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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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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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
10:10 am Thursday, 17 September 2026

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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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News By: Arshiya Chopra
10:25 am Thursday, 17 September 2026

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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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News By: Jayant Singh
01:10 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026

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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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News By: Mansi Agarwal
01:29 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026

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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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News By: Arshiya Chopra
01:39 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026

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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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News By: Jayant Singh
01:36 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026

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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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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
01:59 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026

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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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News By: Anmol Sharma
01:55 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026

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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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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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News By: Ashley Paul
02:28 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026

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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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News By: Mansi Agarwal
02:25 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026

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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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News By: Shalini ojha
02:21 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026

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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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News By: Pravel Jain
02:42 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026

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Congress denies its MPs backed UPI charge proposal, says govt trying to divert attention

The Congress on Thursday denied that its five MPs, who were reportedly present at a meeting of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, backed the UPI charge proposal. It stated that the panel had not discussed the recently announced measure. The Congress added that the government is trying to divert attention from "gigantic backlash" after the "UPI tax" decision.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
02:39 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026

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How an Indian-origin man cheated Taylor Swift's husband, others in ₹335-crore fraud?

India-born Siddharth Jawahar raised over $35 million (₹335 crore) from investors, including Taylor Swift's husband, Travis Kelce, through his US-based investment company. Instead of investing as promised, he put 99% of the funds into a declining investment, Philip Morris Pakistan. Jawahar used new funds to pay earlier investors and fund a lavish lifestyle.
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02:58 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026

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I'm done playing victim, need to be happy: Nagal after injury-hit 2026 season

India's top-ranked singles player Sumit Nagal, who endured an injury-hit 2026 season, said he is done "playing the victim" and is now focused on enjoying his tennis rather than constantly chasing results. The biggest change, according to Nagal, has been mental rather than technical. "I realised that I need to be happier. Very simple, actually," the 29-year-old added.
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News By: Pravel Jain
03:13 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026

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What is tai chi walking?

In tai chi walking, a person moves slowly and intentionally, learning how to transfer their weight fully from one leg to other. It involves taking deliberate, flowing steps while engaging the core, relaxing the shoulders, and moving the arms gently in sync with the legs. Each step is performed with focus and mindfulness, making it both physical and mental exercise.
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News By: Ankush Verma
03:03 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026

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Firm that built ₹4,200-cr Lucknow-Kanpur E-way banned for 3 yrs after repeated cave-ins

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) banned PNC Infratech and its subsidiary, Awadh Expressway Private Limited, for three years after repeated cave-ins at Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway. During this ban, PNC Infratech will be unable to bid for new tenders issued by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and NHAI. The expressway was built at a cost of ₹4,200 crore.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
03:02 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026

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Chandrasekaran gets reappointed as head of Tata Sons, reversing his decision to quit: Report

N Chandrasekaran has been reappointed as Tata Sons Chairman as the company's board voted against Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata's opposition to the tenure extension, reports said. Noel's vote was countered by Vice Chairman Venu Srinivasan. Noel, who recorded his dissent, wanted the board to focus on finding a new Chairman after Chandrasekaran announced his exit last month.
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03:29 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026

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