Today india information Based on news and financial updates for Thursday, September 18, 2025, here is a summary of today's information about India. Top headlines Monsoon rains cause flooding and landslides: Heavy downpours in Uttarakhand have left 10 people missing after a landslide, while Hyderabad is dealing with significant waterlogging. Delhi received rainfall, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting an extended monsoon season for parts of the country.
Rahul Gandhi makes new election allegations: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has escalated his "vote chori" (vote theft) controversy, alleging that electronic devices and software were used to systematically remove voter names in the Aland Assembly constituency. The Election Commission of India has called his claims baseless. India to study Saudi-Pakistan pact: India's Ministry of External Affairs is studying the implications of a mutual defense pact signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The pact contains a clause that deems an aggression against one country as an aggression against both. Air India crash lawsuit: Families of four people who died in the June crash of Air India Flight 171 are suing Boeing and Honeywell in a U.S. court, citing negligence and a faulty fuel cutoff switch. Bengaluru infrastructure revamp: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has stated that the Karnataka government will ensure no companies leave the IT capital due to infrastructure issues amid a massive road overhaul. Business and economy Stock market: The Sensex and Nifty were trading positively after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates. However, both indices pulled back from their day's highs due to profit booking in sectors like energy and oil & gas. Promoter increases stake in Poonawalla Fincorp: Shares of Poonawalla Fincorp saw a 12% surge after its promoter increased their stake in the company via a ₹1,500 crore fund infusion. Adani Group news: The group's airports are planning to test a system for pre-booked security check slots. Adani Cement announced it has completed the raft foundation for the Umiya Dham temple near Ahmedabad, setting a world record. Startup IPO activity: Investment banking firm Anand Rathi Share has set the IPO price band for its IPO, aiming to raise ₹745 crore. A number of startup IPOs are anticipated to debut around the Diwali festive season. Rupee falls: The Indian rupee fell by 16 paise against the U.S. dollar in early trading. Sports World Athletics Championships: Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra easily qualified for the final of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Other top throwers, including Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, also progressed to the final. Badminton: Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu has advanced to the women's singles quarterfinals at the China Masters Super 750 tournament in Shenzhen. Cricket: The Asia Cup T20 is ongoing in Abu Dhabi, with a match between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka scheduled for today. New No. 1 bowler: Spinner Varun Chakravarthy has become the World No. 1 T20 international bowler in the ICC rankings. Other important information Engineers' Day: September 18 is celebrated as Engineers' Day in India. Film screenings: The Education Ministry has instructed CBSE and Central schools to screen a film based on Prime Minister Modi's childhood.