Here's a compilation of the top news headlines for September 16, 2025, covering national, international, sports, business, and education sectors:

National News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate a three-day combined armed forces conference in Kolkata today, with key defense leaders in attendance. Earlier today, PM Modi launched multiple development projects worth around Rs 36,000 crore in Purnea, Bihar. He also inaugurated a newly developed terminal building at Purnea airport, which will enhance passenger handling capacity in the region. The Andhra Pradesh government has unveiled India's first quantum reference facility at Amaravati Quantum Valley with a ₹40 crore investment to support domestic quantum computer manufacturing.

In other news, heavy rains continue to lash Pune, prompting an orange alert and waterlogging in several areas, leading schools to declare a partial holiday. The Supreme Court is expected to issue a judgment on the Waqf Amendment Act pleas tomorrow, which could have major implications for property law. In Manipur, flash floods and landslides have occurred after torrential rains, with rescue efforts underway for affected families. Chief Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur emphasized the need for societal efforts to protect and empower girls in India at a state-level consultation in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

International News

U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in the U.K. for a state visit as U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer navigates dissatisfaction within his party. Trump's visit may help bolster Starmer's position if he can demonstrate concrete deliverables. The United Nations Human Rights Council will host an urgent debate today regarding Israel's airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar. The attack, which occurred last week, killed five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer, drawing international condemnation.

Tensions remain high as Britain summoned the Russian ambassador following Russia's violation of NATO airspace last week. The United States and China are reportedly close to reaching an agreement on the short-video app TikTok, as talks continue in Madrid to resolve trade tensions. Meanwhile, London witnessed a violent anti-immigration rally where 26 police officers were injured, and over 1 lakh people attended. North Korean hackers are allegedly using ChatGPT to create deep fake IDs, raising global cybercrime concerns.

Sports News

India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in the Asia Cup, with Kuldeep Yadav starring. However, a handshake controversy involving Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha marred the post-match scene. Satwik-Chirag finished as runners-up at the Hong Kong Open badminton tournament. In other sports news, Anandkumar Velkumar won India's first-ever senior medal at the Speed Skating World Championships.

Business News

India's exports jumped 6.7% YoY to $35.1 billion, while imports dropped 10% to $61.6 billion in August 2025. The U.S. and China are continuing trade talks in Madrid, focusing on extending the truce and addressing tariff issues. Finance Minister Sitharaman announced that the GST has been slashed from 12% to 5% for 99% of goods under next-gen reforms. The NPCI has also hiked the UPI limit for merchant payments to ₹10 Lakh per day.

Education News

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made 75% attendance mandatory for students to be eligible for board exams. Ashoka University and IMD have partnered for climate science and weather research.