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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 …
The Times Of India
Robust economy! India's GDP growth projected at 7.4% in FY26 - government releases first advanced estimates
January 08, 2026
India's economy will grow at a robust 7.4% in the financial year 2025-26, according to the …
Strong momentum in the services sector is estimated to be the main contributor to real GVA …
Manufacturing and construction activities in the secondary sector are forecast to grow by 7.0% …
The Times Of India
PRAGATI fast-tracks AIIMS push, brings tertiary care closer to heartland
January 08, 2026
Three AIIMS projects—in Telangana’s Bibinagar, Assam’s Guwahati and Jammu—have moved decisively …
PM Modi said Viksit Bharat@2047 is a time-bound national resolve and described PRAGATI as a key …
In the Northeast, AIIMS Guwahati—the region’s first AIIMS—was completed in 2023 after PRAGATI …
The Financial Express
Govt agencies start MSP purchase of pulses
January 08, 2026
The National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India (NCCF) and farmers cooperative Nafed …
In a communication to states, the agriculture ministry has urged states to waive levies and …
Currently, Nafed and NCCF have 1.18 million and 1.6 million pre-register farmers on their …
ANI News
India surpasses 50,000 NQAS-certified public health facilities, marking major boost to healthcare quality
January 08, 2026
India's public healthcare system has reached a historic milestone with more than 50,000 health …
According to the MoHFW, a total of 50,373 public health facilities across all States and Union …
Of the total NQAS certified facilities, 48,663 are Ayushman Arogya Mandirs at the primary care …
Business Standard
Rural economy spurs tractor sales in 2025, tilling fertile ground for 2026
January 08, 2026
According to FADA Research data, tractor retail sales in CY25 stood at 996,633 units, up from …
India’s tractor industry closed 2025 on a firm footing, nearing a million units in retail sales —…
India’s massive tractor sale was backed by healthy farm economics, improved rural cash flows …
India Today
Why the INSV Kaundinya matters
January 08, 2026
With the INSV Kaundinya, India joins a select club of seafaring nations that have recreated …
An astonishing naval project built in just three years, from conception to execution, INSV …
With the Indian Navy planning more voyages for the INSV Kaundinya, including to Cambodia and …
Business Standard
E-way bill generation hits fresh high in December on strong goods movement
January 08, 2026
India’s goods movement hit a fresh high in December, with total e-way bill generation rising 23.…
December saw the highest-ever e-way bill generation, signalling strong goods movement, improved …
Higher GST registrations following the rollout of the Centre’s new fast-track registration …
The Economic Times
India’s economy to outperform in FY26 with 7.4% growth: HDFC
January 08, 2026
As per the first advance estimates data analysed by HDFC, India’s GDP is projected to expand by …
While real growth remains strong, nominal GDP growth is pegged at 8.0%, reflecting a very low …
The projection is in line with HDFC’s own forecast and slightly above the Reserve Bank of India’…
Business Standard
EV retail gathers pace in 2025: PVs lead, 2-wheelers cross 1.2 million mark
January 08, 2026
Electric PV retail rose to 176,817 units in CY25, up from 99,875 units in CY24, translating …
EV retail in India posted a strong performance in calendar year 2025, with both passenger …
EV retail gathers pace in 2025, PVs lead, 2-wheelers cross 1.2 million mark
The Times Of India
‘Glad to speak with my friend’: PM Modi holds talks with Israeli PM Netanyahu; reaffirms resolve to deepen ties, fight terrorism
January 08, 2026
PM Modi said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and discussed ways to …
In a post on X, PM Modi said he conveyed New Year greetings to Netanyahu and the people of …
We (India-Israel) also exchanged views on the regional situation and reaffirmed our shared …
The Times Of India
Year’s 1st space mission on January 12 to launch Military satellite, test on-orbit refuelling & more; 1 satellite for Nepal too
January 08, 2026
India’s first space mission for 2026 will launch a defence satellite built by the DRDO, a …
The launch of PSLV-C62 mission, Isro said, is scheduled for January 12 at 10.17 am from the …
DRDO’s EOS-N1 is designed to provide the Indian military with advanced, unprecedented …
Business Standard
GCC demand pushes office leasing to all-time high: Knight Frank report
January 08, 2026
India’s commercial real estate market enters 2026 on a strong footing, buoyed by record office …
According to Knight Frank India, robust occupier demand, particularly from global capability …
India’s office market delivered a blockbuster performance in 2025, with gross leasing touching …
Money Control
Indian economy to grow at 6.8% in FY27; fiscal consolidation to continue: Goldman Sachs
January 08, 2026
India’s economy is expected to remain on a steady growth path in FY27, according to Goldman …
Goldman Sachs estimates India’s real GDP growth at 6.8 percent for FY27, a moderation from 7.3 …
Goldman Sachs expects private consumption to strengthen further in FY27
The Economic Times
EV retail sales surge 16.37 pc to over 22.70 lakh units in 2025: FADA
January 08, 2026
Electric vehicle sales in India saw a significant rise in 2025, reaching over 2.27 million units
Electric three-wheelers continue to dominate their segment, now holding over 60 percent market …
The EV makers had recorded a total sales of 19,50,727 units in 2024, the Federation of …
News18
PM Modi Calls Somnath Temple A Symbol Of India's Civilisational Continuity, Shares New Video
January 08, 2026
Earlier this week, PM Modi wrote a blog in which he described Somnath as a timeless symbol of …
PM Modi is scheduled to visit the Somnath temple in Gujarat on January 11, marking the …
Somnath Swabhiman Parv reflects India’s unbreakable spirit of faith and national pride: PM …
The Economic Times
Indian Railways strengthens affordable travel with record production of Modern General, Non-AC coaches
January 08, 2026
Indian Railways is modernizing its infrastructure and services with a strong passenger-first …
Indian Railways has achieved record production of General and non-AC coaches equipped with …
Indian Railways has identified 76 stations nationwide for the development of passenger holding …
Business Standard
Equity market to fare better in 2026, expect 10-12% return: ABSL AMC
January 08, 2026
The equity market to fare better in 2026, supported by expectations of a gradual turnaround in …
The asset manager Aditya Birla Sun Life (ABSL) AMC expects equity returns in the range of 10-12 …
Strong domestic liquidity, prospects of a return of FPI flows, and relatively compressed …
The Financial Express
‘Reform Express gaining momentum’: PM Modi credits investment push as GDP growth seen at 7.4%
January 08, 2026
Real GDP is expected to expand by 7.4 per cent in FY 2025–26, compared with 6.5 per cent growth …
“Reform Express” is gathering pace as official data projected real GDP growth of 7.4% in FY 2025–…
Be it infrastructure, manufacturing incentives, digital public goods or ‘Ease of Doing Business’,…