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