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The parliamentary panel studying simultaneous-election bills put off its proposed October 6 visit to the Supreme Court. Opposition members had raised separation-of-powers concerns about discussing legislation with judges who might later review it. Chairman P.P. Chaudhary cited members' conflicting schedules.
The Hindu ↗Justice Dipankar Datta asked a petitioner seeking recall of the September 23 split verdict on the election-appointments law to approach the Chief Justice. The application raises non-disclosure concerns about Justice Satish Chandra Sharma's son's reported work for the Election Commission; it does not allege actual bias.
The Hindu ↗The Supreme Court stayed Karnataka High Court directions creating a special investigation team and ordering a fresh investigation into alleged KPSC recruitment irregularities. Karnataka said the existing CID probe was nearing completion. Notice is returnable on October 12, with the State asked to explain objections to the proposed investigators.
LiveLaw ↗India beat Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the Asian Games men's cricket semi-final. Ishan Kishan made an unbeaten 80 as India reached 169 for 7; Sri Lanka was dismissed for 45. India will face Pakistan for gold.
ESPNcricinfo ↗India's men's hockey team beat Pakistan 4-3 in the Asian Games semi-final. The narrow win put India into the gold-medal match, giving the team a chance to improve on its already-assured medal.
India Today ↗Nitesh Siwach won silver in the Asian Games men's Greco-Roman 97kg category, losing the final 0-4 to Japan's Yuri Nakazato. He had beaten opponents from Turkmenistan and Mongolia in the quarter-final and semi-final.
Sportstar ↗Gross GST collections rose 14.7% from a year earlier to over ₹2.03 lakh crore in September. Domestic receipts grew 10.1%, while import-linked collections rose about 26%. After refunds, net receipts grew 18.1% to over ₹1.76 lakh crore.
The Hindu ↗The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI rose from 52.8 in August to 55.1 in September, its strongest reading in seven months. New orders and production picked up, hiring resumed and export demand strengthened. A reading above 50 indicates expansion.
The Hindu ↗UPI processed 24.07 billion transactions worth ₹29.37 lakh crore in September, according to NPCI data reported by CNBC-TV18. Average daily transactions reached about 802 million. Monthly totals were lower than August, but September had one fewer day.
CNBC-TV18 ↗Passengers subdued a co-pilot after he stabbed the captain of a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight and the aircraft entered a steep descent. Other pilots aboard helped land it safely in Saudi Arabia. Investigators are examining the motive; terrorism has not been established as the cause.
Reuters ↗A State Department letter obtained by Reuters says the US waived human-rights conditions on $320 million in military aid to Egypt. The waiver cites national-security interests and Egypt's helpful role after the US campaign against Iran. Neither government immediately commented.
Reuters ↗Two diplomatic sources told Reuters that explosions were heard overnight in Ethiopia's capital. A source linked to an opposition alliance claimed it carried out drone strikes, but Reuters could not immediately verify that claim. Government and military spokespeople did not immediately respond.
Reuters ↗Entrackr's compilation puts Indian startup funding at about $2.9 billion in July-September, down from $3.5 billion in Q2. Early-stage deals accounted for about $1.01 billion and growth or late-stage deals for $1.89 billion. Another 26 deals did not disclose amounts.
Entrackr ↗Aignosis raised a ₹4-crore seed round led by Antler, Nikhil Kamath and other investors. The startup plans to expand AI-assisted autism and developmental screening across healthcare providers. ET reports it completed its CDSCO process and received Class B certification.
ETEntrepreneur ↗Bengaluru interior-materials startup Gravity raised $15 million in a mix of equity and debt, led by Info Edge Ventures and 3one4 Capital. It plans to expand technology, distribution and product categories from its initial kitchen and wardrobe focus.
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