16-Sep-2026
A striking reversal has emerged in the traditional Hilsa (Ilish) trade between India and Bangladesh. India, which is better known for importing the prized fish from Bangladesh particularly to meet festive demand in West Bengal has begun exporting substantial quantities of Hilsa to its eastern neighbour.
16-Sep-2026
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated and implemented indigenous Gallium Nitride Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (GaN MMIC) technology for high-frequency defence applications.
16-Sep-2026
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched its first Dronathon-2026 at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The three-day event is being held from September 14 to 16, 2026, with participation from more than 20 defence companies, start-ups, MSMEs, DPSUs and innovators.
15-Sep-2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 on September 17, 2026, at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi. The three-day event will be held from September 17 to 19 and will focus on strengthening India’s semiconductor and electronics ecosystem.
14-Sep-2026
The World Circular Economy Forum 2026 will begin in Gandhinagar on September 15, 2026. The event will be jointly inaugurated by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
11-Sep-2026
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released, for the first time, district-level estimates of India’s informal economy based on the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE), 2025.
11-Sep-2026
Five baby orangutans were found in a forest in Balasore district of Odisha on 8 September 2026, triggering an investigation into suspected illegal wildlife trafficking.
10-Sep-2026
Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) launched ‘Sagar Manthan’ on September 9, 2026. The indigenous ocean research vessel is being built for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
10-Sep-2026
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a Tata Group company, has reportedly emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) in the competition to develop the next-generation Zorawar light battle tank for the Indian Army.
10-Sep-2026
India observes National Forest Martyrs Day (राष्ट्रीय वन शहीद दिवस) every year on 11 September to honour forest personnel and others who have sacrificed their lives while protecting the country’s forests, wildlife and biodiversity.
