September 1, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member countries to reject double standards and dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism, while the Supreme Court ordered the closure of FIRs registered across the country over student protests linked to the NEET paper leak.
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- PM Modi Calls for No Double Standards on Terrorism at SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. He called on member countries to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism and stressed that there should be no double standards on the issue. - Supreme Court Orders Closure of FIRs Over NEET Paper Leak Protests
The Supreme Court ordered the closure of FIRs registered across the country in connection with student protests over the NEET paper leak held from July 20 to 25. The Court directed that the cases should not be pursued or investigated and be treated as closed for all purposes. - Agriculture Minister Reviews PM-DDKY Implementation in 100 Districts
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed the progress of the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana in New Delhi. The meeting focused on accelerating implementation in 100 identified districts and ensuring timely delivery of benefits to farmers. - Government Cuts Sugar Stock Holding Limit from 4,000 to 2,000 Quintals
The government has reduced the stock holding limit for sugar dealers from 4,000 quintals to 2,000 quintals from September 15 to November 30, 2026. The measure aims to curb hoarding and speculative trading and protect consumer interests. - IIMC Delhi Confers First Postgraduate Degrees as Deemed University
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication conferred its first-ever postgraduate degrees on IIS Officer Trainees in New Delhi after becoming a deemed university. The trainees received an MA in Public Communication and Governance. - Science Minister Calls for Converting Laboratory Technologies into Products
Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said technologies developed in laboratories must be translated into products, solutions and enterprises. He highlighted the role of the Technology Development Board in supporting this transition. - Indian Army Holds Webinar on Expanding PNG Use Across Establishments
The Indian Army organised the PNG Transition Webinar-2026 in New Delhi to accelerate the transition to Piped Natural Gas across feasible Army establishments. The programme brought together stakeholders from the Army, government agencies and the energy sector. - Environment Minister Calls for Collaborative Climate Action
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said challenges including climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and resource depletion require integrated and collaborative solutions. He made the remarks at the 4th Indo-German Environment Forum. - Education Minister Highlights NCERT’s Role in India’s Education System
Education Minister Pralhad Joshi said NCERT has played an important role in India’s education system for more than six decades through textbooks, learning materials and curriculum frameworks. - Pralhad Joshi Says AI Is Becoming Increasingly Integrated into Society
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi said Artificial Intelligence is becoming increasingly integrated into society, with students increasingly using AI for learning and everyday activities.
