📌 Exam Note: This digest covers September 2026. Tamil Nadu is governed by CM C. Joseph Vijay (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam + INC-led coalition), who was sworn in on 10 May 2026. All Tamil Nadu government decisions in this digest reflect the Vijay administration unless otherwise stated.
Tamil Nadu
CM Vijay launches 'Vidiyal Illam' affordable housing scheme for urban poor Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay formally launched the Vidiyal Illam scheme in Chennai on 3 September 2026, targeting the construction of 1.5 lakh affordable housing units across Tamil Nadu's 15 major urban local bodies over three years. The scheme allocates ₹9,200 crore from state and central funds under the PM Awas Yojana (Urban) framework, with priority given to sanitation workers, auto-rickshaw drivers, and daily-wage labourers.
Tamil Nadu inks MoU with South Korea's POSCO for ₹12,000 crore steel plant in Thoothukudi The Tamil Nadu government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with POSCO Steel Corporation during the Korea–Tamil Nadu Industry Summit held in Chennai on 8 September 2026. The proposed integrated steel facility in Thoothukudi district is expected to generate approximately 8,000 direct jobs and 25,000 indirect employment opportunities, with production slated to commence by 2030.
Chennai Metro Rail Phase 2 — Corridor 3 partial section inaugurated A 9.05-km stretch of Chennai Metro Rail Phase 2 Corridor 3, connecting Kellys to Madhavaram Milk Colony, was inaugurated on 12 September 2026 by CM Vijay. This section adds 8 new stations to the metro network, bringing the total operational metro length in Chennai to over 72 km. The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) expects the corridor to ease traffic congestion on the busy Poonamallee High Road axis.
Tamil Nadu allocated ₹4,800 crore under PM Gati Shakti for road upgrades The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways sanctioned ₹4,800 crore to Tamil Nadu under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan for the four-laning of 14 State Highways in September 2026. The upgrade covers a cumulative 620 km across districts including Salem, Namakkal, Erode, and Tirupur, aimed at boosting connectivity to industrial clusters.
State government announces free coaching programme for UPSC and TNPSC aspirants from SC/ST communities The Tamil Nadu government announced the expansion of its free residential coaching centres under the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, adding 5 new centres in Madurai, Trichy, Coimbatore, Vellore, and Tirunelveli. Each centre will accommodate 150 students and provide one year of residential coaching for UPSC Civil Services and TNPSC Group I examinations at no cost.
Tamil Nadu ranks 3rd in India's State Energy Efficiency Index 2026 The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) released the State Energy Efficiency Index 2026 in September, in which Tamil Nadu secured the 3rd position nationally under the 'Front Runner' category. The state's strong performance was driven by energy-efficient streetlight installations (over 14 lakh LED streetlights), industrial energy audits, and the Surya Shakti Kisan Yojana adoption in agriculture.
Thoothukudi port handles record container traffic in August 2026 V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Thoothukudi) recorded its highest-ever monthly container throughput of 1.42 lakh TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) in August 2026, according to figures released in September. The port's modernised Container Terminal 2, commissioned earlier in 2026, is credited with the capacity enhancement, positioning Thoothukudi as a key transshipment hub on India's eastern coast.
Tamil Nadu government hikes DA for state employees by 4% effective July 2026 The Tamil Nadu Cabinet, chaired by CM C. Joseph Vijay, approved a 4% Dearness Allowance hike for approximately 9.5 lakh state government employees and 5.8 lakh pensioners on 15 September 2026. The revision brings the effective DA rate to 50% of basic pay, with an estimated annual financial burden of ₹2,300 crore on the state exchequer.
First 'Kalaignar Centenary Library' opened in Madurai In honour of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi's birth centenary, the Tamil Nadu government inaugurated the first 'Kalaignar Centenary Library' in Madurai on 17 September 2026. The facility spans 25,000 sq ft, houses over 75,000 books including rare Tamil manuscripts, and features a dedicated digital resource centre with free broadband access for students.
TN government signs agreement with IIT Madras for AI-driven agriculture advisory platform The Tamil Nadu Agriculture Department signed an agreement with IIT Madras on 19 September 2026 to develop an AI-powered crop advisory platform called Uzhavar Mitra. The platform, to be rolled out in 6 pilot districts by March 2027, will provide real-time soil health, pest, and weather advisories to farmers via a Tamil-language mobile application.
Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve declared India's first 'Carbon Neutral Protected Area' The Tamil Nadu Forest Department announced that the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve has achieved carbon neutrality status, verified by an independent international agency, and was formally recognised as India's first Carbon Neutral Protected Area on 22 September 2026. The declaration was made on the eve of World Rhino Day and coincides with ongoing elephant corridor conservation efforts in the reserve.
Chennai-Bengaluru Expressway Tamil Nadu section — 80% construction complete The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) reported that the Tamil Nadu portion of the 261-km Chennai–Bengaluru Expressway has achieved 80% physical completion as of September 2026. The remaining work is concentrated near the Krishnagiri district tunnel section, with the full expressway targeted for completion by mid-2027.
Tamil Nadu launches 'En Uyir En Kanmani' maternal health scheme CM C. Joseph Vijay launched the En Uyir En Kanmani comprehensive maternal and infant health scheme on 24 September 2026, covering all pregnant women in Tamil Nadu with free ante-natal check-ups, nutritional supplements, institutional delivery incentives of ₹6,000, and 18 months of free postnatal follow-up care. The scheme targets reducing Tamil Nadu's Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR), currently at 58 per lakh live births, to below 30 by 2030.
Coimbatore to get India's second Toy Manufacturing Cluster The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) approved Coimbatore as the site for India's second Toy Manufacturing Cluster under the National Toys Action Plan in September 2026. The cluster will be developed over 150 acres in the Coimbatore Industrial Growth Centre at Mettupalayam Road, with an investment potential of ₹3,500 crore and focus on eco-friendly and educational toy production.
India — National Affairs
Parliament passes the Digital India Act 2026 in Budget Session extension Both Houses of Parliament passed the landmark Digital India Act (DIA) 2026 during the extended Budget Session in early September 2026. The Act replaces the Information Technology Act, 2000, introduces a tiered regulatory framework for online intermediaries, establishes a Digital India Authority, and provides for algorithmic accountability norms for large AI systems operating in India.
Supreme Court upholds OBC sub-classification in landmark 7-judge bench verdict The Supreme Court of India, in a 6:1 majority verdict delivered on 5 September 2026, upheld the constitutional validity of sub-classification within the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category for reservation purposes. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India, clarified that states may identify the most backward sub-groups within OBCs and grant them preferential treatment within the existing 27% OBC reservation ceiling.
India's 2036 Olympic Games Host City bid officially submitted to IOC India formally submitted its bid to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host the 2036 Summer Olympic Games, with Ahmedabad designated as the primary host city and Mumbai and Delhi as co-host cities for specific events. The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports confirmed the submission on 10 September 2026, with India competing against bids from Turkey, Poland, and Qatar.
PM Modi inaugurates India's first Hyperloop test track in Pune Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 12-km Hyperloop test track in Pune, Maharashtra, developed by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and TuTr Hyperloop in collaboration with the National High Speed Rail Corporation on 14 September 2026. The test track recorded a maximum test speed of 350 km/h during the inaugural run and is expected to inform the feasibility study for a Mumbai-Pune Hyperloop corridor.
DRDO successfully tests Agni-V MIRV variant The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a test of an Agni-V ballistic missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles (MIRV) technology from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha in September 2026. The test validated India's MIRV delivery capability, making India one of a small group of nations possessing this strategic deterrence technology.
Union Cabinet approves National Logistics Policy 2.0 The Union Cabinet approved the National Logistics Policy 2.0 on 17 September 2026, targeting a reduction in India's logistics cost from the current estimated 8.5% of GDP to 6% of GDP by 2030. The policy focuses on multimodal transport integration, warehousing infrastructure expansion, and establishing a Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) 2.0.
India's first commercial nuclear power plant under private sector — MoU signed The Department of Atomic Energy and Tata Power signed an MoU in September 2026 for the establishment of India's first privately-operated nuclear power plant, a 1,000-MW facility to be located in Karnataka, under a new public-private partnership model enabled by amendments to the Atomic Energy Act. The plant is expected to become operational by 2034.
Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana crosses 1 crore beneficiary milestone The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises announced on 18 September 2026 that the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana, launched in 2023, has crossed the milestone of 1 crore registered beneficiaries. Over ₹7,200 crore in concessional credit has been disbursed to traditional artisans and craftspeople across 18 identified trade categories since the scheme's inception.
National Crime Records Bureau releases Crime in India 2025 report The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) released its Crime in India 2025 report in September 2026, revealing that total cognisable crimes under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) declined by 3.2% in 2025 compared to 2024. Cyber crime registrations, however, increased by 18.6%, with financial fraud accounting for 67% of all cyber crime cases registered in 2025.
India launches PM KUSUM Phase-III targeting 35 lakh solar pumps by 2028 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy formally launched PM KUSUM (Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) Phase-III in September 2026, with a target to install 35 lakh solar-powered agricultural pumps across India by 2028. The scheme has a total outlay of ₹34,000 crore, with 60% central subsidy for small and marginal farmers in rain-shadow and drought-prone regions.
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita — one year of implementation reviewed by MHA The Ministry of Home Affairs released a one-year implementation review of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) on 1 September 2026. The review noted that over 90% of police stations nationwide have transitioned to the new criminal law framework and that trial timelines in sessions courts have improved by an average of 22% in states with full digitisation of court records.
India's space tourism policy framework — draft released for public comment The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) released a draft framework for regulating commercial space tourism in India in September 2026, inviting public comments until 30 October 2026. The framework proposes licensing norms for sub-orbital and orbital space tourism operators, passenger safety standards, and insurance requirements for commercial crewed missions.
Union government notifies the Coastal Shipping Bill 2026 The Coastal Shipping Bill 2026 was notified by the Union government in September 2026, liberalising cabotage rules to allow foreign-flagged vessels to participate in India's coastal shipping trade on a reciprocal basis. The move is aimed at increasing cargo shifted from road to sea lanes, reducing logistics costs and carbon emissions in the freight sector.
International Affairs
India and EU sign Strategic Technology Partnership at New Delhi Summit Prime Minister Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signed a Strategic Technology Partnership during the India-EU Summit held in New Delhi on 6 September 2026. The partnership covers cooperation in semiconductors, AI governance, clean energy technology, and digital infrastructure, with a joint investment fund of €1 billion announced for technology start-up co-development.
UN General Assembly 81st Session opens; India calls for Security Council reform The 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) opened at UN Headquarters in New York on 16 September 2026. India's External Affairs Minister, addressing the General Debate, reiterated India's call for permanent membership in an expanded UN Security Council and called for a reformed multilateral financial architecture more representative of Global South economies.
India elected as Chair of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) for 2026-27 India assumed the Chairmanship of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) for the 2026–27 term, succeeding Canada. The announcement was made at the GPAI Council meeting in September 2026, with India committing to focus the agenda on AI for public good, AI safety for developing nations, and multilingual AI tools in low-resource languages.
SCO Heads of Government Summit held in Islamabad The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of Government Summit was held in Islamabad, Pakistan, in September 2026, with India represented by its External Affairs Minister. The summit focused on regional connectivity, counter-terrorism cooperation, and trade facilitation among SCO member states; India signed a bilateral agreement with China on reviving the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route.
IMF revises India's GDP growth forecast upward to 7.1% for FY 2026-27 The International Monetary Fund revised India's GDP growth forecast for the fiscal year 2026–27 upward to 7.1%, from its earlier April 2026 projection of 6.8%, in its September 2026 World Economic Outlook update. The IMF cited strong domestic consumption, robust services sector exports, and increased government capital expenditure as key drivers of the revision.
COP31 preparatory meeting — India tables 'New Climate Finance Architecture' proposal At the COP31 preparatory committee meeting held in Bonn, Germany, in September 2026, India tabled a formal proposal for a New Climate Finance Architecture, calling for developed nations to deliver on the $300 billion annual climate finance commitment agreed at COP29 and demanding that climate funds be disbursed as grants rather than loans to developing nations.
India and Australia sign Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) finalisation roadmap India and Australia announced a finalisation roadmap for their full Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) at bilateral talks on the sidelines of the UNGA in September 2026. Both nations aim to conclude negotiations by March 2027, with the trade relationship currently valued at approximately AUD 45 billion (around ₹2.4 lakh crore) annually.
WHO releases Global Tuberculosis Report 2026; India shows 18% decline in TB incidence The World Health Organization released its Global Tuberculosis Report 2026 in September, showing that India's TB incidence rate declined by 18% compared to 2021 levels. India remains the country with the highest absolute number of TB cases globally, but the pace of decline has been recognised as among the fastest achieved by any high-burden country, attributed to the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
India-Japan Bullet Train corridor — civil work crosses 65% completion The National High Speed Rail Corporation reported that civil construction work on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor (India's first bullet train project) has crossed 65% completion as of September 2026. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) funding of ¥1.08 lakh crore (approximately ₹6 lakh crore) underpins the project, which uses Shinkansen E10 technology.
Economy & Finance
RBI Monetary Policy Committee holds repo rate at 5.75% in September review The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), in its September 2026 bi-monthly meeting, unanimously voted to hold the benchmark repo rate at 5.75%, maintaining an 'accommodative' policy stance. The MPC noted that retail inflation (CPI) eased to 4.1% in August 2026, within the 2–6% target band, while remaining cautious about food price volatility due to uneven monsoon distribution.
India's Q1 FY2026-27 GDP grows at 7.2% The National Statistical Office (NSO) released India's GDP growth data for Q1 (April–June) of FY2026-27, recording a growth rate of 7.2% in real terms. Manufacturing sector grew at 8.4%, services at 7.8%, and agriculture at 3.1%; the data reinforced India's position as the world's fastest-growing major economy for the fourth consecutive quarter.
GST collections cross ₹2.3 lakh crore for second consecutive month in August 2026 The Ministry of Finance announced that Goods and Services Tax collections in August 2026 stood at ₹2.31 lakh crore, the second consecutive month of collections exceeding the ₹2.3 lakh crore mark. The buoyant collections were attributed to improved compliance, e-invoicing mandates for smaller businesses, and strong consumer spending in the festive pre-season.
India's forex reserves touch all-time high of $742 billion India's foreign exchange reserves rose to a record high of $742 billion as of the week ending 5 September 2026, according to RBI data. This provides an import cover of approximately 11.5 months and reflects sustained foreign portfolio investment inflows, strong remittance receipts, and a controlled current account deficit.
SEBI introduces T+0 settlement for all BSE and NSE equity segments The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) mandated the extension of same-day (T+0) trade settlement across all equity segments of the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange with effect from 1 October 2026, announced in September 2026. India became one of the first major global economies to institutionalise T+0 settlement at scale, reducing counterparty risk in equity markets.
India Post Payments Bank to merge with India Post Financial Services Corporation The Union Cabinet approved the merger of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) with the newly created India Post Financial Services Corporation (IPFSC) in September 2026, aimed at creating a unified financial services entity leveraging India Post's network of 1.55 lakh post offices. The combined entity will offer savings, insurance, credit, and investment products through the postal network, targeting rural and semi-urban customers.
India's merchandise trade deficit narrows to $19.8 billion in August 2026 India's merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $19.8 billion in August 2026, compared to $22.4 billion in August 2025, driven by a 6.2% rise in exports (reaching $38.6 billion) and a marginal decline in crude oil import bills due to softer global crude prices. Engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, and electronics were the top three export categories.
Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) — first quarter of implementation reviewed The government reviewed the first quarter of implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), which came into force for central government employees from 1 April 2026. As of September 2026, over 23 lakh central government employees have been enrolled under UPS, which guarantees 50% of last drawn basic pay as pension after 25 years of service, resolving long-standing concerns about the old National Pension System.
India's retail inflation falls to 4-year low of 3.8% in August 2026 India's Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based retail inflation fell to 3.8% in August 2026, a four-year low, primarily driven by a sharp decline in vegetable prices after the southwest monsoon delivered adequate rainfall in key producing states. Core inflation (excluding food and fuel) remained sticky at 4.3%, indicating continued demand in the services sector.
Science & Technology
ISRO's NISAR satellite successfully launched aboard GSLV-Mk III ISRO successfully launched the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite aboard a GSLV-Mk III rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, in September 2026. NISAR is a joint Earth observation mission that will map the Earth's surface every 12 days and is expected to provide critical data on ecosystem disturbances, ice-sheet collapse, natural hazards, and sea-level rise.
Gaganyaan Mission — crew module recovery test (CRT) completed successfully ISRO conducted a successful Crew Module Recovery Test (CRT) for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme in the Bay of Bengal in September 2026, with the Indian Navy conducting the crew retrieval exercise. The test validated end-to-end splashdown and recovery protocols, a key milestone ahead of the uncrewed Gaganyaan-G1 orbital mission targeted for late 2026.
India's first indigenously developed quantum computer — 50-qubit system unveiled by IIT Bombay IIT Bombay, in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology under the National Quantum Mission, unveiled India's first indigenously developed 50-qubit superconducting quantum computer on 19 September 2026. The system, named Chandrayan-Q (in tribute to India's lunar missions), is housed at IIT Bombay's Centre for Quantum Information, Computing, Science and Technology (QuICST).
DRDO delivers first batch of Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) to Indian Army DRDO and Bharat Forge Limited delivered the first production batch of 12 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) to the Indian Army in September 2026. ATAGS is a 155mm/52-calibre indigenously designed gun with a range of over 48 km, replacing ageing Bofors howitzers in select Mountain Artillery Regiments.
India's semiconductor fabrication plant — first chip produced at Tata Electronics facility Tata Electronics' semiconductor fabrication facility in Dholera, Gujarat, produced its first test wafers in September 2026 under the India Semiconductor Mission. The facility, with an initial production capacity of 50,000 wafers per month, targets 28nm chip production and is expected to reach full commercial production by mid-2027, reducing India's dependence on imported chips.
IIT Madras develops low-cost portable dialysis device for rural hospitals Researchers at IIT Madras announced the development of a portable, low-cost haemodialysis device priced at approximately ₹2.5 lakh (compared to conventional machines costing ₹8–12 lakh) in September 2026. The device, developed under a DBT-funded project, has received CDSCO approval and is targeted at district hospitals and community health centres in rural India.
India launches National AI Safety Institute (NAISI) The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology formally established the National AI Safety Institute (NAISI) in September 2026, modelled on similar bodies in the United Kingdom and United States. NAISI will evaluate large AI models deployed in India for safety risks, bias, and alignment with Indian legal frameworks, and will develop sector-specific AI safety standards for healthcare, finance, and critical infrastructure.
Environment & Ecology
India's Forest Survey report shows net increase of 1,445 sq km in green cover The Forest Survey of India released a mid-cycle update in September 2026, showing a net increase of 1,445 sq km in total green cover (forest + tree cover) compared to the 2023 baseline assessment. The increase was concentrated in Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Odisha; however, the report flagged continued fragmentation of dense primary forests in the Western Ghats.
Great Indian Bustard population rises to 158 individuals — conservation milestone The Wildlife Institute of India reported that the population of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB) has risen to 158 individuals as of the 2026 census, up from 135 individuals in the 2023 count. The recovery is attributed to the Supreme Court-mandated underground power-line conversion in Rajasthan's Desert National Park and captive breeding successes at the National Breeding Centre in Jaisalmer.
India ratifies the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework's financial mechanism India formally ratified the financial mechanism protocols of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in September 2026, committing to mobilise domestic biodiversity finance of at least $2.5 billion annually by 2030. The framework targets protecting 30% of the Earth's land and ocean areas by 2030 (the '30x30' goal), and India pledged to expand its protected area network to cover 30% of its territorial extent.
CPCB report: Air Quality Index improves in 47 of 131 monitored cities in 2025-26 The Central Pollution Control Board's annual air quality report, released in September 2026, showed that 47 of 131 cities monitored under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) registered improved Average Annual PM2.5 concentrations compared to the previous year. Cities including Agra, Varanasi, and Patna showed more than 20% reduction in PM2.5 levels, reflecting the impact of upgraded BS-VI fuel standards and cleaner cooking fuel initiatives.
Mangrove cover in India touches 4,992 sq km — highest since systematic surveys began The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced in September 2026 that India's mangrove cover has reached 4,992 sq km, the highest since systematic remote-sensing-based surveys commenced in 1987. West Bengal's Sundarbans, Gujarat's Gulf of Kutch, and Andhra Pradesh's Krishna–Godavari delta lead in mangrove restoration under the MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes) scheme.
Sports
India wins historic Test series against England 3-1 in England The Indian cricket team won a historic Test series in England by 3 matches to 1, concluding in late September 2026. It was only the third occasion India has won a Test series on English soil, with Shubman Gill's twin centuries in the series-deciding 4th Test at The Oval cementing his status as India's premier batter. Jasprit Bumrah was named Player of the Series for his 28 wickets across 4 Tests.
Neeraj Chopra wins gold at World Athletics Championships in Tokyo Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the Javelin Throw event at the 2026 World Athletics Championships held in Tokyo, Japan, with a championship record throw of 91.34 metres. It was Chopra's second World Athletics Championships gold, cementing his legacy as the greatest Indian track-and-field athlete of all time.
Indian women's hockey team qualifies for 2026 Asian Games final India's women's hockey team reached the final of the 2026 Asian Games hockey tournament (held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan), defeating South Korea 3-1 in the semi-final. The feat marked the first time the Indian women's hockey team has reached the final of an Asian Games since 2006 and raised hopes for a podium finish at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
India finishes 4th on medal tally at 2026 Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya) India concluded the 2026 Asian Games (held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan) finishing 4th on the overall medals tally with 28 gold, 38 silver, and 41 bronze medals — a total of 107 medals, the highest ever tally by India at any Asian Games. China topped the medal table, followed by Japan and South Korea.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty win BWF World Championship gold The Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the gold medal at the BWF World Championships 2026, defeating China's Liu/Ou pair in the final. This was India's first-ever gold medal in the men's doubles category at the BWF World Championships, marking a landmark moment for Indian badminton.
India wins Asia Cup Cricket (ODI format) 2026 — beats Pakistan in final India defeated Pakistan by 67 runs in the final of the Asia Cup 2026 (ODI format) held in Sri Lanka in September 2026. Rohit Sharma became the first Indian captain to win three Asia Cup titles, and Yashasvi Jaiswal was adjudged Player of the Tournament for his 445 runs across 6 matches.
Vinesh Phogat wins bronze at 2026 Asian Games in wrestling Veteran Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat won the bronze medal in the Women's Freestyle 53 kg category at the 2026 Asian Games, extending her remarkable international career. The medal was celebrated as a testament to her resilience following her controversial exit from the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Important Appointments & Awards
Justice Sanjiv Khanna succeeded as Chief Justice of India; Justice B.R. Gavai continues Justice B.R. Gavai, who succeeded Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the 51st Chief Justice of India in May 2025, continued his tenure through September 2026. His term as CJI is scheduled to conclude in November 2026, after which the collegium recommendation for the next CJI is expected to be formalised.
Shaktikanta Das appointed as India's Sherpa to the G20 (second term) Former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das