Latest news in India? September 17th, 2026

SEMICON India 2026 Inauguration Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the fifth edition of SEMICON India at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi. Addressing global chipmakers and tech leaders, he positioned India as a resilient, trustworthy hub for semiconductor manufacturing to counter the “weaponisation” of international supply chains.

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Diplomatic Protest Lodged with Pakistan India summoned Pakistan’s Chargé d’Affaires to lodge a formal protest over an incident in international waters where Pakistani naval units collided with an Indian naval vessel, citing unacceptable and unprofessional conduct.

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EPF Wage Ceiling Revision The central government moved to raise the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, expanding social security and retirement benefits for formal-sector workers across the country.

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Trade & Economic Trends Official data showed Indian exports to the United States rose by over 21% to $8.3 billion in August, supported by tariff adjustments. Concurrently, the government clarified payment regulations, stating that peer-to-peer (P2P) UPI transactions will remain completely free regardless of the amount transferred.

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Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign The nationwide annual sanitation and cleanliness initiative, Swachhata Hi Seva 2026, officially commenced across multiple states and union territories.

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