India’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has left 13.37 crore names outside draft voter lists across 30 states and Union Territories. Delhi recorded the country’s highest exclusion rate at 32.8%, with 47.56 lakh names missing from its August 31 draft roll. However, draft exclusions are not necessarily permanent, as eligible voters can file claims for inclusion before the final roll is published.
An IndiGo Goa-Delhi flight carrying 229 passengers returned safely to Manohar International Airport shortly after take-off on September 1, 2026, after an engine-related technical issue was reported. Air Traffic Control declared a full emergency, but the aircraft landed safely and no injuries were reported.
The Centre has deferred Census 2027 house-listing in Manipur, which was scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026, following protests, court proceedings and demands from several civil groups for an NRC exercise before the Census. The deferment has placed the state’s Census timeline on hold while the debate over citizenship verification, population data and representation continues.
India’s southwest monsoon has opened September with intense thunderstorm activity over eastern India, with dense cloud clusters developing across West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand. A well-marked low-pressure area is expected to move west-northwest, bringing heavy rain risks to Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and later Delhi-NCR.
Commercial LPG and aviation turbine fuel prices increased across India from September 1, 2026, raising operating costs for restaurants, hotels and airlines. While domestic LPG prices remain unchanged, commercial kitchens face higher cylinder prices and airlines are paying more for ATF after a second consecutive monthly increase.
India’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has left 13.37 crore names outside draft voter lists across 30 states and Union Territories. Delhi recorded the country’s highest exclusion rate at 32.8%, with 47.56 lakh names missing from its August 31 draft roll. However, draft exclusions are not necessarily permanent, as eligible voters can file claims for inclusion before the final roll is published.
An IndiGo Goa-Delhi flight carrying 229 passengers returned safely to Manohar International Airport shortly after take-off on September 1, 2026, after an engine-related technical issue was reported. Air Traffic Control declared a full emergency, but the aircraft landed safely and no injuries were reported.
The Centre has deferred Census 2027 house-listing in Manipur, which was scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026, following protests, court proceedings and demands from several civil groups for an NRC exercise before the Census. The deferment has placed the state’s Census timeline on hold while the debate over citizenship verification, population data and representation continues.
India’s southwest monsoon has opened September with intense thunderstorm activity over eastern India, with dense cloud clusters developing across West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand. A well-marked low-pressure area is expected to move west-northwest, bringing heavy rain risks to Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and later Delhi-NCR.
Commercial LPG and aviation turbine fuel prices increased across India from September 1, 2026, raising operating costs for restaurants, hotels and airlines. While domestic LPG prices remain unchanged, commercial kitchens face higher cylinder prices and airlines are paying more for ATF after a second consecutive monthly increase.
India’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has left 13.37 crore names outside draft voter lists across 30 states and Union Territories. Delhi recorded the country’s highest exclusion rate at 32.8%, with 47.56 lakh names missing from its August 31 draft roll. However, draft exclusions are not necessarily permanent, as eligible voters can file claims for inclusion before the final roll is published.
An IndiGo Goa-Delhi flight carrying 229 passengers returned safely to Manohar International Airport shortly after take-off on September 1, 2026, after an engine-related technical issue was reported. Air Traffic Control declared a full emergency, but the aircraft landed safely and no injuries were reported.
The Centre has deferred Census 2027 house-listing in Manipur, which was scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026, following protests, court proceedings and demands from several civil groups for an NRC exercise before the Census. The deferment has placed the state’s Census timeline on hold while the debate over citizenship verification, population data and representation continues.
India’s southwest monsoon has opened September with intense thunderstorm activity over eastern India, with dense cloud clusters developing across West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand. A well-marked low-pressure area is expected to move west-northwest, bringing heavy rain risks to Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and later Delhi-NCR.
Commercial LPG and aviation turbine fuel prices increased across India from September 1, 2026, raising operating costs for restaurants, hotels and airlines. While domestic LPG prices remain unchanged, commercial kitchens face higher cylinder prices and airlines are paying more for ATF after a second consecutive monthly increase.
India’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has left 13.37 crore names outside draft voter lists across 30 states and Union Territories. Delhi recorded the country’s highest exclusion rate at 32.8%, with 47.56 lakh names missing from its August 31 draft roll. However, draft exclusions are not necessarily permanent, as eligible voters can file claims for inclusion before the final roll is published.
An IndiGo Goa-Delhi flight carrying 229 passengers returned safely to Manohar International Airport shortly after take-off on September 1, 2026, after an engine-related technical issue was reported. Air Traffic Control declared a full emergency, but the aircraft landed safely and no injuries were reported.
The Centre has deferred Census 2027 house-listing in Manipur, which was scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026, following protests, court proceedings and demands from several civil groups for an NRC exercise before the Census. The deferment has placed the state’s Census timeline on hold while the debate over citizenship verification, population data and representation continues.
India’s southwest monsoon has opened September with intense thunderstorm activity over eastern India, with dense cloud clusters developing across West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand. A well-marked low-pressure area is expected to move west-northwest, bringing heavy rain risks to Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and later Delhi-NCR.
Commercial LPG and aviation turbine fuel prices increased across India from September 1, 2026, raising operating costs for restaurants, hotels and airlines. While domestic LPG prices remain unchanged, commercial kitchens face higher cylinder prices and airlines are paying more for ATF after a second consecutive monthly increase.
India’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has left 13.37 crore names outside draft voter lists across 30 states and Union Territories. Delhi recorded the country’s highest exclusion rate at 32.8%, with 47.56 lakh names missing from its August 31 draft roll. However, draft exclusions are not necessarily permanent, as eligible voters can file claims for inclusion before the final roll is published.
An IndiGo Goa-Delhi flight carrying 229 passengers returned safely to Manohar International Airport shortly after take-off on September 1, 2026, after an engine-related technical issue was reported. Air Traffic Control declared a full emergency, but the aircraft landed safely and no injuries were reported.
The Centre has deferred Census 2027 house-listing in Manipur, which was scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026, following protests, court proceedings and demands from several civil groups for an NRC exercise before the Census. The deferment has placed the state’s Census timeline on hold while the debate over citizenship verification, population data and representation continues.
India’s southwest monsoon has opened September with intense thunderstorm activity over eastern India, with dense cloud clusters developing across West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand. A well-marked low-pressure area is expected to move west-northwest, bringing heavy rain risks to Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and later Delhi-NCR.
Commercial LPG and aviation turbine fuel prices increased across India from September 1, 2026, raising operating costs for restaurants, hotels and airlines. While domestic LPG prices remain unchanged, commercial kitchens face higher cylinder prices and airlines are paying more for ATF after a second consecutive monthly increase.
India’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has left 13.37 crore names outside draft voter lists across 30 states and Union Territories. Delhi recorded the country’s highest exclusion rate at 32.8%, with 47.56 lakh names missing from its August 31 draft roll. However, draft exclusions are not necessarily permanent, as eligible voters can file claims for inclusion before the final roll is published.
An IndiGo Goa-Delhi flight carrying 229 passengers returned safely to Manohar International Airport shortly after take-off on September 1, 2026, after an engine-related technical issue was reported. Air Traffic Control declared a full emergency, but the aircraft landed safely and no injuries were reported.
The Centre has deferred Census 2027 house-listing in Manipur, which was scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026, following protests, court proceedings and demands from several civil groups for an NRC exercise before the Census. The deferment has placed the state’s Census timeline on hold while the debate over citizenship verification, population data and representation continues.
India’s southwest monsoon has opened September with intense thunderstorm activity over eastern India, with dense cloud clusters developing across West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand. A well-marked low-pressure area is expected to move west-northwest, bringing heavy rain risks to Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and later Delhi-NCR.
Commercial LPG and aviation turbine fuel prices increased across India from September 1, 2026, raising operating costs for restaurants, hotels and airlines. While domestic LPG prices remain unchanged, commercial kitchens face higher cylinder prices and airlines are paying more for ATF after a second consecutive monthly increase.
India’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has left 13.37 crore names outside draft voter lists across 30 states and Union Territories. Delhi recorded the country’s highest exclusion rate at 32.8%, with 47.56 lakh names missing from its August 31 draft roll. However, draft exclusions are not necessarily permanent, as eligible voters can file claims for inclusion before the final roll is published.
An IndiGo Goa-Delhi flight carrying 229 passengers returned safely to Manohar International Airport shortly after take-off on September 1, 2026, after an engine-related technical issue was reported. Air Traffic Control declared a full emergency, but the aircraft landed safely and no injuries were reported.
The Centre has deferred Census 2027 house-listing in Manipur, which was scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026, following protests, court proceedings and demands from several civil groups for an NRC exercise before the Census. The deferment has placed the state’s Census timeline on hold while the debate over citizenship verification, population data and representation continues.
India’s southwest monsoon has opened September with intense thunderstorm activity over eastern India, with dense cloud clusters developing across West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand. A well-marked low-pressure area is expected to move west-northwest, bringing heavy rain risks to Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and later Delhi-NCR.
Commercial LPG and aviation turbine fuel prices increased across India from September 1, 2026, raising operating costs for restaurants, hotels and airlines. While domestic LPG prices remain unchanged, commercial kitchens face higher cylinder prices and airlines are paying more for ATF after a second consecutive monthly increase.
India’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has left 13.37 crore names outside draft voter lists across 30 states and Union Territories. Delhi recorded the country’s highest exclusion rate at 32.8%, with 47.56 lakh names missing from its August 31 draft roll. However, draft exclusions are not necessarily permanent, as eligible voters can file claims for inclusion before the final roll is published.
An IndiGo Goa-Delhi flight carrying 229 passengers returned safely to Manohar International Airport shortly after take-off on September 1, 2026, after an engine-related technical issue was reported. Air Traffic Control declared a full emergency, but the aircraft landed safely and no injuries were reported.
The Centre has deferred Census 2027 house-listing in Manipur, which was scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026, following protests, court proceedings and demands from several civil groups for an NRC exercise before the Census. The deferment has placed the state’s Census timeline on hold while the debate over citizenship verification, population data and representation continues.
India’s southwest monsoon has opened September with intense thunderstorm activity over eastern India, with dense cloud clusters developing across West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand. A well-marked low-pressure area is expected to move west-northwest, bringing heavy rain risks to Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and later Delhi-NCR.
Commercial LPG and aviation turbine fuel prices increased across India from September 1, 2026, raising operating costs for restaurants, hotels and airlines. While domestic LPG prices remain unchanged, commercial kitchens face higher cylinder prices and airlines are paying more for ATF after a second consecutive monthly increase.
An IndiGo Goa-Delhi flight carrying 229 passengers returned safely to Manohar International Airport shortly after take-off on September 1, 2026, after an engine-related technical issue was reported. Air Traffic Control declared a full emergency, but the aircraft landed safely and no injuries were reported.
India’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has left 13.37 crore names outside draft voter lists across 30 states and Union Territories. Delhi recorded the country’s highest exclusion rate at 32.8%, with 47.56 lakh names missing from its August 31 draft roll. However, draft exclusions are not necessarily permanent, as eligible voters can file claims for inclusion before the final roll is published.
An IndiGo Goa-Delhi flight carrying 229 passengers returned safely to Manohar International Airport shortly after take-off on September 1, 2026, after an engine-related technical issue was reported. Air Traffic Control declared a full emergency, but the aircraft landed safely and no injuries were reported.
The Centre has deferred Census 2027 house-listing in Manipur, which was scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026, following protests, court proceedings and demands from several civil groups for an NRC exercise before the Census. The deferment has placed the state’s Census timeline on hold while the debate over citizenship verification, population data and representation continues.
India’s southwest monsoon has opened September with intense thunderstorm activity over eastern India, with dense cloud clusters developing across West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand. A well-marked low-pressure area is expected to move west-northwest, bringing heavy rain risks to Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and later Delhi-NCR.
Commercial LPG and aviation turbine fuel prices increased across India from September 1, 2026, raising operating costs for restaurants, hotels and airlines. While domestic LPG prices remain unchanged, commercial kitchens face higher cylinder prices and airlines are paying more for ATF after a second consecutive monthly increase.
John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO from Tim Cook on September 1, 2026, beginning a new leadership era focused heavily on product engineering and hardware. With Apple expanding its retail presence and manufacturing operations in India, Ternus’s leadership could influence future iPhones, AI features, foldable devices, pricing and local production.
India’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has left 13.37 crore names outside draft voter lists across 30 states and Union Territories. Delhi recorded the country’s highest exclusion rate at 32.8%, with 47.56 lakh names missing from its August 31 draft roll. However, draft exclusions are not necessarily permanent, as eligible voters can file claims for inclusion before the final roll is published.
An IndiGo Goa-Delhi flight carrying 229 passengers returned safely to Manohar International Airport shortly after take-off on September 1, 2026, after an engine-related technical issue was reported. Air Traffic Control declared a full emergency, but the aircraft landed safely and no injuries were reported.
The Centre has deferred Census 2027 house-listing in Manipur, which was scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026, following protests, court proceedings and demands from several civil groups for an NRC exercise before the Census. The deferment has placed the state’s Census timeline on hold while the debate over citizenship verification, population data and representation continues.
India’s southwest monsoon has opened September with intense thunderstorm activity over eastern India, with dense cloud clusters developing across West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand. A well-marked low-pressure area is expected to move west-northwest, bringing heavy rain risks to Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and later Delhi-NCR.
Commercial LPG and aviation turbine fuel prices increased across India from September 1, 2026, raising operating costs for restaurants, hotels and airlines. While domestic LPG prices remain unchanged, commercial kitchens face higher cylinder prices and airlines are paying more for ATF after a second consecutive monthly increase.
India’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has left 13.37 crore names outside draft voter lists across 30 states and Union Territories. Delhi recorded the country’s highest exclusion rate at 32.8%, with 47.56 lakh names missing from its August 31 draft roll. However, draft exclusions are not necessarily permanent, as eligible voters can file claims for inclusion before the final roll is published.
An IndiGo Goa-Delhi flight carrying 229 passengers returned safely to Manohar International Airport shortly after take-off on September 1, 2026, after an engine-related technical issue was reported. Air Traffic Control declared a full emergency, but the aircraft landed safely and no injuries were reported.
The Centre has deferred Census 2027 house-listing in Manipur, which was scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026, following protests, court proceedings and demands from several civil groups for an NRC exercise before the Census. The deferment has placed the state’s Census timeline on hold while the debate over citizenship verification, population data and representation continues.
India’s southwest monsoon has opened September with intense thunderstorm activity over eastern India, with dense cloud clusters developing across West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand. A well-marked low-pressure area is expected to move west-northwest, bringing heavy rain risks to Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and later Delhi-NCR.
Commercial LPG and aviation turbine fuel prices increased across India from September 1, 2026, raising operating costs for restaurants, hotels and airlines. While domestic LPG prices remain unchanged, commercial kitchens face higher cylinder prices and airlines are paying more for ATF after a second consecutive monthly increase.
John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO from Tim Cook on September 1, 2026, beginning a new leadership era focused heavily on product engineering and hardware. With Apple expanding its retail presence and manufacturing operations in India, Ternus’s leadership could influence future iPhones, AI features, foldable devices, pricing and local production.
Jammu and Kashmir is preparing to host the International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir 2026 from September 7 to 10, featuring 135 films from 41 countries. With an international jury, ₹96 lakh in prizes and planned screenings including a floating cinema on Dal Lake, the festival aims to promote Kashmir as a destination for filmmaking, film tourism and global cultural exchange.
Larsen & Toubro, Adani Group, JSW, Mahindra and other Indian companies are reportedly considering ISRO’s LVM3 technology-transfer opportunity, potentially opening the door to private manufacturing and commercial operation of India’s heaviest operational launcher. The selected company or consortium could receive end-to-end know-how covering propulsion, avionics, manufacturing, testing, integration and launch operations.
Jammu and Kashmir is preparing to host the International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir 2026 from September 7 to 10, featuring 135 films from 41 countries. With an international jury, ₹96 lakh in prizes and planned screenings including a floating cinema on Dal Lake, the festival aims to promote Kashmir as a destination for filmmaking, film tourism and global cultural exchange.
Larsen & Toubro, Adani Group, JSW, Mahindra and other Indian companies are reportedly considering ISRO’s LVM3 technology-transfer opportunity, potentially opening the door to private manufacturing and commercial operation of India’s heaviest operational launcher. The selected company or consortium could receive end-to-end know-how covering propulsion, avionics, manufacturing, testing, integration and launch operations.
Uzbekistan’s announced 30-day visa-free entry for Indian citizens could make holidays, short business trips and India-Central Asia travel easier in 2026.
Deepti Sharma became the leading wicket-taker in women’s T20Is after taking 3/0 in just seven deliveries against Thailand during India’s Asia Cup 2026 opener.
Uzbekistan’s announced 30-day visa-free entry for Indian citizens could make holidays, short business trips and India-Central Asia travel easier in 2026.
Deepti Sharma became the leading wicket-taker in women’s T20Is after taking 3/0 in just seven deliveries against Thailand during India’s Asia Cup 2026 opener.
India’s AdiVaani platform is expanding tribal-language access with AI-powered translation, speech-to-text, voice translation, OCR and learning tools, while new partnerships aim to document more underserved languages.
India has made Indian Standard Time the single official time reference for legal, commercial, administrative and critical digital systems. The new rules give organisations 180 days to synchronise servers, transaction systems, transport networks, telecom infrastructure and public displays with authorised IST sources.
Commercial LPG and aviation turbine fuel prices increased across India from September 1, 2026, raising operating costs for restaurants, hotels and airlines. While domestic LPG prices remain unchanged, commercial kitchens face higher cylinder prices and airlines are paying more for ATF after a second consecutive monthly increase.
John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO from Tim Cook on September 1, 2026, beginning a new leadership era focused heavily on product engineering and hardware. With Apple expanding its retail presence and manufacturing operations in India, Ternus’s leadership could influence future iPhones, AI features, foldable devices, pricing and local production.
Jammu and Kashmir is preparing to host the International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir 2026 from September 7 to 10, featuring 135 films from 41 countries. With an international jury, ₹96 lakh in prizes and planned screenings including a floating cinema on Dal Lake, the festival aims to promote Kashmir as a destination for filmmaking, film tourism and global cultural exchange.
Larsen & Toubro, Adani Group, JSW, Mahindra and other Indian companies are reportedly considering ISRO’s LVM3 technology-transfer opportunity, potentially opening the door to private manufacturing and commercial operation of India’s heaviest operational launcher. The selected company or consortium could receive end-to-end know-how covering propulsion, avionics, manufacturing, testing, integration and launch operations.
Commercial LPG and aviation turbine fuel prices increased across India from September 1, 2026, raising operating costs for restaurants, hotels and airlines. While domestic LPG prices remain unchanged, commercial kitchens face higher cylinder prices and airlines are paying more for ATF after a second consecutive monthly increase.
John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO from Tim Cook on September 1, 2026, beginning a new leadership era focused heavily on product engineering and hardware. With Apple expanding its retail presence and manufacturing operations in India, Ternus’s leadership could influence future iPhones, AI features, foldable devices, pricing and local production.
Jammu and Kashmir is preparing to host the International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir 2026 from September 7 to 10, featuring 135 films from 41 countries. With an international jury, ₹96 lakh in prizes and planned screenings including a floating cinema on Dal Lake, the festival aims to promote Kashmir as a destination for filmmaking, film tourism and global cultural exchange.
Larsen & Toubro, Adani Group, JSW, Mahindra and other Indian companies are reportedly considering ISRO’s LVM3 technology-transfer opportunity, potentially opening the door to private manufacturing and commercial operation of India’s heaviest operational launcher. The selected company or consortium could receive end-to-end know-how covering propulsion, avionics, manufacturing, testing, integration and launch operations.
Commercial LPG and aviation turbine fuel prices increased across India from September 1, 2026, raising operating costs for restaurants, hotels and airlines. While domestic LPG prices remain unchanged, commercial kitchens face higher cylinder prices and airlines are paying more for ATF after a second consecutive monthly increase.
John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO from Tim Cook on September 1, 2026, beginning a new leadership era focused heavily on product engineering and hardware. With Apple expanding its retail presence and manufacturing operations in India, Ternus’s leadership could influence future iPhones, AI features, foldable devices, pricing and local production.
Jammu and Kashmir is preparing to host the International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir 2026 from September 7 to 10, featuring 135 films from 41 countries. With an international jury, ₹96 lakh in prizes and planned screenings including a floating cinema on Dal Lake, the festival aims to promote Kashmir as a destination for filmmaking, film tourism and global cultural exchange.
Larsen & Toubro, Adani Group, JSW, Mahindra and other Indian companies are reportedly considering ISRO’s LVM3 technology-transfer opportunity, potentially opening the door to private manufacturing and commercial operation of India’s heaviest operational launcher. The selected company or consortium could receive end-to-end know-how covering propulsion, avionics, manufacturing, testing, integration and launch operations.
India’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has left 13.37 crore names outside draft voter lists across 30 states and Union Territories. Delhi recorded the country’s highest exclusion rate at 32.8%, with 47.56 lakh names missing from its August 31 draft roll. However, draft exclusions are not necessarily permanent, as eligible voters can file claims for inclusion before the final roll is published.
An IndiGo Goa-Delhi flight carrying 229 passengers returned safely to Manohar International Airport shortly after take-off on September 1, 2026, after an engine-related technical issue was reported. Air Traffic Control declared a full emergency, but the aircraft landed safely and no injuries were reported.
The Centre has deferred Census 2027 house-listing in Manipur, which was scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026, following protests, court proceedings and demands from several civil groups for an NRC exercise before the Census. The deferment has placed the state’s Census timeline on hold while the debate over citizenship verification, population data and representation continues.
India’s southwest monsoon has opened September with intense thunderstorm activity over eastern India, with dense cloud clusters developing across West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand. A well-marked low-pressure area is expected to move west-northwest, bringing heavy rain risks to Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and later Delhi-NCR.
Commercial LPG and aviation turbine fuel prices increased across India from September 1, 2026, raising operating costs for restaurants, hotels and airlines. While domestic LPG prices remain unchanged, commercial kitchens face higher cylinder prices and airlines are paying more for ATF after a second consecutive monthly increase.
John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO from Tim Cook on September 1, 2026, beginning a new leadership era focused heavily on product engineering and hardware. With Apple expanding its retail presence and manufacturing operations in India, Ternus’s leadership could influence future iPhones, AI features, foldable devices, pricing and local production.
Jammu and Kashmir is preparing to host the International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir 2026 from September 7 to 10, featuring 135 films from 41 countries. With an international jury, ₹96 lakh in prizes and planned screenings including a floating cinema on Dal Lake, the festival aims to promote Kashmir as a destination for filmmaking, film tourism and global cultural exchange.
Larsen & Toubro, Adani Group, JSW, Mahindra and other Indian companies are reportedly considering ISRO’s LVM3 technology-transfer opportunity, potentially opening the door to private manufacturing and commercial operation of India’s heaviest operational launcher. The selected company or consortium could receive end-to-end know-how covering propulsion, avionics, manufacturing, testing, integration and launch operations.
Uzbekistan’s announced 30-day visa-free entry for Indian citizens could make holidays, short business trips and India-Central Asia travel easier in 2026.
Deepti Sharma became the leading wicket-taker in women’s T20Is after taking 3/0 in just seven deliveries against Thailand during India’s Asia Cup 2026 opener.
India’s AdiVaani platform is expanding tribal-language access with AI-powered translation, speech-to-text, voice translation, OCR and learning tools, while new partnerships aim to document more underserved languages.
India has made Indian Standard Time the single official time reference for legal, commercial, administrative and critical digital systems. The new rules give organisations 180 days to synchronise servers, transaction systems, transport networks, telecom infrastructure and public displays with authorised IST sources.