Mundhe Flags 2,800% Pharma Trade Margin, Calls for Transparency
Tukaram Mundhe has called for transparency in pharmaceutical pricing after a survey flagged a trade margin of 2,800 per cent.
Daily Current Affairs — 17 September 2026
National
Two Killed in Two Days as Ganesh Chaturthi Clashes Rock Tamil Nadu
Two men have died in two days in Tamil Nadu amid clashes during Ganesh Chaturthi processions, in Cuddalore and Chennai.
Omar Abdullah Backs UPI Levy, Urges Safeguards for Retail Consumers
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah supports a levy on UPI transactions while urging the Centre to protect individual consumers from charges.
Congress Leaders Spar Over Alliance Stance on Rahul Gandhi as PM Candidate
Former TNCC chief K. Selvaperunthagai questioned the TVK-led alliance over Rahul Gandhi's PM candidacy, drawing a sharp retort from Rajya Sabha MP Praveen Chakravarty.
Hygiene Woes at Kasimedu Harbour Keep Fish Exporters at Bay
Poor cleanliness and maintenance at Chennai's Kasimedu fishing harbour are driving exporters away and forcing fishermen to sell their catch at low prices.
Farmers protest in Maharashtra as rain deficit grips Marathwada, Vidarbha
Farmers in Washim and Beed protest over a drought-like situation in Marathwada and Vidarbha, where 83 talukas in 19 districts have seen a rain break of over 20 days.
Allahabad HC frees man held after conversion, invokes Articles 21 and 25
The Allahabad High Court set free Ayush Malik, who said his father confined him after his conversion to Islam and his relationship with Chandni Qureshi.
UP ATS Arrests Coimbatore Youth in Al-Qaeda-Linked Terror Conspiracy Case
The Uttar Pradesh ATS has arrested a 19-year-old from Coimbatore for alleged involvement in a jihadist conspiracy linked to AQIS material and bomb-making videos.
Venugopal Accuses ECI of Silence on Opposition Concerns Over Karnataka SIR
K.C. Venugopal accused the Election Commission of ignoring Opposition concerns, citing large-scale deletions during Karnataka's Special Intensive Revision.
Nagaon Bypoll: Ajmal's Entry Sets Up Four-Cornered Fight in Assam
Badruddin Ajmal's candidature completes a four-way contest in Nagaon, testing Congress's cross-community appeal and Opposition unity in Assam.
Assam's Pygmy Hog Numbers Rise 32-Fold, but Wild Survival Hinges on Grassland Recovery
Assam's pygmy hog captive breeding effort has raised numbers 32-fold in three decades, but the species' wild future rests on restoring fragmented floodplain grasslands.
DMK Government's Plan for Heritage Building at King's Barracks Fell Through
The previous DMK government's attempt to build a heritage structure at King's Barracks in Fort St. George failed after defence authorities withheld approval.
Chennai Police Identify Survivor in POCSO Case Against Granite Baron Veeramani
Chennai Police have identified the survivor in the POCSO case against granite businessman R Veeramani and recorded her statement before a magistrate.
Six boys drown in lake during Ganesh idol immersion near Hyderabad
Six boys from a charitable-trust hostel drowned during Ganesh idol immersion at a lake near Pedda Kanjarla village, Hyderabad; two escaped.
J&K Records Zero Stone-Throwing in 2025, Local Terror Recruitment Falls to One
Jammu and Kashmir saw no stone-throwing incidents in 2025 and only one local terrorist recruitment, the lowest ever, even as ceasefire violations spiked during Operation Sindoor.
Telangana Assembly Erupts Over Land Records as CM Orders Probe Into KCR Holdings
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy ordered a probe into land allegedly held by KCR's family, prompting BRS counter-allegations of 308 acres against the Reddy family.
India Launches Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard to Strengthen Climate Governance
India has launched the Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard to monitor corporate emission pledges and coordinate national climate missions.
Premallatha rebuts Thirumavalavan over DMDK's role in alliance defeat
DMDK's Premallatha Vijayakant challenged VCK chief Thirumavalavan's claim that her party's late entry cost the DMK-led alliance the polls, and pledged DMDK support to the DMK in upcoming byelections.
Congress MPs on Finance Panel Did Not Dissent on UPI Charges: Sources
Sources say five Congress MPs did not record dissent when a parliamentary panel backed tiered MDR on UPI transactions in August, even as the party now opposes the charge.
Supreme Court Signals Leniency on Bail in Ganja Cases, Hears Bengal NDPS Plea
The Supreme Court verbally observed it is liberal in granting bail in ganja cases, while hearing a West Bengal man's plea against the Calcutta High Court's rejection of anticipatory bail in a 252.330 kg NDPS seizure.
Centre Orders Cab Aggregators to End Advance Tipping Before Rides
Government directs Ola, Uber, Rapido and others to scrap advance tipping, calling it misleading; Rapido fined Rs 10 lakh.
FSSAI Suspends Ganesh Products Licence After Unhygienic Paneer Raid
FSSAI has suspended Ganesh Products Private Limited's licence with immediate effect after an inspection uncovered severe hygiene and pest-control failures at its food manufacturing premises.
Tezpur University Student Found Dead in Hostel Room; Police Probe Underway
A 20-year-old BSc student at Tezpur University was found dead in his hostel room. Police suspect suicide and are investigating; a diary was recovered.
India Rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission as Legally Invalid
India rejected the Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission after its first meeting in Islamabad, reiterating that the 1963 boundary agreement is illegal.
Jarange-Patil to Press On With Mumbai March Despite Falling Health
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil will continue his march to Mumbai despite deteriorating health, as a petition seeks to stop the protest.
NASA Orbiter Spots Record Lunar Crater From 2024 Impact
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has identified a 222-metre-wide crater on the moon's near side, formed by an impact in 2024 that telescopes missed in real time.
T. rex ran a body temperature close to humans, fossil teeth study finds
Chemical clues in fossilized T. rex teeth indicate an average body temperature of about 36°C, close to that of humans and modern elephants.
Entertainment
The Weight review: Ethan Hawke anchors a tense Depression-era gold heist
Ethan Hawke leads a Depression-era heist thriller about a work-camp prisoner promised freedom if he smuggles gold through the wilderness.
TIFF Opens on Lake Ontario Shores With Defiance Amid U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions
The 51st Toronto International Film Festival has opened with a mix of defiance and humour as U.S.-Canada trade tensions simmer, including Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario.
Amaal Mallik Warns Trolls Over Family Attacks in 'Main Hoon Hero Tera' Credit Row
Amaal Mallik has warned social media users against targeting his family amid a row over the credit for 'Main Hoon Hero Tera'.
Anant Nag Wins Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Second Kannada Actor After Rajkumar
Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag has been named for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, becoming the second Kannada actor after Dr. Rajkumar to receive the honour.
Jolie Says World at 'Absolute Breaking Point' as 'Without Blood' Hits Theatres
Angelina Jolie says global conflict and division have pushed the world to breaking point, as her war drama 'Without Blood' opens in US theatres.
World
Meeks Blocks $2.8 Billion Heavy Bomb Sale to Israel Over Civilian Concerns
Rep. Gregory Meeks has placed a hold on a proposed $2.8 billion US arms sale to Israel, citing concerns over civilian harm.
US House Votes to Hold Billionaire Leon Black in Contempt Over Epstein Subpoenas
The US House voted to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he defied subpoenas in a probe into his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, referring the case to the Justice Department.
McConnell Returns to Senate Committee, Casts Deciding Farm Bill Vote
Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate Agriculture Committee on Wednesday, providing the 12th Republican vote to move the farm bill to the full Senate.
CDC Order Freeze Delays Children's COVID Shots Across US States
US states face delays securing COVID-19 vaccines for children after the CDC stopped accepting orders, amid shifting federal guidance and rising vaccine hesitancy.
UN Chief Urges Global AI Cooperation, Warns Against Safety 'Race to the Bottom'
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for international cooperation on AI safety, warning the world cannot afford a race to the bottom.
Canada Seeks to Join UK-Led Joint Expeditionary Force
Canada has formally applied to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force, as Ottawa moves to diversify defence ties away from the United States.
India voices deep concern over Houthi drone strike near Makkah
India expressed deep concern over an attempted Houthi drone attack near Makkah that Saudi forces intercepted and destroyed.
Argentine Judge Orders Halt to Falklands Oil Project as UK Tensions Simmer
An Argentine federal judge has ordered British and Israeli firms to stop work on the Sea Lion oilfield near the Falklands, deepening a revived sovereignty row with Britain.
US Military Told to Prepare for Combat Around the Moon
The US military's top officer says troops must prepare to fight in cislunar space, days after Washington revealed it has deployed weapons in orbit.
US Appeals Court Blocks Kalshi's Event Contracts on California Tribal Lands
A federal appeals court barred Kalshi from offering sports event contracts on two California tribes' lands, finding the tribes likely to prove violations of federal gaming law.
Los Angeles News Helicopter Crash Kills Reporter, Pilot and Bystander
A TV news helicopter crashed and caught fire in Los Angeles' Chatsworth area, killing reporter Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw and a person on the ground.
Melania Trump Urges Students to Embrace AI as Nvidia Partnership Expands Classroom Access
Melania Trump urged students to learn AI, warning against falling behind, as she announced an Nvidia partnership for a North Carolina school district.
Charlie Kirk's family alleges security lapses at Utah Valley University
Charlie Kirk's family has filed a notice of claim alleging UVU and Utah officials failed to secure rooftops, screen attendees or plan emergency care before his fatal shooting.
Vucic Says Serbia Has No Cause to Rejoice or Grieve Over Thaci Conviction
Serbia's Aleksandar Vucic reacted to Hashim Thaci's 25-year war crimes sentence by accusing the court of anti-Serb bias.
FBI, Coast Guard Board Two Tankers in Gulf Over Suspected Cyber Breaches
US authorities boarded two US-bound oil tankers in the Gulf of Mexico after indications their networks had been compromised by cyberattacks.
Kosovo PM Kurti Calls War Crimes Convictions of KLA Leaders an 'Unacceptable Injustice'
Kosovo's prime minister condemned the convictions of four former KLA leaders, including ex-president Hashim Thaci, and pledged support for their appeals.
Fed Chair Warsh: US Economy Strengthened, Inflation Still the Challenge
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said the US economy has strengthened since June, with the labour market near full employment, but inflation has shown little improvement.
US Postmaster General David Steiner Said to Want Out Amid Financial Strain
Postmaster General David Steiner has told confidants he wants to resign, frustrated by the Postal Service's finances and political pressure, sources say.
Myanmar Frees US Businessman Adam Castillo After Months in Detention
Myanmar's military-backed government released US citizen Adam Castillo, detained since June over a business dispute, and deported him from Naypyitaw.
Houthi Strike on Mecca Shows 'Strategic Depth', Analyst Says as Saudi Declares Red Line
Saudi Arabia accuses the Houthis of targeting Mecca and declares the holy city a red line, while the rebels deny the claim and an analyst says the strike shows their strategic reach.
Libya oil output back to normal after brief field shutdown, NOC chief says
Libya's oil production has returned to normal after a brief protest by security personnel shut three oilfields, the NOC chairman said.
Remains of last missing Tennessee victim of Hurricane Helene identified after two years
Nancy Tucker's remains were found in a Cherokee National Forest debris field, closing Tennessee's missing-persons list from Hurricane Helene.
US Indictment Details Russian Plot to Kill Dissident in Lithuania
US prosecutors have accused former Russian intelligence officer Yuri Khrameev of offering a US citizen $25,000 to kill a target in Lithuania's capital.
Trump-Aligned Groups Reserve Over $130 Million in Midterm Ad Buys
Groups aligned with President Donald Trump have reserved more than $130 million in midterm advertising, led by two new PACs tied to MAGA Inc.
Iran's Hijab Enforcement Wavers as War and Economic Strain Mount
Iran's rulers hesitate to enforce headscarf rules amid war, sanctions and economic crisis, as visible defiance grows in Tehran.
Venezuela Signs Gold Mine Deal With Heeney, Oil MOU With Continental
Heeney Capital secured a 30-year gold deal for the Choco mine, while Continental Resources signed an MOU with PDVSA for the Ayacucho 2 oil block.
US Removes Venezuela From Drug-Failure List, Signals Review of Colombia's Status
Venezuela exits the US list of countries failing to combat drug trafficking after more than 20 years; Colombia's status may be reviewed.
Fed Hikes Rates in Warsh's First Move, Signals More Tightening Ahead
The Federal Reserve raised rates by a quarter point under new chief Kevin Warsh, with most policymakers expecting at least one more hike this year.