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September 17, 2026

Health Ministry Issues Advisory to Regulate Stem Cell Therapy in India

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The Union Health Ministry has issued a fresh advisory to States and Union Territories on the regulation of stem cell therapy, emphasising compliance with the existing legal and medical framework. The advisory, dated September 16, 2026, reiterates that stem cell therapy can be offered as routine standard care only for disease conditions and indications approved

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Rupee Holds Around ₹95.95 Against US Dollar Amid RBI Intervention.

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The Indian rupee closed around ₹95.95 per US dollar on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted dollar sales that helped limit further declines. The currency faced persistent pressure from strong dollar demand by importers, elevated crude oil prices, and a firm US dollar ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy

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New UPI Merchant Charges from October 15: 0.4% MDR on Eligible Transactions Above ₹2,000

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A new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for UPI will come into effect from October 15, 2026. Under the rules notified by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), a 0.4% MDR will apply to eligible person-to-merchant (P2M) UPI transactions above ₹2,000. The charge will be paid by merchants to their acquiring banks and payment

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Yemen Conflict Raises Global Oil-Supply Concerns Amid Red Sea Shipping Risks

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Renewed fighting involving Houthi forces in Yemen is raising fresh concerns about the security of shipping through critical Red Sea routes and the potential impact on global energy supplies. Recent advances by the Iran-backed group, including the seizure of strategic islands and coastal positions near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, have tightened their influence over one

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UN Chief Calls for Global Cooperation on AI Safety Ahead of General Assembly

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for stronger global cooperation on artificial intelligence safety, identifying runaway AI, the climate crisis and deepening inequalities as three existential threats facing the world. He made the remarks while briefing reporters ahead of the high-level week of the UN General Assembly. Guterres stressed that AI holds enormous potential

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Centre Questions Meta’s Intermediary Status Over Facebook and Instagram Ads

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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is examining whether Meta should continue to enjoy the legal protections available to online intermediaries under Indian law. Officials have pointed to the company’s advertising model and the role of its algorithms in deciding what content users see on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. Under the

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Delhi Tops NITI Aayog’s India Electric Mobility Index 2025

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Delhi has topped the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025 released by NITI Aayog, scoring 84 points. Maharashtra ranked second with 78 points, followed by Karnataka with 73. Chandigarh (71) and Goa (65) completed the top five. The second edition of the index, prepared in collaboration with WRI India, evaluates the progress of states and

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NIA Court Sentences 10 Convicts to Death in 2013 Jhiram Valley Maoist Attack Case

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A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, on September 16, 2026, sentenced all 10 convicts to death in the 2013 Jhiram Valley (also known as Jheeram Ghati) Maoist attack case. The attack on May 25, 2013, targeted a Congress Parivartan Yatra convoy travelling from Sukma to Jagdalpur in the Bastar region. Maoist

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September 17: Hyderabad Liberation Day – Integration of Hyderabad State into the Indian Union

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September 17 is observed as Hyderabad Liberation Day. It marks the historical date associated with the integration of the former princely state of Hyderabad into the Indian Union in 1948, following the military operation known as Operation Polo (also referred to as Police Action). After India’s independence on 15 August 1947, the Nizam of Hyderabad,

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World Patient Safety Day 2026: Focus on Safe Care for Noncommunicable Diseases.

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September 17 marks World Patient Safety Day 2026. This year, the World Health Organization (WHO) has chosen the theme “Safe care for noncommunicable diseases” under the slogan “Safe care for life! Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) — including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases — account for about three in four (74%) of all deaths

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