18 Sep, 22:18 (IST)

Nine people have died and more than 300 others wounded as walkie-talkies have blown up at Hezbollah strongholds across Lebanon. This comes a day after pagers exploded across the middle-eastern country, killing twelve people and injuring nearly 3,000 others.

18 Sep, 20:00 (IST)

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has proposed September 21 for the swearing-in of Chief Minister-designate Atishi, following Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation. Sources say that Kejriwal’s resignation letter has been forwarded to President Droupadi Murmu. 

18 Sep, 18:34 (IST)

The Kerala's Health department on Wednesday announced that a 38-year-old man undergoing treatment in Kerala's Malappuram has been confirmed with Mpox infection.

18 Sep, 16:27 (IST)

India has served a formal notice on Pakistan seeking the review and modification of the 62-year-old Indus Waters Treaty largely because of Islamabad’s intransigent approach towards handling disputes related to cross-border rivers.

18 Sep, 15:22 (IST)

The Union Cabinet approved the report on "One Nation, One Election," which advocates for simultaneous Assembly and Lok Sabha polls on September 18.

18 Sep, 14:32 (IST)

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday, joined by key party leaders, unveiled the party’s manifesto guarantees for the Haryana Assembly elections at the AICC headquarters in Delhi.

18 Sep, 13:21 (IST)

In the Land-for-Job money laundering case, the Rouse Avenue court has issued summons to several key figures, including Lalu Prasad Yadav and his sons Tejaswi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav. This is the first time Tej Pratap Yadav has been called in connection with this case.

18 Sep, 11:06 (IST)

A two-storey building collapsed in the Bapa Nagar area of Karol Bagh on Wednesday morning. Authorities of the Delhi Fire services say some people are feared-trapped under the debris.Services. As soon as they received the information, the officials from the Delhi Fire Services, with a total of 5 fire tenders, rushed to the site. The officials received call regarding the incident at around 9.11 am today.

18 Sep, 08:16 (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged the people in Jammu and Kashmir to vote in large numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy. Voting began for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, first time since the abrogation of Article 370, as 24 constituencies spread over seven districts of the Union Territory went to polls in Phase 1 amid tight security arrangements.

New Delhi, September 18: President Droupadi Murmu will visit Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand from September 18 to 20. As announced by Rashtrapati Bhavan, she will grace the 18th convocation of the Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) in Jaipur on September 18. Additionally, the first phase of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir commences today.

In national news, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 74th birthday on September 17, receiving wishes from prominent figures, including AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal and Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi. In Delhi, AAP Leader Arvind Kejriwal resigned from his position, paving the way for Atishi to assume the role of Chief Minister. The Supreme Court has mandated that no demolitions will occur without its permission until October 1, except for unauthorised constructions on public property. Arvind Kejriwal Resigns As Delhi Chief Minister: AAP Leader Tenders Resignation to LG VK Saxena, Atishi To Stake Claim.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge appointed Charanjit Singh Channi and Mukesh Agnihotri as AICC Senior Observers for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, with the first phase of polling starting today. Meanwhile, India has dispatched 53 tonnes of emergency flood relief worth USD 1 million to Myanmar under Operation Sadbhav. Shivba Sanghatana leader Manoj Jarange-Patil began his sixth indefinite hunger strike on September 17, declaring it his final protest for the Maratha reservation. Pager Blast in Lebanon: 8 Killed, 2,750 Injured After Communication Devices Used by Hezbollah Members Explode Across the Country, Says Lebanon Health Minister (Watch Videos).

In Jammu and Kashmir, six Indian Army commandos were injured, with two in critical condition, after their vehicle fell into a gorge in Rajouri. On the global stage, at least 8 people were killed and 2,750 injured in simultaneous handheld pager explosions across Lebanon and parts of Syria on September 17, involving pagers reportedly used by Hezbollah. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni extended birthday greetings to Indian PM Narendra Modi.

In Russia’s Far East, a helicopter crash claimed the lives of three people, including a pilot and two passengers. Additionally, former US President Donald Trump launched a new cryptocurrency venture, "World Liberty Financial," during a livestream event on September 16.