Here are the top national and international news updates for October 9, covering key developments in politics, economy, diplomacy, and global events.
1. PM OPENS PHASE ONE OF NAVI MUMBAI AIRPORT
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the Navi Mumbai International Airport, boosting regional connectivity and easing pressure on Mumbai’s airports.
2. RBI TO LAUNCH DEPOSIT TOKENISATION PILOT
The Reserve Bank of India will roll out a pilot on deposit tokenisation on October 8, converting bank deposits into digital tokens to improve transaction efficiency.
3. COAST GUARD HOLDS MOCK DRILLS IN CHENNAI
The Indian Coast Guard conducted a mock exercise off Chennai to practise pollution response, rescue operations, and ship fire control.
4. IAF CELEBRATES 93RD AIR FORCE DAY
On October 8, India marks its 93rd Air Force Day with parades and tributes across the country, highlighting the role of air power in security.
5. SWADESHI MEALS BEGIN IN UP DISTRICTS FROM OCT 9
Ahead of Diwali, Ghaziabad and Noida in Uttar Pradesh will host Swadeshi fairs from October 9 to promote locally made products.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
1. UK PM STARMER VISITS INDIA AFTER TRADE DEAL
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in India to strengthen ties after the UK-India free trade pact, and to meet Indian leadership.
2. G20 CONSERVATION BODY TO TARGET ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES
The IUCN Congress in Abu Dhabi will push coordinated action across nations against wildlife trafficking, illegal logging, and other environmental crimes.
3. DR CONGO TO LINK COBALT EXPORTS TO 3-YEAR QUOTAS
The Democratic Republic of the Congo will now tie cobalt export quotas to production and shipment data over the past three years.
4. GAS CEASEFIRE TALKS IN GAZA CONTINUE, HOSTAGE LISTS EXCHANGED
Ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas are ongoing in Egypt; both sides have exchanged lists of hostages and prisoners.
5. INDONESIA LAUNCHES JUST ENERGY TRANSITION FINANCE REPORT
A new report from the Climate Policy Initiative outlines how Indonesia can finance a fair shift to renewables while meeting energy goals.
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