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India launches ORV Sagar Manthan, boosting ocean research fleet
September 10, 2026
The Government launched state-of-the-art ocean research vessel ORV Sagar Manthan at Rishi …
Solid data collected by vessels like ORV Sagar Manthan will allow India to lead the global path …
ORV Sagar Manthan will support multidisciplinary exploration along Indian Ocean mid-oceanic …
Money Control
India's Rs 20,804-crore push to expand railway capacity across major corridors
September 10, 2026
Eight railway projects worth around ₹20,804 crore have been approved to expand capacity and …
Five railway projects worth about ₹10,021 crore will add around 540 km across Tamil Nadu, …
The five railway projects are expected to facilitate an additional 47 MTPA of freight traffic …
Money Control
India's exports to FTA partners rise nearly 24% to $57.17 billion: Piyush Goyal
September 10, 2026
India's exports to FTA partners rise nearly 24% to $57.17 billion: Piyush Goyal, Union Minister
India’s overall merchandise exports rose 17 percent to $173.8 billion during April-July, from $…
India’s exports to FTA partner countries grew faster than the country’s overall merchandise …
Business Standard
India land deals surge to 18,158 acres in five years: Cushman & Wakefield
September 10, 2026
As much as 18,159 acres of land were transacted across India over the past 5 years in a sharp …
Economic growth, infrastructure capex and employment generation are driving the expansion in …
Residential remained the largest land-use category, accounting for 45% of total transacted …
Business Standard
Aadhaar prepares to scale authentications to 300 million a day: UIDAI chief
September 10, 2026
Aadhaar is currently processing around 100 million authentications a day and is preparing to …
What Aadhaar has done is it has allowed trust to be established at a distance and at a very low …
UIDAI is working on an environment where developers, startups and others can collaborate, …
The Indian Express
Make nutrition a true 'Jan Andolan': Union Minister Annpurna Devi
September 10, 2026
Union Minister Annpurna Devi calls upon citizens to make nutrition a true Jan Andolan in …
The government is committed to improving nutrition outcomes through Mission Saksham Anganwadi …
The government is upgrading 2 lakh Anganwadi Centres into Saksham Anganwadis, including 24,000 …
Business Standard
Net SIP inflows surge to record ₹2 trillion in FY26 despite closures
September 10, 2026
The net SIP inflow surged to a record high of ₹2 trillion in FY26 despite a rise in SIP account …
In FY26, the net SIP inflow reached 56% of the ₹3.5 trillion gross SIP investments, marking the …
Mutual fund officials attribute the rise in net SIP inflows to a growing “long-term” investment …
The Economic Times
From make in India to create in India: The next auto tech leap
September 10, 2026
India’s auto industry is pushing for technology self-reliance, with greater focus on R&D, design,…
R&D, patents and talent development are emerging as important differentiators for Indian auto …
India's auto component industry is targeting $200 billion by 2030, making investment in …
News18
India's Sovereign Credit Rating Is Now In The 'A' Band: 3 Ways It Could Benefit Indians
September 10, 2026
India’s sovereign credit rating has moved into the ‘A’ band for the first time in more than …
JCRA recently upgraded India’s long-term foreign and local-currency sovereign ratings from BBB+ …
JCRA specifically highlighted improvements in India’s banking and financial system as one of …
Business Standard
PM-KUSUM 2.0 aims to help farmers generate RE alongside crops: Joshi
September 10, 2026
PM KUSUM 2.0 Yojana will enable farmers to generate renewable energy while continuing to farm …
The PM-KUSUM 2.0 will create a new model for decentralised renewable energy generation in rural …
Last year, decentralised solar contributed 16.3 GW, comprising 7.6 GW from PM-KUSUM and 8.7 GW …
Business Standard
India's goods exports rise over 15% in April-August: Piyush Goyal
September 10, 2026
India’s merchandise exports rose by over 15% Y-o-Y in April-August, surpassing $200 billion: …
The sharp growth in merchandise exports strengthens India’s efforts to achieve its ambitious $1 …
India has finalized trading arrangements for preferential access to Indian goods and services …
The Economic Times
Smartphone companies step up festive hiring
September 10, 2026
Hiring of temporary and seasonal workers for festive-season smartphone sales is expected to be …
Hiring in smartphone retail increased 36.3% year-on-year in the January-August 2026 period: …
Ecommerce and logistics players have already started large-scale onboarding of seasonal workers:…
The Economic Times
BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi to host leaders as India pushes startups, supply chains, green energy agenda
September 10, 2026
India’s BRICS chairship will focus on practical cooperation in startups, innovation, resilient …
The BRICS Summit is expected to advance a Logistics Supply-Chain Cooperation Framework to …
The proposed BRICS Startup Innovation Fund could mobilise public and private financing for …
DD India
From UPI to global leadership, how PM Modi’s fintech vision is transforming India
September 10, 2026
UPI recorded 752 million transactions worth nearly ₹29.82 lakh crore in August 2026, reflecting …
India’s fintech sector is expanding beyond payments, with credit, insurance, savings, …
PM Modi’s fintech vision emphasises innovation alongside cybersecurity, data protection and …
News18
From Blood Donation To A Month-Long Seva Campaign: How BJP Plans To Celebrate PM Modi's Birthday
September 10, 2026
BJP will organise ‘Seva Mera Yogdan’ from September 17 to October 17, encouraging people to …
BJP’s ‘Seva Setu Yogdan’ initiative will help citizens access and apply for government schemes …
BJP’s Vadnagar-Varanasi youth rally will pass through 10 states, with participants interacting …
The New Indian Express
US market open for Indian space startups, says Sergio Gor
September 10, 2026
The American market is open for Indian space startups: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor
The US-India space relationship is moving towards joint technology development, investment in …
The US and India are working together on multiple sectors and at unthinkable working levels: …
The Tribune
Indias wind turbine exports jumped 50% in FY26, further growth expected: IWTMA CEO
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 …
The Hindu
Railways deploys AI on tracks, trains and stations to boost safety
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 …
News18
‘Modiji, Aap Ka Aura Hi Alag Hai’: Gen Z ‘Friends’ Click With PM At Vadodara Event
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 …
Business Standard
Western freight corridor goes all the way, to cut transit time 60%
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
News18
PM Modi's ‘Dhurandhar’ Entry In Vadodara As ‘Aari Aari’ Plays During Arrival
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
UPI-ng the ante: PM Modi wants desi connect with global pay
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
Reform express to move at an even faster pace, says PM Narendra Modi
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
EV retail sales rise 53% in August to 2.98 lakh units: FADA
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
Gaining ground: Household manufacturing grows 4x faster than corporates
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
Ladakh's tourist footfall continues rising; August sees most foreign visitors
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
The Economic Times
FIIs poured nearly Rs 50,000 crore into these sectors in last 2 months. Here’s what they bought
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
India joins US-led 6G initiative with 25 countries: What new global alliance means for the future of internet and wireless connectivity
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
"India's growth gives world renewed confidence": PM Modi inaugurates Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai
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
India Inc investment announcements jump to Rs 84.7 lakh crore in FY26; renewables, data centres gain share: SBI
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
White-collar hiring rises 14% in August, led by auto, healthcare: Report
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
India-Japan defence cooperation breaks new ground
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
Fintech has put India at forefront of digital innovation: RBI Governor
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
Russian energy ties seen fuelling demand for Indian orthodox teas
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
India rolls out 400th Apache fuselage as defence sector takes off
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+ …
Business Standard
Demat additions surge to 3.3 mn as IPO boom draws retail investors
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
India's office REIT operational area surges 74% YoY in H1 2026: Report
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
'UPI Live In 11 Countries': Why PM Modi Is Pushing For Global Payment System Linkages
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
‘Truth Will Defeat Jhooth Ki Goonj’: PM Modi Takes Dig At Opposition In Gujarat
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 …
The Tribune
India has signed trade deals with 38 countries under PM Modi govt, up from just 4 pre-2014: Rajnath Singh
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 Economic Times
India's $13 billion semiconductor mission: Boosting domestic chip manufacturing and design
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
India auto retail hits record August with 24.23 lakh registrations, up 17.5%
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
India's hiring mood brightens as it emerges most optimistic job market globally: Survey
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
National Film Awards 2026 To Move Out Of Delhi For First Time In 72 Years, Gujarat To Host Ceremony
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
India poised to be global hub for small satellites, in-orbit manufacturing
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
India joins US, 24 nations in push for next-generation 6G networks
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
India should be in UNSC, says Luxembourg FM; calls veto a ‘WWII relic’
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
Bank of America works on Zelle-UPI bridge for cross-border payments
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
Alternative fuels zoom past petrol in share of PV sales: Fada data
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
Govt clears Rs 1.1 lakh crore proposals to buy military hardware
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-…