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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 4th Indo-German Environmental Forum is scheduled to be held in New Delhi on September 1, 2026, under the theme 'Together For More Resilience'. It will be co-chaired by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav and German Minister H.E. Carsten Schneider. Organized jointly by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the German Federal Ministry, alongside industry associations, the highest-level bilateral forum aims to strengthen cooperation on environmental protection and climate policy. Discussions and thematic sessions will focus on low-carbon industries, biodiversity in wetlands, mountains, and forests, resource efficiency and circular economy, sustainable finance, green skills, and investment mobilization.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described India's GDP growth of 7.8% for the first quarter of the 2026-27 financial year as a "herculean feat." This economic performance was achieved despite challenges posed by global uncertainties, supply chain disruptions, and fluctuations in oil prices. The Prime Minister attributed this growth to the collective strength and resilience of the Indian people, asserting that the country has continued to bloom economically despite external global pressures.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, H.E. Mr. Sadyr Zhaparov, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek on August 31, 2026. The Prime Minister congratulated the President on the Independence Day of the Kyrgyz Republic and for hosting the 26th SCO Summit. Both leaders reviewed bilateral relations, reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the Strategic Partnership, and agreed to enhance economic, commercial, and people-to-people ties, including student exchanges and cultural collaborations. The Prime Minister also highlighted India's strong participation in SCO meetings under the Kyrgyz Republic's chairmanship.

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 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 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 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 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 Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying is launching fisheries infrastructure projects worth Rs 36.49 Crore along with a Multi-Dimensional Capacity Building Conclave for Co-operative Led Seaweed Farming under the Blue Economy on 1st September 2026 in Puducherry. The outreach programme aims to strengthen fisheries infrastructure, boost the fisheries value chain, and promote sustainable livelihood opportunities under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). Key interventions in Puducherry include the upgradation of Thengaithittu Fishing Harbour, a fish landing centre at Nallavadu, cooperative-led seaweed farming through ACICD in Karaikal, and a Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour in Karaikal with an outlay of Rs. 119.94 Crore using a cluster approach.

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.

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.

Depalpur has achieved "Zero Legacy Waste" under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 through mentorship by Indore under the Swachh Shehar Jodi initiative. The initiative, launched during Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, utilizes an "Each One Teach One" model for peer learning in urban waste management. Depalpur remediated 1,250 metric tonnes of legacy waste accumulated over five years, implementing a 4-bin waste segregation system, recovering recyclables, and sending Refuse Derived Fuel to cement factories. The remediated site is planned to be converted into a public space, accompanied by the revival of Surajkund Bawdi and plantation drives.