September 03, 2026
45 articles published on this date
EOS-05: India's Redemption Mission for Geosynchronous Earth Imaging
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 GSLV-F17 Places EOS-05 Satellite in Sub-Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit
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 Draft Rules Mandate Co-located Storage and Grid-Forming Capability for New Solar and 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 Joint Committee Set Up to Examine the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026
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 Industrial Pacts on Rockets, Vessels and Armoured Platforms
India and Belgium signed a series of defence agreements covering joint production and technology areas including rockets, naval vessels, mine-countermeasure...
Parliamentary Committee Reviews New Income Tax Act: Enforcement, Compliance and Taxpayer-Reliance Concerns
A Parliamentary Standing Committee examining the implementation of the new Income Tax Act raised concerns about what members described as a 'punitive' tax...
Iran Strikes US Military Bases in Kuwait Amid West Asia Conflict
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 Seeks Better Ground-Truthing of Satellite Fire Counts for Stubble Burning
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is in discussions with the Punjab and Haryana governments to refine the protocol used to estimate stubble...
Dual GDP Series Proposal: Double Deflation and the New Base Year Debate
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 Defence and Security Cooperation Widens Alongside Trade Push
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: Why the Final Agreement Hinges on a Preferential Tariff Edge
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 Ties Deepen: Trade, Defence and Critical Minerals Cooperation
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 Tactics Along the LAC: Concept and India's Response
An analysis piece characterises China's approach along its disputed border with India as 'grey-zone warfare' — actions calibrated to stay below the...
External Affairs Minister's Kyiv Visit: India's Diplomatic Balancing on the 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 Strengthens Rapidly, Firmly Established: WMO Assessment
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that El Nino conditions in the equatorial Pacific have strengthened rapidly and are now firmly...
India and Belgium Set Five-Year Target to Double Bilateral Trade
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 Signals Readiness to Support Diplomatic Resolution of Russia-Ukraine Conflict
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...
'RAKSHA' Document Released: A 10-Year Roadmap 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...
India Secures Assurance from Belgium Against Defence Cooperation with Pakistan
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 Q1 FY27 GDP Growth and Its Bearing on Global Economic Confidence
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...
India's FTA Outreach Drive: Taking Trade Agreement Benefits to Every District
The Union Commerce and Industry Ministry launched a national outreach programme, 'Leveraging FTAs,' at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, to help exporters use...
India Reviews Himalayan GLOF Preparedness After Nepal's Deadly Flood
A high-level meeting reviewed preparedness across Himalayan states and Union Territories against Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and snow avalanches...
Thermal Power Plants Ordered to Audit Water Use Amid Rising Water Stress
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued an advisory (dated 2 September 2026) directing thermal power stations to undertake comprehensive annual...
RBI's Dollar Deposit Surge and the Liquidity Management Toolkit
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 Ethnic Violence: Casualty Data and the Security-Law Framework
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...
India and Belgium Sign MoUs on Defence, Diplomatic Training and Counter-Terrorism Cooperation
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: A Multi-Sectoral Stress Test
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 Free Trade Agreement Set to Enter Into Force
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-US Bilateral Trade Agreement: Preferential Tariff Terms the Sticking Point
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 and Belgium Agree to Widen Cooperation on Trade, Defence and 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: Bar Council of India Cannot Discipline 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...
Iran Strikes US Bases in Kuwait and UAE: West Asia Escalation and India's Energy Security Exposure
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 on Plea to Deny Post-Retirement Perks to Judges Who Resign to Avoid Removal
The Supreme Court issued notice to the Union Government on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a direction to deny retirement perks, amenities, and...
Manipur Ethnic Violence: Assembly Told of Death Toll Since May 2023
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...
UNCCD COP17 Concludes in Ulaanbaatar: Indigenous Participation and Rio Convention Synergy Stalled
The 17th Conference of Parties (COP17) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) concluded in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, after a two-week session...
FSSAI's Proposed Red Hexagon Warning Label for Packaged Food
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' Protest Renews Demand for Legal MSP Guarantee and Review of Inter-State Water Agreements
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 Seeks Tariff Advantage Before Finalizing Bilateral Trade Agreement with the US
India is seeking a formal guarantee of a competitive tariff advantage over rival manufacturing economies before signing a final, comprehensive trade...
New GDP Series with Base Year 2022-23: A Structural Overhaul of National Accounts
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 Set to Enter Into Force: 100% Duty-Free Access for 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...
India-Belgium Ties: Target to Double Bilateral Trade in Five Years, Expand Defence and Critical Minerals Cooperation
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)...
JCRA Upgrades India's Sovereign Rating to A-, First "A" Grade in Over Three Decades
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: Why a 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...
Bihar's Concerns Flagged Ahead of Ganga Water Treaty Renewal with Bangladesh
The Ministry of External Affairs responded in writing to a Rajya Sabha/Lok Sabha member's representation flagging that the 1996 India-Bangladesh Ganga...
Karnataka's SC/ST Medical Seat Reservation Reverts to Pre-Hike Levels
Karnataka has reverted to its earlier reservation quantum for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), reducing the number of medical seats...