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short by / 05:24 am on Thursday, 17 September 2026

Special prayers and rituals were conducted at the ghats in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, on Thursday to mark his 76th birthday. Namami Gange workers offered a 76-metre-long chunri to the Ganga River during the ceremony. Union Minister Rajnath Singh and UP CM Yogi Adityanath will join celebrations in Varansai and flag off a bike rally to Gujarat.

India responds after US passes Bill to impose 100% tariffs on India

short by Arshiya Chopra / 04:55 am on Thursday, 17 September 2026

After passage of Sanctioning Russia and Iran Bill in US that authorises US President to impose up to 100% tariffs on India, China and other countries, India said it's monitoring further developments. "India remains firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its...people. It'll continue to do so through diversified sourcing and on the basis of evolving market dynamics," it added.

Govt cuts windfall tax on export of petrol, diesel, aviation fuel

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:13 am on Thursday, 17 September 2026

The government has lowered windfall tax ​on exports of ‌petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel with ​immediate effect. The duty on diesel exports has been cut to ₹​20/​litre from ₹25/litre. The ‌levy ⁠on export of petrol has been cut to ₹0.5/litre ​from ₹⁠1.5/litre, while the tax on ​aviation turbine fuel ​has ⁠been set at ₹15/⁠litre ​from ₹19/litre.

US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for first time since 2023

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:08 am on Thursday, 17 September 2026

The US Federal Reserve System (Fed) on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points (0.25%), recording its first hike since July 2023. The move will raise its key rate to a range of 3.75% to 4%.The unanimous decision came as the Fed said inflation remains elevated despite economic activity.

We respect India's military capabilities: Pakistan

short by Ankush Verma / 03:15 pm on Wednesday, 16 September 2026

The Director General of Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said, "We respect India's military capabilities. We understand their desire to spend lots of money and resources in building up their military arsenal." "We are not into any arms race with them," Chaudhry added. He was asked how concerned Pakistan is about India's growing military capabilities.

How will employees benefit as govt hikes EPF wage ceiling to ₹25,000?

short by Mansi Agarwal / 11:05 am on Wednesday, 16 September 2026

The Union Cabinet has approved raising the wage ceiling for mandatory EPFO coverage from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, bringing over 51 lakh additional workers under its ambit. Employees earning between ₹15,000 and ₹25,000 will now get mandatory access to provident fund savings, EPS pension benefits and EDLI insurance coverage. The move will also increase social security coverage for employees.

Pak ship severely damaged, forced to return to port for repairs after hitting Indian ship

short by Shalini ojha / 10:48 am on Wednesday, 16 September 2026

The Pakistani Naval warship PNS Hunain suffered severe damage after hitting an Indian Navy ship. The Pakistani ship was forced to return to its harbour, reports said. Indian sources said that despite "extreme provocation" by the Pakistani side, the captain of the Indian Navy ship showed extreme restraint to prevent a severe accident that may have caused loss of life.

EPF wage ceiling hiked to ₹25,000 from ₹15,000

short by Mansi Agarwal / 10:16 am on Wednesday, 16 September 2026

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Ministry of Labour & Employment's proposal to hike the wage ceiling for employee provident fund (EPF) coverage from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month. The decision is expected to bring around 51 lakh additional employees under the mandatory coverage, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The revised ceiling will take effect from Thursday.

Gold, silver prices rise on MCX ahead of US Fed decision

short by Mansi Agarwal / 08:38 am on Wednesday, 16 September 2026

Gold futures for October expiry rose ₹942 to ₹1,51,751 per 10 grams on Wednesday, according to Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) data. Meanwhile, silver futures for December expiry gained ₹3,082 to ₹2,35,200 per kg around 2 pm. The surge came ahead of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with market experts expecting a rate hike.

What is known about the collision between Indian & Pakistani Navy ships?

short by Bhawana Chaudhary / 08:05 am on Wednesday, 16 September 2026

A Pakistani Navy vessel collided with an Indian Navy warship, which was on a routine surveillance mission, in the northern Arabian Sea on Tuesday evening, as per government sources. The Pakistani ship approached at high speed and manoeuvred in an "unprofessional and unsafe" manner, but the collision didn't cause damage. India summoned Pakistan's top diplomat in Delhi following the collision.

Indian Navy ship and Pakistani navy ship collide; India takes action

short by Arshiya Chopra / 07:39 am on Wednesday, 16 September 2026

India summoned Pakistan High Commission's Chargé d'Affaires and lodged a strong protest over the unacceptable and unprofessional conduct of Pakistani naval units at sea that led to a collision with an Indian Navy unit. India said that while the incident didn't cause major damage, Pakistan flouted an advance notice agreement. India's Chargé d'Affaires will also lodge a protest in Pakistan.

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