September 9, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted UPI’s role in India’s fintech growth while inaugurating the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai. Separately, the Prime Minister dedicated development projects worth ₹35,000 crore in Gujarat and flagged off freight and passenger train services.
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- PM Modi Calls UPI the Undisputed Champion of India’s Fintech Success
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on September 9, 2026, that the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is the “undisputed champion” of India’s fintech success story while inaugurating the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai. - Rajnath Singh Says Indian Community in Sri Lanka Is a Bridge Between Both Nations
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on his three-day visit to Sri Lanka, described the Indian community there as an important bridge strengthening friendship and ties between the two countries. - IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall Across Eastern and Northeastern States
On September 9, 2026, the India Meteorological Department forecast heavy rainfall in Bihar, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in several areas. - Former CJI Justice Dipak Misra Conferred Kalinga Ratna Award
Former Chief Justice of India Justice Dipak Misra was conferred the Kalinga Ratna Award by Sarala Sahitya Sansad in Cuttack. The award includes a silver idol of Goddess Saraswati and a citation. - Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan Begins Australia, New Zealand Visit
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan began his official visit to Australia and New Zealand on September 9, 2026. He is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with senior leadership of the Royal Australian Navy and Australian defence officials. - Revamped Nehru Planetarium Inaugurated in New Delhi
The revamped Nehru Planetarium under the Prime Ministers Museum and Library was inaugurated in New Delhi on September 8, 2026. The upgraded facility aims to strengthen science communication, astronomy awareness and public engagement. - PM Modi Dedicates ₹35,000 Crore Projects in Gujarat, Flags Off Train Services
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 8, 2026, dedicated development projects worth ₹35,000 crore in Gujarat and flagged off freight and passenger train services. He said India is building a new manufacturing future spanning high-tech electronics to heavy maritime shipping.
