ISRO Successfully Deploys EOS-05 Earth Observation Satellite via GSLV-F17 Mission

ISRO EOS-05 Earth observation satellite launched by GSLV-F17

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone in the early hours of Friday, September 4, 2026. The agency successfully launched its EOS-05 Earth observation satellite aboard the GSLV-F17 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Liftoff took place at 2:55 AM IST from the Second Launch Pad, and … Read more

FIH Launches First-Ever Youth Hockey5s World Cup Egypt 2026

FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup 2026 in Egypt

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has unveiled a brand-new global tournament for young hockey talent. The organisation announced the launch of the FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup Egypt 2026, an initiative guided by FIH President Tayyab Ikram, set to take place in Ismailia, Egypt, this December. This marks the first-ever edition of a dedicated Hockey5s … Read more

VVS Laxman to Coach Team India at Asian Games 2026

VVS Laxman to coach Team India at Asian Games 2026

India’s men’s cricket team has a familiar face returning to the coach’s role. VVS Laxman, Director of Cricket at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence, will serve as head coach for the Indian men’s team at the Asian Games 2026, held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Sports Ministry confirmed this appointment as part of its official list … Read more

Gaurang Vyas, Gujarati Music Composer, Dies at 87

Gaurang Vyas, veteran Gujarati music composer and singer

Gujarati music has lost one of its most respected voices. Veteran musician, composer, and singer Gaurang Vyas passed away in Ahmedabad on Thursday, September 3, 2026. He was 87 years old. News of his death drew an immediate response from India’s top leadership, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Gujarat Chief … Read more

India to Host World Archery Para Series 2026 in Ahmedabad

Hyundai World Archery Para Series 2026 in Ahmedabad

India is set to make sporting history this week. The country will host the Hyundai World Archery Para Series (WAPS) for the first time, bringing together more than 100 athletes from 20 countries over five days. The action unfolds at the iconic Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, running from September 5 to 9, 2026. The Archery … Read more

Ram Temple Trust Appoints Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (Retd) as First CEO

Ram Temple Trust CEO Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust made a major administrative decision on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Trust members appointed retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as the first full-time Chief Executive Officer of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Officials took this decision during a Trust meeting held at Maniramdas Chhawani, the residence of Trust president … Read more

Lokayan 2026: Indian Naval Ship Sudarshini Arrives in Barcelona

INS Sudarshini arrives in Barcelona as part of Lokayan 2026 transoceanic expedition

INS Sudarshini arrived in Barcelona, Spain, on September 1, 2026. The Indian Navy’s sail training ship reached the city as part of her ongoing transoceanic voyage under Lokayan 26. According to the Ministry of Defence, the ship will undertake professional and cultural engagements with the Spanish Navy during her stay. This Barcelona visit forms part … Read more

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Announces Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2024

Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2024 announced for outstanding adventure achievements

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards (TNNAA) 2024 on September 2, 2026. This award stands as India’s highest national recognition for outstanding achievement in adventure sports, honouring individuals who have shown exceptional courage, endurance, and leadership across land, water, and air-based adventure activities. For this year’s edition, … Read more

AVM Shakti Sharma Scripts History as First (Non-Medical) Woman Two-Star Officer in the Defence Services

AVM Shakti Sharma becomes first non-medical woman two-star officer in the defence services

Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma has become the first woman officer from a non-medical branch of India’s Defence Forces to reach two-star rank. She assumed charge as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education) at Air Headquarters on September 1, 2026, marking a historic milestone for women in the Indian military. The Indian Air Force … Read more

RBI Appoints Suman Ray as Executive Director

RBI appoints Suman Ray as Executive Director with immediate effect

The Reserve Bank of India has appointed Suman Ray as Executive Director with immediate effect. Ray, previously Regional Director for Maharashtra, brings over three decades of central banking experience and will now oversee the DICGC and Premises Department. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a fresh leadership appointment on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The … Read more