September 8, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said technologies such as Agentic AI, tokenisation and quantum are opening new possibilities in the financial sector, while India and China held two commander-level flag meetings along the Line of Actual Control. The government also approved ₹735 crore in strategic investment plans for ITI clusters in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana.
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- PM Modi Says Agentic AI, Tokenisation and Quantum Opening New Possibilities in Finance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s fintech journey has reached new heights with innovation and inclusion at its core. He said technologies including Agentic AI, tokenisation and quantum are creating new possibilities in the financial sector. - India, China Hold Two Commander-Level Flag Meetings Along LAC
The Ministry of External Affairs said India and China held two Senior Highest Military Commander-Level Flag Meetings along the LAC. The meetings were held at Wacha in Arunachal Pradesh on September 6 and Damai on the Chinese side on September 7. - Rajnath Singh Begins Three-Day Sri Lanka Visit to Deepen Defence Cooperation
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Colombo for a three-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral defence and maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka. - Government Approves ₹735 Crore ITI Cluster Investment Plans
The government has approved Strategic Investment Plans with an aggregate project outlay of more than ₹735 crore for ITI clusters in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana. The plans include ₹241 crore for Rajasthan, over ₹240 crore for Uttar Pradesh and ₹254 crore for Telangana. - PM Modi to Hold Bilateral Talks with Leaders During BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with several leaders during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13. The Russia-Ukraine conflict will be among the issues discussed during the bilateral engagements. - Western Dedicated Freight Corridor Fully Operationalised in Key Sections
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth more than ₹35,000 crore in Vadodara. He also dedicated three key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor to the nation, marking its full completion and operationalisation. - National Film Awards to Be Held Outside Delhi; President Murmu to Felicitate Winners
President Droupadi Murmu will present the 72nd National Film Awards on September 22 at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has decided to hold the National Film Awards at different locations beyond the National Capital. - PM Modi Calls for Social Service and Cleanliness as Everyday Habits
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens and public representatives to make social service and cleanliness effortless everyday habits. He also stressed ensuring last-mile delivery of developmental schemes. - DFPD and FCI Sign MoU to Modernise Food Grain Management
The Department of Food and Public Distribution and the Food Corporation of India signed an MoU for 2026-27 in New Delhi. The agreement establishes a performance framework with defined targets for improving FCI’s operational efficiency. - International Literacy Day Observed on September 8
International Literacy Day is being observed on September 8 with the theme “Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity”. The day highlights the importance of literacy for individuals, communities and societies.
