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The Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya (MGAHV) in Wardha organised a National Youth Conference on 'The Legacy of Martyr Baji Raut: Youth Motivation for Nation Building' starting September 26, 2026. Presiding over the event, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kumud Sharma highlighted the sacrifice of the 12-year-old Baji Raut during the 1938 Prajamandal Movement in Dhenkanal. The conference, marking Baji Raut's birth centenary in 2026, is organised under the aegis of ICHR and ICSSR in collaboration with the Odisha Research Centre, featuring various essay, workshop, and oratory activities concluding on October 2.

Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat felicitated 20 award-winning artists at the 65th National Exhibition of Art in New Delhi, organised by the Lalit Kala Akademi. The event showcased artworks created from waste materials under the 'Seva Hi Sanskriti' and 'Waste to Wonder' initiatives. The 65th edition received over 6,000 entries and selected 270 artists through a two-tier jury process. Additionally, a monograph on modern Indian painter Abdul Aziz Raiba was released during the programme, and the exhibition at Rabindra Bhawan was extended until October 31, 2026.

The Prime Minister congratulated Gulveer Singh for winning the Bronze medal in the Men’s 5000m event at the Asian Games, noting his achievement of a hat-trick of podium finishes and praising his consistency, endurance, and determination.

The Public Health (Urban) Division of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), in association with the Indian Red Cross Society, organized a Voluntary Blood Donation Camp at Sankalp Bhawan, New Delhi, on 29.09.2026. The camp was inaugurated by Shri Tokhan Sahu, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, and driven by the theme 'One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.' A total of 76 officers and staff members voluntarily participated in the event.

The Ministry of Culture is hosting the 8th edition of the Prime Minister Mementos e-Auction 2026, featuring 99 mementos that highlight Uttar Pradesh's cultural heritage, historical legacy, and contemporary achievements. The collection includes a model of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, the Shri Guru Ravidas Janam Asthan Mandir, a framed portrait of Rani Lakshmi Bai, and Sanjhi paper-cut artwork from Mathura. Sporting achievements are represented by a signed shirt from para-athlete Preeti Pal. Modern infrastructure milestones include a miniature model of the Meerut Metro corridor, a Namo Ghat Varanasi hand namaste memento, and a Ganga Expressway model. The e-auction is live online until October 2, 2026.

The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam that enumerates six specific qualities believed to invite success and divine assistance: diligence (udyamah), courage (sahasam), patience (dhairyam), capacity for action/intelligence (buddhih), power/strength (shaktih), and valour (parakramah). The Prime Minister utilized social media to highlight this verse, which suggests that when these attributes are present in an individual, they are accompanied by divine support.

The Governor of Tripura, Shri Indra Sena Reddy Nallu, held a meeting with the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on September 29, 2026. The meeting was officially acknowledged by the Prime Minister's Office through its communication channels.

The Prime Minister of India has extended his congratulations to athlete Pooja for winning a Bronze medal in the Women’s High Jump event at the Asian Games 2026. The Prime Minister noted that this victory marks India’s first medal in this specific event at the Asian Games in over twenty years, characterizing the achievement as a memorable milestone for Indian athletics.

The Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta, held a meeting with the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on September 29, 2026. The meeting was officially acknowledged by the Prime Minister's Office through a post on the platform X.

The Prime Minister of India has congratulated athletes Manisha Keer, Neeru, and Aashima Ahlawat for winning a Silver medal in the Women’s Trap Team event at the Asian Games. The Prime Minister commended the team for their performance, highlighting their precision, focus, and teamwork, and expressed his wishes for their future success in bringing further recognition to India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his congratulations to the relay team comprising Dharmveer Chaudhary, Manu TS, Jay Kumar, and Vishal TK for winning a bronze medal in the Men’s 4×400m Relay event at the Asian Games. The Prime Minister acknowledged the team’s performance, noting their superb timing during the competition. He further expressed an expectation that this achievement would help enhance the popularity of athletics in the future.

The Prime Minister of India has issued a congratulatory statement regarding the performance of athletes Kiran Pahal, Poovamma MR, Prachi, and Vithya Ramraj. The athletes secured a Gold medal in the Women’s 4×400m Relay event at the Asian Games. The Prime Minister acknowledged their teamwork, speed, and determination, noting that the victory represents a significant achievement for Indian athletics.

The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, has extended his congratulations to athlete Neeru Dhanda for winning an individual gold medal in the women’s trap event at the Asian Games. The Prime Minister noted that this achievement makes Dhanda the first Indian woman to secure an individual gold in this specific shooting category. The Prime Minister lauded her performance for her composure and accuracy, stating that such successes bring pride to the nation and serve to encourage youth participation in shooting sports.

At the 28th Session of the FAO Committee on Forestry (COFO 28) in Rome, India showcased its achievements in forest and landscape restoration. India reported that its forest and tree cover spans 82.74 million hectares (25.17% of its geographical area), and noted its ranking of 9th globally in forest area and 3rd in net annual forest area gain according to the FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025. India also highlighted progress under national and international commitments, including the Bonn Challenge, the Aravalli Green Wall initiative, the MISHTI initiative for mangrove restoration, the expansion of Ramsar Sites to 101, and the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam – Plant4Mother' campaign. Furthermore, India emphasized the importance of international cooperation, technology transfer, and sustainable financing for developing countries.

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying highlights the role of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY) in transforming risk management for India's aquaculture farmers through aquaculture insurance. India has emerged as the second-largest fish-producing nation globally, with aquaculture accounting for over 74% of total production and driving significant rural employment and export earnings. To protect small and marginal farmers from financial distress caused by diseases, natural calamities, and climatic variability, PM-MKSSY provides a one-time incentive of up to 40% of the insurance premium via Direct Benefit Transfer through the National Fisheries Digital Platform. Additional incentives are available for SC, ST, and women beneficiaries. The scheme mandates time-bound claim settlements and seeks to build a durable risk-mitigation framework for the sector.

The 14th Meeting of the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments (HLJTFI) was held in Mumbai, co-chaired by the Indian Minister of Commerce & Industry and the Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). The meeting reviewed the progress of bilateral economic cooperation, noting that bilateral trade reached US$101.25 billion in FY 2025-26 and non-oil trade reached US$76.2 billion in 2025 under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Both sides discussed initiatives to expand investment flows toward a shared goal of US$200 billion in bilateral trade by 2032, reviewed specific projects including the Food Park in Gujarat and an integrated aluminium complex in Odisha, and evaluated financial cooperation involving local-currency settlements and central-bank digital currencies.

The Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna (PM-AJAY) is a 100% centrally sponsored scheme launched in FY 2021-22 by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. It merges three erstwhile schemes: Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana, Special Central Assistance to Scheduled Castes Sub Plan, and Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana. The scheme aims to achieve socio-economic and educational empowerment of Scheduled Castes (SCs), who constitute 16.6% of India's population. It operates through three main components: developing SC-dominated villages into Adarsh Grams, providing grants-in-aid for socio-economic and livelihood projects at state/district levels, and constructing or repairing student hostels. The government has also launched the 'PM-AJAY' Mobile App and Portal to transition to an end-to-end digital workflow.

India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a year-on-year growth of 8.0% for the month of August 2026, with the base year at 2022-23=100. The Quick Estimate of IIP stands at 123.3, up from 114.2 in August 2025. The growth was supported by a 9.0% increase in the Manufacturing sector and a 12.3% growth in the Electricity & Gas Supply sector. Within the use-based classification, capital goods and intermediate goods recorded strong growth rates of 16.9% and 13.7% respectively. The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation released these quick estimates along with the final revision of indices for July 2026.

The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (EFCC) recently chaired a high-level meeting with the Delhi Chief Minister to review the capital's Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan ahead of the winter season. The strategy emphasizes 'Jan Bhagidari' (public participation) across 37 identified hotspots and coordinated enforcement across NCR states. Key measures include the 'No PUCC, No Fuel' campaign at 500 fuel stations, promotion of electric vehicles, and strict restrictions on construction and demolition activities from November to January. The plan also focuses on road redevelopment, dust mitigation, enhanced waste management, and the implementation of a 'Winter Protocol' involving staggered office timings, parking fee hikes, and restrictions on non-BS-VI vehicles to improve air quality.

The Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change reviewed Delhi's winter air pollution mitigation plan with the Chief Minister of Delhi. The strategy emphasizes time-bound, coordinated, and technology-driven interventions to curb pollution from vehicular emissions, road dust, biomass burning, and industrial sources. Key measures include the 'No PUCC, No Fuel' mandate at petrol pumps, promotion of public transport via the Delhi Metro Sarthi app, and strict enforcement of the 'Zero Burning' campaign. The plan involves setting up monitoring teams, road redevelopment, and implementing seasonal restrictions such as construction bans and work-from-home protocols during peak winter. Enhanced citizen participation and inter-agency coordination through AI-enabled monitoring systems are central to the upcoming winter action plan.