| The 22nd edition of joint military exercise of the Indian Army and the US Army conducted simultaneously in Auli Foreign Training Node in Uttarakhand and Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan from Sept 9 to 28 is named | Exercise Yudh Abhyas |
| The team which has won the 2026-27 edition of Duleep Trophy cricket based on first innings lead over South Zone in the finals | East Zone |
| The 4th edition of bilateral maritime engagement between the Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy conducted from September 9 to 12 at Lumut Naval Base, Malaysia was named | Exercise Samudra Laksamana |
| The Member of Parliament of the BJP who has been appointed as the Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Shri Dinesh Sharma |
| The Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) who has been conferred the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Puraskar 2026 in recognition of the Commission’s dedicated service and significant contribution to social justice | Shri Kishor Makwana |
| The bilateral air exercise conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) at Air Force Station Jodhpur, from 09 Sep 26 to 22 Sep 2026 is named | Exercise Veer Guardian-2026 |
| The contestant from Dominican Republic who has been crowned Miss World 2026 at a beauty pageant held in Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa, Vietnam | Joheirry Mola |
| The ancient temple of the Kakatiya period in Palampet in Mulugu district of Telangana which has been declared as a monument of national importance by the Archeological Survey of India | Gollala Gudi Temple |
| The retired Air Force officer who has been appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Ramajanmabhoomi Teerth Shetra Trust | Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra |
| Title | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Men's Singles | Alexander Zverev (Germany) | Ben Shelton (USA) |
| Women's Singles | Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan) | Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus) |
| Men's Doubles | Christian Harrison (USA) and Neal Skupski (UK) | Kevin Krawietz (Germany) and Tim Putz (Germany) |
| Women's Doubles | Katerina Siniakova (Czech Republic) and Taylor Townsend (USA) | Ashlyn Krueger (USA) and Robin Montgomery (USA) |
| Mixed Doubles | Karolina Muchova (Czechia) and Jakub Mensik (Czechia) | Belinda Bencic (Switzerland) and Flavio Cobolli (Italy) |
Host: United Arab Emirates
Held from 28 August to 13 September 2026
Champions: India (4th title)
Runners-up: Sri Lanka
Teams: 8 (Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, UAE)
Most runs: Shafali Verma (236)
Most wickets: Deepti Sharma (14)
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, has announced the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards (TNNAA) for the year 2024. The awards cover four categories — Land Adventure, Water Adventure, Air Adventure and Lifetime Achievement.
| # | Recipient | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ms. Baljeet Kaur | Land Adventure |
| 2. | Shri Skalzang Rigzin | Land Adventure |
| 3. | Shri Rimo Saha | Water Adventure |
| 4. | Shri Shiv Prasad Chamoli | Lifetime Achievement |
Designated by: United Nations General Assembly
First observed: 2013
Note: 05 September is the death anniversary of Mother Teresa
Designated by: United Nations General Assembly
First observed: 2020
Theme: Clean Air for Climate Action
Designated by: UNESCO
First observed: 1996
Theme: Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity
Designated by: International Association for Suicide Prevention
First observed: 2003
Theme: Changing the narrative on suicide (2024-26)
Launch Date: 04 September 2026
Launched from: Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota
Launch Vehicle: GSLV-F17
Payload: EOS-05 (Earth Observation Satellite-05
EOS-05 is India's first-ever dedicated imaging satellite to operate from a geosynchronous/geo orbit. It will used for real-time weather monitoring, disaster management, agricultural tracking, and national border surveillance/security.
| # | Recipient | Nationality | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tommy Koh | Singapore | International Law & Diplomacy: Recognized for nearly six decades of service in international relations and global diplomacy. |
| 2. | Runa Khan | Bangladesh | Humanitarian Development & Healthcare: Social entrepreneur and founder of the NGO Friendship. She pioneered solar-powered floating hospital ships to deliver specialized healthcare, primary education, and climate adaptation training to isolated, climate-vulnerable communities in Bangladesh's river islands. |
| 3. | Bo Kyi | Myanmar | Human Rights & Democracy Advocacy: Co-founder of Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP). He has dedicated his life to documenting human rights abuses, defending political detainees, and providing legal, medical, and psychological support to prisoners and their families. |