Day: July 9, 2026

DRDO successfully tests Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket during flight trial at Chandipur in July 2026.
Hampi, Mysuru and Lakkundi selected for Global Destination Development Project with proposed ₹800 crore investment.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launches the Mee Bhoomi-Mee-Hakku Programme in Nandyal, distributing Pattadar Passbooks and promoting digital land reforms for farmers.
IMF lowers India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.4% while raising FY28 outlook to 6.7%.
ISRO's Gaganyaan Crew Module descends safely under three orange-and-white main parachutes during the successful Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test, a key milestone in India's first human spaceflight mission.
SEBI introduces new FPI regulations with INR-based fee structure and revised mutual fund borrowing rules.
Vice President of India launches the national initiative for the sustainable utilisation of India's high-seas fishery resources, promoting the Blue Economy and sustainable marine fisheries.
Indian chess player Ashwath S celebrates becoming India's 98th Chess Grandmaster with a chessboard, Grandmaster title, and the Indian flag in the background.
Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Sanjeev Jain, newly appointed as India's Ambassador to North Korea (DPRK), with the Indian and North Korean flags and a diplomatic backdrop.
ADB lowers India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.6% while raising the inflation outlook.
RBI bans separate SMS alert charges for bank customers under new customer protection rules.
Uttarakhand celebrates becoming India's sixth fully literate State under the ULLAS Mission, highlighting students, adult learners, teachers, and the Himalayan backdrop.