THURSDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER 2026India

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  1. Front-of-pack labels on packaged food: SC says it is concerned about health of peopleThe Supreme Court has sought greater clarity on front-of-pack labelling, amid concerns over rising obesity and growing children’s exposure to ultra-processed and junk foods.
  2. Nepal floods death toll climbs to 1,377; search operations continue for more than 5,000 missingAt least 364 bodies have been recovered from Chitwan district, 228 from Nawalparasi East, 222 from Nawalparasi West and 198 from Nuwakot, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).
  3. FSSAI open to stricter food warning labels after Supreme Court questions two-phase planThe regulator’s response came after judges questioned why the proposed warning-label framework would be introduced in two phases rather than immediately
  4. Trump proposes $5,000 payout to US adults if Republicans win November electionThe proposal was announced at a Republican convention in Dallas, with Trump offering few further details about how the plan would work
  5. Ultraviolette Automotive to set up BIGGA Factory in Hosur, with phased investment of ₹779 croreThe electric vehicle manufacturer anticipates the product mix would be 50-50 between scooters and motorcycles in next 3-4 years with its Tesseract scooter
  6. UN chief to stress multipolarity, UNSC reforms at BRICS Summit in IndiaGuterres will travel to New Delhi on Thursday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, to be held on September 12–13 in New Delhi
  7. JPMorgan, Jane Street probes show India scrutinizing tradersSEBI has signaled internally that it is getting more proactive in examining transactions by domestic and international traders as part of an effort to protect retail investors
  8. Trump’s Iran war echoes the post-9/11 ‘forever wars’As the 9/11 anniversary approaches, Trump’s conflict with Iran is being likened to the divisive wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, raising concerns about whether the U.S. has failed to learn from past mistakes or establish a clear exit strategy.
  9. ‘We’ll call it Trump Strait; Iranian leadership will be thrilled’: US President Donald TrumpSpeaking at the Republican Party’s midterm convention in Dallas, US President Donald Trump said he plans to rename the Strait of Hormuz while vowing that Washington will not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon.
  10. Hormuz shipping traffic in single digits, data showsStrait of Hormuz sees significant drop in vessel movements, raising concerns over maritime activity and regional trade dynamics
  11. BRICS Climate Agenda: Focus on Global South as India pushes for sustainable futureAs BRICS chair, India has prioritised sustainability, emphasising climate action, green finance, energy transitions, and sustainable development
  12. Multiple explosions reported in Iran’s Qeshm, Sirik and Minab regionsThe reports came amid fresh exchanges between Washington and Tehran, with both sides also trading accusations over regional instability.
  13. Maharashtra state power companies will not be privatised, says FadnavisMSEDCL faces a debt burden of around ₹80,000 crore, with restructuring aimed at strengthening its finances and improving services.
  14. FATF flags money laundering risks in gaming, gambling sectorsCriminals are increasingly exploiting digital platforms, payment systems and regulatory gaps across gaming and gambling activities, the FATF said.
  15. Ladakh, Centre hold fresh talks on constitutional safeguardsThe meeting was attended by representatives of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), and senior government officials
  16. US-Iran clashes push Brent past $100/bblHigh price means that India’s crude oil import bill will rise
  17. Cabinet clears 8 railway multitracking projects worth ₹ 20,804 croreProjects spanning 31 districts across nine States to add about 1,196 km to rail network by 2029-30
  18. NEET-UG protests: Apex court questions UP Magistrate’s notice to student despite its order barring any coercive action against studentsOn September 1, the Supreme Court quashed FIRs registered against protestors
  19. Zee’s Subhash Chandra threatens to sue Meta, Youtube, X, LinkedIn India for defamationChandra seeks removal of content allegedly misstating his borrowing and liability
  20. Trump’s DEI order impacting women’s share in India’s workforce, says AvtarThis was the first time that the share of women in the workforce declined after inching up gradually for 10 consecutive years
  21. ED raids premises linked to Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi, familyED officials were examining documents and electronic devices for evidence relating to alleged foreign investments, fund transfers and business dealings
  22. SC asks Road Ministry to examine poor implementation of seat belt, child safety rulesA three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant asked the Union Road Ministry to consider a petition filed by Jothydev Kesavadev
  23. Delhi boosts health budget by 69%, but struggles to spend it: Assembly PanelThe department said health spending stood at 0.79% of Delhi’s GSDP, against the 2.5% benchmark under the National Health Policy
  24. India’s electric mobility journey showcases scale, speed of transformation: KumaraswamyAnnual EV sales have also risen from 2,322 in FY2014-15 to 25.45 lakh in FY 2025-26
  25. China accounts for at least 80% of India’s imports across 71 tariff lines in 2025-26: ReportChina remained the dominant source of India’s semiconductor imports in 2025–26, accounting for 48.9 per cent of total imports
  26. Mumbai office demand to grow in double digits: CBRE reportWhile office demand is expected to grow at 12-15% annually, residential demand will grow by 6-8%
  27. India, Sri Lanka sign MoUs to upgrade L70sColombo assures its soil won’t be used against Delhi
  28. Nexus Select Trust expands East India footprint with ₹1,600-cr Guwahati dealThe Trust has acquired 100 per cent stake in the upcoming Galaxy Complex
  29. Sumadhura plans ₹17,000 cr investment to scale up real estate playThe company’s commercial projects will contribute 4.2 million sq ft, while another 6 million sq ft will come from warehousing and logistics
  30. Ladakh tourist arrivals surpass full-year 2025 tally in first eight months of 2026Tourist arrivals during the January-August period were 50.37 per cent higher than the 2,69,000 visitors recorded during the corresponding period last year, according to data
  31. SFIO recommends probe into Xiaomi’s India business and FDI complianceDraft memo seeks scrutiny of beneficial ownership, fund flows and exclusive e-commerce launches ahead of Xi’s BRICS visit
  32. Iran says it plans new Gulf 'exclusion zone', threatens US with new missilesThe Islamic Republic has vowed to announce a new restricted zone in the Gulf in the coming days, along with maps of a new shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, though it was unclear when details would emerge
  33. County Group to invest ₹2,500 crore to develop luxury homes in GurugramThe 24-acre residential project will have 844 apartments and is scheduled to be completed by 2032
  34. UIDAI prepares for 25-30 crore Aadhaar authentication a dayAadhaar, which began 16 years ago primarily as a government identity platform, has evolved into a foundational layer for India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI), with over 600 entities now using it
  35. BreachX launches Typhon, a group of cybersecurity AI modelsGovernments, defence organisations and enterprises are also placing greater emphasis on maintaining control over sensitive data, source code and security operations within their own infrastructure
  36. TAPMI ranks 98th globally in FT 2026 rankingOn sustainability, the institute ranks 94th globally for ESG and net zero teaching and 99th for carbon footprint.
  37. SES deepens India investment, expands Chennai presenceThis strategic move, marked by a ceremony attended by Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister and other officials, reflects SES’s commitment to India, where its workforce has tripled to over 600 employees.
  38. Keralam power crisis deepens as demand hits record high; CM sets Sep 15 target for reliefCM V D Satheesan on Wednesday said the government was taking steps to bring in additional power and aimed to resolve the shortage by around Sept 15
  39. Nepal flood death toll climbs to 1,365 as rescue efforts continueRescue teams continued to search for 5,326 people, including at least 589 foreign nationals, who remain missing, according to a Nepal Police news bulletin.
  40. Akasa Air and BPCL operate commercial flight using 1% sustainable aviation fuelAs per the release, the flight departed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, at 13:05hrs IST and arrived at Manohar International Airport (GOX), Goa, at 14:30hrs IST

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