MoSPI Releases Sub-Sectoral Trial ISP for July 2026 Covering 19 Sub-Sectors
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Sub-Sectoral Trial Index of Services Production (ISP) for July 2026, with 2024–25 as the base year, covering 19 service sub-sectors.
ISP: It is a new macroeconomic indicator to capture the performance of the services sector. It tracks short-term changes in the volume of output produced by the formal services sector relative to a specified base year.
UIDAI Launches 5 New Initiatives at ‘Aadhaar Samvaad’ on 17th Aadhaar Day in Kolkata, WB
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), launched five new initiatives at the Aadhaar Samvaad stakeholders’ conference in Kolkata, West Bengal (WB), marking the 17th Aadhaar Day.
Union Minister Amit Shah Inaugurates PRAHAAR CT Policy Conference; Launches Extradition Portal
Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Ministry of Cooperation, inaugurated the ‘PRAHAAR – Counter Terrorism (CT) Policy and Strategy’ Conference organised by MHA in New Delhi, Delhi, outlining a seven-pillar framework and launching an Extradition Portal to expedite fugitive return efforts.
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav Launches India’s First PRAMAAN Forest Certification
Union Minister, Bhupender Yada, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), handed over India’s first PRAMAAN (Programme for Recognition and Accreditation of sustainable Management practices for Agroforestry And Natural forestry resources) certificates under the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS) in New Delhi, Delhi.
Ministry of MSME & MoSPI Sign MoU to Strengthen Statistical Business Register
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) to bolster the Statistical Business Register (SBR).
DRDO and CSIR-CGCRI Collaborate to Develop Indigenous Lightweight Bulletproof Glass for Armoured Vehicles
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) partnered with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CSIR-CGCRI) as a technology partner, with an investment of Rs 50 crore to develop indigenous advanced lightweight bulletproof glass for armoured vehicles.
Air Ayodhya Receives NOC from Ministry of Civil Aviation to Connect UP under UDAN
Air Ayodhya, a regional airline by Megamax Aviation Private Limited, received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) to operate under the Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (RCS – UDAN), aiming to connect underserved regions of Uttar Pradesh (UP).
5 new sites added to India’s UNESCO Tentative List for World Heritage Sites
The Permanent Delegation of India to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) announced the inclusion of 5 new Indian heritage sites in the Tentative List of UNESCO’s World Heritage Convention (WHC).
Four of these are located in Madhya Pradesh (MP) namely, Bagh Cave Paintings, Group of Temples of the Chambal Valley, Udaigiri Caves, Ginnorgarh Fort; and the India-South Africa serial transnational proposal, Sites of Satyagraha.
JNPA Partners with IFC for India’s First Blue Financing for Shore Power Infrastructure
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group , to secure India’s first blue financing of USD 70 million (approximately Rs 672 crore) for developing Shore Power Supply (SPS) infrastructure across its terminals in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Apple Launched Apple Pay in India with Axis Bank-issued Visa, Mastercard credit cards
United State of America(USA) technology company Apple Inc. officially launched its Apple Pay in India, a new payment feature that enables iPhone, iPad, and Apple watch users to make payments using Axis Bank-issued Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
Bank of India Launches User-Level Programmable CBDC with Auto-Issuance
Bank of India (BOI), one of India’s leading public sector banks(PSB), launched User-Level Programmable Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) with Auto-Issuance, enabling users to automate recurring Digital Rupee (eINR) payments while specifying the purpose for which the funds can be used.
Lalit Kala Akademi Announces 20 Awards at 65th National Exhibition of Art
Lalit Kala Akademi (National Academy of Art) under the Ministry of Culture announced 20 awards at the 65th National Exhibition of Art (NEA), organised at Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, Delhi, showcasing 6,175 artworks from 2,495 artists across 27 States and Union Territories (UTs).
- The awards were felicitated by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Ministry of Culture.
Jharkhand’s ‘Mandar’ Gets Geographical Indication Tag
Traditional folk musical instrument “Mandar” of Jharkhand was granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry, Chennai, recognising its distinct geographical and cultural identity.
Former TV Anchor Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Crowned King of Tooro Kingdom in Uganda
Former television news anchor Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma was crowned as the 13th King (Omukama) of the Tooro Kingdom in Uganda at the Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal, ending a succession dispute.
The coronation followed the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV on 27 August 2026.
International Deaf Day 2026- September 27
The International Day of the Deaf is observed annually on the last Sunday of September to support the global deaf community, raise awareness of the challenges faced by deaf people, and promote their rights, inclusion and equal participation in society.
- In 2026, the day was observed on 27 September, while in 2025 it was observed on 28 September.
International Day for Universal Access to Information 2026 – September 28
The United Nations (UN) observes the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) annually on 28 September to promote the right to access information and strengthen the implementation of access-to-information laws and policies.
- 28 September 2026 marks the 7th UN observance of IDUAI.
- 2026 Theme: “Upholding Information Integrity in the Digital Age: The role of access to Information in addressing Information Disorder”
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste 2026 – 29 September
The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW) is observed annually on 29 September to highlight the urgency of reducing food loss and waste (FLW) globally.
- 29 September 2026 marks the 7th observance of IDAFLW.
- 2026 Theme: “Transformative Potential of Reducing Food Loss and Waste”