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The Prime Minister shared an article written by the President of India highlighting teaching as a sacred task of shaping humanity. According to the shared article, teachers shape destinies by instilling knowledge, skills, values, and motivation, and they encourage independent thinking and curiosity. The President calls on teachers to guide students to become good human beings who uphold cultural heritage, a scientific outlook, the ideal of Antyodaya, environmental protection, and 'Nation First.'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the 82 winners of the National Teachers Awards at Lok Kalyan Marg. The selected awardees comprise 48 teachers from the Department of School Education and Literacy, 21 faculty members from Higher Educational Institutions and Polytechnics, and 13 skill trainers from the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. During the interaction, awardees shared their creative teaching approaches and innovations. The Prime Minister emphasized that teachers should look beyond academic performance, address student behavior, remain alert to drug addiction among youth, preserve childhood innocence, and guide children away from excessive screen time toward sports and physical activities. He also underscored the importance of connecting students with real-world skills and instilling values like the dignity of labour under the National Education Policy.

The CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) organized a specialized training program for engineers of the Public Works Department (PWD), Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD), focusing on the implementation of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Standard Framework for the paving and greening of urban roads. The one-day training program covered technical and field-level planning modules led by CRRI experts, including framework principles, carriageway design, transit and non-motorized transport, safety, and infrastructure integration aimed at curbing road dust and improving air quality.

The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, released a commemorative postage stamp in Chennai to mark the 75th anniversary of the newspaper 'Dinamalar'. Founded in 1951 by Shri T. V. Ramasubbaiyer, the publication was recognized by the Vice President for upholding values of truth, patriotism, and public service over its seven-decade history. The event also highlighted Dinamalar's initiative 'Pattam', which focuses on enhancing knowledge, language skills, and scientific awareness among school students. The Vice President emphasized the role of newspapers in maintaining public trust through objective journalism and dedication to national service.

On Teachers' Day, the Prime Minister highlighted the strong contribution of teachers to society and paid homage to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan. He also shared interactions from a meeting where winners of the National Teachers' Awards were invited to 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.

The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, is scheduled to visit Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh from September 6 to 9, 2026. The four-day itinerary includes participation in academic, cultural, and public events, as well as visits to historical, social, and national institutions across the four northeastern states. Key engagements listed include the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Geetanagar College and the Convocation Ceremony of Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences in Guwahati, foundation stone laying at Gauhati University, a public reception in Shillong, visits to the INA Museum and War Memorial at Moirang and Sainik School Imphal, a special session of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, and visits to other local cultural and educational institutions.

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, paid floral tributes to former President of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of his birth anniversary on September 5, 2026.

The Prime Minister shared glimpses on social media of his metro journey to and from an event at the Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) held on September 5, 2026.

Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi, extended greetings on Teachers' Day. In a public message, the Minister highlighted the role of children as the foundation of a 'Viksit Bharat' and emphasized the vital contribution of teachers in shaping this future. The Minister appealed for collective efforts toward the education, safety, and holistic development of children and encouraged support for teachers in fulfilling these responsibilities.

The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry recently highlighted the conclusion of the India–European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA), an agreement developed over 25 years. The FTA aims to integrate a market of 2 billion people, representing approximately 25% of global GDP and 33% of world trade. The agreement includes provisions to scrap or reduce tariffs on over 95% of goods traded between the two regions. Key areas for cooperation between India and Belgium include gems and jewellery, semiconductors, green hydrogen, defence, and advanced manufacturing. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is identified as a critical logistical gateway for Indian exports to Europe. The Minister emphasized that the partnership leverages India's scale and talent alongside Belgium's technology and capital to foster economic resilience.

This government backgrounder details India's progress and policy framework regarding geothermal energy as part of its clean energy transition toward Net Zero by 2070. The government notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy in September 2025, with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) acting as the nodal ministry. A notable milestone was achieved in July 2026 when the ONGC Energy Centre commissioned India's first two geothermal wells in Puga Valley, Ladakh. The source highlights India's theoretical geothermal potential of nearly 10.6 GW, spanning 10 geothermal provinces and 381 mapped hot springs. It also outlines ongoing government-supported pilot projects, research initiatives, and international collaborations with Australia, Iceland, and Saudi Arabia.

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh and France's Minister for Higher Education, Research and Space, Prof. Philippe Baptiste, held a virtual bilateral meeting to strengthen India-France space cooperation. Discussions focused on the upcoming International Space Summit in Paris and the Bengaluru Space Expo, emphasizing human spaceflight, advanced technologies, and industry cooperation. India welcomed proposed deliverables concerning the sustainable use of outer space and data openness, while ISRO's Chairman was invited to deliver a keynote on India's future human spaceflight in Low Earth Orbit at the Paris Summit. Prof. Baptiste also announced plans to visit ISRO facilities in Bengaluru later in September 2026.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the successful launch of GSLV-F17 carrying EOS-05. The Prime Minister stated that EOS-05 is India's first-ever imaging satellite from Geosynchronous orbit, highlighting it as a reflection of the nation's space sector capabilities, excellence, and innovation. He also noted that the growing partnership between ISRO and the Indian industry is adding strength and scale to India's space programme and expanding capabilities across the space ecosystem.

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), alongside the Haryana State Pollution Control Board and State Administration, conducted a Special Industrial Inspection Drive in Nuh, Haryana, on September 3, 2026. Eight Flying Squads inspected 35 industrial units to check compliance with environmental norms and Consent to Operate conditions. The drive found 17 units non-compliant, 11 compliant, and 7 closed or non-operational. Observed violations included defective or poorly maintained air pollution control systems like wet scrubbers and Electrostatic Precipitators, inadequate fugitive dust control measures, use of unapproved fuels and wood, missing Online Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems, operating without valid Consent to Operate, and non-compliant DG sets. CAQM reiterated that strict adherence to environmental regulations is mandatory for all NCR industrial units.

Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Ramdas Athawale, inaugurated the distribution of NAMASTE Cards to waste pickers in the MCD Najafgarh Zone at an event in New Delhi. The initiative aims to formally recognize and empower waste pickers under the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) scheme, which is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to improve the safety, dignity, and socio-economic status of sanitation workers. During the event, Ayushman Cards were also distributed to beneficiaries to extend healthcare coverage to the workforce. More than 300 waste pickers participated in the programme.

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), a statutory body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, launched a special Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign from 12 June 2026 to 31 August 2026. The campaign involved coordinated measures with State Governments, UT Administrations, District Magistrates, Labour Departments, and Police authorities to identify, rescue, and rehabilitate children engaged in child labour or vulnerable to trafficking. Through sustained monitoring, collaboration with state authorities, and targeted rescue operations at hotspots, over 3,800 children were rescued, and over 575 FIRs were registered.

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has constituted the Advisory Committee on Audit Quality, Assurance and Technology under Rule 15 and Rule 16 of the National Financial Reporting Authority Rules 2018. Comprising eminent experts from professions, Chief Financial Officers, audit committees, independent directors, technology sectors, regulators, and industry, the committee aims to provide inputs and suggestions on matters significantly impacting audit quality. This is the third committee formed by NFRA, following the Technical Advisory Committee constituted in 2020 and an Advisory Group constituted in July 2024 for auditor-audit committee resources and interactions.

The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) successfully concluded Special Campaign 3 on August 31, 2026, after initiating it on July 7, 2026. The campaign aimed at the timely and qualitative redressal of long-pending pension grievances, claims, and issues for central government pensioners. Through coordinated efforts across 40 ministries and departments, 2,306 out of 3,193 targeted cases were resolved, achieving a redressal rate of 72 percent. According to the release, the demographic distribution showed that most resolved cases pertained to rural pensioners, indicating a bridge in the digital divide through online redressal portals like CPENGRAMS.

The Nagpur chapter of the Mining Engineers' Association of India (MEAI), in association with the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), is hosting a one-day regional workshop on the AI-enabled Mining Tenement System (MTS) in Nagpur on September 5, 2026. The IBM-designed MTS is an end-to-end digital system processing regulatory data across the mineral concession life cycle, supporting initiatives like the National Critical Mineral Mission – 2025. The workshop focuses on adopting technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, GIS, Cloud Computing, Remote Sensing, and Advanced Data Analytics to transform MTS into an intelligent decision-support platform for automated compliance, anomaly detection, and mineral conservation.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has commenced the first batch of the Corporate Mitra Course with 2,879 registered learners, following its announcement in the Union Budget 2026-27. Implemented jointly by ICAI, ICSI, and ICoAI under the guidance of the Ministry, and supported by IIT Madras, IIT Madras Pravartak, and SWAYAM Plus, the programme aims to create a trained cadre of certified paraprofessionals to assist Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with business and regulatory compliances. The 12-month course comprises six months of structured online learning followed by six months of on-the-job training in professional firms, intending to promote ease of doing business and support MSME formalisation.