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EC withdraws SIR declaration from Form 6: Here's what it means

The ECI has removed the SIR declaration from Form 6 in states and Union Territories where the electoral roll revision exercise has been completed; the declaration remains in use where SIR is ongoing

EC withdraws SIR declaration from Form 6: Here's what it means
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 4:32 PM IST

Can the CEC face prosecution? What the law says on accountability, immunity

SIR petition in SC raises questions over EC decision-making, criminal liability under electoral law and statutory protection for commissioners

Can the CEC face prosecution? What the law says on accountability, immunity
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 4:12 PM IST

Why India wants a Xinjiang air corridor and what could stand in its way

India is exploring a Hotan corridor through China to cut flight time and costs, but airspace rights, rugged terrain and limited diversion options pose major hurdles

Why India wants a Xinjiang air corridor and what could stand in its way
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 3:36 PM IST

El Nino impact: India sees lowest monsoon rainfall in over a decade

The country received 12.6 per cent less rainfall than the long-period average during the four-month monsoon season

El Nino impact: India sees lowest monsoon rainfall in over a decade
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 3:18 PM IST

Govt floats draft Petroleum Amendment Bill to decriminalise minor offences

The draft Petroleum Amendment Bill seeks to replace criminal liability for minor licence breaches with civil penalties while creating specific offences for serious violations

Govt floats draft Petroleum Amendment Bill to decriminalise minor offences
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 1:46 PM IST

FSSAI suspends Seven Seas Hospitality licence over food safety violations

FSSAI said it had suspended the licence of Seven Seas Hospitality after finding 'serious non-compliances' during an inspection of its food premises

FSSAI suspends Seven Seas Hospitality licence over food safety violations
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 12:44 PM IST

Ahead of Amit Shah's Jalandhar rally, bomb threat email received in Punjab

Police said the bomb threat email mentioned targeting schools, the rally site, Devi Talab temple and the court complex

Ahead of Amit Shah's Jalandhar rally, bomb threat email received in Punjab
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 12:19 PM IST

Delhi HC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in 2020 riots case

A bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh and Dinesh Bhatt dismissed the third bail pleas by Khalid and Sharjeel in the case

Delhi HC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in 2020 riots case
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 12:19 PM IST

Is your car BS IV or BS VI? How to check status before Delhi's winter curbs

Vahan portal, the RC, Form 22 and the windscreen sticker can each reveal your vehicle's emission standard. Here is how to use them, and which to trust

Is your car BS IV or BS VI? How to check status before Delhi's winter curbs
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 12:01 PM IST

Neet paper leak: Centre working on national CBT infra for entrance exams

Following the Neet paper leak earlier this year, the Centre announced that the medical entrance exam will be conducted in CBT mode from next year

Neet paper leak: Centre working on national CBT infra for entrance exams
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 11:47 AM IST

SRK, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff respond to FDA notices over Vimal ad

The Maharashtra FDA had issued show-cause notices to the three actors over their appearance in the advertisement, alleging that it amounted to surrogate advertising for Vimal Pan Masala

SRK, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff respond to FDA notices over Vimal ad
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 11:18 AM IST

EC withdraws SIR declaration from Form 6 in states where exercise is over

Form 6 is the statutory form used by eligible citizens to apply for inclusion in the electoral roll

EC withdraws SIR declaration from Form 6 in states where exercise is over
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 11:09 AM IST

UIDAI announces 5 initiatives to make Aadhaar services more accessible

The initiatives include face authentication for the electronic public distribution system (ePDS), a new token management system, and a revamped UIDAI website

UIDAI announces 5 initiatives to make Aadhaar services more accessible
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 9:57 AM IST

Delhi to remain dry as heavy rain forecast for south, Northeast India

The India Meteorological Department has forecast mainly clear skies and no rain across Delhi today (September 30).

Delhi to remain dry as heavy rain forecast for south, Northeast India
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 9:22 AM IST

Five new sites added to India's Unesco Tentative List, taking tally to 78

PIB Culture, in a post on X, described it as a 'proud milestone' for the country's heritage

Five new sites added to India's Unesco Tentative List, taking tally to 78
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 8:39 AM IST

4 CISF personnel killed after colleague opens fire in J-K's Kathua

The incident took place at around 7.30 pm at Sewa-III hydroelectric power project located at Mashka village in Basohli, near the border with Himachal Pradesh

4 CISF personnel killed after colleague opens fire in J-K's Kathua
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 8:01 AM IST

CAG flags 12,394 acres of allotted industrial land lying unused in Odisha

The audit also found unauthorised occupation of government land, diversion of agricultural and forest land, and weak monitoring of plots allotted for industrial use

CAG flags 12,394 acres of allotted industrial land lying unused in Odisha
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 7:39 AM IST

Team up against unilateral action: Shaktikanta Das to Global South

Urges trade and energy diversification as US tariffs and West Asian conflict escalate crude import pressures

Team up against unilateral action: Shaktikanta Das to Global South
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 12:08 AM IST

India's super-aged future is closer than it seems, says Moody's Ratings

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 super-aged future is closer than it seems, says Moody's Ratings
Updated On : 29 Sep 2026 | 11:52 PM IST

Jawan killed in attack on Assam Rifles close to India-Myanmar border

The incident took place around 6.30 am near Nampong Nallah under Nampong circle when personnel of the 21 Assam Rifles were patrolling an area where border fencing work is underway.

Jawan killed in attack on Assam Rifles close to India-Myanmar border
Updated On : 29 Sep 2026 | 11:43 PM IST