The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to 1,410, while 6,145 people remain missing, according to the latest figures released by the country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on Thursday.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has notified the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, bringing changes to the Passports Rules, 1980, including provisions governing the validity of passports issued to children.
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, saying there is “absolutely no ambiguity” over the pact’s application as Houthi attacks intensify in the kingdom.
Four members of a family, including two young children, were killed when a speeding truck ran over their motorcycle on National Highway 44 in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena district, police said. The fatal collision occurred near the JK Tyre factory within the jurisdiction of the Noorabad police station.
A woman supervisor was allegedly hacked to death in Chakradharpur in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district, with police detaining a man identified as her alleged lover in connection with the case, according to an IANS report published on September 17.
Based on the Times of India report and the latest developments available on September 17, 2026, the key update is that Uddhav Thackeray has rejected allegations linking his family to the Disha Salian death case and warned of legal action over what he described as continued character-assassination attempts.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a month-long campaign to highlight what it describes as poor facilities and infrastructure in schools and colleges across Rajasthan. CJP co-founder and co-convener Ashutosh Ranka said the organisation will light “Aashirvad ke diye” at educational institutions as part of the initiative.
The government has clarified several points around the new UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework, which will come into effect from October 15, 2026. Under the revised system, a 0.4% MDR will apply to specified person-to-merchant (P2M) UPI transactions above ₹2,000, while person-to-person payments and most low-value transactions will remain free.
A 26-year-old nurse from West Bengal was critically injured in Bengaluru on Thursday after her estranged husband allegedly attacked her with a machete and threw floor-cleaning acid at her near her workplace in JP Nagar. Police arrested the accused, identified as Venkatesh, who had travelled from Madurai in Tamil Nadu before the attack.
A US-based aviation safety organization has accused India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of failing to maintain transparency in its probe into the fatal Air India Flight AI-171 crash, alleging that key technical documents detailing potential aircraft malfunctions have been omitted from public investigation reports.
Police have registered a case against six men, including two railway police officers, for the repeated s*xual assault, intimidation, and unlawful confinement of a 22-year-old woman across several locations in Karnataka, authorities confirmed on Thursday.
The board of Tata Sons voted on Thursday to reappoint N Chandrasekaran as Executive Chairman for a third five-year term. The decision marks a major strategic reversal following recent regulatory developments.
Security forces gunned down two foreign terrorists suspected of being affiliated with the Pakistan-based proscribed outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) during an overnight operation in the high-altitude forests of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district. An alleged over-ground worker (OGW) assisting the group was also detained.
A 34-year-old man named Parvez was arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi for allegedly beheading his sleeping wife, Nagma, over suspicion of an extramarital affair. Married for 12 years, the couple faced constant disputes before the crime at their rented house. Parvez surrendered at the police station, while Nagma's family alleged prior abuse and harassment.
Tesla has begun showcasing its Cybercab robotaxi in China, marking the vehicle’s first regional exhibition in Asia. The steering-wheel-free, pedal-free two-seater is being displayed in Beijing and Shanghai from September 17, 2026, but the showcase is for design and technology demonstration, not a commercial robotaxi launch.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended the licence of Ganesh Products Pvt. Ltd. with immediate effect after an inspection of its food manufacturing premises found serious food safety and hygiene violations.
The Excise Department seized around 3,500 kg of banned tobacco products from a warehouse in Pakkil village in Kottayam district, Kerala, during a raid, officials said. The large quantity of prohibited tobacco products was reportedly stored inside the warehouse.
Four women workers were killed and five others injured after they were buried under debris while demolishing a dilapidated house in Sanwer town of Madhya Pradesh’s Indore district on Wednesday, police said.
Enforcement officials from the Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG-SAFE) conducted a surprise food safety inspection at Bahar Biryani Cafe in Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad, uncovering multiple severe hygiene lapses and food code violations.
The Government of India has reconstituted the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with immediate effect, appointing 18 members from the fields of cinema, television, music, theatre, literature and other cultural spheres.
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