Pranav Constructions Ltd has raised Rs 84.24 crore from anchor investors ahead of its IPO opening on September 7. The company allotted 67.94 lakh equity shares at Rs 124 each to institutional investors.

Air India has terminated the services of the pilot-in-command of its Phuket-Delhi flight after he tested positive for a psychoactive substance. The action followed an AAIB preliminary report that flagged the pilot's drug use as a serious safety concern. The August 4 flight, carrying 145 people, suffered a sudden loss of nearly 300 feet in altitude, leaving 24 people injured.

President Droupadi Murmu, in her message on the eve of Janmashtami, extended greetings to Indians in the country and abroad. She highlighted the timeless teachings of Bhagwan Shri Krishna and the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, calling upon citizens to uphold moral values, harmony, devotion to duty and selfless service while working towards an inclusive and developed India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 10 years of UPI, calling its scale and reach a matter of pride for every Indian. He invited citizens to share their UPI experiences and its impact on their everyday lives.

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the National Teachers Awards on 48 school teachers at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on September 5, 2026. The awardees have been selected through a three-stage process from 27 States, seven Union Territories and six Central Government organisations.

India and Brazil signed an MoU in Pune to deepen bilateral cooperation in telecommunications and ICT. The agreement covers emerging technologies, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, connectivity, capacity building and exchange of best practices.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with the CEOs and founders of 20 leading Indian space startups at Seva Teerth, highlighting the growing strength of India’s private space ecosystem. The startup leaders showcased advancements in rockets, satellites, propulsion systems, space intelligence, debris removal, AI-powered weather solutions and other cutting-edge technologies. The Prime Minister encouraged greater innovation, cross-sector collaboration and the development of space technologies that can improve people’s lives. He also called for stronger engagement with Atal Tinkering Labs to inspire young minds and build a robust talent pipeline, envisioning India as a global destination for space technology, investment and innovation.