September 9, 2026: The Union Cabinet approved eight railway multitracking projects worth over ₹20,800 crore across nine states, while the government announced preparations for a stringent new Seed Act to protect farmers from fake and substandard seeds. India also condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and called for respect for freedom of navigation.
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- Cabinet Approves Eight Railway Multitracking Projects Worth Over ₹20,800 Crore
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 9, 2026, approved eight railway multitracking projects covering around 1,196 km across nine states. The projects are aimed at improving connectivity, reducing congestion and facilitating freight movement. - Government Plans Stringent Seed Act to Protect Farmers
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on September 9, 2026, that the government is preparing new stringent legislation to protect farmers from losses caused by fake and substandard seeds. - India Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia
India on September 9, 2026, condemned reported Houthi attacks targeting Saudi sovereign territory, particularly civilian and economic facilities. The Ministry of External Affairs said such attacks undermine regional security and freedom of navigation. - PM Modi Hails Cabinet Decision on Railway Connectivity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the Cabinet’s railway decisions on September 9, 2026, saying the projects will support faster passenger movement, stronger connectivity and additional freight capacity. - Piyush Goyal Calls for Deeper India-Thailand Economic Engagement
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun in New Delhi on September 9, 2026. The two sides discussed strengthening the India-Thailand economic partnership through time-bound engagement under the Joint Trade Committee. - BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meet Begins in Mumbai
The final BRICS Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ meeting began in Mumbai on September 9, 2026, ahead of the BRICS Leaders’ Summit. The meeting is being held on September 9–10 under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” - IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall Across Eastern and Northeastern India
The India Meteorological Department forecast heavy rainfall over Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal and parts of Northeast India through September 10, 2026. Thunderstorms and lightning are also expected in several states. - BJP to Launch Month-Long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’
BJP President Nitin Nabin announced on September 9, 2026, that the party will launch the month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ from September 17 to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public life. - Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi Sworn In as 50th Bombay High Court Chief Justice
Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi was sworn in as the 50th Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court on September 9, 2026. Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma administered the oath at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai. - FIU-IND Issues Notices to 15 Virtual Digital Asset Service Providers
The Financial Intelligence Unit-India issued notices to 15 Virtual Digital Asset Service Providers for alleged non-compliance with the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, on September 9, 2026.
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