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TOP STORIES OF THE DAY National New Delhi: SC refuses ex-parte suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, seeks responses over SIR decisions. (DI6) PM Modi hails India-EFTA trade pact as new phase of economic cooperation. (DI7) Chandigarh: Fresh allegations of lavish parties and sexual favours emerge in Rs 657-cr bank fraud probe. (DR4) Panchkula: Father-son booked in Panipat for using fake 'Govt of India' plates, sirens on luxury cars. (DR8) Prayagraj: Umesh Pal's killer brought to Prayagraj from Bihar jail. (DR11) Srinagar: Police in Barmulla conduct checking drives at mobile, SIM, pesticide shops. (DR14) Agartala: Man injured after shots fired near…