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Former Gujarat chief minister Keshubhai Patel passed away at the age of 92. He breathed his last at a hospital here on Thursday. Meanwhile, though the demand for jewellery staged a modest recovery when compared to April-June 2020 levels, it has dropped 48% in the July-September period on a year-on-year basis. These and more, get to know the top national stories at a glance.

1. EC orders removal of Munger SP, DM over violence during Durga idol immersion

2. Former Gujarat chief minister Keshubhai Patel passes away

3. Protest against land laws: PDP's march foiled, office sealed and several leaders detained

4. SC seeks Centre's reply on plea alleging no approval for Remdesivir, Favipiravir to treat COVID-19

5. Enforcement Directorate questions Bineesh Kodiyeri in drugs case

6. Lockdowns, high price & inauspicious days mute jewellery demand

Though the demand for jewellery staged a modest recovery when compared to April-June 2020 levels, it has dropped 48% inthe July-September period on a year-on-year basis. As per the latest data released by the World Gold Council (WGC) Thursday, the demand was at 52.8 tonnes in the September-ended quarter in the gold loving nation.

7. Competition for jobs in India spiked 30 per cent since 2019: LinkedIn data

8. France opens terror probe as stabbing kills two near church

9. AUS vs IND: Cricket Australia announces limited-overs squad

10. SRK's Red Chillies Entertainment, Drishyam Films collaborate on Love Hostel