September 20, 2026: The government has announced that biometric Aadhaar authentication will be mandatory for subsidised domestic LPG refills from October 1, 2026, while the Indian Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defence Force are conducting the 14-day Veer Guardian 2026 air exercise at Air Force Station Jodhpur. Several other major national developments, including heavy rainfall alerts, the SEMICON India 2026 conference and a nationwide anti-drug campaign, also featured in the day’s news.
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- Aadhaar Biometric Authentication Mandatory for Subsidised LPG Refills From October 1
The government has announced that domestic LPG consumers must complete biometric Aadhaar authentication to book subsidised refills at the regulated retail selling price from October 1, 2026. - India, Japan Conduct Veer Guardian 2026 Air Exercise in Jodhpur
The Indian Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defence Force are conducting the 14-day bilateral air exercise Veer Guardian 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur. The exercise focuses on advanced operational missions and professional interactions. - IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall Across Several States and Union Territories
The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal and Telangana on September 20. Heavy rain has also been forecast in parts of Madhya Maharashtra, Odisha, East Rajasthan, Gangetic West Bengal and Jharkhand. - SEMICON India 2026 Concludes at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi
The fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 concluded at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi on September 19. The three-day conference, themed “Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem”, featured more than 600 exhibitors, including around 300 international exhibitors. - Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh Held at 1,067 Locations to Combat Drug Abuse
The Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh is being organised at 1,067 locations across India as part of the Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan. The initiative focuses on preventing drug abuse among young people. - President Murmu, PM Modi Congratulate Indian Shooter Elavenil Valarivan on Asian Games Silver
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Elavenil Valarivan after she secured the silver medal in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Individual event at the Asian Games on September 20. - Suryakiran Aerobatic Team Performs Air Show in Meerut
Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth witnessed the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team’s air show in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. The Indian Air Force team took to the Meerut skies for the first time on September 19, drawing spectators with its aerial display.
- President Murmu to Address Environment and Climate Conference in New Delhi
President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to address the valedictory session of the International Conference on The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics in New Delhi on September 20. The two-day conference is being organised by the National Green Tribunal. - PM Modi, Union Ministers Express Grief Over Journalist Payal Mehta’s Demise
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers expressed grief over the demise of journalist Payal Mehta on September 20. Modi described her as a hard-working journalist who remained closely connected with ground-level reporting and national issues. - Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya
Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya on his birth anniversary on September 20. Shah highlighted his contribution through the establishment of the All World Gayatri Pariwar and his work towards the cultural upliftment of society.
