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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 World Economic Forum released the Global Gender Gap Index 2026 on 16 September 2026. India ranked 131st among 145 countries in the index, and its position remained unchanged from the previous edition.
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 Film Federation of India selected the Marathi-language film Gondhal as India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. The announcement was made on 18 September 2026, and the film was chosen from a list of 33 films considered for the national entry.
US drone company Powerus signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Pakistan Army on 17 September 2026. The agreement includes an initial order for unmanned aerial systems for the Pakistan Army, and Powerus has also discussed possible technology production and a joint technology relationship in Pakistan.
The New Zealand Parliament passed legislation on 16 September 2026 to implement a free trade agreement between New Zealand and India. The bill was approved by 93 votes to 29, and the agreement is expected to enter into force after ratification by both countries.
The United States Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on 16 September 2026. The Federal Open Market Committee voted 12-0 to lift the federal funds target range to 3.75% to 4.00%.
The Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign began across India on 17 September 2026 and will continue for one month until 17 October 2026. The campaign is jointly organised by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Department of Urban Development under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The 2026 theme is “Swachhata Mein Sahbhag; Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat”.
India initiated its first direct benefit transfer payments for soil carbon credits on 16-17 September 2026 to more than 2,500 smallholder farmers in Punjab and Haryana. The payments totalled over ₹2.9 crore and were linked to verified carbon credits generated through regenerative farming practices under the Aadi farmer carbon programme.
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.
India’s 51st Doppler Weather Radar was inaugurated at Sambalpur in Odisha on 16 September 2026. The radar is located at Jamadarpali in Sambalpur and functions as a Make in India installation under Mission Mausam.
GIFT City, or Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, ranked 37th globally in the Global Financial Centres Index 40 and 26th in the FinTech rankings in September 2026. The index assessed 139 financial hubs worldwide through 144 quantitative measures and 39,531 professional assessments.