News This Week: 0.4% UPI MDR, Fed Rate Hike, Katrina's Body-Shaming & Other Top Stories

News18 - Sep 18, 2026

From changes to UPI payments to latest social media controversy involving Katrina Kaif — here are the biggest stories that made headlines this week.

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Another Twist In Nandigram Bypoll: Congress Candidate Arrested After Mamata's Nominee Backs Out

Sep 18, 2026

Another Twist In Nandigram Bypoll: Congress Candidate Arrested After Mamata's Nominee Backs Out

The development followed the withdrawal of Sanchita Pradhan Dey, who had been fielded by the Mamata faction in Nandigram.

iPhone 18 Pro Battery Repair Gets Costlier In India, How Much Will You Pay?

Sep 18, 2026

iPhone 18 Pro Battery Repair Gets Costlier In India, How Much Will You Pay?

Apple has increased the out-of-warranty battery replacement fee for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India, while keeping other repair charges unchanged.

iPhone 18 Pro Battery Repair Gets Costlier In India, How Much Will You Pay?

Sep 18, 2026

iPhone 18 Pro Battery Repair Gets Costlier In India, How Much Will You Pay?

Apple has increased the out-of-warranty battery replacement fee for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India, while keeping other repair charges unchanged.

'We Are In This Together': Rahul Gandhi's Late-Night Call With Mamata After EC Freezes Name, Symbol

Sep 18, 2026

'We Are In This Together': Rahul Gandhi's Late-Night Call With Mamata After EC Freezes Name, Symbol

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, spoke with former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee after the Election Commission of India (ECI) froze the use of the Trinamool Congress’ name and election symbol for the upcoming bypolls.During the late-night call, Rahul Gandhi told Banerjee that he was ready to extend any help required, sources said. The two leaders also discussed the possibility of a united alliance going forward. -newsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Shillong Teer Result Today, September 18, 2026: Winning Numbers For All Teer Games

Sep 18, 2026

Shillong Teer Result Today, September 18, 2026: Winning Numbers For All Teer Games

Shillong Teer Result Today: Check the latest winning numbers for Shillong Teer, Juwai Teer, Khanapara Teer, Shillong Morning Teer and Night Teer for September 18, 2026.

'Congress Is Like Bhashmasur': BJP's All-Out Attack On Congress Over TMC Symbol Row

Sep 18, 2026

'Congress Is Like Bhashmasur': BJP's All-Out Attack On Congress Over TMC Symbol Row

His comments came after Leader of the Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi targeted the Election Commission of India (ECI) a day after it froze the TMC's name and symbol

'Uddhav Thackeray Is Prime Accused, Reinstated Sachin Waze For Cover-up': Lawyer For Disha Salian's Father

Sep 18, 2026

'Uddhav Thackeray Is Prime Accused, Reinstated Sachin Waze For Cover-up': Lawyer For Disha Salian's Father

Uddhav Thackeray said he would take legal action if the "character assassination" campaign targeting his family over the Disha Salian death case did not stop.

Step Inside ATM 2026: Take a Virtual Tour of the Show’s Standout Stands

Sep 18, 2026

Step Inside ATM 2026: Take a Virtual Tour of the Show’s Standout Stands

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 recognised six exhibitors for outstanding stand design, creativity, technology and visitor experience at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 Best Stand Awards, taking place this week at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). An independent panel of industry experts judged the Awards, recognising exhibitors that went beyond visual impact to create engaging, functional spaces that support business conversations and bring their brands and destinations to life.

Haryanvi Songs, Cars On Road: Men Rally In Support Of Gurgaon Hit-and-Run Accused Kalyan Bainsla | Video

Sep 18, 2026

Haryanvi Songs, Cars On Road: Men Rally In Support Of Gurgaon Hit-and-Run Accused Kalyan Bainsla | Video

A group of men rallied in cars in support of Gurgaon hit and run accused Kalyan Singh Bainsla days after a video of the alleged incident involving biker Shivani Chauhan went viral.

'Didi’s Delhi Detour': After Nandigram Shock, Will Mamata Banerjee Finally Build Bridges With Rahul Gandhi?

Sep 18, 2026

'Didi’s Delhi Detour': After Nandigram Shock, Will Mamata Banerjee Finally Build Bridges With Rahul Gandhi?

Mamata Banerjee took the political circuit by surprise by announcing her party’s full support for the Congress bypoll candidate in Bengal's Nandigram constituency

Significant AI competency gap among management graduates: Study of top B schools

Sep 18, 2026

Significant AI competency gap among management graduates: Study of top B schools

While industry expects MBA graduates to demonstrate competencies at 4/5 (Good), MBAs from the Top 75 B-schools are rated at an average of 3.2/5.

Kiren Rijiju Takes Aim At Congress: 1963 Merger, 1969 Split & ‘congress Legacy’ | Congress News

Sep 18, 2026

Kiren Rijiju Takes Aim At Congress: 1963 Merger, 1969 Split & ‘congress Legacy’ | Congress News

Union Minister Kiran Rijiju criticizes the Congress party, highlighting its historical actions, including the 1963 merger with the Praja Socialist Party and the 1969 syndicate split. He recalls how Congress manipulated alliances and leadership, undermining its own legacy. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has criticised the Congress party by revisiting episodes from its political history, including developments involving the socialist movement in the 1960s and the major Congress split of 1969. Rijiju has used these historical episodes to question Congress’ claims about its political legacy, alliances and internal leadership.The 1969 Congress split followed a major confrontation between Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and the party’s powerful “Syndicate” leadership. The immediate political trigger was the 1969 presidential election, in which the Syndicate backed N. Sanjeeva Reddy as the official Congress candidate while Indira Gandhi supported V. V. Giri’s candidature and called for a “conscience vote.” The resulting contest ultimately formalised the division between Congress (Organisation) and Indira Gandhi’s Congress (Requisitionists). n18oc_indian18oc_breaking-news

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