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September 16, 2026 10:35 AM

Sensex, Nifty rebound in early trade after previous session’s sell-off

Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Wednesday on value buying after falling sharply in the previous session. Although, elevated oil prices, caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision and foreign fund ...

September 16, 2026 10:02 AM

States, UTs Advised to Begin Geo-Tagging of Rural Water Sources, Post-Monsoon Testing from October 2

States and Union Territories have been advised to commence geo-tagging of rural water supply sources and post-monsoon testing of water supply sources from October 2, while also organising ‘Jal Arpan’ activities across the maximum possible number ...

September 16, 2026 10:05 AM

Alarmed Yemenis flee south as Houthis keep up attacks

After a drone strike sent shrapnel flying into his wife's chest, killing her, Muhammad Aiyash and his three children fled with no belongings to a new makeshift camp for the displaced in the southern Yemeni city of Aden. Panic has spread as Yemen's H...

September 16, 2026 9:38 AM

Sanju Samson, Nitish Kumar Reddy lead India to series-clinching win over Afghanistan

Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson struck 57 and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy took three wickets as India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets in the second Twenty20 in Delhi on Tuesday to seal an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. After ...

September 16, 2026 8:28 AM

Asian markets make nervous start ahead of Fed decision

Stocks made tentative gains at the start of the Asian trading session on Wednesday as a rise in global bond yields and oil prices paused ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision due later in the day. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific share...

September 15, 2026 7:28 PM

Saratchandra’s Works Offer Sensitive Portrayal of 19th-Century India: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to renowned Bengali writer Saratchandra Chattopadhyay on his 150th birth anniversary, highlighting the enduring relevance of his literary works and contribution to social reform. Remembering the e...

September 15, 2026 6:47 PM

PM Modi on Samvatsari: May Kindness and Goodwill Guide Our Actions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to people on the sacred occasion of Samvatsari, emphasising the importance of forgiveness, compassion, humility and goodwill. In a message shared on X, the Prime Minister said Samvatsari rem...

September 15, 2026 6:33 PM

India’s Trade Deficit Narrows to $26.86 Billion as Exports Surge 26% in August

India's merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $26.86 billion in August, from $27.20 billion in the same month last year, as goods exports grew at a faster pace than imports, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said. The trade deficit also declined seq...

September 15, 2026 5:49 PM

India’s overall Labour Force Participation Rate rises to 55.6% in August: PLFS

India's overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for persons aged 15 years and above increased to 55.6 per cent in August 2026, up from 55.4 per cent in July, according to the latest Monthly Bulletin of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). ...

September 15, 2026 4:58 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya announces task force to assess Formula 1 revival in India

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday announced the setting up of a 10-member task force to assess the challenges and feasibility of reviving Formula 1 in India. The task force will be headed by NITI Aayog Programme Director and Adviser Yugal...