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EU moves to ease 2035 ban on internal combustion cars amid auto sector woes
The proposal from the EU's executive commission would change provisions of 2023 legislation requiring average emissions in new cars to equal zero
 "EU moves to ease 2035 ban on internal combustion cars amid auto sector woes")
Recent airport chaos sparks competition in India's aviation sector
The recent airport chaos across India has sparked calls to foster adequate competition in the domestic aviation sector. One way could be to look at what other countries are doing
 "Recent airport chaos sparks competition in India's aviation sector")
Best of BS Opinion: New rural jobs law will bring significant changes
Today's wrap looks at the new rural jobs law, the push to open civil nuclear power to private investors, a US strategic reset, RBI's views on bank ownership, and a book on American power
 "Best of BS Opinion: New rural jobs law will bring significant changes")
Indian toons step out: Animation studios turn popular IPs into classrooms
From opening themed cafes to weaving characters into apps, animation studios are racing to build new touchpoints that can bulk up non-screen income and keep the IP alive in children's daily lives
 "Indian toons step out: Animation studios turn popular IPs into classrooms")
PM E-DRIVE scheme delivers 1.13 million electric vehicles in its first year
Despite halving the per-unit demand incentive to Rs 5,000 per kWh, PM EDRIVE enabled 3.4 times higher annual EV volumes than FAME II
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Delhi tightens pollution norms, bars non-BS-VI vehicles from Dec 18
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said vehicles without a valid PUC certificate would be denied fuel at petrol pumps in the national capital from Thursday
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IPL 2026 auction: Australia's Cameron Green, uncapped pair rewrite records
With this, Green crossed the record held by Mitchell Starc, another Australian cricketer, at Rs 24.75 crore
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Citroën India sees three-fold rise in Q4 sales on strategy shift
Growth has been supported by continued product innovation, expanded export programmes, and strengthened engineering and software capabilities as the quarter progresses, the company said
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My goal is to ensure every dark spot in India is lit up by satcom: Scindia
Scindia was replying to a question on the government stand on spectrum charges that Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) should pay for its global satellite phone service (GSPS)
 "My goal is to ensure every dark spot in India is lit up by satcom: Scindia")
India's new GDP series to reboot consumption maths as spending shifts
India will use household consumption survey data to estimate spending in the revised GDP series, reflecting a shift as families now spend more on non-food items than food
 "India's new GDP series to reboot consumption maths as spending shifts")
Rupee slips past 91 against dollar amid FPI outflows, riskoff trade
The rupee is currently the worst-performing Asian currency, with 5.95 per cent depreciation witnessed in 2025 so far
 "Rupee slips past 91 against dollar amid FPI outflows, riskoff trade")
NMC asks colleges to set up panels to track prescription practices
NMC has asked medical colleges to set up sub-committees to monitor prescription practices and stress clear, legible handwriting as part of medical training.
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Insurance industry flags concerns over proposed Insurance Amendment Bill
Under the proposed Bill, the revised definition of insurance business seeks to allow insurers to enter into non-insurance contracts as well
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SIR 2.0: Election Commission publishes draft electoral rolls in 5 regions
SIR 2.0: 5.8 million voters deleted in West Bengal
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Six private sector candidates apply for Canara Bank MD & CEO role
On October 9, the government opened up one MD position in State Bank of India (SBI) and other PSBs for private sector bankers
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Govt likely to remove 50% cap on sales of coal from captive mines
Under the current provisions, captive mine operators are allowed to sell only up to 50 per cent of their annual coal or lignite output after meeting the requirements of their linked end-use plants
 "Govt likely to remove 50% cap on sales of coal from captive mines")
Insurance Amendment Bill to ensure accessibility, affordability for all: FM
Nirmala Sitharaman further noted that India needs further capital infusion into the insurance sector
 "Insurance Amendment Bill to ensure accessibility, affordability for all: FM")
India, Jordan aim to double trade to $5 billion over the next five years
The two sides finalised agreements in the fields of culture, renewable energy, water management, digital public infrastructure and a twinning arrangement between Petra and Ellora
 "India, Jordan aim to double trade to $5 billion over the next five years")
What happens if a High Court judge does not comply with a transfer?
Justice J Nisha Banu of the Madras High Court, who was transferred to the Kerala High Court by a presidential order dated October 14, 2025, is yet to assume charge at her new posting
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India's digital-only viewership reaches 313 million in Q3CY25: Report
In contrast, linear TV is estimated to have seen a marginal drop in viewership to 689 million in Q3CY25, compared with 705 million in Q1CY25
 "India's digital-only viewership reaches 313 million in Q3CY25: Report")