September 3, 2026: India and Belgium reaffirmed their commitment to expanding trade, investment, economic and defence cooperation during Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever's visit, while heavy rains and water releases from barrages affected 23 districts in Uttar Pradesh, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to review the flood situation in Varanasi.
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- India, Belgium Reaffirm Commitment to Expand Trade and Investment
India and Belgium reaffirmed their commitment to deepening trade, investment and economic cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever welcomed the growing diversification of sectors in bilateral trade. - India to Appoint Defence Attaché to Brussels
India announced its decision to appoint a Defence Attaché to Brussels, following Belgium's appointment of a Defence Attaché in New Delhi earlier this year. The move is expected to strengthen defence engagement and production cooperation between the two countries. - Heavy Rains and Flooding Affect 23 Districts in Uttar Pradesh
Heavy rainfall and the release of water from barrages have affected 23 districts in Uttar Pradesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Varanasi District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar to take stock of the flood situation in his parliamentary constituency. - Jaishankar Reiterates India’s Support for Ending Russia-Ukraine War
External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said India remains ready to support efforts in any manner possible to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Speaking after meeting Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha in Kyiv, he reiterated that solutions will not emerge from the battlefield. - 31-Member JPC Constituted to Examine FCRA Amendment Bill
The government constituted a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee to examine the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Lok Sabha MP Sanjay Jaiswal will head the joint panel. - Regional Airline Places Order for 40 ATR 72-600 Aircraft
A private regional airline placed an order for 40 ATR 72-600 aircraft in New Delhi. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the number of air passengers in India has doubled over the past decade. - Piyush Goyal Highlights MSMEs’ Role in India’s 7.8% GDP Growth
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal lauded the MSME sector for its role in India recording 7.8% GDP growth in the first quarter of the current financial year. - Rail Minister Reviews Safety and Maintenance Deficiencies
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held a detailed safety review meeting in New Delhi and directed officials to address deficiencies related to railway safety, technical systems, maintenance and signalling. - New East-West Freight Corridors Planned to Boost Maharashtra Connectivity
Ashwini Vaishnaw said new east-west freight corridors will strengthen connectivity and industrial growth in Maharashtra. He added that railway projects worth ₹18,000 crore are underway in Mumbai. - President Murmu Extends Janmashtami Greetings
President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings to citizens on the eve of Janmashtami, highlighting the enduring influence of Lord Krishna’s life and teachings on India’s cultural and philosophical heritage.
