Daily Bulletin

During the interaction with the Myanmar parliamentary delegation on September 2, 2026, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla noted Myanmar's recent general elections, held in three phases between December 2025 and January 2026, marked a significant milestone with the first-time use of proportional representation and electronic voting machines (EVMs). Birla also highlighted India's own experience in modernising its electoral process, including the introduction of EVMs from the 2004 Lok Sabha elections and the subsequent Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system to enhance transparency.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the valedictory session of the two-day National Departmental Summit on Water, organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti on September 2, 2026, emphasising the need for continuous review and follow-up on actionable outcomes to strengthen the spirit of Team India and deepen cooperative federalism. The Prime Minister suggested organising similar "Chintan Shivirs" for Urban Local Bodies and called for structured inter-State study-visits involving public representatives, officials, and farmers to facilitate practical learning and replication of successful interventions.

The High-Level Committee on Aircraft Leasing and Financing, chaired by Union Minister Shri Ram Mohan Naidu on September 2, 2026, deliberated on creating an enabling environment for the sector by addressing issues related to taxation, regulatory frameworks, and the availability of finance. Discussions included the potential for rupee-denominated financing for aircraft, greater clarity on the applicability of GAAR, and the possibility of renegotiating the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) framework with Ireland, aiming for a predictable policy framework to enhance ease of doing business.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Shri Gyanesh Kumar addressed over 1,000 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in Margao, South Goa, on September 2, 2026, emphasizing their critical role as the 'first interface' between the Election Commission of India (ECI) and citizens. He described BLOs as the 'foundational pillar of the world’s largest democracy,' instrumental in maintaining the integrity of electoral rolls and ensuring a robust electoral process.

A two-day conference on Electoral Literacy Club & ECINET commenced in Margao, South Goa, on September 2, 2026, featuring an interaction with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Shri Gyanesh Kumar and over 1,000 Booth Level Officers (BLOs). During the event, short videos explaining the roles of BLOs in Konkani and Booth Level Agents (BLAs) in English were released, aiming to enhance electoral literacy and engagement at the grassroots level.

The Directorate General of Taxpayer Services (DGTS), Mumbai Zonal Unit, under the Ministry of Finance, conducted a 'GST Awareness – Understanding Basics of GST' seminar at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Colaba, Mumbai, on September 2, 2026. Principal Additional Director General Shri Sumit Kumar addressed students from Classes IX to XII, emphasizing GST's significance as a landmark reform and the role of taxation in nation-building. Joint Director Dr. Chandrakant V. Kedar provided a technical session on the broad GST compliance framework and administrative structure, aiming to foster tax literacy from an early age.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the valedictory session of the two-day National Departmental Summit on Water, organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, on September 2, 2026, in New Delhi. He urged Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to be sensitised to challenges arising from urbanisation, including population growth and future water requirements, suggesting the organisation of similar 'Chintan Shivirs' for them. The Prime Minister also advocated for greater adoption of water-saving technologies.

Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra has been appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Kshetra Trust on September 2, 2026. This significant appointment marks a new administrative phase for the Trust, which is responsible for the construction and management of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.