September 17, 2026: The Union Cabinet has raised the mandatory EPFO coverage wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, while SEMICON India 2026 begins at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi. The day also marks the third anniversary of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, which has registered 30 lakh beneficiaries, alongside the launch of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026.
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- Cabinet Raises EPFO Mandatory Coverage Wage Ceiling to ₹25,000
September 17, 2026: The Union Cabinet has increased the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision after the Cabinet meeting. - PM Modi to Inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi
September 17, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi and address the gathering. The three-day conference and exhibition is being held on the theme ‘Silicon to Systems: Building ...’. - India Rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission as Legally Invalid
September 17, 2026: India has rejected the so-called Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission, stating that Pakistan has no locus standi to enter into arrangements concerning Indian territory under its illegal and forcible occupation. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the remarks. - PM Vishwakarma Scheme Completes Three Years With 30 Lakh Beneficiaries
September 17, 2026: The PM Vishwakarma Scheme, launched in 2023, has completed three years and registered 30 lakh beneficiaries. The scheme provides end-to-end support to traditional artisans and craftspeople. - Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026 Begins Across India
September 17, 2026: The Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026 has begun across the country with the theme ‘Swachhata Mein Sahbhag; Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat’. The campaign is centred around five key pillars, including transformation of cleanliness targets. - President Murmu, Vice President Greet PM Modi on His Birthday
September 17, 2026: President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President C P Radhakrishnan extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. President Murmu highlighted his public service and contribution to nation-building over the past 25 years. - PM Modi, Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah Extend Vishwakarma Jayanti Greetings
September 17, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah extended greetings on Vishwakarma Jayanti. PM Modi also conveyed his greetings to artisans and skilled workers engaged in construction and related activities.
