01 September 2026 | English | FREE Current Affairs PDF

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News in One Liner – 01 September 2026
PIB News

L&T Delivers Navy’s First Indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel Samarthak

Larsen & Toubro handed over Samarthak, the Indian Navy’s first indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel, at its Kattupalli shipyard on 27 August 2026. Built with over 75% local content, the vessel will support maritime surveillance, patrolling and disaster relief operations, reinforcing India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat push in defence shipbuilding.

Piyush Goyal Wraps Up Japan Visit, Eyes Ten Trillion Yen Investment

Union Minister Piyush Goyal completed a high-level tour of Japan aimed at mobilising ten trillion yen in private investment for India over the next decade. He outlined India’s six-pillar semiconductor strategy and held talks with Japanese trade bodies including JETRO and JBIC across Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka.

PM Modi Launches Talent Hunt Drive at Khelo India Samvaad

Prime Minister Modi addressed the Khelo India Samvaad via video link ahead of National Sports Day, reaching over 5,000 institutes nationwide. He announced a Talent Hunt initiative for children aged 5 to 15 and outlined India’s long-term preparation strategy for the 2036 Olympic Games.

PM SVANidhi’s Restructured Phase Completes One Year, Extended to 2030

The restructured PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi scheme completed one year, disbursing about Rs 6,294 crore in loans to 10.56 lakh first-time beneficiaries. The lending phase has been extended to 31 March 2030, alongside a new UPI-linked RuPay credit card capped at Rs 30,000 for vendors.

Government Rolls Out Rs 35/kg Buffer Onions Across Delhi-NCR

The Department of Consumer Affairs began retail sales of buffer stock onions at Rs 35 per kg across Delhi-NCR through mobile vans run by NCCF and NAFED. The move, backed by the Kanda Express rail logistics initiative, aims to ease price pressure and improve consumer access during high-demand periods.

Centre Pushes States to Merge Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 with Swachh Bharat 2.0

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation has asked States and Union Territories to converge Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 and Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) 2.0 under the Viksit Bharat – RAM G Act, 2025. States must align their Village Action Plans with Viksit Gram Action Plans and set up dedicated nodal officers to coordinate implementation.

President Appoints Three New Judicial Officers to Himachal Pradesh High Court

President Droupadi Murmu appointed Chirag Bhanu as a Judge and elevated Bhupesh Sharma and Yogesh Jaswal as Additional Judges of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, following consultation with the Chief Justice of India. The appointments were issued by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice.

India’s Non-Fossil Energy Capacity Crosses 300 GW Ahead of BRESE 2026

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced that India’s non-fossil fuel capacity has surged past 300 GW, up from 80.3 GW twelve years ago, while unveiling the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 scheduled for 2-5 November in New Delhi. The PM Surya Ghar scheme has also crossed 53.5 lakh beneficiary households.

NSG Manesar Launches First-Ever Mahila Commando Conversion Course

Union Minister Annpurna Devi welcomed the launch of the first Mahila Commando Conversion Course at the National Security Guard’s Manesar training academy. Women personnel drawn from Central Armed Police Forces and State Police Forces will train in tactical intervention, hostage rescue and counter-terrorism operations.

Industry News

BIS Expands Silver Hallmarking Coverage to 102 Districts

The Bureau of Indian Standards has expanded its Hallmark Unique Identification-based silver hallmarking system, bringing 341 Assaying and Hallmarking Centres into operation across 102 districts. Over 77 lakh silver pieces have been hallmarked since the dedicated portal launched last September, with more than 25,000 jewellers now registered.

Financial News

Government Shuts Down ECLGS 5.0 After Guarantee Funds Run Dry

The Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 has been discontinued just over three months after launch, once its full Rs 2.5 trillion guarantee allocation was exhausted. Though designed to run through March 2027, the early closure has left some lending institutions with sanctioned but undisbursed loan amounts.

RBI Eases Same-Day Access to FCNR(B) Swap Facility for Banks

The Reserve Bank of India relaxed access rules for its concessional dollar-rupee swap facility, letting banks approach it the same day for FCNR(B) deposit inflows above $100 million instead of waiting for a fixed weekly slot. The facility has drawn $72.85 billion in inflows since its June launch, with FCNR(B) deposits contributing nearly 90% of that total.

SEBI Nears Approval for NSE’s Long-Awaited IPO

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator is close to clearing draft documents for the National Stock Exchange’s IPO, structured entirely as an Offer for Sale of up to 148.9 million shares. The listing represents nearly 6% of NSE’s paid-up capital and has faced delays over stake-allocation changes by SBI Capital.

SEBI Clears India’s Largest-Ever IPO: Jio Platforms’ Rs 37,000-Crore Issue

SEBI issued final observations clearing Jio Platforms Limited’s proposed IPO, valued at over Rs 37,000 crore and set to become India’s largest-ever public issue. The clearance comes nearly two months after Jio Platforms filed its draft offer documents, surpassing the earlier record held by Hyundai Motor India’s Rs 27,858.75 crore offering.

National & State News

President Promulgates Regulation for Ladakh High Court Bench

President Droupadi Murmu promulgated a regulation establishing a bench of the common High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh within the Union Territory of Ladakh, under Article 240 of the Constitution. The bench draws its authority from the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, while the Court’s principal seat remains unchanged.

World News

Nirmala Sitharaman Begins Six-Day US Visit, Leads G20 Delegation

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman started a six-day visit to the United States covering Chicago, Asheville and New York. In Asheville, she will lead India’s delegation at the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting, alongside investor roundtables and a bell-ringing ceremony at NASDAQ.

India Sends Over 47 Tonnes of Relief Material to Flood-Hit Nepal

India dispatched more than 47 tonnes of emergency relief supplies to Nepal following devastating flash floods, including generator sets, food and water purification tablets. Indian authorities also rescued 63 nationals from the Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project and set up a 24-hour control room in New Delhi to coordinate the response.

Modi, Putin to Discuss Trade Imbalance at SCO Summit in Bishkek

Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Putin are set to hold bilateral talks on India-Russia trade imbalance at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek, which marks the grouping’s 25th anniversary. Both sides are targeting $100 billion in total bilateral trade by 2030, up from $60 billion in 2025.

Sports News

R Praggnanandhaa Becomes First Indian to Win the Grand Chess Tour

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa scripted history by winning the Grand Chess Tour, defeating defending champion Fabiano Caruana 15-13 in Saint Louis after trailing by six points entering the final day. The victory earned him a $200,000 prize and a guaranteed spot in next year’s edition.

Important Days

PM Modi Pays Tribute to Social Reformers Ayyankali and Narayana Guru

Prime Minister Modi honoured social reformers Mahatma Ayyankali and Sree Narayana Guru on their 163rd and 170th birth anniversaries respectively. Commemorative events were held across Kerala, celebrating their contributions to education, spiritual philosophy and social equality.

Ranking and Reports

S&P Affirms India’s Sovereign Rating at ‘BBB’ with Stable Outlook

Standard and Poor’s Global Ratings affirmed India’s long-term sovereign credit rating at ‘BBB’ with a stable outlook, citing strong economic growth and infrastructure investment. The agency flagged fiscal slippage risk for FY27 as the weakest part of India’s credit profile, a year after upgrading the rating from ‘BBB-‘.

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Jumps to 21st Among Global Container Ports

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority climbed seven places to rank 21st globally among top container ports after posting 13.6% throughput growth in H1 2026. Mundra Port also entered the global top 30, ranking 26th, while Shanghai retained the number one spot.

Corporate Sales Growth Accelerates to 19.4% in Q1 FY27, RBI Data Shows

Reserve Bank of India data on listed private companies showed aggregate sales growth accelerating to 19.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of FY2026-27, up from 13.9% previously. Manufacturing led the gains at 21.4%, while IT companies posted 14.8% sales growth.

Industrial Production Grows 6.7% in July, Led by Manufacturing

India’s Index of Industrial Production expanded 6.7% year-on-year in July 2026, reaching an index level of 124.8, according to National Statistics Office data. Capital goods recorded the fastest growth at 16.1%, while consumer non-durables was the only category to contract.

India’s Forex Reserves Hit Record High of $729.33 Billion

Reserve Bank of India data showed foreign exchange reserves surged by $12.42 billion in a single week to touch an all-time high of $729.33 billion. Foreign Currency Assets and gold reserves, now worth $591.33 billion and $114.22 billion respectively, drove the bulk of the gains.

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