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September 22 , 2026 7 hrs 0 min 18 0
  • Scientists from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI) identified a new eel species from the Arabian Sea.
    • The new species was named Ariosoma cmfriense after CMFRI.
  • India’s cheetah population has reached 56 after India-born cheetah KGP12, daughter of South African cheetah Gemini, gave birth to four cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
  • Kishor Makwana, Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), received the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Award 2026.
  • India, represented by the Indian Air Force (IAF) Sarang Helicopter Display Team, participated in Egypt’s second El Alamein International Air show, showcasing military, commercial and private aircraft along with defence, space and advanced aviation technologies.
  • International Equal Pay Day is observed every year on 18 September to promote equal pay for work of equal value.
  • International Red Panda Day 2026 was observed on September 19, the third Saturday of September, to raise awareness about red panda conservation and threats such as habitat loss, deforestation and poaching. 
    • The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists the red panda as an Endangered species. 

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