September 16, 2026: The Union Cabinet raised the mandatory EPFO coverage wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised closer collaboration between the government and semiconductor industry to shape India’s technology future. The government also announced measures related to sanitation, national security and international affairs.
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- Cabinet Raises EPFO Wage Ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000
The Union Cabinet on September 16, 2026, enhanced the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month. - PM Modi Calls for Government-Semiconductor Industry Collaboration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 16, 2026, stressed the importance of close collaboration between the government and semiconductor industry in shaping India’s technology future. He made the remarks while chairing a Semiconductor Roundtable with leading CEOs in New Delhi. - NIA Court Awards Death Penalty to 10 Convicts in Jhiram Valley Case
The Special NIA Court in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, on September 16, 2026, sentenced all ten convicts in the Jhiram Valley case to death. Special Judge Ajay Singh Rajput pronounced the judgment, with the convicts given 30 days to appeal. - Government Declares Shahzad Bhatti Network a Terrorist Organisation Under UAPA
The government on September 16, 2026, declared the Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. According to the government, the group is involved in cross-border smuggling of arms, explosives and narcotics and in activities linked to terrorism. - Finance Minister Calls for Mature Tax Policy Debate Focused on National Interest
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on September 16, 2026, called for tax-related proposals to prioritise national interest over demands for rate reductions, exemptions or concessions. She was speaking at the Conference on New Age Taxation organised by the International… - India Condemns Drone Attack Near Makkah in Saudi Arabia
India on September 16, 2026, expressed deep concern over the drone attack near Makkah in Saudi Arabia. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India reiterated its condemnation of attacks on the sovereign territory of Saudi Arabia. - Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026 Launched with Five Key Pillars
Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil, along with Ministers of State V. Somanna and Tokhan Sahu, launched the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026 on September 16, 2026. The campaign carries the theme “Swachhata Mein Sahbhag; Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat”. - Swachh Seva Aankalan Digital Sanitation Assessment Framework Launched
Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil launched Swachh Seva Aankalan on September 16, 2026, during a virtual meeting with states and Union Territories. The Ministry said the framework is an annual, Gram Panchayat-level digital self-assessment system for monitoring sanitation service delivery in rural areas. - Anant Nag to Receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024
Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag will be conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 for his contribution to Indian cinema and his cinematic journey. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the award on September 16, 2026. - PM Modi to Inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi on September 17
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi on September 17, 2026. The three-day conference will bring together the global semiconductor and electronics ecosystem to promote collaboration and innovation.
