Official releases, distilled into exam-ready intelligence.

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh is scheduled to conduct the annual performance review of 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) in New Delhi. The review emphasizes indigenous technology development and export enhancement. During the event, CMDs of seven DPSUs—HAL, MDL, BEL, BDL, GRSE, BEML, and MIDHANI—will present dividend cheques for FY 2025–26 to the Government. Additionally, four publications, including books on self-reliance, a student awareness initiative named DISHA, and modernisation and indigenisation roadmaps of HAL, will be released. The release highlights that in FY 2025–26, the total turnover of DPSUs reached Rs 1.29 lakh crore (a 15.4% increase), cumulative Profit After Tax stood at Rs 23,136 crore (a 15.6% increase), and exports registered a 151.2% growth over the previous year.

The ICAR–Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR) in Hyderabad is hosting a National Consultation and Industry Interface Meet on 10th September 2026. The event aims to accelerate the commercialization of oilseed technologies, including improved varieties and hybrids, biopolymer-enabled seed enhancement technologies, and microbial biopesticide formulations. The meet brings together stakeholders such as the seed industry, agri-business firms, start-ups, and entrepreneurs to explore technology transfers, licensing, public-private partnerships, and large-scale deployment to support domestic oilseed production and self-reliance in edible oils.

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 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 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.

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.

Union Minister for Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy addressed the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) Annual Conclave 2026, emphasizing the need to build a future-ready workforce for India's evolving automotive sector. He highlighted that India is emerging as a global automotive hub driven by electric mobility, automation, and Industry 4.0. The Minister stressed strengthening industry-skill linkages to align training with real-world technological requirements and expanding global employment opportunities for Indian youth, notably flagging off 43 candidates placed in Romania. During FY 2025–26, the ASDC impacted 5,08,173 learners, conducted 1,53,240 assessments, and generated 2,88,756 apprenticeship contracts.

The National Homoeopathy Research Institute in Mental Health (NHRIMH), Kottayam, operating under the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), Ministry of Ayush, organized a national seminar on the application of Artificial Intelligence in clinical practice and homoeopathy. The event explored topics such as AI-enabled clinical decision support, personalized care, and ethical frameworks in research. During the programme, nine Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed with homoeopathic medical colleges and hospitals to foster academic collaboration in psychiatry and mental health, along with an MoU with Sevabharathi, Ettumanoor, for interdisciplinary research.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted a series of intelligence-led operations across locations including Kolkata, Mumbai, and Kerala, seizing over 42 kg of foreign-origin gold and approximately 10 kg of silver valued at more than Rs. 65 crore. The operations resulted in the arrest of 25 individuals, including 5 foreign nationals. The seizures exposed various smuggling techniques, such as concealment in vehicle cavities, body concealment, exploitation of transit passengers, airport personnel collusion, and illicit transport through land and coastal routes.

The President of India graced the Combined Convocation Ceremony 2026 of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in New Delhi, which brought together 3,793 graduating students from across 18 NIFT campuses. During the event, the President highlighted the textile and apparel sector's role in cultural heritage and livelihoods, noting the 'Craft Cluster Initiative' implemented by NIFT centres to assist weavers and artisans with modern techniques and market connectivity. Founded in 1986 under the Ministry of Textiles and governed by the NIFT Act, 2006, NIFT aims to shape India's fashion education landscape by combining contemporary learning with traditional craft and culture.

Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology and inaugurated Confluence 3.0, an Industry-Academia Summit in Kochi. During the event, he emphasized the need for research-driven higher education, stronger industry-academia linkages, and alignment with market demands rather than just producing graduates. He suggested that Keralam focus on high-tech and knowledge-based industries to generate local employment and enable reverse migration. Additionally, he appealed to students to shun drugs and laid the foundation stone for the institution's new Administrative Block.

The President of India presided over the combined convocation ceremony of 18 National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) campuses in New Delhi on August 31, 2026. Emphasizing the significance of the textile and apparel sector as a cultural heritage and a crucial livelihood provider for millions, the President highlighted the role of NIFT's 'Craft Cluster Initiative' in connecting traditional weavers and artisans with modern techniques and markets. Graduates were encouraged to adopt a global outlook while remaining connected to cultural roots, create eco-friendly and sustainable products using locally available materials, support a circular economy, and contribute toward building a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.

Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth is scheduled to inaugurate the second Annual Trident Lecture of the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on September 1, 2026. The lecture's theme is 'National Resurgence through the Lens of Defence Forces' and it is organized as part of CENJOWS' anniversary celebrations. The event features addresses on leveraging the next generation for nation building, emerging contours of jointness and integration, civil-military fusion, and multi-domain operations. CENJOWS is a tri-services think tank established in 2007 under the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff.

A two-day capacity-building workshop titled “Samvardhan: From Academic Excellence to Sustainable Wellness” was organized at IIT Indore by the Department of Higher Education, Union Ministry of Education, in collaboration with IIT Indore. The workshop brought together 94 participants from 21 Higher Education Institutions across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Punjab, and Madhya Pradesh under the Teacher Connect Programme of the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP). Dr. Suhas S. Joshi, Director of IIT Indore, emphasized collective commitment toward resilient minds, connected campuses, and student wellbeing. Sessions covered psychosocial landscapes, peer mentoring, lifestyle conditions, early identification of learning disabilities, substance use prevention, and institutional wellbeing indicators.

The Prime Minister expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in a firecracker factory mishap in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh. He conveyed condolences to the bereaved families, prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured, and announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.

General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), visited Headquarters Southern Command in Pune to review operational preparedness and capability enhancement initiatives. He was briefed by Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar on the operational posture and environment. During his interactions, the COAS emphasized sustained operational readiness, technology absorption, realistic training, jointness, and indigenous capability development. He also felicitated distinguished veterans with the Yoddha Seva Samman for their contributions to community service, environmental conservation, youth empowerment, and veteran welfare.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) International Squash Championship 2026 has commenced at the Base Repair Depot, Air Force Station, Chandigarh. The event, inaugurated by Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, aims to foster camaraderie and mutual respect among participating nations through sports. The tournament is scheduled to conclude on September 4, 2026. It features six teams, including participants from the United Kingdom and Sri Lanka, as well as veteran players, competing in both team events and open singles categories.

The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam via social media, which highlights the role of sustained focus and repeated practice in shaping an individual's mindset, thoughts, and subsequent conduct. The verse states: “यद् यदेव प्रसक्तं हि वितर्कयति मानवः। अभ्यासात् तेन तेनास्य नतिर्भवति चेतसः।।”, emphasizing the importance of cultivating positive thoughts and constructive habits.

The PIB backgrounder reviews India's higher education sector over the past decade (2014-15 to 2023-24) using data from the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE). It highlights growth in institutional footprints, total student enrolment, Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER), female enrolment, Gender Parity Index (GPI), and participation of SC, ST, and OBC students. Key findings show universities increasing to 1,289 and total enrolment rising to 4.50 crore, with a GER of 30%. The report also outlines positive trends in STEM enrolments, foreign student numbers, faculty strength, and institutional infrastructure facilities, aligning with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and SDG 4.

During his State Visit to Uzbekistan, the Prime Minister of India held official talks with the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at the Kuksaroy Presidential Palace. The leaders elevated their bilateral Strategic Partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and agreed on a bilateral trade target of USD 5 billion by 2030. Discussions covered trade, innovation, digital public infrastructure, defence, healthcare, critical minerals, space, and culture. They announced mechanisms including a Foreign Ministers-led mechanism and a ministerial-level Inter-Governmental Commission. Several MoUs and agreements were exchanged spanning culture, education, archives, mining, and environment, alongside announcements such as a USD 1 million grant for environmental rehabilitation in the Aral Sea region.