September 8, 2026: India has joined the United States and 24 other countries in an international initiative to shape next-generation 6G technology, while the Defence Acquisition Council has cleared capital acquisition proposals worth over ₹1.10 lakh crore for the armed forces. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also scheduled to inaugurate and dedicate major development projects worth over ₹35,000 crore in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
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- India Joins 24 Countries in Global 6G Technology Initiative
India has joined the United States and 24 other countries in an international initiative aimed at shaping the development of next-generation 6G networks. - DAC Clears Defence Acquisition Proposals Worth Over ₹1.10 Lakh Crore
The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared capital acquisition proposals worth more than ₹1.10 lakh crore for the armed forces. - PM Modi to Launch Development Projects Worth Over ₹35,000 Crore in Gujarat and Maharashtra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat and Maharashtra on September 8. In Gujarat, he will inaugurate, dedicate and lay foundation stones for various development projects worth over ₹35,000 crore from Vadodara. - Luxembourg Backs India’s Bid for Permanent UNSC Seat
Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel has backed India’s bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. He said the UNSC needs reform to reflect the realities of the current global order. - Delhi Police Arrests Three in Satya Niketan Building Collapse Case
Delhi Police has arrested three members of the family that allegedly owned the collapsed building in Satya Niketan. The arrests include the alleged owner, her husband and her son as the investigation continues into the incident that claimed seven lives. - IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall Over Northeast India for Next Two Days
The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall over northeastern parts of India during the next two days. Similar conditions are expected in Bihar, East Madhya Pradesh, East Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal on September 8. - GNIDA Plans Separate Freight and Passenger Routes in Greater Noida
The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority has proposed separating freight and passenger movement in the city. The plan includes a 105-metre-wide road extending up to the Hapur bypass to improve connectivity with the Ganga Expressway. - Delhi Intensifies Food Safety Checks Ahead of Festive Season
The Delhi Government has intensified enforcement drives across major food markets ahead of the festive season. More than 2,300 kilograms of unclaimed Khoya, Dhaap and Butter have been confiscated as part of the checks.
