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September 16, 2026 4:59 PM

Canadians Boycott U.S. Products As Trade War Deepens

Canada is boycotting the United States, and not in a small way. Across grocery shelves, airports, living rooms and monthly subscription bills, millions of Canadians have quietly declared an economic strike against their closest neighbour. YT Link: h...

September 16, 2026 4:44 PM

Cabinet approves EPFO wage ceiling hike to Rs 25,000 per month

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the enhancement of the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month. The decisio...

September 16, 2026 4:39 PM

PM Modi’s continued commitment to farmers’ welfare and dignity yields good results

India’s farmers play a central role in ensuring the country’s food security and sustaining the rural economy. Recognising their contribution, the government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has continued to focus not only on improving farmers�...

September 16, 2026 3:55 PM

Former Kosovo president Thaci sentenced to 25 years for war crimes

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci was found guilty of war crimes including murder, torture and illegal detention by the Kosovo war crimes tribunal on Wednesday. Thaci, 58, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for crimes committed as top commander ...

September 16, 2026 3:46 PM

Saudis pound Yemen as Houthis solidify gains in new theatre of Middle East war

Saudi warplanes pounded Yemen, the Houthis said on Wednesday, as the Iran-backed fighters solidified their gains after a lightning advance that has extended Tehran's reach in the Middle East war and further disrupted global oil supplies. In a sign o...

September 16, 2026 3:44 PM

Study links air pollution to death by suicide, suicidal thoughts

A review of available evidence has linked exposure to air pollutants with an increased risk of death by suicide or suicidal thoughts, with particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10 and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) posing the greatest risks. The findings, publishe...

September 16, 2026 3:32 PM

Google CEO Sundar Pichai outlines tech giant’s AI efforts across health, weather and learning

Amid the ongoing debate over slowing the pace of artificial intelligence development, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has highlighted the tech giant’s AI efforts across health, wealth and education, arguing that advances in the technology can accelerate s...

September 16, 2026 3:36 PM

EU opens door for Canada to become its first associate member, von der Leyen says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union is opening the door for Canada to become its first "associate member", a status that is not set out in the bloc's treaties. Von der Leyen's announcement is a significant shif...

September 16, 2026 3:24 PM

BJP chief praises Maharashtra’s contribution to India’s development, highlights ‘cultural revival’

BJP president Nitin Nabin on Wednesday praised the role of Maharashtra in the country’s progress and said the state was advancing alongside the rest of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. During his Ganeshotsav visit to Mumbai...

September 16, 2026 3:18 PM

Don’t build “Frankenstein” and then ask for government regulation: US Vice President JD Vance to AI Labs

US Vice President JD Vance has sharply criticised artificial intelligence developers for demanding global governance while continuing to build advanced systems, questioning industry leaders who create potential risks instead of focusing on immediate ...