September 1, 2026: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the performance of 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings, noting that India achieved defence production worth nearly ₹1.8 lakh crore in 2025-26, while the IMD forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of the country.
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- Rajnath Singh Reviews 16 DPSUs as Defence Production Nears ₹1.8 Lakh Crore
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the annual performance of 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings in New Delhi. He said India achieved defence production worth nearly ₹1.8 lakh crore in 2025-26, with DPSUs contributing ₹1.29 lakh crore, and urged greater focus on timely delivery, self-reliance and global-standard quality. - IMD Forecasts Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall in Chhattisgarh, East MP and Uttarakhand
The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Chhattisgarh, East Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand on September 2. Heavy rainfall is also expected in parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi. - Maharashtra Announces Whole-of-Government Plan to Eradicate Drugs by 2029
The Maharashtra government announced a comprehensive Whole-of-Government Approach under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan to eradicate drugs from the state by 2029. The policy has received Cabinet approval to strengthen coordinated action against drug abuse. - Indian Railways Approves ₹125 Crore Bhavnagar Para Yard Remodeling Project
Indian Railways has approved a ₹125 crore project to remodel Bhavnagar Para Yard in Gujarat. The project aims to strengthen rail infrastructure and create additional operational capacity. - West Bengal Launches Special Disaster Response Squad ‘Arjun Vahini’
The West Bengal government inaugurated ‘Arjun Vahini’, a specialised 200-member disaster response squad, in Kolkata. The force comprises Army personnel below the age of 40 recruited through the State Sainik Board. - New Civic Rules Come into Effect in West Bengal
West Bengal’s stricter civic rules came into effect on September 1, introducing fines for offences including spitting, littering, public urination, open defecation and illegal waste dumping. Penalties will also apply to the use of banned plastic bags and other violations. - Month-Long Population Enumeration Begins in Snow-Bound Areas of Jammu and Kashmir
A month-long population enumeration exercise began in snow-bound areas of Jammu and Kashmir, covering 16 districts of the Union Territory. Enumerators will physically visit households to record population details.
- Amit Shah Congratulates ABVP on Panjab University Students’ Union Election Victory
Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad workers on their victory in the Panjab University Students’ Union elections for the second consecutive time. - Mizoram Prepares for Winter Festival to Promote ‘Winter Capital of India’ Vision
Mizoram is preparing for its Winter Festival as part of the state government’s efforts to position the state as the “Winter Capital of India”. Chief Minister Lalduhoma chaired a meeting to review preparations. - Jammu and Kashmir Likely to Witness Hot, Humid Weather with Rain and Thundershowers
The Meteorological Department forecast generally hot and humid weather across Jammu and Kashmir, with light to moderate rain and thundershowers expected at many places. Brief spells of intense showers are also likely in some areas.
