| 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 |
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
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. |