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The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued an advisory on 21 September 2026 on fraudulent SIM card issuance, misuse of telecom identifiers, and tampering with International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers. The advisory refers to penalties under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, which provides for imprisonment of up to three years and fines of up to ₹50 lakh for specified violations.
The Indian government has amended the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 to require origin-based symbols on selected personal care products. The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2026 were notified on 21 September 2026 and came into force on publication in the Official Gazette.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) strengthened its framework on Unsolicited Commercial Communications (UCC) on 18 September 2026 in New Delhi. The amended rules bring AI-based detection of suspected spam, a consumer appeal mechanism, and new compliance duties for telecom service providers and entities using automated calling systems.
The Ministry of External Affairs has notified the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, which amend the Passports Rules, 1980. The rules were published in the Gazette of India on 17 September 2026 and came into force on the same day. The amendment changes the validity period and fee structure for passport services for children below 15 years.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) initiated three adjudication cases against Nestle India on 18 September 2026 over alleged non-compliance linked to infant nutrition products. Two cases concern promotional claims for NAN Excella Pro Stage 1 and Lactogen Pro 1, while one case concerns a follow-up formula sample found sub-standard for biotin content during laboratory analysis.
The Union Health Ministry issued a draft gazette notification on 8 September 2026 proposing amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, with changes centred on Rule 65. The draft proposes mandatory Closed-Circuit Television surveillance at medical premises that supply prescription medicines in India.
Tripura identified 19 illegal de-addiction and mental health rehabilitation centres across the state on 13 September 2026. The Tripura State Mental Health Authority issued show-cause notices to these unauthorised private centres under the Mental Health Care Act, 2017.
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to file a scientifically justified and clearly defined timeline for the second phase of Front-of-Package Labelling (FoPL) on packaged foods. The matter concerns warning labels for products high in fat, sugar, or salt, and the next hearing has been fixed for 28 September.
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1 crore on IndusInd Bank for non-compliance with insurance-related grievance redressal and reporting requirements. The penalty order was issued on 10 September 2026, and the bank received it on 11 September 2026.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs proposed a new constitutional provision, described as Chapter K under Article 371, for Ladakh on 9 September 2026 in a sub-committee meeting in New Delhi. The proposal relates to a directly elected Union Territory-level governing body for Ladakh and to subjects such as land, culture, language, forests, environment, and other matters linked with Article 240 of the Constitution.
The Supreme Court of India fixed 30 November 2026 as the non-extendable deadline for the High-Powered Committee to submit its final report on the definition and protection of the Aravalli Hills and Ranges. The five-member expert panel was constituted on 25 May 2026 and had earlier missed its original deadline of 31 August 2026.
French President Emmanuel Macron has asked European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to support a European Union-wide ban on social media platforms for children under 15. The proposal is linked to a planned European legislative text for harmonising youth online safety rules across all 27 EU member states.