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India can be a factor of stabilisation in global affairs: Chile backs New Delhi bid for UNSC permanent seat
January 10, 2026
India has been consistently pushing for a permanent seat in the UNSC, arguing that it has the …
Chile supports India's aspiration to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security …
India's bid for a permanent UNSC seat has been backed by major powers including the US, Russia, …
FirstPost
DRDO’s long-duration scramjet test boosts India’s hypersonic missile programme
January 10, 2026
In January 2025, the DRDO successfully conducted a ground test of a scramjet combustor, …
The DRDO has successfully conducted a long-duration ground test of its actively cooled scramjet …
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh complimented the DRDO, industry partners and academia on the …
Money Control
India to remain a fast-growing economy, low external debt, consumption to fuel growth, says UN economist
January 10, 2026
India will continue to remain a fast-growing economy as monetary easing, tax reforms, pick up …
India can be a global leader in ensuring that global growth not only stays strong, but also …
India’s BRICS 2026 presidency is a real opportunity for the country to demonstrate the kind of …
News18
Somnath And The Unfinished Reckoning
January 10, 2026
PM Modi will be at Somnath to offer tribute as part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, marking a …
Somnath today is not merely stone reclaimed from ruin; it is memory reclaimed from suppression
The attack of the year 1026 and the numerous assaults that followed thereafter could not shake …
Business Standard
Indian economy resilient despite global challenges: Shaktikanta Das
January 10, 2026
India's economy remains resilient despite geopolitical headwinds and trade barriers, with real …
India's economy rebounded with an average growth of 8.2 per cent after Covid-19: Shaktikanta Das
The National Statistics Office (NSO) earlier this week put out advance estimates of India's GDP …
Business Line
India’s tea exports up 8.64% at 254 million kgs during Jan-Nov 2025
January 10, 2026
India’s tea exports during January-November 2025 were up 8.64 per cent at 254.19 million kgs (…
In value, tea exports grew 17.74 per cent to ₹7,633.85 crore during the year, up from ₹6,483.39 …
India’s tea exports from North India were up 21.63 per cent during the period at 171.44 mkg …
The Times Of India
Bumper harvest: Tractor sales grow 20% to 11L in ’25
January 10, 2026
The Indian tractor industry closed 2025 on a high note, with annual domestic volumes crossing …
Total domestic tractor sales touched 10.9 lakh units in 2025, compared with 9.1 lakh units in …
Rating agency ICRA noted that the 2025 southwest monsoon season concluded with rainfall at 108% …
The Economic Times
AMFI Data: Mutual fund SIP inflows surge to record Rs 31,002 crore in December
January 10, 2026
Mutual fund SIP inflows reached a record high of over Rs 31,000 crore in December. This marks a …
SIP contributions increased 5% month-on-month (MoM) and 17% year-on-year (YoY), from Rs 26,459 …
SIP assets stood at Rs 16.63 lakh crore in December 2025, accounting for 20.7% of total mutual …
The Times Of India
Prasar Bharati taps creator economy, launches 'Creator's Corner' on DD News
January 10, 2026
Creator’s Corner is the first step in this reform journey, says Ashwini Vaishnaw said, linking …
Prasar Bharati launched Creator's Corner on DD News, signalling what the government says will …
Ashwini Vaishnaw says 2026 would mark “major reforms” for Prasar Bharati, with Doordarshan and …
The Times Of India
Indian firm demonstrates 20km, 10Gbps indigenous wireless laser comms system
January 10, 2026
Photonics and defence technology firm olee.space says it has successfully demonstrated an …
The wireless laser communication system, built with about 85% locally sourced components, was …
Indian firm demonstration validated its ability to deliver long-range, high-capacity optical …
The Indian Express
India’s 1st Vande Bharat Sleeper train to run at speeds up to 130 kmph on Howrah-Guwahati route
January 10, 2026
The Ministry of Railways is set to roll out the country’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train next …
Vande Bharat sleeper: This new semi-high-speed long-distance train will run between Howrah and …
Vande Bharat sleeper is expected to offer a faster, safer and more comfortable travel …
Telangana Today
India’s office leasing soars 20% in 2025, residential sales remain steady
January 10, 2026
Strong performance across regions reflected the maturity of India’s office ecosystem, supported …
India’s office market touched record high in 2025, with annual gross leasing surging to 86.4 …
Real estate services firm Knight Frank India said that on the residential front, sales across …
India Today
63 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh, 36 had bounties totalling Rs 1.19 crore
January 10, 2026
As many as 63 Naxalites, including 36 with a collective bounty exceeding Rs 1.19 crore, …
The surrendered Naxalites say they were impressed by the state government’s surrender and …
63 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh; the rehabilitation efforts of Naxalites have been cited …
ETV Bharat
Railways To Undergo A Journey Of Reforms "52 Weeks, 52 Reforms" This Year
January 10, 2026
Indian Railways has outlined an ambitious reform journey for the year 2026, aptly titled “52 …
Indian Railways has taken symbolic yet significant steps to shed colonial-era practices and …
Indian Railways conferred the 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar to its employees 100 …
Ani News
122 new trains introduced in 2025, offering faster travel and improved punctuality to serve the common man
January 10, 2026
Under the TAG 2026, Indian Railways has introduced new trains, extended existing services, …
Overall, under TAG 2026, 122 new trains were introduced, 86 trains extended, 8 frequency …
With 549 trains accelerated across zones, TAG 2026 enhances punctuality, operational efficiency,…
Business Standard
73% of India's fertiliser demand met via domestic production in 2025: Govt
January 10, 2026
Around 73 per cent of the country’s total fertiliser demand was met by domestic production in …
According to the government, domestic production of fertilisers rose to 50.79 million tonnes in …
Setting up of new fertiliser plants, revival of closed units, and boost to indigenous …
Ani News
AI startups praise ethical, India-centric vision after roundtable with PM Modi
January 10, 2026
PM Modi's interaction with leading Indian AI startups has left founders and innovators deeply …
The roundtable with leading Indian AI startups, chaired by PM Modi this week, comes ahead of …
Twelve Indian AI startups, selected under the Foundation Model Pillar of the Summit, …
Ani News
Somnath Swabhiman Parv celebrated to honour guardians of Indian culture and inspire new generation
January 10, 2026
PM Modi is strengthening the nation through culture and spirituality, ensuring the importance …
PM Modi will attend the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot, a key event aimed at …
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel restored national faith and self-respect by undertaking the …
Money Control
PRAGATI proves to be a powerful platform for power sector; 237 projects worth Rs 10.53 lakh crore reviewed and commissioned
January 09, 2026
PRAGATI, the Government of India’s flagship platform for fast-tracking projects, has emerged as …
A total of 53 power projects worth Rs 4.12 lakh crore have been reviewed at the Prime Minister’…
Some of the major power projects reviewed and fast-tracked under PRAGATI include the Gadarwara …
Live Mint
UN lifts India growth outlook, sees economy expanding 7.4% in 2025
January 09, 2026
India’s economy is estimated to have grown 7.4% in calendar year 2025 and is expected to expand …
The UN’s latest estimate for 2025 marks a sharp upward revision of 1.1 percentage points from …
Morgan Stanley said in a note that domestic demand will anchor India’s growth
The Indian Express
MGNREGA overhaul plugs gaps, keeps up with changing times
January 09, 2026
MGNREGA fared poorly on the cardinal principle of adequate compensation for labour-intensive works
VB- G RAM G is a big step forward towards ensuring a well-intentioned scheme remains relevant …
States have to now ensure that legitimate workers are adequately informed well in advance of …
The Financial Express
Powering ‘Make In India’: Texmaco Rail completes critical systems for massive 2000 MW Subansiri Project
January 09, 2026
Texmaco Rail & Engineering has successfully completed the erection and commissioning of Hydro-…
The Subansiri project is expected to significantly contribute electricity to the national grid, …
The Subansiri project, with an installed capacity of 2000 MW spread across eight units of 250 …
Business Standard
India's GDP to grow by 7.5% in FY26 with upside bias, says SBI report
January 09, 2026
India's economy is expected to grow at 7.5 per cent in 2025-26 with upward bias, marginally …
The First Advance Estimates released by National Statistics Office (NSO) put GDP growth in 2025-…
The gross value added (GVA) growth is estimated at 7.3 per cent and nominal GDP expansion at 8 …
Business Standard
GST cuts, festival season drive mcap gains at 17 of top 20 listed banks
January 09, 2026
HDFC Bank retained its position as the country’s most valuable bank with a 4.4% rise
IDFC First Bank recorded the sharpest increase, with its market cap jumping 43.8% in the quarter
State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest lender by assets, reported a 12.6 per cent increase …
The Times Of India
‘Could not shake our eternal faith’: PM Modi recalls Somnath temple attack; shares throwback pictures
January 09, 2026
PM Modi kicked off the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, sharing pictures from his visit to the Somnath …
#SomnathSwabhimanParv is about remembering the countless children of Bharat Mata, who never …
The Somnath Swabhiman Parv will be observed from January 8 to January 11, during which a series …
The Times Of India
Isro will usher in NY with PSLV C62 mission on Monday; will launch surveillance sat EOS-N1, 18 payloads
January 09, 2026
ISRO will usher in the new year with the first launch of 2026 — PSLV C62 mission — on January …
Besides the primary payload EOS-N1, PSLV wil also be carrying an European demonstrator …
EOS-N1 is a hyperspectral imaging satellite developed primarily for the Defence Research and …
The Times Of India
Dhruva’s PolarAccess-1 to enable 10 missions from across India, other countries on Jan 12
January 09, 2026
Space engineering firm Dhruva Space announced Polar Access-1 (PA-1), its most integrated launch …
PA-1 brings together satellites, separation systems, launch integration and ground operations …
Dhruva Space co-founder and chief technology officer Abhay Egoor said PA-1 reflects the company’…
Business Standard
Securitisation volumes rise 5% to ₹1.87 trn in 9 months of FY26: Crisil
January 09, 2026
Securitisation volumes rose by about 5 per cent year on year to around Rs 1.87 trillion in the …
NBFCs posted strong year-on-year growth of 35 per cent in the third quarter, driven by robust …
Among retail asset classes, gold loan securitisation saw a sharp rise, accounting for 12 per …
NDTV
NMC Approves 450 Additional PG Medical Seats For 2025-26. Here's What Next
January 09, 2026
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has so far cleared around 450 additional PG medical seats …
Several institutions were granted multiple seats across departments, leading to a significant …
According to a public notice issued by MARB, the list of additional seats approved by the …
The Economic Times
India opens applications for 2025–26 Scholarship Programme for diaspora children
January 09, 2026
The Ministry of External Affairshas opened applications for the Scholarship Programme for …
MEA’s scholarship is applicable to children of Persons of Indian Origin, Non-Resident Indians …
The Consulate General of India across various countries have made the application form of …
Business Standard
Strong collections, premiumisation to support Q3 for top realty developers
January 09, 2026
Top listed real estate developers are expected to deliver a healthy performance in terms of …
While overall housing sales have moderated across top cities, listed developers are expected to …
Anarock Group Chairperson Anuj Puri noted that launch activity by top developers is projected …
Business Standard
Electronics industry targets 16 products to reduce import dependence
January 09, 2026
PM Modi urged the Centre and states to jointly identify and develop 100 products for domestic …
The electronics industry has written to P K Mishra, principal secretary to the PM, listing …
According to ICEA’s presentation to the PMO, the Electronics industry is advancing localisation …
The Economic Times
BMW Group posts 14% growth in car sales in India in 2025
January 09, 2026
BMW Group India recorded its highest-ever sales in 2025, with over 18,000 cars sold, marking a …
2025 has been a record-breaking year for BMW Group India, with highest-ever sales to date, …
The demand for BMW and MINI EVs continues to grow post-GST 2.0, and the company commands the …
WION
Project Shaktibaan: India's bold leap into drone-centric military future
January 09, 2026
Through a massive strategic initiative known as Project Shaktibaan, the Indian Army is raising …
With the first Shaktibaan regiments already operational and deliveries of new systems expected …
With Project Shaktibaan, India is not merely adapting to the future of warfare—it is actively …
The Indian Express
Indian Railways eyes production of 4,802 LHB coaches in FY27
January 09, 2026
The Ministry of Railways has planned to manufacture 4,802 Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches in …
In FY 2025-26 (up to November 2025), more than 4,224 LHB coaches were produced by Indian …
Through indigenous production of LHB coaches, Indian Railways is strengthening the Atmanirbhar …
Business Standard
Startups and AI entrepreneurs are the co-architects of India's future: PM
January 09, 2026
India should present a unique AI model to the world that reflects the spirit of Made in India, …
Start-ups and AI entrepreneurs are the co-architects of India’s future: PM Modi at a roundtable …
During a roundtable with Indian AI start-ups, PM Modi suggested that Indian AI models should be …
The Financial Express
White-collar hiring ends 2025 on strong note, up 13% in December: Naukri
January 09, 2026
India’s white-collar job market closed 2025 on a robust note, with the Naukri JobSpeak Index …
Service-led sectors such as BPO/ITES, Hospitality, and Insurance recorded sharp turnarounds …
The consistent strength in non-tech sectors—culminating in the strongest quarter at 9% in OND—…
Ani News
India's GDP growth projected at 6.6% in FY2027 as diversified growth engines reshape India's economic landscape: Dun & Bradstreet
January 09, 2026
India's GDP is projected to reach around 6.6% by FY2027, powered by strong consumer demand, and …
With macro stability as a foundation, and GDP growth projected at 6.6% in FY2027, the country …
The digital economy is playing a critical role, with projections suggesting it will grow at …
The Indian Express
In Somnath, a new tryst with the civilisational past
January 09, 2026
For decades after Independence, Somnath was treated with embarrassment. Jawaharlal Nehru, India’…
By invoking Ghazni in the context of resilience, and Somnath without insecurity, PM Modi is …
PM Modi’s visit to Somnath is a re-embedding of the Indian state in a geography marked by …
News18
PM Modi Announces Commencement Of 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv', Shares Pictures
January 09, 2026
PM Modi announced the commencement of the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’ and shared a few pictures …
PM Modi is scheduled to visit the Somnath temple in Gujarat on January 11, marking the …
Somnath Swabhiman Parv is a festival to remember those countless sons of Mother India who never …
News18
India’s First: In Pics, Leh Airport’s New Terminal That Masters 12°C Eco-Heating
January 09, 2026
PM Modi to visit Leh in April to inaugurate the new airport terminal, boosting connectivity and …
The upcoming terminal at Leh Airport will have around 20 check-in counters and centralised …
Leh Airport is one of the highest-altitude airports in India, and travel to the region has been …
Business Line
43 of 53 power projects reviewed under PM-led PRAGATI commissioned
January 09, 2026
Launched in 2015 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, PRAGATI has reshaped how India tracks and …
Since 2015, 53 projects worth Rs 4.12 lakh crore have been reviewed under PRAGATI platform and …
More than a review forum, PRAGATI reflects a push to break bureaucratic inertia and strengthen …
News18
'Since Before Christ': How INSV Kaundinya Reclaims India's Forgotten Maritime Destiny
January 09, 2026
Roman gold and silver coins discovered in Tamil Nadu, and Indian coins found in Europe, are …
The silent voyage of INSV Kaundinya through the Arabian Sea is not a ceremonial stunt. It is an …
Long before Vasco da Gama stumbled onto our shores, Indian traders sailed to Rome, Egypt, …
News18
Somnath: The Immortal Symbol Of Hindu Resilience
January 09, 2026
Sardar Patel visited Somnath in November 1947 and, on seeing the dilapidated condition of the …
The history of Bharat cannot be looked at from the prism of invasions and plunder alone; it …
Today, Somnath stands as a symbol of Hindu resilience—a glorious emblem of Bharat’s ascendancy …
The Indian Express
Hardeep Singh Puri writes: A 2026 wish for criticism that improves policy, protects reform
January 08, 2026
Jal Jeevan Mission has provided tap water connections to more than 12.5 crore rural households, …
Under the PM Ujjwala Yojana, more than 10 crore LPG connections have brought cleaner cooking …
Under the PLI programmes, realised investment crossed Rs 2 lakh crore across 14 sectors and …
News18
How Double-Engine Governance Is Powering Uttar Pradesh’s FDI Surge
January 08, 2026
Uttar Pradesh is delivering on the promise of the double-engine governance model, and the …
Uttar Pradesh received FDI inflows of Rs 2,762 crore during FY 2023-24, which accelerated to Rs …
The Adityanath government’s approach to addressing structural challenges such as land …
Jagran
Somnath Temple is a symbol of our civilisational consciousness; memories never fade and true faith never loses
January 08, 2026
The thousand-year journey of Somnath is proof that our civilisational consciousness is that ‘…
The thousand-year journey of Somnath teaches us that memories never fade and true faith never …
The transformation over the past 11 years, from Somnath to Ram Janmabhoomi, is a symbol that …
Money Control
India’s space economy enters a new strategic era
January 08, 2026
India’s private space economy, valued at $8–9 billion, is projected to grow to $44 billion by …
This is not just my journey; it’s the beginning of India’s human spaceflight programme: Group …
New policies, liberalised investment and private participation are reshaping India’s space …
The Economic Times
'India a compelling growth story, global clients expanding here'
January 08, 2026
Bank of America sees India as a strategic growth market within its global footprint, driven by …
Asia's second-biggest economy remains one of the most compelling growth stories globally: …
India set a record for banking fees last year, crossing the $1 billion mark as per industry …
The Hindu
Youth leadership is key to Viksit Bharat
January 08, 2026
Across the country, young Indians are thinking deeply about how India can grow faster, govern …
The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue is designed to provide a platform to influence the …
This vast reservoir of yuva shakti is far more than a demographic advantage; it is India’s …