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India's ageing transition will be faster than in US, Indonesia: Moody's
India is projected to move from an aged to a super-aged society in 16 years, as emerging economies face rising pension and healthcare costs at lower income levels
 "India's ageing transition will be faster than in US, Indonesia: Moody's")
Gandhi Jayanti long weekend fuels domestic, overseas travel demand surge
Goa leads leisure travel as pilgrimage destinations gain traction; bus bookings rise 59% Y-o-Y, while solo women travellers and last-minute trips see strong growth
 "Gandhi Jayanti long weekend fuels domestic, overseas travel demand surge")
India to see more elderly as fertility falls, age structure shifts: Moody's
India is likely to have much older population later this century as the country's age structure is beginning to shift and fertility fallen "below replacement", Moody's Ratings said on Tuesday.
 "India to see more elderly as fertility falls, age structure shifts: Moody's")
Disability cannot be sole ground to deny reproductive autonomy: Delhi HC
Delhi HC says hysterectomy can be considered only if medical experts find it in the woman's best interest and protect her welfare and dignity
 "Disability cannot be sole ground to deny reproductive autonomy: Delhi HC")
Maharashtra clears ₹1.32 crore for 4 Lokayukta cars amid austerity calls
The Maharashtra government has approved ₹1.32 crore for the purchase of four luxury vehicles for members of the state Lokayukta.
 "Maharashtra clears ₹1.32 crore for 4 Lokayukta cars amid austerity calls")
CBI arrests Nirav Modi aide after extradition from UAE in PNB scam
After being extradited on Monday, the CBI formally placed Mistry under arrest in Mumbai on Tuesday
 "CBI arrests Nirav Modi aide after extradition from UAE in PNB scam")
Lack of ID will invalidate ticket: Railways to intensify ticket checking
Indian Railways is intensifying its ticket-checking drive ahead of the festive season, making carrying an original ID mandatory for passengers for authentication
 "Lack of ID will invalidate ticket: Railways to intensify ticket checking")
SC quashes Sambhal violence accused's NSA detention, fines UP govt ₹10 lakh
The top court set aside the Allahabad High Court order that had upheld Mulla Afroz's detention and imposed a fine of ₹10 lakh on the UP government for passing "an illegal preventive detention order."
 "SC quashes Sambhal violence accused's NSA detention, fines UP govt ₹10 lakh")
SC to hear next week plea questioning ECI decisions under CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The hearing comes amid questions over the poll panel's decision-making process, after reports claimed that two Election Commissioners objected to several SIR-related orders
 "SC to hear next week plea questioning ECI decisions under CEC Gyanesh Kumar")
Under-18 social media ban: Centre plans changes to IT intermediary rules
Government tells Supreme Court it will make age restrictions a statutory obligation for platforms after bench pushes for enforceable safeguards
 "Under-18 social media ban: Centre plans changes to IT intermediary rules")
First steel bridge set up in Maharashtra for bullet train project
The 14-metre-high and as-wide structure was launched over National Highway-3 at Dive-Anjur village in the Bhiwandi area
 "First steel bridge set up in Maharashtra for bullet train project")
Bengal CM assures Indian Oil of facilitating land for expansion in Haldia
Adhikari said he has taken up the matter with the port authorities to ensure that the land is made available to Indian Oil Corporation for its proposed expansion
 "Bengal CM assures Indian Oil of facilitating land for expansion in Haldia")
Delhi set to get warmer after rainy, unusually cool Monday; dry spell ahead
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a partly cloudy sky and no rain across Delhi on September 29.
 "Delhi set to get warmer after rainy, unusually cool Monday; dry spell ahead")
India so far successfully navigated crude supply disruption, says Puri
"So far we have navigated that uncertainty. In fact, I would say we have insulated ourselves from the turbulence," Puri said while speaking about the country's energy security
 "India so far successfully navigated crude supply disruption, says Puri")
India's carbon paradox: Big emitter but small per-capita footprint
India's GHG emissions have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.6 per cent since 1990, more than twice the global rate of 1.5 per cent
 "India's carbon paradox: Big emitter but small per-capita footprint")
West Bengal CM assures land for IOC's proposed expansion project in Haldia
Kolkata to host India Energy Week 2027; public sector oil and gas companies have ₹17,600 crore worth of projects underway in West Bengal, says Puri
 "West Bengal CM assures land for IOC's proposed expansion project in Haldia")
Naveen takes MMDR fight to streets, urges Odisha to oppose implementation
BJD chief says amended mining law will erode Odisha's taxation powers over mineral rights; party plans district campaign and economic blockade if law is not withdrawn
 "Naveen takes MMDR fight to streets, urges Odisha to oppose implementation")
SC Collegium recommends 3 chief justices of HCs as judges of apex court
The Supreme Court Collegium on Monday recommended the elevation of three High Court Chief Justices as judges of the apex court.
 "SC Collegium recommends 3 chief justices of HCs as judges of apex court")
Labour Ministry starts 90-day Shram Samvad campaign across 316 districts
Shram Samvad campaign will cover industrial clusters across 316 districts, with consultations involving industry, lawyers, chartered accountants and other stakeholders
 "Labour Ministry starts 90-day Shram Samvad campaign across 316 districts")
SC takes suo motu cognisance of Delhi-NCR rape cases, seeks accountability
Supreme Court directs registry to initiate suo motu proceedings over rape and sexual assault cases, raising concerns about law enforcement and public safety in Delhi-NCR