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News18
September 09, 2026
“Aari Aari” played as PM Modi entered Vadodara’s “NaMo for Viksit Bharat” event
PM Modi launched development projects worth over ₹35,000 crore during his Vadodara visit
PM Modi dedicated the completed Freight Corridor to strengthen connectivity and Viksit Bharat
The Times Of India
September 09, 2026
PM Modi called for UPI links with nations having large Indian diasporas and strong trade ties
Global UPI integration can cut remittance costs and deliver money to Indian families faster
India's UPI-Singapore link makes cross-border payments as seamless as local transfers
Business Standard
September 09, 2026
PM Modi said India’s reform express will move forward at an even faster pace
India’s 7.8% Q1 FY27 growth gave the world new confidence: PM Modi
PM Modi urged fintech expansion across credit, insurance, savings and pensions
The Economic Times
September 09, 2026
India’s EV retail sales surged 52.9% to 2,98,448 units in August
India’s overall EV penetration increased from 9.5% to 12.3% within a year
Electric commercial vehicle sales nearly tripled to a record 4,702 units in August
The Economic Times
September 09, 2026
Household manufacturing GVA grew at 25.2% CAGR, nearly four times the corporate rate
Household units’ share of manufacturing GVA rose from 14.8% in FY23 to 19.4% in FY25
Employment in household manufacturing units increased from 33.7 million to 34.9 million
The Times Of India
September 09, 2026
Ladakh welcomed 4,05,085 tourists in eight months, exceeding its entire 2025 total by 20.6%
Ladakh recorded 2026’s highest monthly foreign footfall, with 10,075 visitors in August
Ladakh received 3,71,739 domestic and 33,346 foreign tourists during January-August 2026
Business Standard
September 09, 2026
The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor will cut rail freight transit time by about 60%
PM Modi dedicated the ₹73,000-crore Western Dedicated Freight Corridor to the nation
The Western DFC connects Dadri with JNPA and permits freight speeds of up to 100 kmph
The Economic Times
September 09, 2026
FIIs invested a net ₹49,830 crore across Indian sectors during July and August
Consumer services led FII buying with ₹18,618 crore, followed by healthcare at ₹13,686 crore
India’s 7.8% Q1 growth, strong earnings and a stabilising rupee supported FII sentiment
The Economic Times
September 09, 2026
India has joined the US and 24 other countries in a global 6G initiative, giving the country a …
The US-led 6G initiative brings together India, the US, UK, Germany, Japan and other countries …
India’s 6G Vision targets 2030, with the country aiming to become a frontline contributor to …
ANI News
September 09, 2026
PM Modi said India’s strong 7.8% growth is giving the global community renewed confidence and …
India’s fintech ecosystem is expanding rapidly, with PM Modi saying its growing energy, youth …
At the GFF 2026, PM Modi called for fintech to expand beyond payments into credit, insurance, …
ANI News
September 09, 2026
India Inc’s investment announcements surged to around ₹84.7 lakh crore in FY26, highlighting …
India’s capital formation is gradually shifting towards technology-linked and energy-transition …
India's actual GFCF reached Rs 120.6 lakh crore in FY26, equivalent to 34.9% of GDP, …
Business Standard
September 09, 2026
White-collar hiring rose 14% year-on-year in August, with the Naukri JobSpeak Index climbing to …
Fresher hiring in white-collar jobs increased 15% year-on-year, creating stronger entry-level …
Non-Metro cities are becoming important hiring centres, with Bhubaneswar recording 32% growth …
The Hindu
September 09, 2026
India and Japan are translating years of strategic convergence into practical defence …
Japan’s UNICORN integrated communications antenna project is moving towards early implementation,…
India and Japan are exploring joint development in naval shipbuilding and design, combining …
The Economic Times
September 09, 2026
At the GFF 2026, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said fintech has put India at the forefront of …
AI-driven analytics are strengthening fraud detection in India’s financial system, while …
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra credited PM Modi’s leadership with helping place India at the …
Business Line
September 09, 2026
Russia imported 31.32 million kg of Indian tea in FY26, making it India’s third-largest tea …
Russian buyers are showing strong interest in premium orthodox teas from South India, with …
Indian tea exports rose 5.45% to 271.93 million kg in FY26, while average realisation increased …
The Times of India
September 09, 2026
Tata Boeing Aerospace has rolled out its 400th Apache AH-64E fuselage in India, highlighting …
Nearly 30% of all Apaches ever built have had their fuselages manufactured in India, showcasing …
Indian defence exports reached a record ₹38,424 crore in FY26, with products now reaching 80+ …
The Tribune
September 09, 2026
India's exports of wind turbines and components rose about 50% to around Rs 12,800 crore in FY …
India added a record 6.05 GW of wind capacity in FY2025-26, taking cumulative installed …
About 7.4 GW of Tamil Nadu's ageing wind fleet is eligible for upgrading, out of 25.4 GW …
Business Standard
September 09, 2026
India’s demat account base expanded by nearly 3.3 million in August, its highest surge since …
Market experts attribute the demat surge to a pipeline of record-breaking IPOs, including …
The Nifty Smallcap index has over the last two years given the highest return, and investors …
Business Standard
September 09, 2026
India’s operational office REIT portfolio expanded by 74 per cent year-on-year to 167 million …
Office space remains the dominant segment of the country’s REIT market, with the operational …
Bengaluru leads major office markets in REIT penetration, with 67.6 million sq ft of REIT-…
News18
September 09, 2026
UPI has reached several places. But this is just the first step. Connecting to the payment …
India is the world’s largest recipient of remittances, receiving more than $120 billion annually
PM Modi is pushing for global linkages to make cross-border payments faster, cheaper, and more …
News18
September 09, 2026
PM Modi targeted the Opposition during his address in Vadodara, saying that “truth will defeat …
PM Modi said a single freight train could carry cargo equivalent to the load transported by …
During his visit to Vadodara, PM Modi inaugurated development projects worth over Rs 20,000 …
News18
September 09, 2026
Young attendees had unique praise for the PM. Multiple students brought creative posters, with …
A heartwarming highlight of the ‘NaMo for Viksit Bharat’ event featured a group of enthusiastic …
PM Modi walked down a specially built 200-meter, ‘Y’-shaped ramp extending into the crowd to …
The Tribune
September 09, 2026
India has successfully secured FTAs with 38 countries over the last 10 to 12 years under PM Modi’…
The FTA that has been signed between India and the EU is being called the 'mother of all deals' …
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted India’s rapid economic transformation stating that …
The Hindu
September 09, 2026
AI driven technologies are playing an increasingly important role in improving railway safety …
The RDSO is deploying AI-based intrusion detection systems that use distributed acoustic …
‘Kavach’ is currently operational over more than 2,746 route kilometres, installed on around …
The Economic Times
September 08, 2026
India’s 2nd-phase semiconductor mission, with a budget of around $13 billion, expands the focus …
India has approved 12 semiconductor manufacturing projects across 6 states, with Micron, Kaynes …
The Tata Electronics and Powerchip project in Dholera, Gujarat, is progressing towards its …
The Economic Times
September 08, 2026
India’s automobile retail market recorded its biggest-ever August, with total vehicle …
Rural India outperformed urban markets, with overall rural vehicle retail growth at 19.79% YoY …
"August’26 delivered the biggest-ever August in Indian Auto Retail, with the industry …
The Economic Times
September 08, 2026
India’s hiring outlook is set to rebound in Q4 2026, with 65% of 3,055 employers expecting to …
India’s net employment outlook rose to 54%, up six percentage points quarter-on-quarter and 11 …
“Today’s hiring momentum reflects organisations’ efforts to build the capabilities required for …
News18
September 08, 2026
The 72nd National Film Awards will be held in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on September 22, marking the …
President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to present the 72nd National Film Awards during her visit …
Ekta Nagar, home to the 597-foot Statue of Unity, will host the National Film Awards for the …
Business Standard
September 08, 2026
India is targeting an increase in its share of the global space economy from around 2% now to 8%…
ISRO is pursuing around 2,000 R&D projects focused on technologies including reusable launch …
“Everyone at ISRO supported us as if it were their own mission”: Naga Bharath Daka, Co-founder, …
The Times Of India
September 08, 2026
India has joined the US and 24 other countries in shaping the development of next-generation 6G …
India’s presence in the 6G initiative reflects its growing role in advanced technology …
The 26-country 6G initiative aims to drive innovation and strengthen competitiveness while …
Money Control
September 08, 2026
“India belongs. It's for sure. Look at the size of the country, the importance of your country. …
India continues to push for UNSC reform, seeking expansion in both permanent and non-permanent …
Luxembourg FM Xavier Bettel proposed allowing a 2/3rds majority in the Security Council to …
Business Standard
September 08, 2026
Bank of America is piloting a Zelle-UPI link, highlighting India’s growing importance in the …
The Zelle-UPI pilot reflects the increasing international connectivity of India’s digital …
Bank of America’s focus on India signals confidence in the country’s role in the next phase of …
Business Standard
September 08, 2026
Alternative-fuel cars overtook petrol-powered cars in India’s passenger vehicle market for the …
The shift toward alternative-fuel vehicles has accelerated sharply, closing the gap with petrol …
India recorded its best-ever August for automobile retail sales, with 24,23,201 vehicles sold, …
The Times Of India
September 08, 2026
The DAC has given in-principle approval for military procurements worth ₹1.10 lakh crore, …
Around 98% of the ₹1.10 lakh crore defence procurements will come from Indian industry, giving …
Sukhoi fighter jets are set for modernisation, alongside proposals aimed at enhancing the war-…
The Economic Times
September 08, 2026
Strong public interest filled every seat at PM Modi’s Vadodara programme within an hour, while …
Digital registration and QR-based M-Tickets are being used for PM Modi's Vadodara programme, …
At the Vadodara event, PM Modi will inaugurate three WDFC sections spanning 326 route km, …
The Economic Times
September 08, 2026
SBIFM Research expects India’s FY27 economic growth to remain above 7%, reflecting a strong …
Exports, manufacturing and capital goods are emerging as attractive growth segments as …
Higher investment in iron, steel and capital goods is expected to strengthen India’s industrial …
The Economic Times
September 08, 2026
UK recognition of India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme can directly reduce carbon-border costs …
Indian goods covered by the UK CBAM can receive carbon-price relief for charges already paid …
Indian exporters of aluminium, cement, fertiliser, hydrogen, iron and steel can potentially …
The Times Of India
September 08, 2026
A strong domestic market, digital economy and young population can form the foundation for India’…
India’s rapidly advancing digital economy is emerging as a major growth driver, creating new …
The next phase of India’s growth can build on its young population and digital economy, …
Fortune India
September 08, 2026
Indian industry is entering the second half of FY27 with greater confidence, supported by …
Business confidence rebounded strongly in Q2 FY27, with the CII Business Confidence Index …
Higher capacity utilisation could unlock a fresh private investment cycle, with more than half …
Auto Car India
September 08, 2026
Two-wheeler retail sales grew 19.69% YoY to 17,14,610 units in August 2026, the highest-ever …
Rural two-wheeler retail sales grew 20.25% YoY in August, slightly ahead of the 19.07% growth …
EVs accounted for 10.68% of two-wheeler retail sales in August, up from 7.66% a year ago
Dainik Jagran
September 08, 2026
The 9th National Nutrition Month will begin on 9 September 2026 with the theme “Our Anganwadi, …
During Nutrition Month, emphasis will be placed on the formation and meetings of Anganwadi …
Under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, ₹21,511 crore has already been transferred …
News18
September 08, 2026
“India is a member of both the SCO and BRICS. It is also one of the countries with which we …
Iran said it would use the BRICS Summit in New Delhi to continue discussions and consultations …
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the India-Iran relationship “…
WION
September 08, 2026
India is using its BRICS presidency to seek a stronger voice for the Global South, greater …
India’s strategic autonomy enables New Delhi to work with China and Russia while keeping its …
The September 12-13 BRICS Summit in New Delhi will advance India’s focus on development and …
Daily Pioneer
September 07, 2026
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary outlines that teaching remains an irreplaceable human art, …
India’s four-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme combines subject mastery with pedagogy,…
Union minister Jayant Chaudhary highlights Vidyanjali's reach to over 8.75 lakh government …
The Indian Express
September 07, 2026
India’s border villages are fast turning into hubs of economic activity
Overall, 2,616 villages situated along the international borders are covered under Vibrant …
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police has been directed to procure all daily need items from the model …
Hindustan Times
September 07, 2026
India recorded 7.8% real GDP growth in Q1 FY2026–27, underscoring the economy’s continued …
Rural wages for male general agricultural labourers rose from ₹218 per day in 2013–14 to ₹398 …
India's strong economic expansion is visible in rising investment and consumption, confirming …
The Economic Times
September 07, 2026
At SRCC’s centenary celebrations, PM Modi challenged students to shift from seeking leadership …
“Ambition cannot be taught from a textbook,” PM Modi highlighted the importance of educational …
PM Modi highlighted that colleges can play a bigger role in India’s innovation ecosystem by …
The Economic Times
September 07, 2026
India is stepping up efforts to build a domestic semiconductor industry as it seeks to reduce …
India is stepping up efforts to build a domestic semiconductor industry, the country's large …
India has launched the second phase of its semiconductor mission with a budget of around $13 …
Organiser
September 07, 2026
India is using its 2026 BRICS chairmanship to promote a people-centric approach focused on …
India seeks to bridge diverse interests among BRICS member countries and build common ground …
India seeks deeper BRICS cooperation on frictionless supply chains, trade facilitation and value-…
Organiser
September 07, 2026
PM Modi congratulates the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha on the pran pratishtha of the grand BAPS …
PM Modi congratulates the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha on the pran pratishtha of the grand BAPS …
BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Bussy-Saint-Georges, Paris is France’s first traditionally …