9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 Launched

The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The theme of this year’s campaign is “Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari”.

The campaign focuses on community participation in improving nutrition, maternal health, child nutrition, infant and young-child feeding, growth monitoring and hygiene.

Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 Begins in India

The second edition of Exercise Veer Guardian 2026, a bilateral air exercise between the Indian Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, began at Air Force Station Jodhpur.

The exercise strengthens operational cooperation, interoperability and mutual understanding between India and Japan.

India’s First Indigenous Ocean Research Vessel “Sagar Manthan” Launched

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) launched Ocean Research Vessel Sagar Manthan at its Rishi Bankim Shipyard in Kolkata.

The vessel has been designed and built indigenously for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) under India’s Deep Ocean Mission.

Tata Advanced Systems Emerges L1 for Zorawar Light Tank Programme

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) emerged as the L1 bidder for the Indian Army’s approximately ₹20,000 crore Zorawar light tank programme under the Make-I route.

The Zorawar light tank has been developed by DRDO’s Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE) with Larsen & Toubro as the prototype development partner.

Google DeepMind Releases AlphaGenome Atlas

Google DeepMind released the AlphaGenome Atlas, an open-access resource designed to help researchers understand the potential effects of genetic variants across the human genome.

The resource provides predictions for approximately 9 billion possible single-nucleotide variants and includes a unified AlphaGenome Variant Impact score.

Akasa Air and BPCL Conduct SAF-Blended Flight

Akasa Air and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) operated a flight using a 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend on the Mumbai–Goa route.

The initiative is part of India’s broader efforts to promote sustainable aviation and reduce the carbon intensity of air transport.

Four Indian Sites Added to UNESCO Tentative List

Four Indian cultural sites were added to UNESCO’s World Heritage Convention Tentative List, taking India’s total number of tentative-list sites to 73.

Coastal Local Area Bank Gets Scheduled Bank Status

The Reserve Bank of India included Coastal Local Area Bank, headquartered in Vijayawada, in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

Coastal Local Area Bank was India’s first Local Area Bank. Scheduled status gives the bank access to various RBI facilities available to scheduled banks.

ADB Signs First Transaction Advisory Mandate with Madhya Pradesh

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed its first Transaction Advisory Services mandate in India with the Government of Madhya Pradesh.

The partnership aims to develop renewable-energy public-private partnership projects and mobilise up to US$1 billion in private investment.

A proposed solar-plus-battery storage project in Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh is among the initiatives.

Financial Fraud Risk Indicator Helps Prevent Cyber Fraud

The Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI), developed by the Department of Telecommunications under the Digital Intelligence Platform, is helping banks and financial institutions identify mobile numbers associated with cyber fraud.

Since its launch in 2025, the system has reportedly helped prevent suspected cyber-fraud losses of more than ₹5,000 crore.

President’s Colour Presented to Goa Police

Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President’s Colour to the Goa Police in recognition of its distinguished service to the nation.

The President’s Colour, also known as Rashtrapati’s Colour, is one of the highest honours that can be awarded to a military, paramilitary or police organisation for exceptional service.

Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards 2026 Announced

The 5th Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards recognised the best-performing cities under India’s clean-air efforts.

Dili Declaration on Human Resources for Health

The 79th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia adopted the Dili Declaration on Human Resources for Health: Equity in Specialized Care.

The declaration focuses on addressing shortages and unequal distribution of specialist healthcare workers and improving access to specialised healthcare in rural and underserved areas.

Tripura Records Zero Primary-Level Dropout Rate

Tripura recorded a zero per cent dropout rate at the primary level during 2025–26, according to UDISE+ data.

The state also recorded a significant decline in the secondary-level dropout rate compared with the 2013–14 period.

India Sends Large Contingent for 2026 Asian Games

India sent off its contingent for the 20th Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

India is participating with 503 athletes as part of a travelling contingent of 768 people.

India Joins Global 6G Initiative

India joined the US-led “Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security” along with 24 other countries.

The initiative aims to promote international cooperation on 6G security, interoperability, network resilience and trusted artificial intelligence.

Bornean Orangutan Under Threat from Wildfires

Wildfires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, have affected a significant portion of the habitat of the Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus).

IAF Announces Dronathon 2026

The Indian Air Force announced Dronathon-2026, scheduled at the Pokhran range from 14–16 September 2026.

The event is aimed at showcasing and advancing unmanned aerial systems and drone-related technologies for defence applications.