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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Pinkcy Balhara for winning the Bronze Medal in the Women’s 78kg Kurash event at the Asian Games. The Prime Minister acknowledged the athlete's performance, noting the grit and resolve displayed during the competition, and extended his wishes for her future sporting endeavors.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated athlete Gulveer Singh for securing a Silver medal in the Men’s 1500m event at the Asian Games. The Prime Minister highlighted that the performance was particularly notable as it marked a personal best for the athlete.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has publicly congratulated athlete Vithya Ramraj for winning a bronze medal in the women's 400m hurdles event at the Asian Games. The Prime Minister acknowledged the performance as a significant achievement and extended his best wishes for her future career.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated athlete Murali Sreeshankar for winning a medal in the Men’s Long Jump event at the Asian Games. The Prime Minister acknowledged the athlete's performance, noting that his leap secured him a position on the podium, and extended his best wishes for his future sporting career.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated athletes Yashvir Singh and Rohit Yadav for their medal-winning performances in the javelin throw event at the Asian Games. Yashvir Singh secured a Silver medal, achieving a personal best, while Rohit Yadav earned a Bronze medal. The Prime Minister acknowledged these achievements as a positive result for both the individual athletes and Indian athletics, extending his best wishes for their future endeavors.

The Prime Minister paid tributes to Lata Mangeshkar on the occasion of her birth anniversary (Jayanti). The Prime Minister acknowledged her contribution to the Indian music industry, noting that her singing talent brought international recognition to the country and that she remained supportive of initiatives aimed at national prosperity.

The Prime Minister of India has issued a congratulatory message to athlete Parul Chaudhary for securing a bronze medal in the Women’s 5000m event at the Asian Games. The Prime Minister characterized her achievement as an inspiration for budding athletes and extended well wishes for her future endeavors.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam, asserting that good health serves as the foundational element for achieving the four goals of life, known as Dharma (duty), Artha (prosperity), Kama (desire), and Moksha (liberation). The verse highlights that the wellness of an individual is essential for pursuing these life objectives.

The Prime Minister paid tributes to the late Shri Ashok Singhal, noting his characteristics of firm conviction, simplicity, and an unwavering commitment to social unity. The Prime Minister recognized Shri Singhal's integration of spiritual commitment with organizational work. In honor of his legacy, the Prime Minister shared an article dedicated to the life and thoughts of Shri Singhal via his social media accounts.

Launched in May 2026, the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) provides domestic marine insurance coverage up to ₹13,906.50 crore (USD 1.5 billion), backed by a sovereign guarantee of ₹12,980 crore (USD 1.4 billion). The pool offers protection for Hull & Machinery, Cargo, Protection and Indemnity (P&I), and War risks for Indian-flagged vessels, entities, and trade cargo. Designed to address India's overdependence on foreign insurers—such as Western P&I clubs—and mitigate vulnerabilities from geopolitical disruptions like conflicts in the Red Sea, the pool is administered by the General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re). Since its inception, BMIP has lowered war-risk premiums by 35–40% and issued thousands of policies across diverse commercial sectors.

The Ministry of Tourism celebrated World Tourism Day 2026 by launching the National Digital Tourism Stack and the National Mission for Alternative Destinations under the Dekho Apna Desh Campaign 2.0. The National Digital Tourism Stack is a shared open digital public infrastructure layer developed in collaboration with ONDC and ICDIA to improve discoverability, accessibility, and trust across tourism offerings, with a pilot planned for January 2027. The Dekho Apna Desh Campaign 2.0 seeks to redistribute tourism demand by promoting tourism-ready, lesser-known destinations across hill, coastal, cultural, and pilgrimage categories to alleviate pressure on established hubs. Additionally, the Ministry exchanged five non-commercial MoUs with industry partners—Airbnb, FlixBus, Glance, Eicher Group Foundation, and MakeMyTrip—to boost destination promotion, local community participation, and responsible travel.

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated at a Defence Conclave in New Delhi that India does not seek to occupy any country's territory, but remains fully committed to safeguarding its security and strategic autonomy when threatened. He emphasized that there can be no dialogue with nations that use terrorism as an instrument of state policy. Highlighting India's rise as a civilizational power and trusted global partner ('Vishwa Bandhu'), he noted significant progress in indigenous defence manufacturing, self-reliance, and exports, which reached ₹38,424 crore in 2025–26. He also detailed the expansion of domestic defence corridors, the contribution of startups through iDEX, and policies like the transfer of DRDO-developed conventional missile technologies to Indian industries.

This PIB backgrounder highlights waste-to-energy initiatives under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, showcasing how organic waste is transformed into clean fuel, electricity, and organic fertilizer across various Indian locations. Key models include an educational trust in Gandhinagar eliminating LPG dependence through cattle dung and kitchen waste biogas plants; a multi-feedstock bio-CNG facility in Prayagraj processing wet waste, paddy straw, and cattle dung; a cattle-dung and fruit-waste compressed bio-gas (CBG) project at Adarsh Gaushala in Gwalior; and a vegetable-waste biogas plant at Bowenpally Market in Hyderabad generating electricity and biofuel while supporting women's employment. These initiatives emphasize resource recovery, circular economies, and sustainable urban waste management.

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare is organizing a two-day National Conference on Agriculture for Rabi Campaign 2026 in New Delhi, inaugurated by the Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. The conference aims to strengthen Centre–State coordination and develop an outcome-oriented strategy to enhance agricultural production, productivity, sustainability, and farmers’ incomes for the upcoming Rabi season. Discussions will cover thematic areas including Atmanirbharta in pulses and oilseeds, climate-resilient agriculture, digital agriculture, natural farming, fertilizer availability, seed value chain reforms, and agricultural financing and risk management, drawing upon learnings from prior Zonal Conferences.

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated at the World Congress on Nanomedicine 2026 in New Delhi that nanomedicine will drive the next generation of precision medicine and personalized healthcare. The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) is supporting 210 R&D projects in nanomedicine with ₹174 crore, spanning areas like targeted drug delivery, cancer nanomedicine, nano-diagnostics, and regenerative medicine. Prominent examples highlighting India's growing capabilities include oral insulin nanoparticles and nanobots for breast cancer. Additionally, India has established a regulatory framework for nanopharmaceuticals through guidelines jointly developed by DBT, ICMR, and CDSCO, and supports emerging biotechnology enterprises through BIRAC programs.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has commenced the operational phase of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur, scheduled from 26 September to 12 October 2026. The multilateral air exercise, themed “Power in Partnership”, involves participation from seven Friendly Foreign Countries—Australia, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh—along with several other nations participating as observers. The exercise features advanced joint training, interoperability enhancement, and professional interactions involving frontline combat and support platforms. Additionally, the event includes industrial tours, cultural activities, and a dedicated seminar to highlight India's indigenous aerospace and defence capabilities and foster regional security cooperation.

Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish concluded their participation in the 23rd ADMM-Plus Experts’ Working Group on Maritime Security Joint Cooperation Activity at Subic Bay, Philippines. The activity, which included a Harbour Phase and a Sea Phase, featured Subject Matter Expert Exchanges, operational synchronisation, tabletop exercises, search and rescue drills, and hydrographic surveys. The Ministry of Defence stated that India's participation reaffirmed its commitment to regional partnerships in line with the Act East Policy and the vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman is undertaking an official visit to Qatar from 27 to 29 September 2026 to lead a Ministry of Finance delegation. During the visit, she will attend the 11th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Doha on 28 September 2026 as India's Governor to the bank. India holds the position of the second largest shareholder in the AIIB. Additionally, the Union Finance Minister will hold bilateral meetings with the AIIB President and counterparts from Jordan, Switzerland, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal, while also engaging with the leadership of Qatar and Qatari business leaders and investors.

Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh is scheduled to launch the Livestock Insurance Portal in New Delhi on 28th September 2026. Developed by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), the integrated digital platform aims to streamline policy issuance, claim processing, monitoring, and reporting under the Livestock Insurance Scheme. To enhance accessibility, the portal will operate in 11 regional languages alongside Hindi and English. The initiative seeks to introduce transparency, efficiency, and technology-driven risk protection to support livestock farmers and their livelihoods.

Team India secured the 10th position at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, winning 6 Silver Medals and 20 Medals for Excellence, improving upon its 13th-place finish at WorldSkills Lyon 2024. India's largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors participated across 63 skill categories, which included a debut in 11 new and emerging skill areas such as Dental Prosthetics, Unmanned Aerial Systems, and Software Testing. The participation was coordinated by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to benchmark vocational skills against international standards.