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The Supreme Court on Wednesday said petitions challenging Muslim inheritance rules may wait for the Sabarimala verdict. The bench noted that constitutional questions in both cases could overlap. The court is examining if these issues need Parliament's intervention or judicial action, as the government prepares to file its response soon.
India will host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on September 12-13, 2026. The official logo features a colourful lotus with a 'Namaste' at the centre. The Ministry of External Affairs said the design "symbolises inclusivity, dialogue and shared growth" while representing the theme of building for resilience.
The US Federal Reserve faces pressure to ignore electoral calendars and focus on the economy. Kenneth Rogoff said, "If they can possibly put it off till after the midterms, it would be good for the institution." However, experts feel that playing politics to preserve independence is a terrible strategy.
The West Bengal CID detained TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s aide Sumit Roy on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Officers picked him up from the Kalighat residence after the Supreme Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea. The case involves the alleged illegal sale of government land in Salboni, which officials are now investigating.
The Centre defended its 11% GST growth estimate, saying it uses a like-for-like tax base. Former finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg argued that excluding the withdrawn compensation cess masks the revenue impact. The CBIC said, "A growth rate is meaningful only when it is computed on a comparable basis."
China has kept the suspense high over President Xi Jinping’s visit to New Delhi just 48 hours before the BRICS summit. Beijing has not confirmed his trip or a meeting with PM Narendra Modi. China said, "they are partners, not competitors, and they represent opportunities, not threats, for each other."
Over 43 lakh people have been affected by floods in 14 districts of Bihar, officials said on Thursday. Heavy rain and overflowing rivers caused this crisis across 85 blocks. The government started 951 community kitchens and deployed 37 rescue teams to help those who got stuck in the rising water.
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.