1 Runa Khan honoured with Ramon Magsaysay Award 2026
Asia ‘s most prestigious and called Asia’s Nobel, Ramon Magsaysay Award 2026 has been given this time to Runa Khan , the founder of Bangladesh’s Friendship NGO . Runa Khan has been given the Ramon Magsaysay Award for her unique work. She built a school and hospital on a boat for the poor children and people affected by climate change . If there is ever a river erosion or flood, all these schools and hospitals are shifted from one place to another. She has been given the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2026 for this extraordinary work of hers.
2 Mission Shakti in Baran, Rajasthan, brings modern education to rural schools
In Baran district of Rajasthan , a ” smart learning ” system has been implemented in government schools under ” Mission Samarthya-Samarth Yuva, ” a joint initiative of the district administration and NTPC , to provide better education and guidance to students in rural areas. Under this program , 12 higher secondary schools across all eight blocks of Baran were selected for development as ” Samarthya Centers .” Of these, 11 centers are currently operational and have been conducting regular interactive educational classes since August 15th. NTPC has supported this initiative under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, providing facilities such as high-speed internet, uninterrupted power supply, dedicated leased lines, and video conferencing.
3 Punjab launches ‘Pehchan’ portal to help identify unidentified bodies
Punjab has launched a digital public identification portal, “Pehchaan,” to identify unidentified and unclaimed bodies held in government morgues . This is the first of its kind in the country and will help relatives living in India and abroad identify their loved ones who have died in accidents or other causes. According to available data, approximately 5,000 to 6,000 people die unidentified and unclaimed annually in Punjab alone. All 23 districts and 346 government hospitals in the state are connected to this portal.
4 ISRO successfully launches Earth observation satellite EOS-05 from Sriharikota
India has achieved another major success in the space sector. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the earth observation satellite EOS-05 using a GSLV-F17 rocket from Sriharikota . According to ISRO, India’s first imaging satellite was successfully placed in geosynchronous orbit about 18 minutes after the launch. EOS-05 will provide real-time images. This will help in areas like agriculture and disaster management. ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan said that this mission will further strengthen India’s earth observation capabilities.
5 Rajnath Singh released the ‘Defence’ document
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the ‘Raksha’ document on defence diplomacy in New Delhi on September 3, 2026. This comprehensive document outlines the strategic roadmap and vision for India’s global defence partnerships for the next 10 years . It aims to promote long-term stability, peace, and mutual development by linking national security objectives with proactive global cooperation. The ‘Raksha’ document reflects India’s long-term and strategic approach to defence diplomacy. It aims to make India’s defence partnerships more effective in the changing global security landscape and better align international cooperation with national security interests.
6 Former diplomat Syed Akbaruddin appointed part-time director on RBI central board
Syed Akbaruddin, a former diplomat who served as India ‘s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has been appointed as a part-time, non-official director on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a term of four years . The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment. The Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India is responsible for the general supervision and direction of the affairs and business of the central bank. Along with Akbaruddin, Annie George Mathew , former Special Secretary in the Department of Expenditure in the Ministry of Finance, and Janmejaya Kumar Sinha, Chairman of Boston Consulting Group India , have also been appointed to the Central Board. These appointments bring experience in the areas of diplomacy, public finance, economic policy, and corporate strategy to the board. Last week, the government reappointed industrialist Anand Gopal Mahindra as a part-time, non-official director. Former ISRO Chairman Somnath Shridhar Panikkar was also appointed to the board last week. Other members of the board include Revathi Iyer, a retired Indian Audit and Accounts Service officer who later became Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General of Government Accounts, and Sachin Chaturvedi, director general of the think tank Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS).
7 Legendary player Edin Dzeko announces retirement from international football
Bosnia and Herzegovina legend and former Manchester City star Edin Dzeko has announced his retirement from international football . The Bosnian star will play his last match for the national team on October 2nd, when his team faces Sweden in the Nations League. Dzeko also recalled his first match in a Bosnia jersey 20 years ago against Turkey. The 40-year-old scored a total of 73 goals in 151 matches, a record for Bosnia and Herzegovina. During his illustrious career, he helped the team reach two World Cups. In 2014, he led his country to its first World Cup appearance, while in 2026, the team reached the last 32.
8 Gujarati music legend Gaurang Vyas passes away
Veteran Gujarati artist, composer, arranger, and singer Gaurang Vyas has passed away at the age of 87. Gaurang Vyas began his film career as an assistant to his father on the film ” Jesal Toral .” He later worked as an independent music director with ” Lakho Phulani .” During his career, he composed music for over 100 films . These include Ketan Mehta’s “Bhavni Bhavai,” as well as films like “Maniyaro,” “Naseebani Balihari,” “Parki Thapan,” “Liludi Dharti,” and “Maiyaraman Mandu Nathi Lagtu.” He worked with many renowned playback singers, including Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar, Manna Dey, Mahendra Kapoor, Suman Kalyanpur, Bhupinder Singh, and Prafull Dave. For his contributions to Gujarati cinema and music, he received approximately 11 state-level “Best Music Direction” awards. In 2022, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel honored him with the Lifetime Achievement Award . In 2024 , he was also honored by the Gujarat State Music Academy and Gujarat Tourism for his contributions to music .
9 First space journalist dies
On September 1st , Toyohiro Akiyama, the first space journalist, passed away at the age of 84. Akiyama was a journalist by profession and associated with the Japanese television channel TBS . In 1990 , he traveled to the Soviet Union ‘s orbital space station, Mir , aboard the Soviet Union’s Soyuz TM-11 mission . Akiyama was the first Japanese citizen and the first professional journalist to travel to space and was known for his reporting from space. Akiyama reported live from Mir Station to Earth , helping to bring space travel to the public. Akiyama’s space journey is considered significant to both the Soviet Union’s space program and Japan’s media history. The Mir Space Station was the world’s first modular research space station, launched by the Soviet Union into Earth orbit.