During a ceremony hosted by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, the Republic of Türkiye signed the Artemis Accords, joining the growing international coalition of like-minded nations dedicated to peaceful, transparent space exploration.
Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır signed on behalf of Türkiye. The President of the Turkish Space Agency Yusuf Kıraç, and the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Space and Environment Connor Tomlinson, also participated in the event.
Türkiye’s recent achievements in human spaceflight underscore its commitment to space exploration. In 2024, the country’s first astronaut, Alper Gezervaci, traveled to the International Space Station on Axiom Mission 3 and conducted scientific research alongside NASA astronauts.Türkiye will soon launch its first lunar mission, AYAP-1.
World Coconut Day is observed every year on 2 September to highlight the importance of coconuts in agriculture, nutrition, livelihoods, and sustainable development.
Organised by International Coconut Community(ICC), an intergovernmental organisation of coconut-producing countries.
Theme (2026): "Coconut for Circular Economy: Building Partnerships for Maximum Value."
Significance: Promotes the coconut sector's role in food security, rural employment, eco-friendly products, and the efficient use of every part of the coconut through a circular economy approach.
Skyscraper Day is observed annually on 3 September to celebrate the architectural, engineering, and technological achievements behind the world's tallest buildings. The day also commemorates the birth anniversary of renowned American architect Louis Sullivan (1856–1924), who is often regarded as the "Father of Skyscrapers."
A skyscraper is a continuously habitable high-rise building, generally considered to be 150 meters (492 feet) or taller, according to the
Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH).
The International Day of Charity is observed every year on 5 September to promote charitable activities, volunteerism, and solidarity in addressing poverty and humanitarian challenges worldwide.
The date marks the death anniversary of Mother Teresa, who dedicated her life to serving the poor and marginalized.
The International Day of Charity was established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) through Resolution A/RES/67/105 and was first observed in 2013.
Teachers' Day is celebrated every year on 5 September in India to honour the contributions of teachers in shaping society and to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India's second President and a renowned philosopher and educator.
On 5 September, the President of India presents the National Teachers' Award to outstanding teachers from across the country for their exceptional contributions to school education.
Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal, in the presence of Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shri Mohan Yadav, inaugurated the Indore Metro Priority Corridor–2, marking a significant milestone in the city’s urban mobility journey. Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Tokhan Sahu was also present on the occasion
The newly inaugurated phase-I (Reach-II) of approx 11 km comprising 11-stations starting from Super Corridor-3 to Malviya Nagar Chauraha and has been developed at an estimated cost of Rs.2,850 crore. With this expansion, the Indore Metro network now comprises 16 operational stations covering approximately 17 km,
with a cumulative project cost of about Rs.4,370 crore. The Metro will provide citizens with a faster, safer, more comfortable and reliable mode of transport while strengthening connectivity between residential, commercial and employment centres.
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan released a commemorative postage stamp to mark the 75th anniversary of Tamil daily Dinamalar, praising the newspaper for earning the trust of readers by upholding the values of truth, patriotism and public service.
The Vice-President also highlighted the importance of nurturing the next generation and appreciated Dinamalar’s educational initiative ‘Pattam’, which provides school students with content on general awareness, language skills and scientific innovations.
