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Former CJI Justice Dipak Misra receives Kalinga Ratna Award 2026
Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Dipak Misra was presented the Kalinga Ratna Award 2026 at a function in Cuttack, Odisha.
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Wednesday23 Sep 2026
Tamil Nadu
Walgreens to open Global Capability Centre in Chennai; Tamil Nadu has over 450 GCCs
US-based healthcare group Walgreens will open a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Chennai, with Tamil Nadu Guidance acting as the State's nodal investment agency. Tamil Nadu hosts more than 450 GCCs, about 10–15% of Indi...
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu launches Rooftop Solar Subsidy Scheme with combined subsidy up to ₹1 lakh
Tamil Nadu launched the Tamil Nadu Rooftop Solar Subsidy Scheme in Chennai to encourage households to set up rooftop solar plants. Consumers who applied from August 5 are eligible for a combined Central and State subsidy...
Tuesday22 Sep 2026
National
Karnataka approves Tulu as second additional administrative language for Dakshina Kannada and Udupi
The Karnataka Cabinet has approved Tulu as the second additional administrative language for Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Tulu is a Dravidian language spoken mainly in coastal Karnataka. The move permits its use...
National
UN Women and UN DESA release Gender Snapshot 2026: no SDG 5 indicator on track
UN Women and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) released the Gender Snapshot 2026 report. It finds that one in three institutional mechanisms for gender equality saw their power reduced in the las...
International
WMO State of Global Water Resources 2025 report flags persistent groundwater decline in India
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), in its State of Global Water Resources 2025 report, noted a persistent fall in groundwater in parts of India during 2022–2025, with over-extraction a key cause, meaning withdr...
National
NITI Aayog report 'Reimagining Skilling for Viksit Bharat@2047' flags skilling-employment gaps
NITI Aayog's report ‘Reimagining Skilling for Viksit Bharat@2047’, released in August 2026, points to gaps between skill training and jobs. Only about 3% of women hold formal jobs, while around 71% are in informal work o...
Environment
Military installations in Ladakh's Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary to be mapped
Authorities will carry out spatial mapping and field verification of military installations inside the Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary in Ladakh. The survey will rely on GPS, GIS, geo-referencing and satellite...
Science & Tech
Union Health Ministry issues advisory to States and UTs to regulate stem cell therapy
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has advised States and Union Territories to regulate stem cell therapy. It may be offered as standard care only for Ministry-approved diseases, such as certain blood cancer...
International
Oman's Sohar Port emerges as alternative gateway for Indian cargo to GCC amid Hormuz disruptions
Sohar Port in Oman has become a strategic alternative route for Indian cargo bound for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, as shipping around the Strait of Hormuz faces disruption. The deep-sea commercial port and...
International
India and Japan to mark 75 years of diplomatic ties in 2027 as 'India-Japan Year of Shared Horizons'
India and Japan, which set up diplomatic relations in 1952, will celebrate 75 years of ties in 2027 as the India-Japan Year of Shared Horizons. India-Japan Week will be held in the week of 28 April 2027 with outreach, bu...
Environment
International Red Panda Day 2026 observed on September 19
International Red Panda Day 2026 was marked on September 19, the third Saturday of September. It raises awareness about conserving the red panda and about threats such as habitat loss, deforestation and poaching. The Int...