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The Supreme Court on Thursday asked food safety authorities to consider front-of-pack warning labels for junk food. The bench said, “We are only concerned about the health of people, especially growing children.” The court wants clear labels on items high in salt, sugar, and fat before the September 28 hearing.
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed gangster Abu Salem’s plea for release after 25 years in jail. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta upheld the Bombay High Court order, which called his petition premature. Salem was extradited from Portugal in 2005 for the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will address the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 13, 2026. He plans to stress the need for Security Council reforms to reflect modern realities. His spokesperson said, "Today's economic, demographic, and geopolitical realities are not those of 1945," highlighting the push for change.
The Delhi government started the process to set up a State Disaster Emergency Relief Force to improve disaster preparedness. Officials said the move follows the recent Satya Niketan building collapse. "The initiative is aimed at giving Delhi its own dedicated emergency response mechanism rather than relying primarily on central teams."
The ICMR on Thursday said seasonal influenza vaccines are available in India through leading pharmacies. The health body clarified that shots can be taken voluntarily, especially by vulnerable groups. They said, "appropriate seasonal influenza vaccines are available in India through leading pharmacies and may be taken voluntarily," dismissing shortage reports.
The Supreme Court will remain closed on Friday, September 11, for the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi. To make up for this holiday, the court declared Saturday, November 28, 2026, a full working day. The Registry will also stay closed on Saturday, September 12, during the summit period.
The Supreme Court on September 10, 2026, refused to entertain a PIL challenging the nationwide HPV vaccination campaign. The Bench said the plea lacked bonafide and aimed to derail the health initiative. The lawyer withdrew the petition after the court noted that ordinary rules of compensation apply for any issues.
Isro successfully tested a powerful cryogenic rocket engine on September 9, 2026, in Mahendragiri. This CE20 engine will power the LVM3 rocket for future satellite missions and the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme. The test showed that the engine works well at higher thrust, helping India carry heavier payloads into space.
FICCI President Anant Goenka said India is an oasis amid global chaos on Thursday in New Delhi. He noted that strong corporate balance sheets and political stability help the country grow. "While the world is undergoing chaos, I think India is the oasis today," Goenka said during the BRICS Roundtable.
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram questioned the benefits India gets from global groupings like BRICS on Wednesday. As New Delhi prepares to host the summit, he said, "I don't think the last two or three BRICS summits have resulted in tangible benefits or tangible results." He also mentioned the G20 and QUAD.
The Supreme Court said on Thursday that a judicial officer cannot shout at judges or blame the High Court for vacant posts. The bench heard a plea from Dilip S Ghumare, who faced contempt proceedings. Judges advised him to seek an unconditional apology for his gross indiscipline in the court.
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act passed in March 2026 now requires a medical test for identity proof. This law removed the right to self-identification. Many doctors and transgender people got worried about the new rules. Clinics paused hormone therapy and surgeries as the legal situation remains unclear.