Daily Current Affairs – June 9, 2026

India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met top business and tech leaders to advance economic ties. In posts on X, he highlighted productive discussions with Walmart's CEO on supply chains, and with SCSP's chief on boosting India-USA cooperation in AI, quantum computing, and advanced technologies.

VivaTech 2026 in Paris is set to feature India as its Official Partner Country, reflecting the nation's rising influence in the realms of artificial intelligence and digital innovation. Attendees can look forward to insightful presentations on India's technological advancements and public digital infrastructure.

The government and APSRTC are bent on handing over electric buses, but also the bus depots to private operators on lease, say JAC convenors

A federal judge on Monday (June 8, 2026) struck down the $100,000 fee imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump for H-1B applications

A federal judge on Monday (June 8, 2026) struck down the $100,000 fee imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump for H-1B applications

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, delivered a strong statement against Pakistan here during a UN Security Council meeting on the ‘Situation in Afghanistan’

Global capital flows are shifting away from semiconductor-heavy markets like South Korea and Taiwan. This tech-led meltdown presents an opportunity for India. Foreign investors may return to Indian markets, which are seen as a diversified domestic-economy-led alternative. This shift could lead to an explosive rally for Indian stocks.

Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel shares will be in focus after the Bombay High Court quashed one-time spectrum charge demands, granting relief of about Rs 20,000 crore. The court ruled the government lacked legal authority, though the matter remains pending before the Supreme Court.

India’s plan to deploy connected vehicle technology V2X to improve road safety has sparked a tussle over the spectrum needed to run it. Telcos want the airwaves auctioned, while tech and automotive groups favour shared access, warning that delays could slow the deployment.

India anticipates a decline in petroleum and gas costs shortly, as ample supplies remain intact despite the ongoing US-Israeli conflict, Puri stated.

The inaugural edition, the fifth event of the 2026 NexGen season, will be held at Lucknow Golf Club, Vijay’s home course, from June 9 to 11