Here are the important news headlines for Saturday, September 19. Let us take a quick look at the major developments from India and around the world, along with the latest updates in business, technology, sports and entertainment.

  • India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed discuss West Asia developments and ways to strengthen India-UAE ties.
  • India-Pakistan: India rejects Pakistan’s allegations over an Arabian Sea collision, saying dangerous manoeuvres by a Pakistani vessel caused the incident.
  • National: Surendra Koli, acquitted in all 13 Nithari killings cases, is found hanging at his tea stall in Haridwar; the father of a Nithari victim calls it murder.
  • Society: The number of active NGOs registered under the FCRA has fallen by half in the past decade, while foreign contributions have increased.
  • Cinema: Marathi film Gondhal is selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2027.
  • Business: Net direct tax collection rises 13 per cent to ₹12.12 lakh crore till September 17.
  • Technology: Odisha announces plans to develop an 870-acre Silicon Valley near Cuttack to attract semiconductor and IT investments.
  • Karnataka: Tulu is set to become Karnataka’s second additional administrative language in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts.
  • International: At least 21 people, including 16 policemen, are killed in a suicide blast at a mosque in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
  • World: India tells the UN Security Council that navigational rights must not be subject to coercion, threats or unlawful restrictions.

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