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Organ donation in India: How the system works and what law says

From living and deceased donation to altruistic transplants, India's organ donation framework is governed by THOTA, which sets rules for approvals, organ removal and commercial dealings

Organ donation in India: How the system works and what law says
Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 12:48 PM IST

Delhi winter pollution: CAQM calls for checks on vehicles, stubble burning

Pollution regulator reviews preparedness across Delhi's neighbouring states as PUCC-linked fuelling curbs begin, while action against old vehicles and diesel autos is stepped up

Delhi winter pollution: CAQM calls for checks on vehicles, stubble burning
Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 12:47 PM IST

ECINET, ERONET explained: How Election Commission's voter roll systems work

ECINET and ERONET help the Election Commission manage electoral rolls. Here's how the systems work, the role of EROs and why their functioning has come under scrutiny

ECINET, ERONET explained: How Election Commission's voter roll systems work
Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 12:18 PM IST

Gurugram Metro Phase 2: Haryana clears ₹1,662 crore civil works package

The second phase will extend the Gurugram Metro from Sector 9 to Cyber City, linking major residential and commercial hubs and providing interchanges with Rapid Metro and Namo Bharat

Gurugram Metro Phase 2: Haryana clears ₹1,662 crore civil works package
Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 11:29 AM IST

Who is Smit Machchhar, Indian pilot hailed as hero after flydubai attack?

Smit Machchhar was the captain of flydubai Flight FZ1073, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday when a violent confrontation broke out inside the cockpit

Who is Smit Machchhar, Indian pilot hailed as hero after flydubai attack?
Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 11:17 AM IST

PM Modi hails pilot Smit Machchhar as 'hero' after Flydubai incident

The prime minister said the Indian pilot showed immense courage despite being seriously injured and helped save hundreds of lives after his co-pilot allegedly tried to crash the flight

PM Modi hails pilot Smit Machchhar as 'hero' after Flydubai incident
Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 10:14 AM IST

Delhi to remain dry today; heavy rain likely in southern states, Northeast

The IMD has forecast mainly clear skies and no rain in Delhi till October 5, with maximum temperatures staying between 33 and 35 degrees Celsius.

Delhi to remain dry today; heavy rain likely in southern states, Northeast
Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 9:31 AM IST

Modi, Trump review bilateral relations amid fresh sanctions threat

Modi and Trump reviewed cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies as New Delhi faces the prospect of fresh US sanctions over Russian energy purchases

Modi, Trump review bilateral relations amid fresh sanctions threat
Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 12:48 AM IST

RS polls: SP candidates Ram Gopal Yadav, Dhanraj Nathwani file nomination

Samajwadi Party candidates Ram Gopal Yadav and Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani on Wednesday filed their nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh.

RS polls: SP candidates Ram Gopal Yadav, Dhanraj Nathwani file nomination
Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 12:11 AM IST

INDIA bloc plans 'Save Democracy' protests over 'vote chori' allegations

Opposition parties announce joint protests, seek ballot paper voting and urge SC to expedite SIR-related cases

INDIA bloc plans 'Save Democracy' protests over 'vote chori' allegations
Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 12:07 AM IST

SIR draft roll exclusions bring electorate to 2015 level, shows data

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea challenging Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's role in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise

SIR draft roll exclusions bring electorate to 2015 level, shows data
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 11:50 PM IST

Odisha sets up CM-EAC on lines of EAC-PM to drive $1.5 trn economy goal

Panel comprising economists, former bureaucrats and Sarvam AI co-founder will advise on growth, fiscal management and structural reforms as Odisha pursues its 2047 target

Odisha sets up CM-EAC on lines of EAC-PM to drive $1.5 trn economy goal
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 10:41 PM IST

Delhi logs lowest September average AQI in 5 years as air quality improves

Delhi's monthly average AQI stood at 102 in September, while January-September saw 194 days with an AQI below 200, the highest number in the past five years

Delhi logs lowest September average AQI in 5 years as air quality improves
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 10:30 PM IST

Domestic inflows propel smallcaps in H1FY27 despite September rout

Nifty 50 up 1.3%, Sensex 0.7% in April-September; Nifty Smallcap 250 index zooms 24.6%

Domestic inflows propel smallcaps in H1FY27 despite September rout
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 10:19 PM IST

IIFCL UK moves NCLT against Reliance Infrastructure arm over ₹1,745 cr dues

Lender seeks insolvency proceedings against Mumbai Metro One over alleged ECB default; NCLT flags limitation, Section 10A and other defects in the petition

IIFCL UK moves NCLT against Reliance Infrastructure arm over ₹1,745 cr dues
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 9:04 PM IST

India's digital public infrastructure enters connected, AI-enabled phase

An IIM Bangalore report says the next phase of DPI will link identity, payments, health care, agriculture, commerce and education, with AI adding an intelligence layer

India's digital public infrastructure enters connected, AI-enabled phase
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 8:32 PM IST

SC rules out total Diwali cracker ban, to set hours after CPCB report

Supreme Court says it will balance religious and cultural sentiments with pollution concerns, and consider permitted hours for firecracker use after receiving CPCB's report

SC rules out total Diwali cracker ban, to set hours after CPCB report
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 8:06 PM IST

SC reserves verdict on CoC's power to withdraw approved resolution plan

Indian Bank argues creditors should be able to reconsider an approved plan when circumstances change; resolution applicant says withdrawal is barred under IBC

SC reserves verdict on CoC's power to withdraw approved resolution plan
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 8:00 PM IST

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