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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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")