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18 September 2026Friday

  1. Ministry of Earth Sciences

    Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar Has Evolved into a Whole-of-Government, Whole-of-Society Movement for Clean Coasts and Safe Seas: Dr. Jitendra Singh

    Leading the coastal clean-up drive at Juhu Beach on the eve of "International Coastal Cleanup Day" being observed across the world tomorrow, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology…

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  2. Forest and Climate Change

    Union Environment Minister reviews Uttar Pradesh’s Air Pollution Action Plan for Delhi-NCR, with Chief Minister (UP)

    Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, today held a comprehensive review meeting with Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath, and senior officials of the State…

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  3. Prime Minister's Office

    Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi receives a telephone call from the President of the UAE

    Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received a telephone call from His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. The UAE President conveyed warm greetings on the…

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  4. Ministry of Communications

    TRAI Strengthens Framework for Curbing Unsolicited Commercial Communications through Technology-Driven Enforcement and Enhanced Consumer Protection

    The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has amended the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018 (TCCCPR, 2018) to further strengthen the regulatory framework for curbing Unsolicited Commercial Communications (UCC), protect…

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  5. Food & Public Distribution

    Government Relaxes Sugar Stockholding Limit for Bulk Consumers from 15 to 30 Days, Additional stock to be sourced exclusively from imported sugar under Advance Authorization Scheme (AAS) and Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ)

    The Government has decided that the existing 15 days’ stockholding limit for bulk consumers is relaxed to 30 days, subject to the condition that the quantity of stock held beyond the existing…

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  6. Ministry of Commerce & Industry

    25th Meeting of SCO Ministers Responsible for Economic and Foreign Trade Activities Held in Tajikistan

    The 25th Meeting of Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States Responsible for Foreign Economic and Trade Activities was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on 17 September 2026. The Meeting reviewed…

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17 September 2026Thursday

  1. Prime Minister's Office

    Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expresses gratitude to world leaders for birthday wishes

    The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to the world leaders for greetings on his birthday, today. Thank you, Prime Minister Skerrit, for your warm wishes and the goodwill of…

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  2. Ministry of Electronics & IT

    Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Inaugurates SEMICON India 2026; Unveils India’s Ambitious Roadmap for Transition to Semicon 2.0, with Expanded Support for Design, Manufacturing, Packaging, R&D and Talent Development

    Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today inaugurated SEMICON India 2026 to be held from 17-19 September 2026 in New Delhi. Addressing the occasion and highlighting the significance of the event's fifth edition,…

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  3. Ministry of Communications

    Department of Posts to Undertake Special Campaign 6 to Focus on Institutionalising Swachhata, Minimising Pendency and Scientific Disposal of E-waste

    The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, will undertake Special Campaign 6 for institutionalising Swachhata and minimising pendency in Government offices across its nationwide postal network. The campaign will comprise a Preparatory…

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  4. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    South Zonal Agriculture Conference in Hyderabad to deliberate on sustainable and resilient agriculture

    The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, will organise the Zonal Agriculture Conference – South Zone in Hyderabad on September 18, bringing together the Centre, Southern States and Union…

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  5. Ministry of Defence

    43rd Indian Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference: Raksha Rajya Mantri calls upon ICG to remain prepared for emerging maritime challenges by keeping pace with rapid technological advancements

    The 43rd edition of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Commanders’ Conference commenced in New Delhi from September 17, 2026. On the opening day of the three-day conference, Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth…

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  6. AYUSH

    Third BIMSTEC Conference on Traditional Medicine Concludes in Goa

    The Third BIMSTEC Conference on Traditional Medicine Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Intellectual Property Rights and the Second BIMSTEC Nodal Group Meeting concluded today in Goa, with participation from all seven BIMSTEC Member…

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