India’s food regulator FSSAI has initiated three adjudication cases against Nestlé India over alleged regulatory non-compliance involving three infant nutrition products. The action concerns NAN Excella Pro Stage 1, Lactogen Pro 1 and a follow-up formula. FSSAI flagged promotional claims including “5 HMOs” and “Whey Protein” for NAN Excella Pro, while Lactogen Pro 1 carried a claim that whey protein was easy to digest. Both were found to contravene rules restricting promotional claims for infant foods. Separately, laboratory testing and re-analysis found a follow-up formula did not meet prescribed biotin requirements. The proceedings are ongoing. (PC: Pexels)

Surendra Koli, who was accused in the 2006 Nithari killings case, was found hanging inside a tea stall in Haridwar on September 18, 2026. Police said Koli had been living in the city for several months and had recently been running the tea stall near Lalmata Temple in the Bhupatwala area. His body was sent for postmortem, and his family in Almora was informed. No suicide note was found, and police said they are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. Koli had been acquitted by the Supreme Court in the final remaining Nithari case in November 2025. (PC: PTI)

Four people, including three juveniles, were arrested on September 17 in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl in Delhi’s Swaroop Nagar. The girl’s body was found in an open field near Kushak Road on September 13. Police said the accused and the victim were known to each other. Investigators examined footage from more than 50 CCTV cameras and traced a suspected tempo linked to the incident. A 19-year-old, identified as Shivam, was among those arrested. Police said two knives, clothing and the suspected tempo were recovered. The investigation continues to establish each accused’s role. (PC: The Hindu)

A 17-year-old girl’s decomposed body was found in a field near Kushak Road in Delhi on September 13, days after she was allegedly gang-raped and murdered. According to police, local residents noticed stray dogs around the body and alerted authorities. The girl had reportedly been stabbed multiple times, and a medical examination confirmed sexual assault. Police arrested four suspects in connection with the case, including a 19-year-old man and three minors. Investigators reportedly examined more than 50 CCTV cameras and traced a tempo allegedly linked to the incident. Knives, clothing and the vehicle were recovered as part of the investigation. (PC: NDTV)

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped and murdered in Delhi’s Swaroop Nagar, with police apprehending four suspects, including one adult and three minors. According to police, the girl knew one of the suspects and had gone to meet him on September 10. She was allegedly sexually assaulted before being taken to a field, where she was stabbed multiple times. Her body was discovered under leaves and mud on September 13. Police examined more than 50 CCTV cameras and traced a tempo allegedly linked to the suspects. Two knives and clothing were recovered. Further forensic and technical investigation is underway. (PC: HT)

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said West Bengal is set to emerge as one of the world’s major shipbuilding hubs, highlighting the state’s growing role in India’s defence manufacturing sector. Speaking in Kolkata, Singh said India’s defence production has increased four-fold to around ₹1.80 lakh crore, while Indian defence equipment is now exported to more than 100 countries. The Centre is also planning a new shipbuilding facility at Haldia in East Midnapore. The developments are expected to strengthen shipbuilding, defence manufacturing and related industries in West Bengal, while creating employment and opportunities for supporting businesses and MSMEs. (PC: AP)

India’s crude oil import basket climbed to $131.19 per barrel on September 15, its highest level since March 23, 2026, amid growing global supply concerns and geopolitical tensions. The sharp rise has been driven by disruptions in Middle Eastern oil supplies, including the shutdown of a key Saudi pipeline, alongside uncertainty over US tariff measures targeting buyers of Russian energy. India’s crude basket averaged $111.71 per barrel in September, nearly 24% higher than August. The increase is expected to raise India’s oil import bill and add pressure on inflation as fuel demand rises ahead of the festive and marriage season. 

Saudi Aramco has stopped supplying crude to Indian refiners until further notice after attacks forced the shutdown of Saudi Arabia’s critical East-West pipeline. The disruption has cut off both Red Sea and already-limited Strait of Hormuz supplies, with Saudi crude accounting for about 9% of India’s imports since the war began. Indian refiners are expected to secure alternative crude, but at higher costs because global oil prices, tanker freight rates and spot-market premiums have risen. Aramco has sold some spot cargoes to traders for limited deliveries to India. Prolonged disruption could increase India’s crude import bill and pressure refining margins. (PC: IANS)

A woman biker was allegedly chased for nearly 2 km by a car in Gurugram before the vehicle rammed into her motorcycle and fled, according to police sources. The incident took place on Golf Course Road and was captured in videos that later surfaced online. The biker, identified as Shivani Chauhan, known as Sia, said the occupants of the car were drunk and had been following her aggressively. Police have arrested accused Kalyan Singh Bainsla and his cousin Lavneesh Gurjar. A five-member SIT is investigating the case, while the FIR includes charges of attempted murder and stalking. (PC: India Today)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, positioning the country as a reliable destination for global chip manufacturing. "The world needs new and trusted locations for chip manufacturing and India is preparing itself for this," Modi said. He added that 12 semiconductor projects have been approved so far, with more expected in the next phase. The fifth edition of the event, themed "Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem," has drawn over 600 exhibitors and delegates from 40-plus countries. Applied Materials announced a $5 billion investment under its Vision 2035 plan on the sidelines. (PC: The Indian Express)