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EC publishes final MP electoral roll: 5.39 cr voters, 3.4 mn dropped
According to the data released by the EC, Madhya Pradesh had 5,74,06,143 voters before SIR began in October last year
 "EC publishes final MP electoral roll: 5.39 cr voters, 3.4 mn dropped")
Clear skies expected in Delhi on Sunday, air quality to remain poor: IMD
On Sunday, the maximum temperature is likely to hover around 28 degrees Celsius with a mainly cloudy sky, the weather office added
 "Clear skies expected in Delhi on Sunday, air quality to remain poor: IMD")
Namo Bharat corridor to cut congestion, strengthen NCR transit: Delhi CM
Gupta said fewer vehicles on the roads would help reduce carbon emissions, benefiting both Delhi and the wider National Capital Region (NCR)
 "Namo Bharat corridor to cut congestion, strengthen NCR transit: Delhi CM")
Working to expand preferential trade agreement with Mercosur bloc: Goyal
Mercosur is a trade bloc in Latin America comprising Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. The India-Mercosur PTA came into effect on June 1, 2009
 "Working to expand preferential trade agreement with Mercosur bloc: Goyal")
SC remands to Madhya Pradesh HC pleas concerning OBC reservation in state
In 2019, the state decided to increase the Other Backward Classes (OBC) quota in Madhya Pradesh from 14 per cent to 27 per cent in government jobs and education
 "SC remands to Madhya Pradesh HC pleas concerning OBC reservation in state")
Put India-US trade deal on hold, renegotiate terms: Congress
Ramesh questioned the silence of PM Modi on the entire deal and said he should clarify on whether he agrees with Trump's statement that nothing changes in the trade deal with India
 "Put India-US trade deal on hold, renegotiate terms: Congress")
Campaigning ends for Jharkhand civic polls; voting on 23 February
The election will be held on February 23 and votes will be counted on February 27, a State Election Commission official said
 "Campaigning ends for Jharkhand civic polls; voting on 23 February")
US trade deal hurts India's farm sector, farmers to suffer: Kejriwal
Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann are in Gujarat to prepare groundwork for their Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ahead of the Gujarat assembly elections expected to be held in December 2027
 "US trade deal hurts India's farm sector, farmers to suffer: Kejriwal")
Himachal Pradesh unveils data-driven road drainage policy to boost safety
It also seeks to improve network resilience and enhance public safety and serviceability, a government spokesperson said on Saturday
 "Himachal Pradesh unveils data-driven road drainage policy to boost safety")
India unveils 'Baku Evenings' to promote its heritage in Azerbaijan
The event saw the participation of several guests, including Dhruv Trivedi, lecturer of Sanskrit and Hindi at the Azerbaijan University of Languages, along with some of his students
 "India unveils 'Baku Evenings' to promote its heritage in Azerbaijan")
Rahul appears in court over RSS defamation case; Sapkal as surety
Gandhi, accompanied by Sapkal, party MP Varsha Gaikwad and his lawyers Narayan Iyer and Kushal Mor, reached the magistrate's court around 10:30 am
 "Rahul appears in court over RSS defamation case; Sapkal as surety")
Kerala final electoral roll out following SIR; voter count at 26.9 million
The Election Commission of India (ECI) shared a link - http://electoralsearch.eci.gov.in - that enables the public to check their names on the updated list
 "Kerala final electoral roll out following SIR; voter count at 26.9 million")
Centre aims for 6 crore 'Lakhpati Didis' by 2029-30: Shivraj Chouhan
Explaining the term, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said 'Lakhpati Didi' refers to a woman whose net come per year is one lakh rupees or more
 "Centre aims for 6 crore 'Lakhpati Didis' by 2029-30: Shivraj Chouhan")
Delhi govt likely to notify Transgender Welfare Rules in 15 days
An official said that the rules will provide legal recognition, access to livelihood support, healthcare, education, rehabilitation and protection against discrimination for transgender persons
 "Delhi govt likely to notify Transgender Welfare Rules in 15 days")
Delhi's Red Fort to stay open all week, no more closure on Mondays: ASI
The ASI official said since the issuance of the recent order, it has already come into force, and the fort site in old Delhi was open on February 16
 "Delhi's Red Fort to stay open all week, no more closure on Mondays: ASI")
Infiltrators to be removed from electoral rolls, country in 5 yrs: HM Shah
'If the Congress is committed to get rid of infiltrators, I challenge Rahul Gandhi to mention it in its manifesto,' Amit Shah said
 "Infiltrators to be removed from electoral rolls, country in 5 yrs: HM Shah")
Central forces to be deployed in poll-bound West Bengal from March 1
The official said that the first batch of around 240 companies will be inducted by March 1, while an equal number of companies will join them by March 10
 "Central forces to be deployed in poll-bound West Bengal from March 1")
Law must shift from 'fortress to forum' for wider access: CJI Surya Kant
The CJI invoked the Mehrangarh Fort as a powerful metaphor for the historical journey of law
 "Law must shift from 'fortress to forum' for wider access: CJI Surya Kant")
SC flags uneven compliance in solid waste management, issues directions
The bench said courts have repeatedly reminded that the State has a duty to protect the environment and ensure the well-being of citizens
Calcutta High Court holds high-level meet on SIR after SC directive
Chief Secretary Nandini Chakraborty and Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Agarwal were among the officers attending the meeting
 "Calcutta High Court holds high-level meet on SIR after SC directive")