June 09, 2026
19 articles published on this date
Infrastructure at the Core of India’s Development
A comprehensive review released through the Press Information Bureau highlights over a decade of accelerated infrastructure investment across transport, hous...
A new phase in India-Nepal relations
Nepal's Prime Minister signalled that the Kalapani-Lipulekh-Limpiyadhura boundary dispute is "not one-sided" and should be resolved through diplomatic channe...
Zojila tunnel is a gamechanger for national security, integration: Nitin Gadkari
The Zojila Tunnel achieved its historic final breakthrough on June 9, 2026, when the last rock barrier separating the two headings was blasted from the Kargi...
Resettlement census to begin to make way for Great Nicobar project
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Administration launched a Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R) census for families likely to be displaced by the trunk infra...
India pushes for dialogue on climate finance, adaptation at Bonn climate talks
At the 64th session of UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB64), held in Bonn, Germany from June 8–18, 2026, India actively engaged in negotiations on climate finance...
NDA begins delimitation talks, explores expansion
The Centre has revived work on delimitation — the constitutionally mandated process of redrawing parliamentary constituency boundaries — following the approa...
Importers fret over China's new critical mineral framework
New Chinese regulations governing mineral resources, effective June 15, 2026, formalise Beijing's control over the processing and export of critical minerals...
Indus Waters Treaty: Centre says Pakistan won't get 'a single drop' in coming years
The central government stated that Pakistan will not receive "a single drop" of water from Indian-controlled rivers in the coming years, signalling a hardeni...
Zojila tunnel hits breakthrough stage, Nitin Gadkari highlights strategic importance
The Zojila Tunnel achieved its historic final breakthrough on June 9, 2026, when the last rock barrier separating the two headings was blasted from the Kargi...
After six years of tunnelling, Zojila breakthrough connects Kashmir and Ladakh route
The Zojila Tunnel achieved its historic final breakthrough on June 9, 2026, when the last rock barrier separating the two headings was blasted from the Kargi...
Post-MGNREGA: Centre fixes States’ share to implement job guarantee scheme under new law
The Union Government has formally notified the cost-sharing ratios for states under the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act,...
Centre announces interim allocation for VB-GRAMG
The Centre has announced an interim allocation for the Viksit Bharat — Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Grameen) [VB-G RAM G], which has replaced M...
Zojila tunnel breakthrough to bring Ladakh closer to all-weather access
The Zojila Tunnel project achieved its final breakthrough on June 9, 2026, when engineers completed a controlled blast at the equidistant point — 6.5 km from...
India scrapping tax for foreign investors in govt bonds aimed at inclusion in Bloomberg index, govt official says
The Government of India has announced the removal of capital gains tax and withholding tax on interest income for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) investin...
Bonn Climate Meet: India flags declining climate finance levels, COP31 Presidency announces '35% by 2035' electrification target
At the Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB64, June 2026), India called on developed economies to significantly scale up climate finance commitments and accele...
Centre announces Rs 95,692 crore interim allocation under VB-G RAM G
The Union Government announced an interim central allocation of ₹95,692 crore under the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act,...
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flags
The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) released its "FTA Report Card 2026: Six Challenges India Can No Longer Ignore," presenting a critical assessment ...
New bilateral investment model: 2-year local remedy window, no most favoured nation clause
India has finalised a revised Model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, incorporating three major structural changes ai...
To hike Lok Sabha strength, Government works on more clarity; eyes South, DMK support
Following the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in April 2026, the government is working to build broader political support for a revised app...