involved conducting Dak Chaupals, cleaning sites, tree planting, and resolving public grievances.

The Prime Minister shared an article written by Shri Rajiv Gauba, Member, NITI Aayog, which highlights a governance model centered on technology, trust, and citizen engagement for program delivery at India's scale. The article notes that digital systems, direct transfers, simpler regulations, and transparent procurement improve efficiency and access, positioning governance as an economic asset for the country's growth.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is scheduled to hand over Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Final Operational Clearance (FOC) Twin Seater Trainers and HTT 40 Basic Trainer Aircraft to the Indian Air Force, along with Dhruv Next Generation (NG) helicopters to Pawan Hans Limited in Bengaluru. This event highlights domestic aerospace manufacturing capabilities, indigenous design, and self-reliance in military and civil aviation platforms under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways announced that the 'OneTag' FASTag portability service is now hosted on the National Highways Authority of India's (NHAI) Rajmargyatra mobile application. This service allows FASTag users to change their issuer bank while retaining their existing physical tag affixed to the vehicle, eliminating the need to obtain a new tag. Users can check eligibility on the app using their vehicle registration number, complete authorization via a mobile verification code, and select a new issuer. The initiative aims to improve FASTag lifecycle management, reduce operational costs, streamline issuer-switching, and strengthen the digital tolling architecture in the country.

Union Minister for Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed a national workshop on the Viksit Bharat–G RAM G Scheme in New Delhi. He emphasized zero tolerance for fraud and irregularities, directing officials to conduct random inspections of works. He highlighted the implementation of technology, such as mandatory face authentication-based attendance for workers, to curb leakages. The Minister stressed adhering to the 60:40 wage-material ratio, ensuring timely wage payments, providing guaranteed employment, and focusing on durable asset creation to build developed villages (Viksit Gaon) under the scheme.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared an article written by Shri Sridhar Vembu, Chief Scientist of Zoho, highlighting India's expanding deep-tech capabilities. According to the article, sectors such as semiconductors, space, defence, and artificial intelligence (AI) are actively building know-how and capabilities, with India choosing to undertake the difficult learning process independently. The Prime Minister noted that this growth is driven by his vision and commitment.

The Prime Minister shared an article authored by the Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma, which discusses the evolution of Centre-state relations over the past decade. The article emphasizes a transition toward cooperative federalism, noting that dialogue is increasingly replacing disputes between levels of government. It suggests that this strengthened trust is facilitating new pathways for development and progress across the nation. The Prime Minister described the piece as an introspective reflection on the achievements realized through collective belief and the shifting dynamics of federal governance in India.

Prime Minister released an installment under the Annapurna Yojana in West Bengal via video conferencing. During the address, it was noted that around 1.5 crore women are receiving the fourth installment of the scheme directly into their bank accounts, amounting to ₹3,000 per month. The remarks highlighted the objective of empowering women, enhancing ease of living, and ensuring transparent direct benefit transfers without middlemen. Additionally, reference was made to various national welfare initiatives aimed at women's empowerment across different life stages, alongside the implementation of schemes like PM Awas Yojana and PM Vishwakarma Yojana in West Bengal.

The National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC), under the Ministry of Finance, is organizing Investor Meets in Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Vijayawada ahead of the e-auction of 459 land parcels owned by Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL). The portfolio includes residential plots at HB Colony and industrial/commercial plots at Auto Nagar, Gajuwaka, totaling 93,572.21 square yards. The e-auction is scheduled to be conducted on October 12 and October 16, 2026, via the RailTel E-Nivida platform, with Quikr India Pvt. Ltd. acting as the transaction consultant. NLMC undertakes such initiatives as part of its mandate to monetize surplus land and non-core assets of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs).

The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, has launched the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 campaign, running from 17th September to 2nd October 2026 under the theme “Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat.” Participating entities include Public Sector Banks, Insurance Companies, Regional Rural Banks, and regulatory bodies like RBI, IRDAI, and PFRDA. Key activities involve transforming Cleanliness Target Units, organizing SafaiMitra Suraksha Evam Samman Shivirs for sanitation workers' welfare and financial inclusion (such as PMJDY, PMJJBY, and PMSBY), executing a mass cleanliness drive on 1st October 2026, enforcing 4-way waste segregation under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, and undertaking plantation drives.

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and its various institutes across India have formally participated in the 'Swachhata Hi Seva 2026' campaign. The initiative began with the administration of the 'Swachhata Pledge' to officers and staff at ICAR headquarters in Krishi Bhawan and Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan, New Delhi. The campaign emphasizes ICAR's institutional commitment to maintaining hygiene, promoting cleanliness, and fostering a clean working environment within its agricultural research facilities. This participation highlights the agency's resolve to integrate these standards into the everyday functioning of its national research network.

The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and its institutes reported progress under the fifth edition of the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM 5.0). Between December 2025 and August 2026, the Ministry conducted 20 cleanliness drives across 10 offices and institutes, freeing up 54,815 sq. ft. of office space and generating a cumulative revenue of Rs. 1.57 crores through scrap disposal. Furthermore, the Ministry closed 750 physical and 177 e-files, and achieved a 100% addressal rate for Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) references and Public Grievance Appeals.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released the findings of an Independent Drive Test conducted across Chennai City under the Tamil Nadu Licensed Service Area in July 2026. The drive test assessed real-time quality of mobile network services, including voice and data provided by major Telecom Service Providers across 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. Key parameters evaluated included coverage gaps, dropped calls, call silence instances, and data download and upload throughput across city routes, hotspots, and walk test locations. The findings were shared with respective operators for corrective action.