Indian and French private space firms signed three commercial agreements at the first International Space Summit in Paris, deepening a decades-old partnership through new satellite, surveillance and microsatellite deals. BulletsIn Indian and French private space companies signed three commercial agreements at the inaugural International Space Summit in Paris on 10 September 2026, covering satellite launches,
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Indian and French private space firms signed three commercial agreements at the first International Space Summit in Paris, deepening a decades-old partnership through new satellite, surveillance and microsatellite deals. BulletsIn Indian and French private space companies signed three commercial agreements at the inaugural International Space Summit in Paris on 10 September 2026, covering satellite launches,
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan says preparations for the first uncrewed Gaganyaan flight are progressing vigorously, keeping India on track for a major human-spaceflight milestone before the end of 2026. BulletsIn ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said work is progressing vigorously and systematically toward launching the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission, G1, within this calendar year. The announcement
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan says preparations for the first uncrewed Gaganyaan flight are progressing vigorously, keeping India on track for a major human-spaceflight milestone before the end of 2026. BulletsIn ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said work is progressing vigorously and systematically toward launching the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission, G1, within this calendar year. The announcement
India's four-month monsoon season has entered its withdrawal phase from West Rajasthan, closing out a season marked by a slow start, a mid-season recovery, and a lingering all-India rainfall shortfall. BulletsIn The IMD said the southwest monsoon withdrew from parts of West Rajasthan on 19 September 2026, two days after the normal withdrawal date of
India's four-month monsoon season has entered its withdrawal phase from West Rajasthan, closing out a season marked by a slow start, a mid-season recovery, and a lingering all-India rainfall shortfall. BulletsIn The IMD said the southwest monsoon withdrew from parts of West Rajasthan on 19 September 2026, two days after the normal withdrawal date of
The Supreme Court has narrowed a long-running challenge to the 2023 forest law, agreeing to test only whether its definition of "forest" holds up against a 1996 constitutional standard. BulletsIn The Supreme Court, in an order dated 16 September 2026, said it would confine itself to examining the constitutional validity of the definition of "forests"
The Supreme Court has narrowed a long-running challenge to the 2023 forest law, agreeing to test only whether its definition of "forest" holds up against a 1996 constitutional standard. BulletsIn The Supreme Court, in an order dated 16 September 2026, said it would confine itself to examining the constitutional validity of the definition of "forests"
India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, where member states adopted a wide-ranging consensus declaration covering global governance, payments, terrorism and technology. BulletsIn The 18th BRICS Summit, hosted by India at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 12-13 September 2026, adopted the New Delhi Declaration, a 140-paragraph consensus document. The declaration covers global-governance reform,
India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, where member states adopted a wide-ranging consensus declaration covering global governance, payments, terrorism and technology. BulletsIn The 18th BRICS Summit, hosted by India at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 12-13 September 2026, adopted the New Delhi Declaration, a 140-paragraph consensus document. The declaration covers global-governance reform,
The Supreme Court has clarified that the statutory authority handling gratuity disputes can only calculate what is owed, not decide which employer must pay it, in a ruling that benefits ONGC. BulletsIn The Supreme Court ruled that the Controlling Authority under the Payment of Gratuity Act has power only to compute the amount payable to
The Supreme Court has clarified that the statutory authority handling gratuity disputes can only calculate what is owed, not decide which employer must pay it, in a ruling that benefits ONGC. BulletsIn The Supreme Court ruled that the Controlling Authority under the Payment of Gratuity Act has power only to compute the amount payable to
The Union Cabinet has extended its flagship farmer income-support scheme for five more years and approved a new floating solar programme, alongside other major spending decisions. BulletsIn The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with a total financial
The Union Cabinet has extended its flagship farmer income-support scheme for five more years and approved a new floating solar programme, alongside other major spending decisions. BulletsIn The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with a total financial
The Union Cabinet has approved the largest-ever investment in India's sports ecosystem, nearly eight times the previous Khelo India outlay, aimed at building a continuous pathway from school sport to Olympic success. BulletsIn The Union Cabinet approved a revamped Khelo India Scheme along with enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSF), with a combined outlay
The Union Cabinet has approved the largest-ever investment in India's sports ecosystem, nearly eight times the previous Khelo India outlay, aimed at building a continuous pathway from school sport to Olympic success. BulletsIn The Union Cabinet approved a revamped Khelo India Scheme along with enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSF), with a combined outlay
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the UNGA that India has concerns over a new law authorising tariffs of up to 100% on Russian oil buyers. BulletsIn External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on 23 September 2026 on the sidelines of the
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the UNGA that India has concerns over a new law authorising tariffs of up to 100% on Russian oil buyers. BulletsIn External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on 23 September 2026 on the sidelines of the
A seven-judge Constitution Bench reserved judgment on 22 September in Arjun Flour Mills v State of Orissa, which tests whether states can levy surcharges calculated on sales tax. BulletsIn On 22 September 2026, a seven-judge Constitution Bench led by CJI Surya Kant reserved judgment in Arjun Flour Mills v State of Orissa. The Bench also
A seven-judge Constitution Bench reserved judgment on 22 September in Arjun Flour Mills v State of Orissa, which tests whether states can levy surcharges calculated on sales tax. BulletsIn On 22 September 2026, a seven-judge Constitution Bench led by CJI Surya Kant reserved judgment in Arjun Flour Mills v State of Orissa. The Bench also
