Latest news in India? September 3rd, 2026
03-09-2026
- Economy & Trade: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the India-US trade agreement is set to be finalised following US offers of preferential rates. Meanwhile, India and Belgium signed multiple MoUs and joint agreements to deepen bilateral ties. The Indian Express+ 1
- Flood Situation in Uttar Pradesh: Flooding has impacted over 30 districts across Uttar Pradesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed relief measures for Varanasi after the Ganga river crossed the warning mark, while thousands have been relocated in Chitrakoot and surrounding areas. The Indian Express+ 1
- Tamil Nadu Policy & Assembly: Chief Minister Vijay announced plans to construct an Olympic City and a Motorsports City in Chennai, alongside a new state secretariat complex. Additionally, the Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a unanimous resolution requesting the Centre to designate Tamil as the principal language of the Madras High Court. The Indian Express+ 1
- Supreme Court Legal Ruling: The Supreme Court ruled that the Bar Council of India (BCI) lacks statutory power to regulate the internal conduct of law students, holding that individual educational institutions retain authority under their own bylaws. The Indian Express
- Space & Technology: ISRO finalized launch preparations for the EOS-05 Earth observation satellite from Sriharikota, scheduled for early September 4 aboard the GSLV-F17 rocket. The Economic Times