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September 17, 2025 India's Latest Current Affairs: Trade Talks, Floods, and Key Developments (September 16-17, 2025)

India has seen a flurry of significant events over the past 24 hours, including positive trade talks with the United States aimed at finalizing a bilateral deal, marking a potential thaw in economic relations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday was observed with wishes from global leaders and various planned events. Domestically, heavy rainfall caused widespread devastation and casualties in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Other notable developments include judicial observations on fabricated evidence in Delhi riots cases, Supreme Court discussions on the amended Waqf Act, and an update on the high-profile Delhi BMW crash. India also participated in joint military exercises with Belarus and Russia amidst ongoing international tensions.

India-US Trade Relations See Positive Movement

In a significant development for bilateral economic ties, India and the United States held "positive and forward-looking" trade talks on September 16, 2025, with both nations expressing a commitment to intensify efforts for an early finalization of a trade deal. These discussions, the first since the US imposed 50% tariffs on India, represent a potential easing of recent trade tensions. Assistant US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch met with India's chief negotiator, Ministry of Commerce and Industry Special Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, in Delhi to discuss the next steps in bilateral trade negotiations.

Prime Minister Modi's 75th Birthday Observed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday on September 17, 2025, was marked by various events and received international attention. US President Donald Trump extended birthday wishes to PM Modi, with the Indian leader thanking Trump and reiterating his commitment to deepening India-US ties. Several projects and initiatives were slated for launch across India, particularly in Madhya Pradesh, coinciding with the Prime Minister's birthday.

Heavy Rains and Floods Wreak Havoc in Northern States

Heavy and incessant rainfall has led to severe flooding and landslides in parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, causing significant devastation and casualties. In Dehradun, Uttarakhand, overnight rains triggered floods, resulting in at least 13 deaths and leaving many stranded. Rescue operations by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and other agencies were underway, evacuating over 100 people in affected areas like Sahastradhara and Mal Devta. A red alert for extremely heavy rain was issued for Dehradun, Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar, warning of further fatalities and infrastructure damage. Himachal Pradesh also reported destruction from fresh rains.

Judicial and Social Developments

  • Delhi Riots Cases: Courts have red-flagged "fabricated" evidence and pulled up the police in 17 out of 93 acquittals in Delhi riots cases.

  • Waqf Act: The Supreme Court has sought replies from several states on pleas seeking a stay on their respective anti-conversion laws, while also noting that the 2025 Waqf law, though well-intentioned, had arbitrary aspects.

  • Delhi BMW Crash: Gaganpreet Kaur, accused in the fatal BMW crash that resulted in the death of a Finance Ministry official, was remanded to two-day judicial custody. Her husband, Parikshit Makkar, who was also in the car, claimed he took a different cab to the hospital.

  • ITR Filing Deadline: The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for Assessment Year 2025-26 was extended by a day to September 16 due to technical glitches.

India Participates in Belarus-Russia War Games

India joined Belarus-Russia war games, with Iran and several other nations also present, amidst ongoing trade tensions with the United States. This military show of force occurred at a time of heightened global tensions.

Manipur Situation Update

Prime Minister Modi visited Manipur two years after ethnic clashes divided the northeastern state. Additionally, patients were evacuated from Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) in Manipur due to worsening flash flood conditions.

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