Current affairs 3 Sep 2026

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India's first-of-its-kind Green Forge Complex inaugurated at BRIC-NABI, Mohali

India has opened its first Green Forge Complex at the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council–National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (BRIC-NABI) in Mohali, Punjab. The facility, described as the first of its kind in the country, adds…

Indian Navy commissions Nipun, second indigenous Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel

The Indian Navy has commissioned Nipun, the second indigenously built Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel (DSV), at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. The induction adds a second home-built ship of this class to the fleet and…

Bihar and Jharkhand sign MoU on Sone River water sharing, ending 25-year dispute

Bihar and Jharkhand have signed an MoU to share the waters of the Sone River, settling an inter-State dispute of nearly 25 years. The Sone, a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga, rises in the…

India releases first Guide to Grasslands and Open Natural Ecosystems at UNCCD COP17, includes TN's Theri Kaadu

India launched its first Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems at UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. It treats grasslands, savannas, deserts, scrublands, ravines and rocky plateaus as valuable ecosystems rather than 'wastelands', covering…

C-DOT unveils 14 indigenous quantum-safe communication products on its 43rd Foundation Day

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) released 14 home-grown quantum products at its 43rd Foundation Day in New Delhi on 31 August 2026. They span Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and specialised…

India's coconut product exports rise 62% to ₹7,038.35 crore in FY 2025–26

India's exports of coconut products grew 62% in FY 2025–26 to ₹7,038.35 crore (USD 794.70 million), up from ₹4,349.03 crore the previous year. India remains the largest coconut producer with 31.24% of world output, and…

26th SCO Summit in Bishkek marks 25 years; PM Modi calls for dismantling terror ecosystem

The 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, marking 25 years of the grouping, with the theme 'Together for Sustainable Peace, Development and Prosperity'. PM Modi named 'Security, Connectivity and Opportunity'…

Government notifies Semicon India Programme 2.0 with ₹1.27 lakh crore outlay

The Union government has notified the Semicon India Programme 2.0 with an outlay of ₹1.27 lakh crore to strengthen the country's semiconductor ecosystem. Built on six pillars, it covers the value chain from wafer fabrication…

Tamil Nadu raises Start Smart Seed Fund support for early-stage startups from ₹15 lakh to ₹25 lakh

Tamil Nadu has increased seed funding for early-stage startups from ₹15 lakh to ₹25 lakh under the Tamil Nadu Start Smart Seed Fund. The fund helps young ventures overcome initial funding hurdles. It will be…

Tamil Nadu Bill to amend Town and Country Planning Act on wetland development in non-planning areas

Tamil Nadu has introduced a Bill to amend the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971, concerning development of wetlands in non-planning areas. It removes the need for the District Collector's prior concurrence and…