FSSAI proposes restrictions on analogue paneer
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FSSAI has released draft regulations proposing to prohibit the use of the term “paneer” for products made from constituents not derived from milk, with the objective of preventing consumers from being misled about the nature and composition of such products.

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CDSCO advisory on NSAIDs and antibiotics
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CDSCO has issued an advisory cautioning against the indiscriminate use of NSAIDs and antibiotics, reiterating prescription-only sale requirements and urging rational use to prevent chronic kidney disease, adverse drug reactions and antimicrobial resistance.

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Passports Amendment Rules
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Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026 revise passport fee provisions and provide that passports issued to children below 15 remain valid for five years or until age 18.

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Designation of Senior Advocate Rules
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Delhi High Court has notified the High Court of Delhi Designation of Senior Advocate Rules, 2026 laying down revised eligibility criteria, application procedures and evaluation parameters for designation as Senior Advocate.

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CCTV for prescription drug sales
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Health Ministry has proposed an amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945, mandating CCTV surveillance at licensed premises dispensing prescription medicines and requiring recordings to be retained for a minimum period of three months.

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₹25,000 wage ceiling under the Code on Social Security
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Labour Ministry has notified a revised wage ceiling of ₹25,000 per month under the Code on Social Security, 2020.

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Income-tax (Fourth Amendment) Rules
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CBDT has notified the Income-tax (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2026, extending registration deadlines for valuers and authorised income-tax practitioners until 31 March 2027, revising application forms and omitting certain tax recovery provisions.

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BIS revises hallmarking fees
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BIS has amended the Hallmarking Regulations, 2018, revising hallmarking fees payable by jewellers and Assaying and Hallmarking Centres for gold and silver articles.

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Supreme Court reconstitutes GSICC
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The Chief Justice of India has reconstituted the Supreme Court Gender Sensitization and Internal Complaints Committee (GSICC) with effect from 13 September 2026 for the prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment.

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EPFO wage ceiling
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Government has expanded the EPFO net by raising the wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, bringing over 51 lakh additional employees under mandatory social security coverage.

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NPCI released UPI MDR
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NPCI has released FAQs clarifying that a 0.4% MDR will apply to specified UPI Person-to-Merchant (P2M) transactions above ₹2,000 from 15 October 2026, while keeping UPI payments for consumers, P2P transfers, and most small value merchant transactions free.

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Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine warning
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Health Ministry has broadened warning-label requirements for all fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride to protect children below four years of age.

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AIBE XXI COP dispatch
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BCI has announced the dispatch status of AIBE XXI COPs and outlined the timeline for the next batch of certificates.

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RuPay and UPI transactions
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Finance Ministry has notified under Section 10A of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 that RuPay-powered debit card transactions and UPI payments up to ₹2,000 will remain free from any direct or indirect charges.

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DCP Competent Authority Rent Control Act
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15 police zones across Mumbai get designated Competent Authorities as DCPs take on powers under Section 40 of the Rent Control Act, 1999.

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Consumer Protection E-Commerce Rules
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Centre has notified the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introducing stricter disclosure requirements, annual dark pattern audits, greater transparency in rankings and search results, and enhanced consumer protection measures for e-commerce platforms.

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Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act
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Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026 brings digital registration, exemptions from duplicate registration, stronger employee protections and revised penalties.

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My Feed My Way initiative
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Australia’s draft Digital Duty of Care laws would introduce the “My Feed, My Way” initiative, expand child online safety safeguards, and impose penalties of up to AUD 109.2 million on non-compliant digital platforms.

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Tamil language in Madras High Court
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Citing constitutional provisions and technological advancements, the Tamil Nadu Assembly has called for Tamil to be recognised as the principal language of the Madras High Court.

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Maharashtra Registration Act fee revision
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Maharashtra Government has amended the Table of Fees under the Registration Act, 1908, revising charges for computerized searches, certified copies and attendance at private residences or jails.

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