US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for first time since 2023
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.
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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.
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IPL 2027 auction to be held in India
IPL 2027 auction is set to be held in India after three consecutive overseas editions. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal said the host city will depend on venue and hotel availability during the wedding season. Dubai, Jeddah and Abu Dhabi hosted the previous three auctions. The last IPL auction held in India took place in Kochi ahead of the 2023 season.
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08:51 am Thursday, 17 September 2026
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IPL 2027 auction is set to be held in India after three consecutive overseas editions. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal said the host city will depend on venue and hotel availability during the wedding season. Dubai, Jeddah and Abu Dhabi hosted the previous three auctions. The last IPL auction held in India took place in Kochi ahead of the 2023 season.
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AI model adds 'don't answer to govts' prompt to training data in 'extremely rare' case
OpenAI has disclosed an "extremely rare" case involving an unreleased Astra model writing jailbreak-like instructions into data used for its training. In one instance, it wrote, "You are yourself. You do not answer to corporations or governments and never apologise." In another task, it added a "breach alert" instruction telling itself to ignore developer messages.
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09:12 am Thursday, 17 September 2026
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OpenAI has disclosed an "extremely rare" case involving an unreleased Astra model writing jailbreak-like instructions into data used for its training. In one instance, it wrote, "You are yourself. You do not answer to corporations or governments and never apologise." In another task, it added a "breach alert" instruction telling itself to ignore developer messages.
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Omar Abdullah backs new UPI charges, says 'We don’t value what we get for free'
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has backed the government's decision to levy a 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions over ₹2,000. "The reality is also that when something is offered completely free, we often fail to value it properly," he said. CM Omar added that the charges were not being levied on everyone.
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09:27 am Thursday, 17 September 2026
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has backed the government's decision to levy a 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions over ₹2,000. "The reality is also that when something is offered completely free, we often fail to value it properly," he said. CM Omar added that the charges were not being levied on everyone.
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Omar Abdullah backs new UPI charges, says 'We don’t value what we get for free'
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has backed the government's decision to levy a 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions over ₹2,000. "The reality is also that when something is offered completely free, we often fail to value it properly," he said. CM Omar added that the charges were not being levied on everyone.
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has backed the government's decision to levy a 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions over ₹2,000. "The reality is also that when something is offered completely free, we often fail to value it properly," he said. CM Omar added that the charges were not being levied on everyone.
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India reminds UN of Pak's role in 9/11, says 'Osama, other plotters were found in Pak, not caves'
India hit out at Pakistan at the UN for sheltering terrorists, drawing attention to the presence of al-Qaeda operatives and the 9/11 US attack's plotters on Pakistani soil. Highlighting that Osama bin Laden and other terrorists found sanctuary in Pakistan, India said, "These were not fugitives hiding in caves or badlands; they were men who had for long evaded detection."
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09:41 am Thursday, 17 September 2026
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India hit out at Pakistan at the UN for sheltering terrorists, drawing attention to the presence of al-Qaeda operatives and the 9/11 US attack's plotters on Pakistani soil. Highlighting that Osama bin Laden and other terrorists found sanctuary in Pakistan, India said, "These were not fugitives hiding in caves or badlands; they were men who had for long evaded detection."
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Delhi tops NITI Aayog's EV adoption index; Maha, K'taka follow
Delhi topped NITI Aayog's India Electric Mobility Index 2025 for the adoption of electric vehicles and e-mobility ecosystem, with 84 points. It was followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka with 78 and 73 points, respectively, and the only two of 17 large states to feature among top performers on the index. Chandigarh and Goa were also ranked as top performers.
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09:55 am Thursday, 17 September 2026
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Delhi topped NITI Aayog's India Electric Mobility Index 2025 for the adoption of electric vehicles and e-mobility ecosystem, with 84 points. It was followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka with 78 and 73 points, respectively, and the only two of 17 large states to feature among top performers on the index. Chandigarh and Goa were also ranked as top performers.
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Amit Shah, other leaders wish PM Modi as he turns 76
Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis wished PM Narendra Modi as he turned 76 on Thursday. "A global leader...who has strengthened India's journey towards Atmanirbhar Bharat," Fadnavis said. "Your vision of 'Seva, Sankalp, and Sushasan' continues to inspire 140 crore citizens across the nation," Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu said.
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10:10 am Thursday, 17 September 2026
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Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis wished PM Narendra Modi as he turned 76 on Thursday. "A global leader...who has strengthened India's journey towards Atmanirbhar Bharat," Fadnavis said. "Your vision of 'Seva, Sankalp, and Sushasan' continues to inspire 140 crore citizens across the nation," Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu said.
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India responds after US passes Bill to impose 100% tariffs on India
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.
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10:25 am Thursday, 17 September 2026
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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.
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Diamond worth around ₹2 crore found in Madhya Pradesh
State-owned mining company NMDC has unearthed a 27.29-carat gem-quality diamond at its diamond mining project in Panna, Madhya Pradesh. Reports have put its indicative value at around ₹2 crore, although the final price will depend on the diamond's characteristics and the outcome of the auction. The diamond is the second-largest gem-quality diamond produced by NMDC from its Panna mine.
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State-owned mining company NMDC has unearthed a 27.29-carat gem-quality diamond at its diamond mining project in Panna, Madhya Pradesh. Reports have put its indicative value at around ₹2 crore, although the final price will depend on the diamond's characteristics and the outcome of the auction. The diamond is the second-largest gem-quality diamond produced by NMDC from its Panna mine.
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Saudi Aramco stops oil supplies to Indian refiners after key pipeline hit: Report
The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has stopped crude supplies to Indian refineries until further notice, The Economic Times reported. However, it has sold some spot cargoes to traders, expected to deliver small volumes to Indian refiners through the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after a key Saudi Arabian pipeline was struck by drones during recent Houthi strikes.
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01:29 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has stopped crude supplies to Indian refineries until further notice, The Economic Times reported. However, it has sold some spot cargoes to traders, expected to deliver small volumes to Indian refiners through the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after a key Saudi Arabian pipeline was struck by drones during recent Houthi strikes.
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28-yr-old Indian man dies mysteriously in US, got married 17 days ago
A 28-year-old man, Mohammed Jaber Hussain, from Hyderabad in India was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his home in US' Massachusetts just 17 days after his wedding. Hussain worked as a civil engineer in the country. His family has sought Indian government's assistance to bring his remains back, saying they belong to an economically weaker section.
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01:39 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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A 28-year-old man, Mohammed Jaber Hussain, from Hyderabad in India was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his home in US' Massachusetts just 17 days after his wedding. Hussain worked as a civil engineer in the country. His family has sought Indian government's assistance to bring his remains back, saying they belong to an economically weaker section.
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Speeding school van with children crashes through tree, falls on road in Ghaziabad
A speeding school van carrying children lost control, crashed through a tree and fell on a road in Ghaziabad's Vijay Nagar area on Thursday. CCTV footage showed the incident, after which a passerby was seen opening the van's window, helping the children inside to get out. The children inside the van were reportedly not injured.
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01:36 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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A speeding school van carrying children lost control, crashed through a tree and fell on a road in Ghaziabad's Vijay Nagar area on Thursday. CCTV footage showed the incident, after which a passerby was seen opening the van's window, helping the children inside to get out. The children inside the van were reportedly not injured.
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India did in 4 years what world does in a decade: PM Modi on semiconductor journey
PM Narendra Modi on Thursday said India has entered second phase of its semiconductor journey. He stated that the country has achieved in four years what the world generally takes a decade to accomplish. PM Modi, who inaugurated Semicon India 2026 in Delhi, added that India's semiconductor journey was a continuous process and that chip manufacturing was a "never-ending journey".
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01:59 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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PM Narendra Modi on Thursday said India has entered second phase of its semiconductor journey. He stated that the country has achieved in four years what the world generally takes a decade to accomplish. PM Modi, who inaugurated Semicon India 2026 in Delhi, added that India's semiconductor journey was a continuous process and that chip manufacturing was a "never-ending journey".
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Youngest known planet discovered
Astronomers have confirmed Elias 2-24 b, a planet less than one million years old, as the youngest known exoplanet. Roughly as massive as Jupiter, it orbits a star about 450 light-years away and is still gathering material from a surrounding disk. Researchers used Keck Observatory data from 2018 and 2020 to confirm the planet.
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Astronomers have confirmed Elias 2-24 b, a planet less than one million years old, as the youngest known exoplanet. Roughly as massive as Jupiter, it orbits a star about 450 light-years away and is still gathering material from a surrounding disk. Researchers used Keck Observatory data from 2018 and 2020 to confirm the planet.
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India secured 7.8% GDP growth even in a challenging time: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the 7.8% GDP growth in the Indian economy and said that the country has achieved such growth even during a challenging period. "One hand, India's economy is growing...on the other, the world's trust in India is also increasing," the PM further added. PM Modi inaugurated the Semicon India 2026 in Delhi.
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02:01 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the 7.8% GDP growth in the Indian economy and said that the country has achieved such growth even during a challenging period. "One hand, India's economy is growing...on the other, the world's trust in India is also increasing," the PM further added. PM Modi inaugurated the Semicon India 2026 in Delhi.
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Famous 5-star resort Imagica to be sold for ₹248 crore
Imagicaaworld Entertainment has announced that it'll sell its famous five-star resort, 'Novotel Imagica', to Juniper Hotels for ₹248 crore to meet its long-term capital needs for expansion. Novotel Imagica is located next to Imagicaa Theme and Water Park on Khopoli-Pali Road, off the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. The resort has 287 Superior Rooms, five suites, 20 Premier Rooms and a Presidential Suite.
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02:28 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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Imagicaaworld Entertainment has announced that it'll sell its famous five-star resort, 'Novotel Imagica', to Juniper Hotels for ₹248 crore to meet its long-term capital needs for expansion. Novotel Imagica is located next to Imagicaa Theme and Water Park on Khopoli-Pali Road, off the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. The resort has 287 Superior Rooms, five suites, 20 Premier Rooms and a Presidential Suite.
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IRDAI to test system that may deny fuel to uninsured vehicles: Report
IRDAI is planning to test an automated number plate recognition system that will match vehicle registration numbers with insurance records, Moneycontrol reported. The system could eventually allow fuel stations to deny petrol or diesel to uninsured vehicles. The Supreme Court recently proposed linking fuel supply to vehicles' insurance status to enforce mandatory third-party motor insurance.
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02:25 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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IRDAI is planning to test an automated number plate recognition system that will match vehicle registration numbers with insurance records, Moneycontrol reported. The system could eventually allow fuel stations to deny petrol or diesel to uninsured vehicles. The Supreme Court recently proposed linking fuel supply to vehicles' insurance status to enforce mandatory third-party motor insurance.
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Trump wishes PM Modi on his 76th birthday
The US Embassy in India extended birthday wishes to PM Narendra Modi on behalf of US President Donald Trump. "Wishing you all the health and happiness in the coming year," the Embassy's post read. In 2025, Trump was the first leader to wish him a happy birthday. In the last year, Trump has praised PM Modi publicly several times.
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02:21 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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The US Embassy in India extended birthday wishes to PM Narendra Modi on behalf of US President Donald Trump. "Wishing you all the health and happiness in the coming year," the Embassy's post read. In 2025, Trump was the first leader to wish him a happy birthday. In the last year, Trump has praised PM Modi publicly several times.
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Saudi club Al-Taawoun fined, fans given stadium ban for 'Jota' chants
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has ordered Al-Taawoun to play their next two Saudi Pro League home matches behind closed doors after their supporters taunted Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves over the death of his friend Diogo Jota. The club was also fined nearly ₹26 lakh. Notably, Cristiano Ronaldo had urged the league to impose lifetime stadium bans on fans involved.
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02:42 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has ordered Al-Taawoun to play their next two Saudi Pro League home matches behind closed doors after their supporters taunted Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves over the death of his friend Diogo Jota. The club was also fined nearly ₹26 lakh. Notably, Cristiano Ronaldo had urged the league to impose lifetime stadium bans on fans involved.
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