September 5, 2026: President Droupadi Murmu said quality education is essential for building a Viksit Bharat while conferring National Awards on 48 school teachers on Teachers’ Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also scheduled to address the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce in New Delhi.
Top India Headlines
- President Murmu Says Quality Education Essential for Viksit Bharat
President Droupadi Murmu said a Viksit Bharat will only be possible with quality education. She made the remarks while conferring the National Teachers Awards 2026 on 48 school teachers in New Delhi on September 5. - PM Modi to Address SRCC Centenary Celebrations in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce in New Delhi on September 5 and address the gathering. - CJI Surya Kant Announces Monthly Supreme Court Lecture Series
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant announced that the Supreme Court will launch a Monthly Lecture Series on Law, Justice and Legal Education. The initiative was announced on Teachers’ Day to provide a regular platform for dialogue and exchange of ideas. - AIIMS Obesity Summit 2026 Begins in New Delhi
AIIMS Director Dr Nikhil Tandon inaugurated the AIIMS Obesity Summit 2026 in New Delhi on September 5. He said prevention of weight gain is the best way to tackle obesity and noted the difficulty of losing and sustaining weight once obesity develops. - Coal Ministry Rejects Reports of No Applications for ₹37,500-Crore Gasification Scheme
The Ministry of Coal has dismissed reports claiming that its ₹37,500-crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal and Lignite Gasification Projects has received no applications. The Ministry termed such reports premature and factually incorrect. - Jitendra Singh Launches ‘CSS Shield’ Initiative
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the ‘CSS Shield’ initiative of the Central Secretariat Service Forum in New Delhi. He called for continued efforts to make service rules more responsive to employees and their families. - Manohar Lal Reviews Preparations for Swachhata Hi Seva 2026
Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal held an inter-ministerial meeting with Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil and senior officials to review preparations for Swachhata Hi Seva 2026. - Pralhad Joshi Says Teachers Empower Students with Knowledge, Skills and Confidence
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi paid tribute to teachers on Teachers’ Day and said teachers play a key role in empowering students with knowledge, skills and confidence. - President Murmu Pays Tribute to Teachers on Teachers’ Day
President Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to teachers across the country on September 5. She described teaching as a noble responsibility that extends beyond academic instruction and contributes to shaping individuals.
