Latest news in India? September 4th, 2026
04-09-2026
The major national headlines in India include:
- ISRO Successfully Launches EOS-05: The Indian Space Research Organisation launched the EOS-05 earth observation satellite aboard a GSLV-F17 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Weighing 2,367 kg, it serves as India’s first imaging satellite positioned to operate from a geosynchronous orbit. Qatar news agency
- Regional Disaster Assistance: India dispatched fresh consignments totaling 21.5 tonnes of emergency relief materials, forensic kits, and medical equipment to Nepal via C-130J aircraft to support ongoing rescue and recovery operations following major flash floods. Nepal News | Nepal’s First Online News Portal
- Economic Momentum and Market Data: Following newly released quarterly GDP growth figures showing an expansion of 7.8%, public and market discussions continue to focus on the revival of private investment and policy reform challenges. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee has held near two-month highs against the US dollar. Blitz India+ 1
- Monsoon Inundation and Weather Warnings: Heavy downpours from a persistent weather system over eastern and central India have prompted localized flood and waterlogging alerts across parts of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and southern West Bengal.
- Legal and Electoral Developments: Earlier this week, the Supreme Court utilized Article 142 powers to quash pending FIRs related to summer student protests, while also seeking the central government’s view on the potential deployment of totaliser machines for EVM vote tallying. The Hindu