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Indian Railways approve projects worth ₹630 crore across Gujarat, Bihar, and West Bengal
September 02, 2026
The Indian Railways approved ₹630-crore projects across Gujarat, Bihar and West Bengal
A ₹233-crore upgrade will install electronic interlocking at 21 Samastipur stations
The ₹272-crore Adra-Joychandipahar bypass will strengthen freight movement
The Times of India
UPI gets festive boost: Digital payments hit a record 24.51 billion transactions in August
September 02, 2026
UPI hit a new monthly high in August, with transaction volumes crossing 24 billion for the …
UPI’s annual transaction volume has grown from 1.78 crore in 2016-17 to more than 24,162 crore …
UPI’s August volume was 22% higher than the 19.63 billion transactions recorded in the same …
The Times Of India
GST inflow rises by double digits 3rd month in a row
September 02, 2026
India's GST collections rose 14.8% to ₹1,99,853 crore in August
GST inflows recorded double-digit growth for the third consecutive month
Domestic GST revenue grew 9.3%, indicating resilient economic activity and consumption
The Times Of India
PM Modi shares warm handshakes with Putin at SCO Summit
September 02, 2026
PM Modi shared warm handshakes and a brief exchange with Chinese President Xi Jinping and …
PM Modi joined other SCO leaders for the official group photograph at the 26th SCO Leadership …
The 26th SCO Leadership Summit brought together leaders from the organisation’s 10 member states,…
Business Standard
India's EV charging stations cross 29,000, rise nearly six-fold since 2022
September 02, 2026
India’s public EV charging stations rose nearly six-fold from around 5,000 in 2022 to 29,151 by …
India registered over 2.3 million electric vehicles in 2025, reflecting the rapid growth of EV …
Amid rising EV adoption, the PM E-DRIVE scheme has been extended until March 2028 with an …
The Economic Times
GST, auto sales, UPI data point to resilient growth in August
September 02, 2026
Amid global uncertainties and tariff headwinds, India’s GST collections rose 14.8% YoY to ₹2 …
India’s UPI platform processed a record 24.51 billion transactions worth ₹29.82 lakh crore in …
India recorded a 36% surge in bulk car sales to 4.48 lakh units in August, reflecting rising …
Business Standard
Construction equipment industry raises FY27 growth forecast to 9-12%
September 02, 2026
India’s construction equipment industry has raised its FY27 domestic sales growth forecast to 9-…
Indian CE exports grew 31.5% in FY26, demonstrating the sector’s expanding global footprint and …
Construction equipment exports from India are expected to grow around 30% in FY27 amid new FTAs …
Live Mint
India's pace of economic growth shows that its Viksit Bharat dream is not out of reach
September 02, 2026
India records 7.8% real growth in Q1 FY2026-27, maintaining strong economic momentum despite …
India has held annual growth above 7% since the pandemic, which few nations have managed
India’s debt-to-GDP ratio has fallen by about 7 percentage points since 2020-21, among the …
The Economic Times
India’s passenger vehicle sales jump 35% to 4.5 lakh in August as Maruti, M&M drive growth
September 02, 2026
India’s passenger vehicle sales surged around 35% YoY to 4.5 lakh units in August, signalling …
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles recorded a 59% increase in domestic sales to 65,253 units in …
Lower EMIs following repo-rate cuts, GST 2.0 benefits and income-tax relief on incomes up to ₹…
The Times Of India
PM Modi repeats call to 'shun unnecessary gold buys, foreign weddings & holidays'
September 02, 2026
PM Modi praised India’s 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY27, saying the economy has remained resilient …
PM Modi called for greater use of swadeshi goods, saying that Aatmanirbhar Bharat is essential …
PM Modi called on citizens to avoid unnecessary gold purchases, overseas weddings and foreign …
The Economic Times
India's power consumption rises nearly 13% to 169 billion units in August
September 02, 2026
India's power consumption rose 12.85% to 169.01 billion units in August
India's peak power demand climbed to 258.27 GW from 229.72 GW in August 2025
Robust electricity demand is expected to continue through September
The Economic Times
7.8% slam dunk! 'Dead' economy proved to be quite alive and kicking
September 02, 2026
India's 7.8% Q1 FY27 GDP growth decisively surpassed the RBI's 7% forecast
India's investment surged 11.9%, while manufacturing expanded 9.2% in Q1 FY27
India's economy grew strongly despite oil shocks, trade disruptions and geopolitical tensions
The Economic Times
India highlights 13 outcomes from SCO summit; Centre for security threats among key decisions
September 02, 2026
The SCO approved a Universal Centre to counter terrorism and transnational security threats
The Bishkek Declaration strengthens India's voice on security, development and connectivity
The SCO outcomes expand cooperation in AI, climate action, energy and disaster relief
The Economic Times
'Double standards' in fight against terrorism 'unacceptable': SCO declaration
September 02, 2026
The SCO declared double standards in the global fight against terrorism unacceptable
SCO members called for firm action against cross-border movement of terrorists
The SCO rejected exploiting terrorist, separatist or extremist groups for selfish purposes
NDTV
Defying War, Weak Monsoon, How India's Economy 'Bloomed' At 7.8%
September 02, 2026
India's economy grew 7.8% in Q1 FY27, comfortably beating the RBI's 7% estimate
India's investment grew 11.9%, its strongest expansion in 13 quarters
India's real exports rose 12% despite war, weak monsoon and global uncertainty
The Economic Times
India EV sales jump 51% in August as robust demand drives electric car and 2W market growth
September 02, 2026
Electric vehicle sales in India surged 51% year-on-year in August. Dealers maintained consumer …
Tata Motors remained the largest EV carmaker in August with 12,984 registrations, followed by M&…
Electric car sales, as measured by vehicle registrations, reached 29,687 units in August
News18
PM Modi Opens Up The Missile Business: How India's Private Sector Is A Force Multiplier
September 02, 2026
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of DRDO’s conventional missile …
Defence production touched ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY2025-26, a 15.6% rise over the previous year …
India’s defence exports reached ₹38,424 crore in FY2025-26, up more than 62% over the previous …
News18
PM Modi Takes A 'Jhooth Ki Goonj' Swipe At Rahul Gandhi On GDP Numbers: 'Those Mired In Despair...'
September 02, 2026
In his video message, PM Modi took an apparent swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the …
PM Modi hailed India’s 7.8% GDP growth in the first quarter of FY27, congratulated Indians for …
We must maintain this momentum. We must keep moving forward, and for that, becoming Atmanirbhar …
India Today
How ODOP is helping Pratapgarh turn its amla into a bigger business
September 01, 2026
More than 15 amla processing plants have been established in Pratapgarh under ODOP, producing …
Pratapgarh’s amla-related business turnover crossed Rs 50 crore last year, with products now …
Amla farmer Mahesh Yadav said demand for amla had increased since implementation of the ODOP …
Business Standard
Govt notifies ₹1.27 trillion Semicon 2.0, offers 40% fab capex support
September 01, 2026
India’s ₹1.27 trillion Semicon 2.0 scheme will support semiconductor manufacturing, chip design,…
Semicon 2.0 will provide 35% support on eligible capital expenditure for several semiconductor …
Advanced semiconductor R&D projects, chip-design tools, wafer fabrication, and industry …
NDTV
"Doomsayers Doomed, India Bloomed": PM Modi Says GDP Growth "Exemplary"
September 01, 2026
India’s GDP growth reached 7.8% in Q1 FY27, higher than the 6.9% recorded in the same quarter …
Real GDP rose to Rs 81.36 lakh crore in Q1 FY27 from Rs 75.46 lakh crore a year earlier, while …
"India's exemplary GDP growth of 7.8% during Q1 of FY 2026-27 is a herculean feat": PM Modi
The Times Of India
India's land records go digital: How maps, drones and Bhu-Aadhaar are changing property records
September 01, 2026
99.90% of India’s Records of Rights have been computerised, while 76.16% of land parcels have …
More than 40.58 crore land parcels have been assigned a 14-digit alphanumeric identification …
Under the NAKSHA pilot, aerial flying has been completed across 145 of 150 Urban Local Bodies, …
The Economic Times
Move from endless war to end of war': PM Modi to Russian President Putin
September 01, 2026
During their meeting in Bishkek, PM Modi urged President Putin to move from “endless war” …
PM Modi and President Putin reviewed the full range of the India-Russia Special and Privileged …
PM Modi and President Putin agreed to remain engaged to strengthen further the India-Russia …
Business Standard
Reforms, agile economic management bearing fruit: FM on 7.8% Q1 GDP growth
September 01, 2026
India recorded 7.8% real GDP growth in Q1 FY27, while nominal GDP grew 10.3%, reflecting …
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman credits government reforms and agile economic management …
Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reaffirmed that the PM Modi-led government remains committed …
The Times Of India
Ahead of SCO, PM holds talks with Kyrgyz president, PM of Armenia
September 01, 2026
PM Modi and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov reviewed progress in bilateral relations and …
During talks with Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan, PM Modi discussed expanding India-Armenia …
PM Modi’s meetings with the Kyrgyz and Armenian leaders ahead of the SCO summit expanded India’…
Business Standard
India's GDP grows 7.8% in Q1FY27 despite disruptions from West Asia crisis
September 01, 2026
India’s 7.8% GDP growth in Q1FY27 kept the country among the fastest-growing major economies, …
India’s goods and services exports grew 12% in real terms during Q1FY27, demonstrating the …
Manufacturing output grew 9.2% in Q1FY27, demonstrating strong industrial activity and …
The Economic Times
India's services exports rise 13.4% to USD 38.25 billion in July: RBI
September 01, 2026
India’s services exports climbed 13.4% year-on-year to $38.25 billion in July 2026, …
Strong services exports are helping India expand its global economic footprint, with the sector …
India posted a services trade surplus of about $17.65 billion in July, with services exports …
Business Standard
Investments by PE/VC funds jump to $4.1 billion in July: Report
September 01, 2026
PE and VC investments in India rose 3% year-on-year to $4.1 billion in July 2026, reflecting …
Startup investments surged 90% year-on-year to $805 million in July 2026, highlighting growing …
Infrastructure attracted the largest share of PE/VC investment at $1.5 billion in July, …
The Indian Express
The Bishkek Balancing Act: How India’s dual engagements define its strategic autonomy
September 01, 2026
PM Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in quick …
The Modi-Putin meeting was significant because it reaffirmed the depth and resilience of a …
PM Modi’s Bishkek meetings represent more than a diplomatic balancing act. They are a statement …
The Times Of India
'Will continue to support all efforts for lasting peace': PM Modi meets Iranian Prez
September 01, 2026
PM Modi reiterated India’s commitment to strengthening its long-standing friendship with Iran …
"India will continue to support all efforts aimed at ensuring lasting peace": PM Modi
"PM had a fruitful meeting with President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran on the sidelines of the SCO …
The Economic Times
India's strong economic momentum continues despite global uncertainties, says Chief Economic Adviser
September 01, 2026
India’s economy grew 7.8% in the April-June quarter, with domestic momentum and export …
RBI’s successful mobilisation of FCNR(B) deposits provides very strong support for the balance …
“India’s economic growth remains robust, driven by domestic demand, exports, and contributions …
The Hindu
India’s coconut exports surge 62% to ₹7,038 crore in FY26
September 01, 2026
India’s coconut exports increased 62% in 2025-26 to ₹7,038.25 crore, supported by a diversified …
Activated carbon dominated coconut products exports at ₹4,688.89 crore, accounting for around 67%…
The Coconut Development Board CEO attributed growing international demand, enhanced processing …
The Economic Times
Auto wholesale volumes likely to maintain double-digit growth momentum in August: Report
September 01, 2026
Passenger vehicle wholesale volumes are expected to grow around 35% YoY in August, supported by …
Commercial vehicle volumes are projected to rise around 25%, supported by replacement demand …
Domestic PV volumes of 4 companies are estimated to rise 30.5% YoY in FY27 to date, while …
The Economic Times
India adds 6.6 GW rooftop solar in H1 2026, installations jump 131 per cent YoY: Report
September 01, 2026
India added 6.6 GW of rooftop solar capacity in H1 2026, marking a 131% YoY increase from 2.8 …
Rooftop solar installations reached 3.8 GW in Q2 2026, up 39% sequentially and 136% YoY, …
Residential rooftop solar installations dominated Q2 2026, accounting for 84% of additions, …
News18
PM Modi, Putin Share Car Ride To Nomad Games After Bishkek Bilateral
September 01, 2026
PM Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled together to the opening ceremony of the …
PM Modi highlighted the continuing expansion of India-Russia cooperation, saying that putting …
"Every day spent in war sets humanity back, whereas every step taken towards peace fills …
The Economic Times
25-yr-old dispute ends, Jharkhand & Bihar ink pact to share Sone river water
September 01, 2026
Bihar and Jharkhand signed a Sone River water-sharing pact, ending a nearly 25-year dispute and …
The Sone River water pact will provide irrigation water to lakhs of farmers in Bihar and …
Bihar and Jharkhand have secured 5.75 million acre-feet and 2 million acre-feet of Sone River …
The Hindu
Navy commissions INS Nipun to support advanced underwater operations
September 01, 2026
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Nipun in Mumbai, adding a second Nistar-class Diving Support …
The deep-sea vessel, INS Nipun, can conduct diving operations at depths of up to 300 metres, …
Indian Navy's new deep-sea vessel INS Nipun can be deployed for disaster relief and …
The Hindu
GST reforms helping Indian economy weather West Asia war impact: Maruti Suzuki’s Bhargava
September 01, 2026
“The Indian economy continues to do well, and collections of GST remain higher than ever before.…
The Indian car industry could grow to 6.1-6.3 million units by 2031, with the small car market …
Maruti Suzuki India’s installed capacity is set to reach 2.9 million units by the end of 2026-…
Business Standard
Rural commercial vehicle retail sales growth outpaces urban: Fada data
August 31, 2026
Rural India's commercial vehicle sales grew faster than urban sales for four straight months …
In June 2026, rural commercial vehicle registrations grew 21.63% year-on-year, comfortably …
The widening rural-urban gap in commercial vehicle sales reflects the increasing strength of …
News18
PM Modi Urges Citizens To Embrace 'Vocal For Local' During Festive Season In 137th 'Mann Ki Baat'
August 31, 2026
PM Modi during 137th episode of Mann Ki Baat urges citizens to embrace the ‘Vocal for Local’ …
PM Modi urges citizens to embrace the ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative during festive season; calls …
During this festive season, I once again urge you to be ‘Vocal for Local.’ Being ‘Vocal for …
The Times Of India
Green energy boost as renewables account for 20% generation in July
August 31, 2026
India’s renewable energy generation rose to nearly 20% of total power generation in July 2026, …
More than 42% of India’s total installed power capacity now comes from renewable energy, …
With 30% year-on-year growth, India’s expanding renewable energy capacity is strengthening its …
NDTV
PM Modi Conferred With Uzbekistan's Highest Honour For Foreign Leaders
August 31, 2026
PM Modi received Uzbekistan’s highest honour for foreign leaders, the Oliy Darajali Do’stlik …
PM Modi dedicated the Oliy Darajali Do’stlik Order to the 1.4 billion people of India and …
During PM Modi's visit India and Uzbekistan agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, …
Money Control
India’s GDP growth likely to stay strong at 7-7.2% in FY27 despite global risks: Report
August 31, 2026
India’s real GDP growth is projected at 7–7.2% in FY27, reflecting continued economic …
India’s IIP growth accelerated to a 23-month high of 7.3% in June 2026, while manufacturing …
A targeted strategy covering 1,272 products could enable India to substitute around US$189 …
Eurasia Review
Why Does PM Modi’s Visit To Uzbekistan Come At The Right Time?
August 31, 2026
PM Modi’s visit to Uzbekistan is expected to advance cooperation in trade, energy, healthcare, …
India and Uzbekistan are expanding cooperation in rare-earth mineral exploration, supporting …
Growing education, tourism and cultural exchanges are giving India-Uzbekistan relations a …
ANI News
"From Bharat to Bishkek": PM Modi accorded special welcome by Indian diaspora after arrival in Kyrgyz Republic
August 31, 2026
PM Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in Bishkek after arriving in …
PM Modi warmly interacted with members of the Indian community in Bishkek, appreciating their …
PM Modi is scheduled to hold multiple bilateral meetings in Bishkek, alongside his …
The Indian Express
Play role in anti-drug drive, create slogans, songs: PM Narendra Modi to youth
August 31, 2026
During Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi urged India’s youth to use creativity as a powerful tool in the …
"Creative efforts prove more impactful", PM Modi called on India’s content creators to produce …
PM Modi warned that drug addiction affects not just an individual but the entire family, while …
Fortune India
India, Uzbekistan to establish long-term uranium supply arrangement to strengthen energy security
August 31, 2026
India and Uzbekistan will establish a long-term uranium supply arrangement to strengthen India’…
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev praised India’s strong economic growth and advances in …
During PM Modi's visit, the two nations also signed agreements on geology, minerals, …
News18
‘Peace, Progress, Prosperity’: PM Modi Outlines 3Ps That Bind India And Uzbekistan
August 31, 2026
PM Modi described peace, progress, and prosperity as the three pillars binding India and …
PM Modi in Tashkent announced that the two countries will work systematically on market access, …
India and Uzbekistan will establish a long-term uranium supply arrangement and strengthen …
The New Indian Express
India, Uzbekistan elevate ties, target long-term uranium pact and USD 5 billion trade
August 31, 2026
India and Uzbekistan elevated their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic …
India and Uzbekistan agreed to establish a long-term uranium supply arrangement as part of …
During PM Modi's visit, India and Uzbekistan agreed to strengthen cooperation in intelligence-…
The Hans India
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi praises Mumbai man for creating specialised website to know India's history
August 31, 2026
PM Modi highlights Mumbai’s Krishna Seshadri's unique historical website 'bharatrajya.com' …
PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat shared Mumbai’s Krishna Seshadri's for creating historical website; …
PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat shared Mumbai’s Krishna Seshadri's for creating unique historical …