follow us:
The UK and US agree to a $42 billion tech pact to mark Trump’s visit. The deal highlights the investments for the projects based on quantum computing and civil nuclear energy. Both the presidents will mark this association as “Tech Prosperity Deal.” Trump will stay for a day, this summit will be hosted by King […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar today, September 17. Widespread showers and potential flooding are expected, with low to moderate flash flood risks in select areas. Uttarakhand may also experience moderate rain or thunderstorms with heavy rainfall today.
Heavy rains and cloudbursts in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh have killed nine, left 11 missing, and stranded over 600. Flash floods and landslides damaged homes, vehicles, and roads. In Dehradun, the Tamsa river submerged Tapkeshwar temple, while a Mandi landslide killed three. Rescue operations by NDRF, SDRF, and fire services continue.
US-based Khalistani group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has threatened to “siege” the Indian Consulate in Vancouver, asking visitors to reschedule. The group accused Indian consulates of spying on Khalistan activists and targeted High Commissioner Dinish Patnaik in a poster. RCMP reportedly offered protection to SFJ leader Inderjeet Singh Gosal.
PM Modi will launch “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan” today, Sept 17, and the on 8th “Poshan Maah” in Madhya Pradesh, with over one lakh women-centric health camps nationwide till October 2. AIIMS Delhi will host medical checkups across four centres. The day also marks “Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav 2.0,” with 7,500+ blood donation camps across […]
Mumbai reported higher malaria, chikungunya, and hepatitis cases till September 15, 2025, compared to last year, while dengue, leptospirosis, and gastro declined, BMC data showed. Malaria rose to 6,277 cases, chikungunya to 542, hepatitis to 913. BMC launched awareness drives, inspections, and cleanliness campaigns during Ganesh Chaturthi to contain outbreaks.
Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar admitted India never accepted third-party mediation in truce talks after Operation Sindoor. Speaking to Al Jazeera, Dar said Pakistan was open to dialogue, but India insists issues remain bilateral. He revealed a US-conveyed ceasefire offer, but Secretary of State Marco Rubio later confirmed India rejected external involvement.
Nepal’s new PM Sushila Karki will hold her first foreign outreach with PM Modi on Thursday at 11 a.m., discussing Nepal’s post-Gen Z protests scenario, government priorities, and India’s role. Earlier, envoy Naveen Srivastava conveyed Modi’s congratulations and pledged stronger ties. Karki, an anti-corruption figure, is Nepal’s first female PM.
Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif is expected to meet US President Donald Trump on September 25 at the UN General Assembly. Backed by Qatar and Saudi Arabia, discussions may include floods, the Pakistan-India conflict, and regional security. The meeting follows recent trade deals and growing cooperation between Islamabad and Washington.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district to lay the foundation stone of India’s first PM MITRA Park and launch the ‘Sewa Pakhwada’ campaign. He will also inaugurate the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan at Bhainsola village, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced in a statement to the media.
Kash Patel will testify before Senate Democrats in a high-stakes hearing likely focused on the Charlie Kirk investigation and recent firings of officials alleging political retaliation. The Judiciary Committee appearance marks the first major oversight of his turbulent tenure as he seeks to assure lawmakers of his leadership amid rising political unrest.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah affirmed the Modi government’s resolve to eliminate narcotics from India. Speaking at the Second National Conference of ANTF heads, he emphasized the need to escalate action against drugs, calling for stronger, more coordinated efforts to ensure visible success in combating the nation’s growing drug problem.
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea by a retired IPS officer challenging a Punjab and Haryana High Court order that quashed the summons issued to INLD chief Abhay Singh Chautala in a 2008 defamation case. Justices M.M. Sundresh and Satish Chandra Sharma declined to interfere with the High Court’s decision, citing no legal infirmity.
The Supreme Court issued notices to states including UP, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Karnataka on pleas challenging anti-conversion laws, granting four weeks for responses. Petitioners allege the laws harass interfaith couples and restrict religious freedom. The bench, led by CJI BR Gavai, may later consider a stay. Next hearing is scheduled in six weeks.
As heavy rains continue to lash Uttarakhand, Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah called Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to inquire about the flood situation. They assured the state of full support from the central government during this crisis and promised all possible assistance to help manage the ongoing disaster and recovery efforts.