PM Modi highlights India’s growth at Melbourne diaspora event

Prime Minister addressed the Indian community in Melbourne, emphasising India’s growth story and global trust during his Australia visit.

Navy’s Drishti-10 UAV crashes near Porbandar

An Indian Navy Drishti-10 Starliner UAV crashed near Dharampur village in Gujarat’s Porbandar district during a routine training sortie; Board of Inquiry ordered.

Maharashtra forms committee for Uniform Civil Code

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a seven-member committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai to prepare a draft for UCC implementation in the state.

Southwest monsoon covers the entire country

IMD reported that the monsoon covered the entire country on 9 July, a day later than its normal date, after advancing into remaining parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab.

India and Indonesia launch joint restoration of Prambanan Temple

PM Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto launched a joint project for the conservation and restoration of the iconic Prambanan Temple complex.

DRDO conducts successful flight test of Pinaka rocket

Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted a flight test of the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket system.

Female enrolment in higher education rises over 42% since 2014

A report highlighted more than 42% increase in female enrolment in higher education institutions since 2014.

UNCTAD: India ranked 11th in global FDI inflows

According to UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2026, India ranked 11th globally in FDI inflows in 2025, receiving about USD 38.89 billion.

IMF lowers global growth forecast to 3%, India’s to 6.4%

International Monetary Fund revised downward its global growth projection to 3% and India’s growth forecast to 6.4%.

Russian oil share in India’s imports rises

Data showed an increase in the share of Russian crude oil in India’s total oil imports amid ongoing global energy realignments.

New EPFO portal to automate interest credit

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation launched a new portal aimed at automating interest credit and streamlining claim processes.

WHO flags growing inequities in cancer treatment access

World Health Organization highlighted widening disparities in access to cancer diagnosis and treatment across countries.

PM Modi meets Australia’s Governor-General

Prime Minister held discussions with Australia’s Governor-General Sam Mostyn on strengthening the multifaceted bilateral partnership.

India’s regasification capacity expands significantly

India added 52.5 million tonnes per annum of LNG regasification capacity in 2025, according to the International Gas Union report.

Indices dip amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions

Indian stock markets fell nearly 2% due to renewed tensions in West Asia following U.S. strikes on Iran.

IIM Bangalore plans international campus in Indonesia

IIM Bangalore announced plans related to establishing a new international campus in Indonesia.

Union Minister represents India at UN AI Governance Dialogue

Kirti Vardhan Singh led the Indian delegation to the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance held in Geneva.

England defeat India by 125 runs in 3rd T20I

England won the third T20 International against India by 125 runs, taking a 2–0 lead in the series.

Right to be forgotten under discussion

Legal and policy discussions continued on the scope and application of the ‘right to be forgotten’ in the Indian context.

States contribute disproportionately more to welfare schemes

Analysis highlighted that state governments bear a larger share of expenditure on several major welfare schemes compared to the Centre.

Diaspora engagement strengthens during Australia visit

PM Modi’s interaction with the Indian community in Melbourne reinforced people-to-people ties with Australia.

UAV crash triggers Board of Inquiry

The Drishti-10 incident has led to a formal investigation into the circumstances of the crash during training.

Maharashtra moves towards state-level UCC

The committee under Justice Ranjana Desai will prepare a draft framework for Uniform Civil Code in the state.

Monsoon onset completed across India

Full coverage of the southwest monsoon is a key meteorological milestone for the agricultural season.

Cultural diplomacy with Indonesia strengthened

Joint restoration of Prambanan Temple highlights the civilisational and cultural dimension of India-Indonesia ties.

Pinaka system continues to demonstrate reliability

Successful flight test adds to the operational confidence in the indigenous multi-barrel rocket launcher.

Gender parity in higher education improves

Significant rise in female enrolment reflects progress in access to higher education for women.

FDI ranking improves for India

11th rank in global FDI inflows marks an improvement of two places from the previous ranking.

Growth forecasts revised downward

IMF’s lower projections for global and Indian growth reflect ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

Energy import diversification continues

Rising share of Russian oil remains a key feature of India’s energy security strategy.

EPFO digital reforms progress

Automation of interest credit and streamlined claims are expected to improve service delivery for subscribers.

Global health inequities in cancer care

WHO’s observation underscores the need for stronger international cooperation in cancer treatment access.

Bilateral engagement with Australia deepens

Meetings with the Governor-General and community events strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

LNG infrastructure capacity expands

Significant addition to regasification capacity enhances India’s ability to import and utilise natural gas.

Market reaction to West Asia developments

Stock market decline reflected investor concerns over potential energy price volatility and geopolitical risks.

Indian higher education expands abroad

IIM Bangalore’s plan for an Indonesia campus reflects growing internationalisation of Indian management education.

India engages in global AI governance discussions

Participation in the UN dialogue underscores India’s interest in shaping international norms on artificial intelligence.

India trails in T20I series against England

Heavy defeat in the third T20I leaves India needing a strong recovery in the remaining matches.

Privacy rights remain under active debate

The right to be forgotten continues to be an important issue in the evolving data protection landscape.

Fiscal responsibility shared between Centre and states

Data on welfare scheme financing highlights the significant contribution of state governments.

People-to-people ties with Australia reinforced

Diaspora engagement remains a core element of India’s outreach to Australia.

Naval UAV programme under scrutiny after crash

The incident involving Drishti-10 will be examined for technical and operational lessons.

State-level UCC process begins in Maharashtra

Formation of the expert committee is a concrete step towards preparing a draft Uniform Civil Code.

Agricultural season enters crucial phase

Full monsoon coverage supports sowing and water availability for the kharif season.

Heritage conservation cooperation with Indonesia

Prambanan restoration project is a landmark example of cultural collaboration between the two nations.

Indigenous rocket system performance validated

Pinaka flight test contributes to the continuing modernisation of India’s artillery capabilities.

Higher education gender gap narrows

Sustained rise in female enrolment is a positive indicator for social and educational development.

Investment climate remains attractive

India’s improved FDI ranking reflects continued investor interest despite global headwinds.

Macroeconomic outlook remains cautious

Revised IMF forecasts underline the need for careful policy management in a challenging global environment.

Key developments across diplomacy, defence and economy

9 July 2026 featured important updates on PM Modi’s Australia visit, Drishti-10 UAV crash, Maharashtra UCC committee, full monsoon coverage, Prambanan restoration, Pinaka test, FDI ranking and IMF growth forecasts — all highly relevant for competitive exams.