Here are the top news highlights for today, September 16, 2025, covering India, global, business, and sports headlines:
India News
India hosts US trade negotiators in New Delhi to discuss high US tariffs and strengthen bilateral ties.
August merchandise trade deficit narrows to $26.5 billion as exports dip due to rising import costs.
PM Modi launches ₹36,000 crore in development projects in Bihar.
Uttarakhand cloudburst causes flooding and evacuations near Dehradun; Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple inundated.
Punjab rolls out a statewide “One Health” plan to combat antibiotic resistance in humans, animals, and agriculture.
Delhi to officially mark Yamuna floodplain boundaries from today to prevent encroachment.
Engineering Commission proposed for stronger technocratic governance.
Global Headlines
Russia and Belarus begin joint “Zapad” military drills, raising NATO concerns over Eastern European security.
UK summons Russian ambassador regarding recent NATO airspace violations.
US and Europe continue trade with Russia despite sanctions; Trump threatens further energy sanctions.
Nepal’s new caretaker PM Sushila Karki swears in three ministers as government transitions.
Spain sees protests and a cultural backlash after Israel participates in the Vuelta a España sports event.
China and US push for clarity on tech policy in Madrid while negotiating TikTok’s ownership.
Business & Economy
Sensex jumps 595 points, Nifty above 25,200; realty, auto, and media sector stocks surge, except FMCG.
S&P 500 and Nasdaq pull back from record highs as investors await US Fed rate decision.
Groww files updated IPO papers, but no signs of Zerodha IPO.
BSE Midcap and smallcap indices both rise by 0.6%; telecom and realty up 1% each.
Education & Sports
CBSE issues new guidelines for private candidates seeking additional subjects.
More than 3.76 lakh candidates take the Rajasthan Police Constable Recruitment Exam.
Mohammed Siraj wins ICC Men’s Player of the Month for August 2025.
BCCI and ACC face disciplinary issues over India-Pakistan Asia Cup post-match handshake snub.
Rajat Patidar leads Central Zone to Duleep Trophy title after 11 years.
These headlines highlight today’s biggest developments in politics, economics, defense, and sports, regionally and worldwide.