September 17, 2026: Hyderabad Liberation Day is being observed on September 17 to commemorate the merger of the erstwhile Hyderabad princely state with the Indian Union in 1948. Events are also being organised across the country to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday and 25 years of public service, while India prepares for the third and final T20 International against Afghanistan in Delhi.
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- Hyderabad Liberation Day Observed to Mark 1948 Merger With Indian Union
September 17, 2026: Hyderabad Liberation Day is being observed to commemorate the merger of the erstwhile Hyderabad princely state with the Indian Union on September 17, 1948. The Central Government has been officially organising Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrations since 2022. - Amit Shah to Flag Off Vadnagar-Varanasi Bike Rally Under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
September 17, 2026: A month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ is being launched from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s hometown Vadnagar in Gujarat to mark his birthday and 25 years of public service. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will flag off a Vadnagar-to-Varanasi bike rally. - Delhi to Organise Four Major Programmes on PM Modi’s Birthday
September 17, 2026: The Delhi Government will organise four major programmes on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, centred on service, dedication and public participation. The programmes will also mark 25 years of his public life. - Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Lays Foundation Stone for ₹24 Crore Malki Market Redevelopment
September 17, 2026: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of Malki Market at Malki Ground in Shillong on September 16. The project is estimated to cost more than ₹24 crore and is part of a wider initiative involving market infrastructure projects worth around ₹130 crore across Shillong. - 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 statement. - US Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023
September 17, 2026: The US Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023 amid persistent high inflation. The quarter-point increase takes the Fed’s key rate to about 3.9%, with another rate hike potentially possible later this year. - UN Chief António Guterres Calls for Global Cooperation on AI Safety
September 17, 2026: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on countries and global AI competitors to cooperate in addressing risks associated with artificial intelligence. He said governments must assume responsibility for AI safety and warned against a race to the bottom on safety standards. - Indian Women’s Team Opens World Chess Olympiad With 4-0 Victory
September 17, 2026: India’s women’s team began its campaign at the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with a 4-0 victory over the Dominican Republic on September 16. Koneru Humpy and R Vaishali were among the Indian players securing wins. - India to Face Afghanistan in Third and Final T20 International in Delhi
September 17, 2026: India will play Afghanistan in the third and final T20 International at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi this evening. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST, with India having already secured the three-match series.
