September 03, 2026
45 articles published on this date
Isro’s GSLV-F17 successfully places EOS-05 Earth observation satellite in geosynchronous orbit
ISRO's GSLV-F17 rocket successfully placed the EOS-05 Earth observation satellite into its intended orbit, marking a step toward India's own geosynchronous...
ISRO’s advanced earth observation satellite launched successfully
The GSLV-F17 rocket lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, and successfully placed the EOS-05 Earth observation satellite into its...
CEA proposes mandatory storage for solar, wind projects
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) issued a draft notification on September 3, 2026, under Section 177 of the Electricity Act, 2003, proposing...
31-member parl panel set up to examine FCRA amendment bill
A 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) has been constituted to examine the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, with 21 members...
India and Belgium sign defence agreements to boost industrial and military ties
India and Belgium signed a series of defence agreements covering joint production and technology areas including rockets, naval vessels, mine-countermeasure...
Parliamentary panel flags ‘punitive’ tax regime, seeks data on new Income Tax Act’s Impact
A Parliamentary Standing Committee examining the implementation of the new Income Tax Act raised concerns about what members described as a 'punitive' tax...
Iran attacks U.S. targets despite Trump threats
Iran's military carried out missile and drone strikes on US military bases in Kuwait, part of a wider retaliatory campaign that also targeted US assets in...
CAQM in talks with Punjab, Haryana to improve stubble burning estimation protocol
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is in discussions with the Punjab and Haryana governments to refine the protocol used to estimate stubble...
Former chief statistician Pronab Sen seeks two GDP series with old, new bases for five years
A former chief statistician of India has called for two GDP series — one on the old base year and one on the new base year — to be published in parallel for...
India, Belgium deepen defence, trade and critical minerals ties
India and Belgium agreed to expand cooperation in defence, trade and critical minerals during bilateral talks held in India, with a Letter of Intent signed...
India-US trade deal hinges on preferential tariff advantage over rivals, says Goyal
The Commerce and Industry Ministry indicated that India will finalise the provisions of its proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the United States...
India, Belgium agree to double trade; PM says nation's growth inspires global confidence
India and Belgium concluded bilateral talks with an agreement to double bilateral trade within five years Five agreements were signed, including a defence...
China’s grey-zone game: Why India must prepare for ‘armed coexistence’
An analysis piece characterises China's approach along its disputed border with India as 'grey-zone warfare' — actions calibrated to stay below the...
EAM Jaishankar meets Zelenskyy in Kyiv: Talks focus on bilateral cooperation, Russia-Ukraine conflict
The External Affairs Minister undertook a one-day visit to Kyiv and met with Ukraine's President, marking the first standalone visit by an Indian External...
El Nino strengthened rapidly, firmly established, may intensify further: WMO
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that El Nino conditions in the equatorial Pacific have strengthened rapidly and are now firmly...
India, Belgium set to double bilateral trade from $13 billion in 5 years
India and Belgium set a target to double bilateral trade within five years from its current base of about USD 13 billion, seeking to diversify commerce...
India ready to extend help ‘in any manner’ to end Russia-Ukraine war: Jaishankar in Kyiv
During a visit to Kyiv, India's external affairs establishment conveyed that India stands ready to extend help 'in any manner' to help end the ongoing...
Rajnath Singh releases ‘Raksha’ blueprint for India’s defence diplomacy
The Ministry of Defence released the 'RAKSHA' document, a comprehensive framework outlining India's roadmap for global defence partnerships over the next...
Belgium assures India of no defence cooperation with Pakistan; Rajnath Singh raises technology transfer concerns
During bilateral defence talks in New Delhi, Belgium assured India that it would not pursue defence cooperation with Pakistan involving the supply of...
India's economic growth source of confidence for world: PM Modi
The Union Government highlighted India's 7.8% GDP growth for the April-June quarter of 2026-27 (Q1 FY27) as evidence of economic resilience amid global...
Goyal calls for nationwide push to unlock export benefits under FTAs
The Union Commerce and Industry Ministry launched a national outreach programme, 'Leveraging FTAs,' at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, to help exporters use...
India reviews preparedness for glacial lake outburst floods after Nepal deluge
A high-level meeting reviewed preparedness across Himalayan states and Union Territories against Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and snow avalanches...
As water stress deepens, India asks thermal power plants to account for every drop
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued an advisory (dated 2 September 2026) directing thermal power stations to undertake comprehensive annual...
How RBI could tackle a liquidity deluge triggered by dollar deposits
A special Reserve Bank of India (RBI) scheme allowing banks to raise long-tenor foreign currency deposits attracted a record $127.23 billion in inflows...
Manipur violence: 306 killed, 49 missing since May 2023
Official figures placed the toll from Manipur's ongoing ethnic violence at 306 dead and 49 missing, as of end-August 2026, since the unrest began on 3 May...
'Shared commitment to eradicate terrorism': PM Modi as India, Belgium sign key MoUs
India and Belgium concluded a set of Memorandums of Understanding covering defence exchanges and training, renewable energy, cooperation against crime, and...
India’s weakening southwest monsoon is a multi-sectoral challenge
Seasonal cumulative rainfall for the 2026 southwest monsoon is projected to end at 89-92% of the Long Period Average (LPA), according to a private weather...
India-New Zealand trade pact to come into force from next month: Official
The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, signed on April 27, 2026, is set to enter into force from next month The agreement provides duty-free access for...
India to finalise US trade deal after securing preferential tariff terms: Piyush Goyal
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated that a proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the United States would be finalised only once Washington...
India, Belgium to deepen cooperation in trade, defence, critical minerals
India and Belgium held bilateral talks in New Delhi and agreed to expand cooperation across trade, defence-industrial ties, critical minerals...
Supreme Court rules that BCI has no power to punish law students
The Supreme Court ruled that the Bar Council of India (BCI) has no statutory power to take disciplinary action against law students enrolled in a...
West Asia war LIVE: Iran's army says attacked U.S. bases in Kuwait, UAE
Iran's armed forces stated that missiles and drones struck US-linked military positions at Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates and Ahmed Al Jaber...
Supreme Court notice to Centre on plea to deny perks to judges resigning to avoid removal procedure
The Supreme Court issued notice to the Union Government on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a direction to deny retirement perks, amenities, and...
306 killed, 49 missing in ethnic violence since May 2023: Manipur Home Minister tells Assembly
The Manipur Home Minister informed the state Assembly that 306 people have been killed and 49 remain missing in ethnic violence since May 2023, with figures...
Combat desertification COP17: Seat at table for Indigenous Peoples & coordinated action on land, climate, biodiversity — both left waiting
The 17th Conference of Parties (COP17) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) concluded in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, after a two-week session...
Red hexagon on your snack pack: What FSSAI’s new proposed warning label means | Explained
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court on August 28 proposing a red hexagon-shaped...
Farmers intensify Chandigarh border protest, seek MSP guarantee, water pact cancellation
A week-long sit-in protest by farmer unions is underway at the Chandigarh border, into its third day, over a set of pending agricultural and water-sharing...
India wants tariff edge before signing final US trade deal: Piyush Goyal
India is seeking a formal guarantee of a competitive tariff advantage over rival manufacturing economies before signing a final, comprehensive trade...
New GDP series captures structural changes in economy, reflects global best practices: N K Singh
The new GDP series with base year 2022-23 (replacing base year 2011-12) was released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on February 27, 2026 The...
India-New Zealand FTA to come into force next month, grants 100% duty-free access to Indian exports
The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed in April 2026, is expected to come into force in October 2026 New Zealand will eliminate duties on...
From diamonds to defence: India, Belgium target 2x trade in 5 years
India and Belgium agreed to work towards doubling bilateral trade over the next five years, from the current base of about USD 13.01 billion (FY26)...
India's economy shatters a 35-year barrier to enter A-rated club
The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCRA) upgraded India's sovereign credit rating from BBB+ to A-, with a stable outlook, effective September 2, 2026 JCRA also...
GDP methodology: MoSPI says negative manufacturing deflator does not mean factory-gate prices fell
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released a set of clarificatory questions and answers explaining why the manufacturing...
Will consider Bihar’s concerns before Ganga treaty renewal, says Jaishankar
The Ministry of External Affairs responded in writing to a Rajya Sabha/Lok Sabha member's representation flagging that the 1996 India-Bangladesh Ganga...
SC/ST quota medical seats in Karnataka see sharp decline after reconfiguration of reservation matrix
Karnataka has reverted to its earlier reservation quantum for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), reducing the number of medical seats...