National
IAF conducts drop trial of indigenous Khagantak-243 long-range glide bomb
The Indian Air Force successfully carried out a drop trial of the Khagantak-243, an indigenously designed long-range glide bomb.
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Tuesday8 Sep 2026
International
India hosts BRICS Chief Justices' Forum in New Delhi
India hosted a three-day BRICS Chief Justices' Forum in New Delhi ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit. It was inaugurated by Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant. Discussions covered modern jurisprudence, the use of Arti...
National
Anil Chakravarthy named next President and CEO of Adobe
Adobe has announced that Anil Chakravarthy will take over as its next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with effect from December 1, 2026.
Economy
India's forex reserves hit record $740.8 billion
India's foreign exchange reserves climbed to an all-time high of US$740.8 billion in the week ended August 28, 2026, marking a new record level for the country's forex holdings.
Monday7 Sep 2026
Environment
International Vulture Awareness Day 2026 observed on September 5
International Vulture Awareness Day 2026 was observed on September 5, the first Saturday of September, to highlight the ecological importance of vultures and promote their conservation. The 2026 theme is "Strengthen the...
Environment
Climate scientist Krishna Achuta Rao of IIT Delhi passes away at 62
Noted climate scientist and IIT Delhi professor Krishna Achuta Rao passed away at 62 on September 4, 2026. He helped identify human influence on climate change, including temperature shifts across Indian sub-regions, wor...
National
Dinesh Sharma appointed Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Dinesh Sharma, a BJP Rajya Sabha MP and former Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, has been appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He is also a Vice-Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, with his...
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu identifies 41 elephant corridors, seeks more time for notification
The Tamil Nadu government has identified 41 elephant corridors across the State and asked for three more months to finish studying and notifying them. The Wildlife Trust of India had earlier listed 17 corridors, while a...
International
UNGA adopts 'Correct the Map' resolution for accurate depiction of Africa
The UN General Assembly adopted the "Correct the Map" resolution encouraging world maps that show Africa's true size. It was backed by 164 countries, with the United States voting against and six abstaining. It promotes...
Tamil Nadu
SC directs seven States including Tamil Nadu to raise district judges' retirement age to 62
In All India Judges Association v. Union of India, the Supreme Court told seven States, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, to raise the retirement age of district ju...
National
28th Western Zonal Council meeting held in Panaji, Goa
The Union Home Minister chaired the 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Panaji, Goa. Zonal Councils are statutory bodies set up under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956 to foster Centre-State and inter-State co...
National
Supreme Court uses Article 142 to quash cases against NEET protesters
The Supreme Court invoked Article 142 of the Constitution to quash criminal cases filed against NEET protesters. Article 142 lets the Court pass any order needed to "do complete justice", enforceable across India, but it...