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Oil steadied after a three-day gain as traders assessed Ukrainian attacks on Russian crude, including the Saratov refinery, reducing Russia’s post-pandemic output. WTI neared $65, Brent above $68. Gains remain limited by rising OPEC+ supply and bearish fundamentals. EU considers sanctions on India-China firms aiding Russian oil; US inventories fell.
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.
The countdown is on; only eight days remain before audiences witness Pawan Kalyan’s most-awaited film, “They Call Him OG,” on the big screen. Fans eagerly await the trailer, with the release date set to be announced tomorrow. The hype is massive, and a strong trailer could boost box office prospects ahead of the September 25, […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 82506.40, up at 125.71 points or 0.15%, and the Nifty was at 25276.60, up at 37.50 points or 0.15%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 87.82 against the dollar.
The ‘Vaishno Devi Yatra’ resumed today, 22 days after a cloudburst-triggered landslide killed 34 devotees and injured 20. Pilgrims gathered at Banganga Darshani gate, beginning the Yatra from 6 am on both routes. Officials mandated valid ID, following designated paths, and RFID tracking. The route is now safe ahead of Navratri starting September 22.
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.
Legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja sent a legal notice to Ajith’s “Good Bad Ugly” makers for using his songs without permission. Unsatisfied with the response, he approached Madras HC, which issued an interim order stopping the film’s exhibition, distribution, and streaming. Netflix has now removed the movie until the court allows it, following the composer’s plea.
Sivakarthikeyan and AR Murugadoss’ “Madharaasi” underperformed, earning around ₹90 crore globally, though the actor’s performance and action sequences were praised. Rumors suggest a reunion, as Murugadoss narrated a new script and Sivakarthikeyan is interested. He’s filming “Parasakthi,” while Murugadoss hasn’t announced his next project.
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.
Gujarat Fluorochemicals’ promoter Devansh Trademart LLP plans to sell 13 lakh shares worth ₹455 crore on Wednesday at ₹3,500 per share, a 5.3% discount to market price. Holding 4.84% as of June 2025, it signals promoter exit. JM Financials earlier rated the stock ‘hold,’ citing growth levers in fluoropolymers, PTFE, and battery chemicals.
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.