Here are the top news highlights for September 17, 2025, covering India, international, business, and sports updates:
India News
Schools and Anganwadis in Dehradun are closed after the IMD issued a red alert due to heavy rainfall; severe flooding and landslides impact northern and northeastern states, including Uttarakhand, Manipur, and Assam, cutting off villages and damaging infrastructure.
PM Modi describes trade talks with the US as “positive and constructive,” focusing on reducing tariffs and boosting technology partnerships.
Karnataka is under a yellow alert as heavy rains persist.
The Supreme Court will revisit its order on mining clearance policies.
Thirteen deaths reported in Dehradun amid new rounds of rain.
International News
India–US trade talks revive hopes for an early bilateral deal and rate cuts, supporting positive investor sentiment.
Russia and Belarus begin the joint “Zapad” military drills, raising NATO concerns.
US President Trump makes a high-profile visit to Britain, blending traditional statecraft with modern pageantry; international markets cautious ahead of US Fed rate decision.
Business & Economy
Sensex rises 313 points and Nifty closes at 25,330, led by PSU banks and IT stocks; BSE SmallCap up 0.68%. Titan, ITC, Bajaj Finserv among top laggards.
Apollo Tyres wins the India Team cricket jersey sponsorship rights for ₹579 crore.
Ford to cut up to 1,000 jobs at its Cologne e-car plant; Unilever appoints Srinivas Phatak as permanent CFO.
Gold prices in India: ₹11,171 per gram for 24K, ₹10,240 for 22K, and ₹8,378 for 18K.
Sports Headlines
Javelin champion Neeraj Chopra begins his title defense at the World Championships, facing top rivals including Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem.
Central Zone wins Duleep Trophy after 11 years, led by Rajat Patidar.
BCCI resolves controversy over handshake snub in the India-Pakistan Asia Cup.
These headlines reflect major events in weather, politics, global diplomacy, the stock market, and sports for today.