Isro schedules GISAT-1A launch after nearly seven-month pause
Isro is preparing to launch the GISAT-1A Earth-observation satellite in September 2026, following a pause after the failed PSLV-C61/EOS-09 mission in 2025.
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Haryana private hospitals to suspend Ayushman Bharat services for 24 hours
Private hospitals in Haryana will stop accepting new routine Ayushman Bharat patients on September 1 over nearly Rs 1,200 crore in unpaid claims, while continuing to admit emergency cases.
India name 26-player squad for friendlies against Brazil, Uruguay and Panama
Head coach Khalid Jamil has announced India’s 26-player squad for three international friendlies in Bengaluru and Kolkata, with the team’s training camp scheduled to begin on September 14.
MSCI India Index adds four stocks, removes three in August review
Laurus Labs, Lenskart Solutions, Adani Energy Solutions and Groww have been added to the MSCI India Index, while Balkrishna Industries, SBI Cards and Payment Services, and Astral have been removed. The changes take effect on September 1, 2026.
CPI holds ‘Badlaav Zaroori Hai’ rally in Delhi amid political tensions
The Communist Party of India held its ‘Badlaav Zaroori Hai’ rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi on September 1, with General Secretary D. Raja addressing unemployment, price rise and agrarian distress.
158 Indian Nationals Evacuated from Nepal Amid Catastrophic Flooding
The Ministry of External Affairs coordinated the safe evacuation of 158 Indian nationals from Nepal on September 1, 2026, amid catastrophic flooding in the country.
IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall over India in September
The India Meteorological Department expects rainfall across India to remain below normal in September, with El Niño conditions likely to influence weather patterns and high temperatures anticipated in several regions.
South NeoCon 2026 brings neonatal care discussions to Bengaluru
South NeoCon 2026 was held in Bengaluru on August 31, bringing together neonatal specialists and healthcare professionals from across South India for workshops and a two-day scientific conference focused on premature and critically ill newborns.
India Women Begin Asia Cup With 94-Run Win
India defeated Thailand by 94 runs in their opening match of the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup in Dubai, after posting 159/9 and bowling out their opponents for 65.
Reliance Jio’s UBR customer base surpasses 5 million
Reliance Jio’s Unlicensed Band Radio customer base has exceeded 5 million in India, according to the research information available on August 31, 2026.
Indian stock indices open lower amid geopolitical tensions and MSCI changes
The Sensex and Nifty 50 opened lower on August 31, as MSCI’s quarterly index changes took effect and geopolitical tensions rose after US forces struck Iranian launchers.
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha announces statewide protest in Punjab over farmers’ demands
The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha has announced a one-day protest outside Deputy Commissioners’ offices in all 22 districts of Punjab on August 31, 2026, with demands covering crop procurement, compensation, employment and environmental concerns.