ISRO chairman V Narayanan says the first uncrewed flight of India's human spaceflight programme is on track for launch this calendar year, with over 8,000 ground tests already completed. BulletsIn ISRO chairman V Narayanan said vigorous, systematic work is underway for the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission, targeted for launch during this calendar year. The confirmation
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ISRO chairman V Narayanan says the first uncrewed flight of India's human spaceflight programme is on track for launch this calendar year, with over 8,000 ground tests already completed. BulletsIn ISRO chairman V Narayanan said vigorous, systematic work is underway for the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission, targeted for launch during this calendar year. The confirmation
PM Modi met Russian President Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan, reviewing the India-Russia strategic partnership ahead of their next meeting at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. BulletsIn PM Narendra Modi attended the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on August 31, 2026, during a two-day visit. The
PM Modi met Russian President Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan, reviewing the India-Russia strategic partnership ahead of their next meeting at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. BulletsIn PM Narendra Modi attended the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on August 31, 2026, during a two-day visit. The
India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi as this year's chair, securing unanimous adoption of a declaration on West Asia even as members remained divided over Ukraine and Iran. BulletsIn The 18th BRICS Summit was held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, under India's 2026 BRICS chairship with PM
India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi as this year's chair, securing unanimous adoption of a declaration on West Asia even as members remained divided over Ukraine and Iran. BulletsIn The 18th BRICS Summit was held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, under India's 2026 BRICS chairship with PM
A two-judge Supreme Court bench gave differing opinions on whether to send the challenge to the 2023 Election Commissioners appointment law to a Constitution Bench, and urged setting up a permanent five-judge bench for such matters. BulletsIn A Supreme Court bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma delivered a split verdict on September
A two-judge Supreme Court bench gave differing opinions on whether to send the challenge to the 2023 Election Commissioners appointment law to a Constitution Bench, and urged setting up a permanent five-judge bench for such matters. BulletsIn A Supreme Court bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma delivered a split verdict on September
The Supreme Court has struck down two Maharashtra rules requiring additives in methanol as unconstitutional, holding that a 14-year-old safety measure failed the test of proportionality. BulletsIn The Supreme Court, in M/S Balaji Formalin Pvt. Ltd. vs Union of India (2026 INSC 1009), struck down Rules 18A and 18B of the Maharashtra Poisons Rules, 1972,
The Supreme Court has struck down two Maharashtra rules requiring additives in methanol as unconstitutional, holding that a 14-year-old safety measure failed the test of proportionality. BulletsIn The Supreme Court, in M/S Balaji Formalin Pvt. Ltd. vs Union of India (2026 INSC 1009), struck down Rules 18A and 18B of the Maharashtra Poisons Rules, 1972,
The Reserve Bank of India has restructured how non-banking financial companies are classified, basing registration requirements on public funding access, customer interface and asset size rather than activity type. BulletsIn The RBI issued Amendment Directions to its NBFC Registration, Exemptions and Framework for Scale Based Regulation Directions, 2025, notified on April 29, 2026. The changes
The Reserve Bank of India has restructured how non-banking financial companies are classified, basing registration requirements on public funding access, customer interface and asset size rather than activity type. BulletsIn The RBI issued Amendment Directions to its NBFC Registration, Exemptions and Framework for Scale Based Regulation Directions, 2025, notified on April 29, 2026. The changes
Even as the southwest monsoon retreats from Rajasthan, Punjab and Delhi, a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal brought heavy rain and coastal alerts to Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, showing withdrawal is a gradual regional process. BulletsIn The southwest monsoon began withdrawing from parts of West Rajasthan on September 19, 2026, two days after
Even as the southwest monsoon retreats from Rajasthan, Punjab and Delhi, a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal brought heavy rain and coastal alerts to Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, showing withdrawal is a gradual regional process. BulletsIn The southwest monsoon began withdrawing from parts of West Rajasthan on September 19, 2026, two days after
An India-born cheetah has given birth to four cubs at Kuno National Park, a day after India's cheetah reintroduction programme completed four years, taking the national cheetah count to 56. BulletsIn An India-born female cheetah, KGP12, gave birth to four cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh on September 18, 2026. Union Environment Minister
An India-born cheetah has given birth to four cubs at Kuno National Park, a day after India's cheetah reintroduction programme completed four years, taking the national cheetah count to 56. BulletsIn An India-born female cheetah, KGP12, gave birth to four cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh on September 18, 2026. Union Environment Minister
The National Green Tribunal hosted a two-day international conference in New Delhi bringing together judges, officials and experts from multiple countries to discuss climate justice and environmental governance. BulletsIn PM Narendra Modi inaugurated a two-day international conference titled "The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics" at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on September 19, 2026. The
The National Green Tribunal hosted a two-day international conference in New Delhi bringing together judges, officials and experts from multiple countries to discuss climate justice and environmental governance. BulletsIn PM Narendra Modi inaugurated a two-day international conference titled "The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics" at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on September 19, 2026. The
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified a Rs 25,000 monthly wage ceiling for mandatory provident fund coverage, expanding social security protection to a wider band of workers. BulletsIn The Ministry of Labour and Employment notified a revised wage ceiling of Rs 25,000 per month for coverage under Chapter III of the Code on
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified a Rs 25,000 monthly wage ceiling for mandatory provident fund coverage, expanding social security protection to a wider band of workers. BulletsIn The Ministry of Labour and Employment notified a revised wage ceiling of Rs 25,000 per month for coverage under Chapter III of the Code on
