12th-14th September, 2026

1. ITRA Jamnagar, Heartfulness Institute Sign 5-Year MoU for Ayurveda & Holistic Healthcare
2. DBN Signs Agreement with Jharkhand to Implement ABP with Rs. 1,684 Crore
3. India Launches India Photonics Association (IPA) to Strengthen Innovation and Industry Collaboration
4. NIELIT Launched Collaboration with Saylor University, USA fo Integration of NDU Platform
5. India–USA Joint Military Exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas 2026’ Begins in India
6. Axis Bank Launches Sparsh Week 2026 with Theme ‘Act with Speed’
7. RBI Grants Payment Aggregator Licence to Pluxee India for Online and POS Payments
8. Sansad Ratna Awards 2026: PP Chaudhary Honoured for Fourth Time
9. ISRO Successfully Conducts CE20 Cryogenic Engine Hot Test at 220 kN
10. Veteran Tamil scholar, Orator and Padma Shri Awardee Solomon Pappaiah Passed Away
11. World EV Day 2026 – September 9
12. India to Host World Circular Economy Forum 2026 in Gandhinagar
13. India Win Record-Extending Eighth Women’s Asia Cup Title
14. Russia Offers India Advanced Engine Upgrade for Su-30MKI
15. India Crosses 80 Lakh HPV Vaccine Doses in Six Months
16. Southern Railway Achieves 100% Electrification Across 5,068 Km
17. Gujarat Passes 24×7 Shops Bill to Boost Ease of Doing Business
18. India and US Strengthen Undersea Cable Security Cooperation
19. Bankers’ Books Evidence Act 2026 Takes Effect From October 1
20. International Day for South-South Cooperation 2026 – September 12
21. UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2026: Six Initiatives Honoured for Impact
22. World First Aid Day 2026: Theme, History and Importance
23. Thirukkural: Ancient Tamil Classic Gifted by PM Modi to Vladimir Putin
24. UPI Gets Tap-to-Pay and Unified Transaction View Features
25. Article 371(K) for Ladakh
26. National Forest Martyrs Day 2026
27. Meet Stanzin Tsangyang, Kargil’s First Woman Officer in Army
28. Digvijay Diwas 2026: Date, History, Significance and Key Points
29. Home Minister Amit Shah Announces Nationwide ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ from Sep 17 to Oct 17
30. Hindi Diwas celebrated across the country today Amit Shah to Address Hindi Diwas and All India Official Language Conference in Mumbai Tomorrow
31. INS Sudarshini Departs from Livorno After Successful Port Call in Italy
32. Education Minister Pralhad Joshi says Bharat Innovates Exposition will take Indian innovation to the world
33. CNS Admiral Krishna Swaminathan holds talks with Australian Navy Chief Vice Admiral Matthew Buckley in Canberra
34. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launches ‘One Tag’ facility for FASTag portability in Mumbai
35. National Forest Martyrs Day is being observed today
36. Union Minister Manohar Lal to participate in G20 Energy Ministerial Meeting in US
37. Arunachal celebrates Universal Brotherhood Day to mark Swami Vivekananda’s historic address in Chicago
38. Andhra govt implements MSME and Entrepreneur Development Policy 4.0 to promote industrial growth
39. India sets Guinness World Record with World’s Longest Steel Slag Road in Chhattisgarh
40. India wins record eighth Women’s Asia Cup title, President Murmu congratulates team
41. Dhiraj Bommadevara becomes first Indian male recurve archer to win World Cup Final gold
42. India Clinch Men’s and Women’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey Titles
43. Japan Para Badminton International 2026: Pramod Bhagat Wins Gold, Pairs with Sukant Kadam for Doubles Silver
44. US Open: Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan beats Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka to win Women’s Singles title; Alexander Zverev Wins First US Open Title, Beats Shelton
45. Archery Premier League to be held in Hyderabad from October 8 to 18
46. India opens campaign at World Para Shooting Championship with four-medal haul including a gold

National News

India Photonics Association (IPA) Launched to Boost Innovation

• What: India launched its first independent, ecosystem-led photonics industry body, the India Photonics Association (IPA), to boost innovation and strengthen industry collaboration in the photonics sector.
• Tell me more:
  • The IPA will serve as a neutral platform for collaboration and provide industry-grounded inputs to support policymaking and strengthen India’s global photonics position.
  • Photonics is the science and technology of using light (photons) to send data, create images, and power lasers and devices.
  • Photonics is seen as the foundation of India’s digital future, similar to computer chips. It powers BharatNet and ISRO’s optical inter-satellite links.
  • India’s photonics market is estimated at $78.4 billion in 2025, projected to reach $155 billion by 2034, with silicon photonics growing at nearly 29% CAGR.

World Circular Economy Forum 2026 in Gandhinagar

• What: The World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026, a global platform accelerating the transition to a circular economy, will be held in Gandhinagar, India, from September 15 to 18, 2026.
• Tell me more:
  • The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is participating through parallel sessions, accelerator sessions, and an expo stand during the event.
  • UNDP is co-leading a session on circularity in urban governance, and leading a session on Inclusive Circular Economy and Growth.
  • UNDP Vietnam is organising a session on building circular business ecosystems, drawing lessons from Vietnam and the Global South.
  • UNDP Bangladesh is organising a session highlighting Bangladesh’s emerging circular blue economy as a South Asian pioneer.
  • UNDP is a partner in a session exploring how evidence can help translate circular economy approaches into action.

India Administers 80 Lakh HPV Vaccine Doses

• What: India has administered over 80 lakh doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine under the National HPV Vaccination Campaign over the past six months, aimed at preventing cervical cancer.
• Tell me more:
  • Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Mizoram have achieved 100% coverage of their identified target populations, while Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, and Assam have crossed 90%.
  • The campaign was launched by PM Narendra Modi on February 28, providing free single-dose vaccination to 14-year-old girls with parental consent.
  • Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of vaccinations, with more than 22 lakh adolescent girls vaccinated under the campaign.
  • India reports over 1,20,000 new cervical cancer cases and nearly 80,000 fatalities annually, according to the 2022 WHO GLOBOCAN report.
  • The campaign uses India’s U-WIN platform to monitor vaccination coverage and identify gaps at the district level.

US, India Partner to Strengthen Undersea Cables

• What: The United States and India have partnered to strengthen the security, resilience, and diversification of global undersea cable networks, hosting an “Undersea Cables Workshop” in September under the US-India TRUST Initiative.
• Tell me more:
  • The workshop brought government and industry experts together to protect critical subsea communication infrastructure, while highlighting India’s digital economy and location as potential strengths for becoming a global subsea cable hub.
  • The US-India TRUST (Transforming the Relationship Utilising Strategic Technologies) Initiative was launched during PM Modi’s visit to Washington in February 2025 to boost cooperation in AI, semiconductors, and quantum computing.
  • Under this initiative, both countries committed to develop a US-India Roadmap on Accelerating AI Infrastructure, focusing on financing and building large-scale AI infrastructure in India.

PM Modi Gifts Putin Russian Thirukkural Translation

• What: Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Russian President Vladimir Putin a Russian translation of the Thirukkural, the ancient Tamil classic by poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar, during their bilateral meeting in New Delhi.
• Tell me more:
  • The edition, published in 2026 by the Central Institute of Classical Tamil, was translated into Russian by Naira Mkrtchyan.
  • India and Russia discussed expanding cooperation in defence, energy, trade, and civil nuclear power, including BrahMos missile upgrades and the possible supply of Su-57 fighter jets to India.

Nationwide Seva Sankalp Abhiyan Announced By Centre

• What: Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the launch of a month-long nation-wide outreach initiative named the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, which will run from September 17 to October 17 to commemorate 25 years of public service by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• Tell me more:
  • Bharatiya Janata Party workers, National Democratic Alliance partners, and voluntary organisations will carry out the nationwide campaign to encourage public participation and promote the vision of a developed nation.

Amit Shah Inaugurates Official Language Conference

• What: Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Hindi Diwas 2026 (September 14) and the sixth All India Official Language Conference in Mumbai to promote Hindi and its coordination with other regional Indian languages.
• Tell me more:
  • The Union Home Minister presented the Rajbhasha Gaurav and Rajbhasha Kirti Awards for 2025-26 to institutions and individuals.
  • Hindi was adopted as an official language on this day in 1949.

Bharat Innovates Exposition During BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi

• What: Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi stated that the Bharat Innovates exposition at the BRICS Summit 2026 channels breakthroughs from higher education and research institutions onto the international stage.
• Tell me more:
  • The flagship initiative connects domestic lab ideas directly to global markets through cross-border cooperation.

Nitin Gadkari Launches ‘One Tag’ Facility

• What: Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari launched the One Tag facility in Mumbai to enable vehicle owners to link their existing FASTag to a new bank account through the Rajmarg Yatra application.
• Tell me more:
  • Motorists can keep their existing FASTag stickers when changing bank accounts, while the government aims to reduce toll plaza waiting times to under 10 seconds by the end of the financial year.
  • The National Highways Authority of India plans to introduce barrier-free tolling on all national highways by March 2027, while FASTag has increased toll collections and significantly reduced toll booth operating costs.

State News

Jharkhand Signs Pact for Amended BharatNet Program

• What: Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) signed an agreement with the Government of Jharkhand for implementation of the Amended BharatNet Program (ABP) in the state under the State-led model.
• Tell me more:
  • The agreement was signed between DBN, DoT, Government of Jharkhand, Jharkhand Digital Infrastructure Corporation Ltd (JDICL), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), and Jharkhand Communication Network Ltd (JCNL).
  • The Union Cabinet approved the Amended BharatNet Program to upgrade and expand broadband connectivity to all Gram Panchayats and villages.
  • The programme covers 4,395 Gram Panchayats, including upgrading 4,387 from linear to ring topology, and will connect 26,777 villages on a demand basis.
  • The Government of India has provisioned ₹1,684 crore for the programme in Jharkhand, expected to enable over four lakh rural home fibre connections.

Southern Railway Achieves 100% Broad Gauge Electrification

• What: Southern Railway has achieved 100% electrification of its Broad Gauge (BG) network, covering 5,068 route kilometres (RKM) across the zone.
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  • Full electrification allows trains to operate on electric traction across the zone without traction changes, streamlining operations.
  • Southern Railway’s electrification journey began in 1931, when Madras became the second metropolitan city in India after Bombay to introduce electric traction.

Gujarat Passes Ease of Doing Business Bill 2026

• The Gujarat Legislative Assembly passed the Gujarat Ease of Doing Business Amendment Bill-2026, allowing malls, restaurants, hotels, cafes, and shops to operate 24×7 across the state.

Centre Discusses Governance Structure for Ladakh

• What: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officials held a meeting with Ladakh representatives to discuss the shape and powers of a new Union Territory-level legislative body under a special constitutional arrangement.
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  • MHA proposed a constitutional amendment requiring Parliament’s approval for an elected Ladakh body, with discussions on powers, finances, and its relationship with existing councils.
  • Regional groups previously demanded statehood and Sixth Schedule protections while negotiating local safeguards for land and employment.

Andhra Pradesh Government Focuses on MSMEs

• What: Andhra Pradesh Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Minister K. Durgesh inaugurated the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Business Expo in Visakhapatnam to highlight state priorities for industrial growth and start-up development.
• Tell me more:
  • The State government implements the AP MSME and Entrepreneur Development Policy 4.0 to create employment opportunities.
  • The administration targets ₹50,000 crore investment and 175,000 jobs over five years, while establishing 175 micro parks across Assembly constituencies to support local entrepreneurs.

Jindal Steel Builds World Longest Slag Road in Raigarh District of Chhattisgarh

• What: Jindal Steel Limited constructed the world’s longest road built entirely from processed steel slag in the Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh, earning a Guinness World Record.
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  • The heavy-duty four-lane corridor stretches 1.85 kilometres and connects directly with National Highway-49.

International News

G20 Energy Ministers’ Meeting Held in USA

• What: Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal arrived in the United States to represent India at the Group of Twenty (G20) Energy Ministers’ Meeting held under the United States G20 Presidency.
• Tell me more:
  • The three-day meeting focused on energy security, affordable baseload power, and critical minerals. The Minister also met Indians in Houston and visited NASA’s Johnson Space Centre for space cooperation.
  • The minister launched the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign at the Consulate General of India in Houston by planting a tree sapling.

Banking and Economy

Axis Bank Launches Sparsh Week 2026

• What: Axis Bank launched Sparsh Week 2026, its flagship customer engagement initiative themed “Act with Speed,” scheduled from September 7 to 11, aimed at strengthening customer relationships across the country.
• Tell me more:
  • Axis Bank will launch a simple, fully digital Auto and Two-Wheeler financing process, allowing customers to complete their application and receive the loan within 30 minutes.
  • The week will include Senior Citizen Open Days, Women Entrepreneur Connects, MSME roundtables, and Tractor Loan Carnivals for farmers.
  • Since Sparsh’s launch in FY22, the Bank’s indexed Retail Bank Net Promoter Score (NPS) has improved significantly.

Pluxee India Gets RBI Payment Aggregator Authorisation

• What: Pluxee India has received authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payment Aggregator (PA) for both online (PA-O) and physical point-of-sale (PA-P).
• Tell me more:
  • The PA authorisation complements Pluxee India’s PPI authorisation, first received in 2009, allowing it to collect merchant payments, manage settlements and refunds, and expand its merchant network across India.
  • Pluxee, which began operations in India in 1997, currently supports over 11,000 companies, 3.5 million consumers, and 150,000 meal merchant partners across 2,200 cities.

Bankers’ Books Evidence Act 2026 to Take Effect

• What: The Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026, which received presidential assent on August 13, will come into force on October 1, replacing the Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891, recognising digital banking records as evidence.
• Tell me more:
  • The Act extends the definition of “bankers’ books” to include records stored electronically, including at cloud locations, backup facilities, and disaster-recovery sites.
  • Digital records can be “admissible, valid and legally enforceable” as evidence, provided statutory conditions relating to their integrity are satisfied.
  • The Act requires safeguards against unauthorised alteration, secure networks, and certification addressing whether tampering was detected in the system.
  • Certificates for electronic records must contain particulars of the computer system involved and can be authenticated manually or through digital signatures.
  • A court must record a “special cause” to summon bank officials if the bank is not a party to proceedings, unlike routine authentication through certified records.

RBI Introduces UPI ‘Tap and Pay’ Facility

• What: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced a new “Tap and Pay” facility for Unified Payments Interface (UPI), allowing users to make payments by tapping an NFC-enabled smartphone on compatible point-of-sale (PoS) terminals.
• Tell me more:
  • UPI Tap and Pay uses near-field communication (NFC) technology, allowing payments without scanning QR codes or entering payment details manually.
  • For transactions up to ₹5,000, users can pay without entering their UPI PIN; above this amount, PIN entry is required.
  • The RBI also introduced MyUPI, an AI-powered platform by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), offering features like Safety Switch and Transaction Replay.
  • Additionally, RBI introduced multicurrency capabilities on Bharat Connect, supporting the euro, British pound, Canadian dollar, Swiss franc, and UAE dirham.

Defence News

India, US Begin Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026

• What: The Indian Army and the United States Army commenced the 22nd edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 to strengthen their defence partnership, concluding on September 28.
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  • This year’s training features Arctic-trained soldiers from the US Army’s 11th Airborne Division, based at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, deployed to India’s high altitudes.
  • The exercise involves the 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force (3MDTF) and features long-range precision fires, integrated command-and-control systems, and the first deployment of the Mobile Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aircraft Integrated Defeat System (MLIDS) counter-drone system in India.
  • The exercise will end with a combined live-fire demonstration showing digital integration of US and Indian long-range and precision fire systems.

Russia Offers Advanced Engine for India’s Su-30MKI

• What: Russia has offered India its advanced Izdeliye 177S engine for the Indian Air Force’s Su-30MKI fleet, as Moscow pushes a wider defence package during President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi.
• Tell me more:
  • The offer comes as India and Russia discuss upgrading nearly 260 Su-30MKIs under the estimated $11-billion “Super Sukhoi” programme, initially covering 84 aircraft.
  • Russia’s wider defence package also includes joint production of Su-57 fifth-generation fighters and additional S-400 and S-500 air-defence systems.
  • The two sides are also discussing the possible acquisition of around 300 Russian R-37M long-range air-to-air missiles.

Stanzin Tsangyang Became the First Officer from Ladakh to Join Indian Army

• What: Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan reviewed the passing-out parade at the Officers Training Academy, where 313 men and 29 women received commissions into various services.
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  • Stanzin Tsangyang became the first officer from the Zanskar district in Ladakh to join the Indian Army.
  • Lieutenant Shivam Ahlawat joined Skinner’s Horse, continuing a family military legacy spanning five generations and 140 years.
  • Seventeen cadets from seven friendly foreign countries also completed their rigorous training programs successfully.

INS Sudarshini Departs from Italy Port

• What: Indian Naval Ship Sudarshini departed from Livorno in Italy following a successful port call designed to strengthen bilateral maritime partnerships through professional interactions and cross-training visits between both nations.
• Tell me more:
  • The vessel continues its voyage under the Lokayan 2026 initiative aligned with the MAHASAGAR vision.

Indian Navy Chief Boosts Ties with Australia

• What: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan held talks with Australian naval leaders in Canberra during a three-day visit to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation and strategic defence partnerships between India and Australia.
• Tell me more:
  • The Admiral discussed implementing the Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap, met Australian defence chiefs Mark Hammond and Anita Williams, and addressed Australian Defence College course members in Canberra.

Science and Technology

ISRO Successfully Tests Uprated CE20 Cryogenic Engine

• What: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted a flight acceptance hot test of its CE20 cryogenic engine at uprated thrust conditions of 220 kN, boosting the payload capability of the LVM3 launch vehicle.
• Tell me more:
  • The test was conducted on September 9 at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, for the C32 upper stage of an upcoming LVM3 mission.
  • ISRO also demonstrated the performance of the LOX Tank Pressurisation Module (LTPM), intended for the C32 stages of the Gaganyaan missions.
  • The CE20 engine powers the upper cryogenic stage of the LVM3, and ISRO aims to operate future missions using the engine at 22-tonne thrust.

Awards

16th Edition of Sansad Ratna Awards 2026

• What: The Jury Committee has selected 10 Lok Sabha MPs, two Rajya Sabha MPs, and four Parliamentary Standing Committees for the Sansad Ratna Awards 2026.
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  • The Sansad Ratna Award was instituted in 2010 by the Prime Point Foundation, on the suggestion of former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
  • The 16th Awards Ceremony will take place in New Delhi in July 2026, where the 150th award will be presented.

Llaureates of UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2026

• King Sejong Prize recognises mother language-based literacy. Confucius Prize recognises literacy, including digital tools for adults and out-of-school youth.

Important Days

World EV Day 2026 – September 9

• Theme: “Building a Sustainable and Grid-Ready EV Ecosystem for India”
• The IIT Kanpur, through the GREET (Grid Readiness for Electric Vehicles: Enablers and Technological Developments) Project, supported by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), organised a one-day programme to commemorate World EV Day 2026.
• The GREET Project focuses on addressing the technological and systemic challenges associated with increasing EV penetration and its interaction with the electricity grid, to enhance the EV ecosystem for India.

International Day for South-South Cooperation 2026 – September 12

• Theme: Solidarity Rising: Global Alliance for Inclusive and Innovative Development
• The Global Alliance for South-South and Triangular Cooperation is a UN-facilitated platform that connects countries and partners to share knowledge, build partnerships, find proven solutions, and support South-South and Triangular Cooperation.

World First Aid Day 2026 – September 12

• Every year, World First Aid Day is observed on the second Saturday of September to spread awareness on first aid and how it can prevent injuries and save lives in a critical situation.

National Forest Martyrs Day 2026 – September 11

• The day also remembers the Khejarli sacrifice of 1730 in Rajasthan, when Bishnoi community members, led by Amrita Devi, opposed the cutting of Khejri trees.

Digvijay Diwas (Universal Brotherhood Day) – September 11

• What: Digvijay Diwas is observed annually on September 11 to commemorate Swami Vivekananda’s historic 1893 address at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago.
• Tell me more:
  • Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalayas across Arunachal Pradesh celebrated Universal Brotherhood Day.

Sports

India Wins Record 8th Women’s Asia Cup Title

• What: The Indian women’s cricket team, led by Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, won its record-extending eighth Women’s Asia Cup title, defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final held in Dubai, UAE.
• Tell me more:
  • The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia presented Nandini Sharma with an in-house best fielder medal.
  • Shafali Verma earned the Player of the Match award for her stellar performance.

Dhiraj Bommadevara Wins Archery World Cup in Mexico

• Indian archer Dhiraj Bommadevara became the first Indian male recurve archer to win a gold medal at the World Cup Final by defeating Japan’s Nakanishi Junya in a shoot-off at Saltillo in Mexico.

India Sweeps Junior Hockey Asia Cup in China

• Indian men and women hockey teams won both titles at the Junior Hockey Asia Cup 2026 at the Moqi Training Base in China, securing direct qualification spots for the upcoming International Hockey Federation Junior Hockey World Cup 2027.

Pramod Bhagat Wins Gold at Japan Para Badminton International

• What: Indian para-shuttler Pramod Bhagat secured the gold medal in the men singles SL3 category at the Japan Para Badminton International 2026 by defeating fellow Indian Umesh Kumar.
• Tell me more:
  • Bhagat and Sukant Kadam won silver in the men’s doubles SL3-SU5 category, with Kadam reaching 100 career medals during the tournament.

US Open (Tennis) 2026

• Men’s Singles: Alexander Zverev (German), his first US Open title
• Women’s Singles: Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstani)

Hyderabad Hosts Second Archery Premier League

• The Archery Association of India announced the second season of the Archery Premier League, featuring 36 Indian archers and 12 international stars from 10 countries in Hyderabad from October 8 to 18.

World Para Shooting Championship at Changwon, South Korea

• What: Indian shooters bagged four medals, including one gold, two silver, and one bronze, on the opening day of the World Para Shooting Championship at Changwon in South Korea.
• Tell me more:
  • Mona Agarwal, Avani Lekhara, and Mili Shah won gold in team event; Mona Agarwal won silver and Avani Lekhara bronze individually; Rakesh Nidagundi, Ananda Krishna, and Swaroop Unhalkar won silver.
  • Mona Agarwal secured a silver medal in the individual event and became the first Indian shooter to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games.

Memorandum of Understanding

ITRA, Heartfulness Institute Sign 5-Year MoU

• What: The Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar, has entered into a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Heartfulness Institute (HFI), Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad, to promote holistic healthcare.
• Tell me more:
  • The MoU combines ITRA’s expertise in Ayurvedic education, clinical practice, and research with HFI’s strengths in meditation, yoga, and lifestyle practices through joint research, exchanges, academic programmes, and capacity building.

NIELIT Partners with Saylor University for Digital Learning

• What: The National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) launched a collaboration with Saylor University, USA, to integrate its digital learning resources into the NIELIT Digital University (NDU) platform.
• Tell me more:
  • MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan formally inaugurated the partnership, which will give NDU learners access to Saylor University’s self-paced online courses.
  • Saylor University, USA, offers over 160 free online courses in areas including artificial intelligence (AI), data science, programming, and cybersecurity.
  • NIELIT also exchanged MoUs with eight partner organisations, including the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), NASSCOM, and Dassault Systèmes.
• Knowledge Nuggets:
  • NIELIT, an Autonomous Scientific Society of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has been conferred the status of “Deemed to be University” under the distinct category as per UGC Regulations, 2023 having its main campus at Ropar (Punjab) and 11 constituent campuses.
  • The NIELIT Digital University (NDU) Platform is a next-generation digital learning platform launched on 2 October 2025 to offer accessible, affordable, and industry-focused education in emerging technologies.

Miscellaneous

Tamil Scholar Solomon Pappaiah Passes Away at 90

• Solomon Pappaiah, the legendary Tamil scholar, orator, actor, and television personality, died at a private hospital in Madurai at the age of 90.

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