How is a semiconductor chip made from sand?
To make a semiconductor chip, highly pure quartz and sand are purified into silicon, which is then melted to produce a seed crystal. Next, the silicon is sliced into thin discs called wafers, which undergo photoresist coating. The wafers are then given electrical properties, followed by the building of transistors. Lastly, tiny wires are laid to link the transistors.
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04:59 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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To make a semiconductor chip, highly pure quartz and sand are purified into silicon, which is then melted to produce a seed crystal. Next, the silicon is sliced into thin discs called wafers, which undergo photoresist coating. The wafers are then given electrical properties, followed by the building of transistors. Lastly, tiny wires are laid to link the transistors.
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Fiji declares national HIV emergency; 1 in 60 people now has virus
Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency amid a sharp rise in cases. The country recorded 2,016 new HIV diagnoses in 2025, 16 times the number in 2019. An estimated one in 60 adults now lives with HIV. Fiji’s HIV crisis is caused by multiple factors, but injecting drug use has become a major and rapidly accelerating route of transmission.
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04:57 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency amid a sharp rise in cases. The country recorded 2,016 new HIV diagnoses in 2025, 16 times the number in 2019. An estimated one in 60 adults now lives with HIV. Fiji’s HIV crisis is caused by multiple factors, but injecting drug use has become a major and rapidly accelerating route of transmission.
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Chandrasekaran's decision to exit was final, it's time to move on: Noel Tata
Noel Tata told the Tata Sons board that Chairman N Chandrasekaran's decision not to seek another term had been accepted by Tata Trusts and had "attained finality". "The chairman has conveyed his decision... shareholders have conveyed their acceptance: it is now time to move on," Noel said. The board, however, later approved Chandrasekaran's reappointment for another five years.
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04:57 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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Noel Tata told the Tata Sons board that Chairman N Chandrasekaran's decision not to seek another term had been accepted by Tata Trusts and had "attained finality". "The chairman has conveyed his decision... shareholders have conveyed their acceptance: it is now time to move on," Noel said. The board, however, later approved Chandrasekaran's reappointment for another five years.
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta pledges her organs on PM Modi's birthday
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday by pledging her heart, liver, intestines, pancreas, kidney, and other organs. She also donated blood at a mega donation camp, along with the Delhi BJP president and several state ministers. The chief minister launched an organ donation portal for the national capital under the 'Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan'.
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05:14 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday by pledging her heart, liver, intestines, pancreas, kidney, and other organs. She also donated blood at a mega donation camp, along with the Delhi BJP president and several state ministers. The chief minister launched an organ donation portal for the national capital under the 'Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan'.
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'Happy birthday, Narendra,' posts Israel PM Netanyahu
In a post on PM Narendra Modi's birthday, Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu wrote, "Happy birthday, Narendra! Your leadership has transformed India into a world power." "The friendship between Israel and India has never been stronger, and together we will take it to even greater heights. I wish you many more years of leadership, health and fulfilment," Netanyahu wrote.
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05:05 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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In a post on PM Narendra Modi's birthday, Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu wrote, "Happy birthday, Narendra! Your leadership has transformed India into a world power." "The friendship between Israel and India has never been stronger, and together we will take it to even greater heights. I wish you many more years of leadership, health and fulfilment," Netanyahu wrote.
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Why not name Trump too?: Uddhav after son Aaditya named in Disha Salian death probe
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, reacting to his son Aaditya being named in FIR in connection with the death of Disha Salian, said, "We've nothing to do with it." "Why don't you drag PM Narendra Modi and [US President Donald] Trump's names into this as well?" he stated. Disha was the former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
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05:01 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, reacting to his son Aaditya being named in FIR in connection with the death of Disha Salian, said, "We've nothing to do with it." "Why don't you drag PM Narendra Modi and [US President Donald] Trump's names into this as well?" he stated. Disha was the former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
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NSE IPO kicks off with slow start as Day 1 subscription reaches 42%
The ₹22,562-crore IPO of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) saw a muted response on the first day, with the overall issue subscribed around 42%. The employee quota was subscribed 0.94 times, while retail investors subscribed 0.43 times. The portion reserved for qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) saw subscription of 0.19 times.
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05:24 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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The ₹22,562-crore IPO of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) saw a muted response on the first day, with the overall issue subscribed around 42%. The employee quota was subscribed 0.94 times, while retail investors subscribed 0.43 times. The portion reserved for qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) saw subscription of 0.19 times.
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05:24 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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How can US Fed's 1st rate hike in 3 years affect India?
The US Federal Reserve's decision to increase its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023 could trigger short-term volatility in the Indian stock market. The move could also strengthen the dollar, putting pressure on the rupee, triggering foreign fund outflows and increasing borrowing costs. Experts said it could also put pressure on RBI to raise domestic interest rates.
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11:26 am Thursday, 17 September 2026
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The US Federal Reserve's decision to increase its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023 could trigger short-term volatility in the Indian stock market. The move could also strengthen the dollar, putting pressure on the rupee, triggering foreign fund outflows and increasing borrowing costs. Experts said it could also put pressure on RBI to raise domestic interest rates.
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11:26 am Thursday, 17 September 2026
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Rupee crosses 96 mark for 1st time in over a month after Fed rate hike
The rupee briefly slid past the 96 mark against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, breaching the level for the first time since July 27. This came after the US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, its first rate hike since 2023. Higher rates can strengthen the dollar, putting pressure on emerging-market currencies.
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10:34 am Thursday, 17 September 2026
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The rupee briefly slid past the 96 mark against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, breaching the level for the first time since July 27. This came after the US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, its first rate hike since 2023. Higher rates can strengthen the dollar, putting pressure on emerging-market currencies.
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Mukuhlani becomes 1st Zimbabwean to be elected ICC deputy chairman
The International Cricket Council (ICC) appointed Zimbabwe Cricket head Tavengwa Mukuhlani as its deputy chairperson until November 2027, making him the first Zimbabwean to hold the role. He will take over the position from Imran Khwaja. Mukuhlani currently serves on the ICC Finance and Commercial Affairs (F&CA) and Nominations Committees and chairs the HR and Remuneration Committee.
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05:31 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) appointed Zimbabwe Cricket head Tavengwa Mukuhlani as its deputy chairperson until November 2027, making him the first Zimbabwean to hold the role. He will take over the position from Imran Khwaja. Mukuhlani currently serves on the ICC Finance and Commercial Affairs (F&CA) and Nominations Committees and chairs the HR and Remuneration Committee.
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Reason behind PM Modi's 'Is it ok?' remark to Xi Jinping revealed
A new video from the BRICS Summit purportedly shows that a faulty earphone of Chinese President Xi Jinping was the reason PM Narendra Modi asked, "Is it okay?" A video of PM Modi's "is it okay?" remark had gone viral, with many linking it to Xi's health. Notably, India has denied reports of multiple leaders falling ill after the summit.
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05:52 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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A new video from the BRICS Summit purportedly shows that a faulty earphone of Chinese President Xi Jinping was the reason PM Narendra Modi asked, "Is it okay?" A video of PM Modi's "is it okay?" remark had gone viral, with many linking it to Xi's health. Notably, India has denied reports of multiple leaders falling ill after the summit.
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IndiGo raises ticket charges
IndiGo has raised multiple additional charges that it applies to tickets across India. It has hiked its infant fee from ₹2,000 to ₹3,000, its excess baggage fee from ₹700/kg to ₹800/kg and its charge for unaccompanied minors from ₹5,000 to ₹5,999. Priority check-in and boarding for IndiGo flights will also become costlier as the airline has increased charges to ₹650.
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07:16 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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IndiGo has raised multiple additional charges that it applies to tickets across India. It has hiked its infant fee from ₹2,000 to ₹3,000, its excess baggage fee from ₹700/kg to ₹800/kg and its charge for unaccompanied minors from ₹5,000 to ₹5,999. Priority check-in and boarding for IndiGo flights will also become costlier as the airline has increased charges to ₹650.
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Abhishek Sharma smashes fastest hundred by an Indian in T20I history
India opener Abhishek Sharma smashed the fastest T20I hundred by an Indian off 30 balls against Afghanistan in the third T20I in Delhi on Thursday. The previous record was held by former India captain Rohit Sharma, who had hit a 35-ball hundred against Sri Lanka in 2017. It is Abhishek's third hundred in T20I cricket.
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08:12 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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India opener Abhishek Sharma smashed the fastest T20I hundred by an Indian off 30 balls against Afghanistan in the third T20I in Delhi on Thursday. The previous record was held by former India captain Rohit Sharma, who had hit a 35-ball hundred against Sri Lanka in 2017. It is Abhishek's third hundred in T20I cricket.
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08:12 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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India record their highest-ever powerplay total in T20I cricket history
India on Thursday recorded their highest-ever powerplay total in T20I cricket history. India scored 100/0 in their first six overs in the third T20I against Afghanistan in Delhi. India's previous highest powerplay total in a T20I was 95/1, which they registered against England at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai last year.
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08:03 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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India on Thursday recorded their highest-ever powerplay total in T20I cricket history. India scored 100/0 in their first six overs in the third T20I against Afghanistan in Delhi. India's previous highest powerplay total in a T20I was 95/1, which they registered against England at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai last year.
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Who holds the record for the fastest hundred in T20I cricket?
Team India opener Abhishek Sharma on Thursday slammed the fastest hundred by an Indian in T20I cricket, reaching the three-figure mark off 30 balls. The record for the fastest hundred in T20I cricket is held by Estonia's Sahil Chauhan, who hit a 27-ball ton against Cyprus in 2024. Abhishek's century is also the fastest among players from Full Member nations.
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08:51 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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Team India opener Abhishek Sharma on Thursday slammed the fastest hundred by an Indian in T20I cricket, reaching the three-figure mark off 30 balls. The record for the fastest hundred in T20I cricket is held by Estonia's Sahil Chauhan, who hit a 27-ball ton against Cyprus in 2024. Abhishek's century is also the fastest among players from Full Member nations.
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Investors get 295% return on early redemption of 2019 gold bonds
RBI has announced the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bonds 2019-20 Series IV, issued on September 17, 2019. The redemption price has been set at ₹15,173 per unit, translating into an absolute return of nearly 295% over the issue price of ₹3,840 for online subscribers. Investors who bought the bonds offline at ₹3,890 would see gains of about 290%.
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03:33 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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RBI has announced the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bonds 2019-20 Series IV, issued on September 17, 2019. The redemption price has been set at ₹15,173 per unit, translating into an absolute return of nearly 295% over the issue price of ₹3,840 for online subscribers. Investors who bought the bonds offline at ₹3,890 would see gains of about 290%.
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India record historic away whitewash on home soil
India defeated Afghanistan by 127 runs in the third T20I to complete a 3-0 series whitewash. Notably, India were the designated away team in the series, with Afghanistan officially hosting the three matches at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium under their Future Tours Programme. The third T20I witnessed Abhishek Sharma smash the fastest T20I hundred by an Indian, off 30 balls.
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10:42 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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India defeated Afghanistan by 127 runs in the third T20I to complete a 3-0 series whitewash. Notably, India were the designated away team in the series, with Afghanistan officially hosting the three matches at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium under their Future Tours Programme. The third T20I witnessed Abhishek Sharma smash the fastest T20I hundred by an Indian, off 30 balls.
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Pakistan orders single dish to be served at marriages
Pakistan has introduced new austerity measures to save petrol and diesel, ordering a ban on all purchases of vehicles and durables (excluding IT procurements) by government departments. It also completely banned foreign visits/travels for government employees and ordered economy-class tickets for unavoidable visits. "Single dish shall be served in all marriage-related functions/events," it said.
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07:00 am Friday, 18 September 2026
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Pakistan has introduced new austerity measures to save petrol and diesel, ordering a ban on all purchases of vehicles and durables (excluding IT procurements) by government departments. It also completely banned foreign visits/travels for government employees and ordered economy-class tickets for unavoidable visits. "Single dish shall be served in all marriage-related functions/events," it said.
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Jos Buttler becomes highest run-scorer in T20 cricket history
England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has created history by becoming the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket. With his 30(16) for England against Sri Lanka in the second T20I, Buttler took his run tally in T20 cricket to 15,000 in 497 innings. He overtook Kieron Pollard, who has scored 14,999 runs in 671 T20 innings.
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09:07 am Friday, 18 September 2026
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England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has created history by becoming the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket. With his 30(16) for England against Sri Lanka in the second T20I, Buttler took his run tally in T20 cricket to 15,000 in 497 innings. He overtook Kieron Pollard, who has scored 14,999 runs in 671 T20 innings.
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09:07 am Friday, 18 September 2026
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What are the new passport rules in India?
MEA has amended passport rules, setting five-year validity for ordinary 36-page passports issued to children below 15, or until they turn 18, whichever comes first. This means that if a child turns 18 before the five-year period ends, the passport will cease to be valid on that date. For applicants aged 18+, a 36-page passport costs ₹2,500 under normal service.
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11:09 am Friday, 18 September 2026
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MEA has amended passport rules, setting five-year validity for ordinary 36-page passports issued to children below 15, or until they turn 18, whichever comes first. This means that if a child turns 18 before the five-year period ends, the passport will cease to be valid on that date. For applicants aged 18+, a 36-page passport costs ₹2,500 under normal service.
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