Tributes to Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar Ji:Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar Ji is a renowned Hindi poet.
Historical Discoveries and Excavations
West Asia's Ancient Ties to Tamil Nadu Uncovered:The underwater excavations in Chola capital Poompuhar revealed evidence of extensive trade connections with West Asia.
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Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar Ji is a renowned Hindi poet.
Poompuhar is a 2,000-year-old port city built by the early Cholas.
Over 200 artifacts have been discovered during the excavations in Poompuhar.
The torpedo jar fragment has an estimated total diameter of 30 cm to 35 cm.
Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar Ji's poetry continues to infuse valor, radiance, and self-respect in the hearts of countrymen even today.
Poompuhar was lost to tsunamis.
Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar Ji is best known for his powerful poems that evoke sentiments of public consciousness and national pride.
Dinkar's compositions enrich literature and inspire devotion towards the motherland.
Indian Society
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Swachhata Campaign
Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign:The Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026 is being observed across the country from September 17 to October 2.
Brahma Kumaris
Brahma Kumaris Join Ministry:The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment organised a special awareness session titled Swachhata se Sabhyata in collaboration with the Brahma Kumaris.
Asian Games
Bronze medalist Baranica Elangovan:Baranica Elangovan won India's first-ever pole vault medal at the Asian Games.
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Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026
September 17 to October 2
International Relations
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International Trade and Investment
WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement:The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, organised a webinar on 'WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies: Legal Framework and Policy Prospects' on 21 September 2026.
BRICS Nations Resist EU's Carbon Tax:BRICS nations have condemned the EU's carbon tax measures as 'unilateral, punitive, discriminatory, and protectionist'.
Real Estate and Business
Embassy Developments to sell residential tower:The sale price of the residential tower is ₹711 crore, making it the largest single residential unit transaction in the country.
Maritime and International Relations
Indian Coast Guard's Shaunak embarks on QUAD mission:The Indian Coast Guard Ship Shaunak sailed from Chennai on September 25, 2026, for Perth, Australia, as part of the mission.
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The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) was officially implemented on January 1, 2026.
India ratified the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (AFS) on 20 July 2026.
The sale price of the residential tower is ₹711 crore.
BRICS nations have condemned the EU's carbon tax measures as 'unilateral, punitive, discriminatory, and protectionist'.
The Indian Coast Guard Ship Shaunak sailed from Chennai on September 25, 2026, for Perth, Australia.
The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, organised a webinar on 'WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies: Legal Framework and Policy Prospects' on 21 September 2026.
Environment
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Climate Change and Adaptation
Mongolian Herders and Climate Change:Mongolia is experiencing harsher and drier climate conditions due to climate change and desertification.
India's Net-Zero Goals and Energy Security:India's refinery sector faces a critical tension between maintaining immediate energy security and meeting net-zero emission targets.
Conservation and Wildlife
Rescued Tiger Cub in Odisha:A Royal Bengal tiger cub was rescued from a village in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district without using tranquilizers or nets.
Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development
Mongolian Herders and Climate Change (ENSURE Project):The ENSURE project, funded by the Global Environment Facility, is supporting Mongolian herders in adapting to climate change.
Living between Coal and Solar in Rajhara:A solar pump lifts water from an abandoned mine pit to irrigate fields in Rajhara, Jharkhand.
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Mongolia is experiencing harsher and drier climate conditions due to climate change and desertification.
India's refinery sector faces a critical tension between maintaining immediate energy security and meeting net-zero emission targets.
A Royal Bengal tiger cub was rescued from a village in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district without using tranquilizers or nets.
The ENSURE project, funded by the Global Environment Facility, is supporting Mongolian herders in adapting to climate change.
A solar pump lifts water from an abandoned mine pit to irrigate fields in Rajhara, Jharkhand.
Security
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Gold Smuggling
DRI seizes around 21 kg foreign-origin gold worth Rs. 32 crore:The DRI seized around 21 kg foreign-origin gold worth Rs. 32 crore in a crackdown on gold smuggling.
DRI seizes around 123 kg gold and around 10 kg silver:The DRI also seized around 123 kg gold and around 10 kg silver, collectively valued at more than Rs 187 crore in various operations across the country.
Defence Cooperation
India to host Polish PM in defence-focused diplomatic push:Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is set to visit India next month, with defence cooperation expected to be a key area of focus during the visit.
Maritime Security
Missile strike off Oman coast claims life of Indian sailor:An Indian seafarer was killed in a missile attack on a merchant vessel off the coast of Oman.
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The DRI seized around 21 kg foreign-origin gold worth Rs. 32 crore in a crackdown on gold smuggling.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is set to visit India next month.
An Indian seafarer was killed in a missile attack on a merchant vessel off the coast of Oman.
The DRI also seized around 123 kg gold and around 10 kg silver, collectively valued at more than Rs 187 crore in various operations across the country.
58 persons have been arrested for smuggling gold in the last three weeks.
The gold seized by DRI was smuggled from Myanmar.
A total of 15.18 kg gold was recovered from two vehicles and seized on 19.09.26.
The attack on the merchant vessel off the coast of Oman was reportedly carried out using two torpedoes.
The QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission aims to advance maritime cooperation and interoperability among QUAD nations.
The deal is the largest single residential unit transaction in the country.
Mongolian herders are on the frontline of both climate change and desertification impacts.
The incident occurred in Khaparakhai village, adjacent to the Similipal National Park, in the Karanjia Forest Division.
The rescue operation took 15 hours to complete, with the cub first entering a cattle shed and later spending the night in the house.