NEW News 18 Hindi Sat 07 Nov 2026 09:53:03 PM

'Misleading Post': MEA Fact-Checks Report On India's US Lobbying Arrangement

SUMMARY
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) dismissed a media report claiming India hired a US lobbying firm as "misleading." The MEA clarified the arrangement was routine diplomatic engagement, not covert lobbying, and emphasized transparency in its international communications and advocacy efforts.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Ministry of External Affairs lobbying India–US relations diplomatic missions
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'Misleading Post': MEA Fact-Checks Report On India's US Lobbying Arrangement

'Misleading Post': MEA Fact-Checks Report On India's US Lobbying Arrangement

'Misleading Post': MEA Fact-Checks Report On India's US Lobbying Arrangement

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NEW The Times Of India Sat 07 Nov 2026 09:44:43 PM

'Iron Gate': US forms special task force to restrict Iran's land exports

SUMMARY
The United States has established Task Force Iron Gate to disrupt Iran's land and Caspian Sea weapons transport. This task force will operate from Tampa, Florida, involving approximately 20 personnel from various US government agencies. The initiative aims to further restrict Iran's capabilities to...
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area US–Iran tensions Task Force Iron Gate economic sanctions Caspian Sea
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'Iron Gate': US forms special task force to restrict Iran's land exports

'Iron Gate': US forms special task force to restrict Iran's land exports

'Iron Gate': US forms special task force to restrict Iran's land exports

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NEW The Hindu Sat 07 Nov 2026 09:30:04 PM

Italian Foreign Minister says pro-Russian hackers targeted him over Ukraine support

SUMMARY
Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani revealed that pro-Russian hacker group NoName057(16) targeted his personal accounts in cyberattacks, retaliating against Italy's military and political support for Ukraine. Italian cybersecurity agencies swiftly intervened to mitigate the threat.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Defence & Security
Focus Area Cyberattacks data privacy hybrid warfare Russia–Ukraine conflict
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Italian Foreign Minister says pro-Russian hackers targeted him over Ukraine support

Italian Foreign Minister says pro-Russian hackers targeted him over Ukraine support

Italian Foreign Minister says pro-Russian hackers targeted him over Ukraine support

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NEW Hindustan Times Sat 07 Nov 2026 07:30:07 PM

Argentina launches public recruitment for spies, receives over 40,000 applications in one day

SUMMARY
Argentina's intelligence agency AFI launched an unprecedented open online recruitment drive for spy agents. Within just one day, over 40,000 people applied. President Milei's government aims to professionalize the agency, replacing the old secretive hiring system with a transparent, merit-based process open to all citizens meeting basic requirements.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Defence & Security
Focus Area Intelligence Agencies National Security Cyber Intelligence Counterintelligence
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Argentina launches public recruitment for spies, receives over 40,000 applications in one day

Argentina launches public recruitment for spies, receives over 40,000 applications in one day

Argentina launches public recruitment for spies, receives over 40,000 applications in one day

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NEW News 18 Hindi Sat 07 Nov 2026 04:53:03 PM

Just 25 Km From China Border: IAF Plane Makes Record Landing At Nyoma Airbase In Ladakh | Video

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An Indian Air Force C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft made a historic landing at the Nyoma Advanced Landing Ground in eastern Ladakh, located just 25 km from the Chinese border. This record landing demonstrates IAF's capability to operate in high-altitude areas at around 13,000 feet. The airbase enhances India's strategic military preparedness along the Line of Actual Control amid ongoing border tensions with China, enabling rapid deployment of troops and supplies in the region.
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Relevant For: Prelims GS - III Defence & Security
Focus Area Nyoma Airbase Line of Actual Control (LAC) Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
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Just 25 Km From China Border: IAF Plane Makes Record Landing At Nyoma Airbase In Ladakh | Video

Just 25 Km From China Border: IAF Plane Makes Record Landing At Nyoma Airbase In Ladakh | Video

Just 25 Km From China Border: IAF Plane Makes Record Landing At Nyoma Airbase In Ladakh | Video

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NEW Mint Sat 07 Nov 2026 03:30:17 PM

Can defence employees claim pension for past service after voluntary resignation? What court order says

SUMMARY
Generally, defence employees cannot claim past service pensions after a voluntary resignation. Courts strictly uphold that resignation forfeits service benefits, distinguishing it from voluntary retirement. Once an employee resigns, statutory rules apply, permanently barring retrospective pension claims and waiving eligibility despite completed service.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Defence Personnel Welfare Pension Rules Resignation vs Voluntary Retirement Qualifying Service Assam Rifles Pension and Gratuity
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Can defence employees claim pension for past service after voluntary resignation? What court order says

Can defence employees claim pension for past service after voluntary resignation? What court order says

Can defence employees claim pension for past service after voluntary resignation? What court order says

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NEW News 18 Hindi Sat 07 Nov 2026 03:17:39 PM

Ghaziabad Police Outpost Blast: Terror Angle Emerges After Ex-Account Claim | Vasundhara | News18

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A blast at the Vasundhara police outpost in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, has triggered a multi-agency investigation and heightened security concerns. The explosion occurred around 9:00 pm Friday, damaging window panes and part of the outpost. A delivery worker was injured by shattered glass. The cause and any possible security links remain under investigation.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Defence & Security
Focus Area UAPA 1967 Intelligence Bureau Terrorist Organisations Forensic Investigation Explosive Substances Act 1908
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Ghaziabad Police Outpost Blast: Terror Angle Emerges After Ex-Account Claim | Vasundhara | News18

Ghaziabad Police Outpost Blast: Terror Angle Emerges After Ex-Account Claim | Vasundhara | News18

Ghaziabad Police Outpost Blast: Terror Angle Emerges After Ex-Account Claim | Vasundhara | News18

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NEW Hindustan Times Sat 07 Nov 2026 03:16:06 PM

CV Raman’s 138th birth anniversary: Rare 1930 footage captures his arrival in Sweden for Nobel Prize

SUMMARY
Rare 1930 footage capturing Sir C.V. Raman’s arrival in Sweden to receive the Nobel Prize in Physics has recently resurfaced, making headlines. Released on his 138th birth anniversary, the historical archive showcases the legendary Indian physicist arriving in Stockholm, celebrating his monumental discovery of light scattering now known as the Raman Effect.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Raman effect National Science Day Nobel prize
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CV Raman’s 138th birth anniversary: Rare 1930 footage captures his arrival in Sweden for Nobel Prize

CV Raman’s 138th birth anniversary: Rare 1930 footage captures his arrival in Sweden for Nobel Prize

CV Raman’s 138th birth anniversary: Rare 1930 footage captures his arrival in Sweden for Nobel Prize

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NEW News 18 Hindi Sat 07 Nov 2026 02:53:08 PM

Cancer Drug Prices Set to Fall From November 9: 137 Medicines Get Cheaper | Health Matters

SUMMARY
Cancer drug prices in India will fall starting November 9 as the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority caps trade margins at 30% for 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer medications. This crucial regulatory measure addresses excessive markups, reducing maximum retail prices by 20% to 70% nationwide to make advanced treatments far more affordable for patients.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice
Focus Area Cancer drug price reduction NPPA trade margin rationalisation pharmaceutical regulation affordable healthcare
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Cancer Drug Prices Set to Fall From November 9: 137 Medicines Get Cheaper | Health Matters

Cancer Drug Prices Set to Fall From November 9: 137 Medicines Get Cheaper | Health Matters

Cancer Drug Prices Set to Fall From November 9: 137 Medicines Get Cheaper | Health Matters

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NEW Barandbench Sat 07 Nov 2026 02:53:03 PM

Deploying teachers for election duties, including SIR, won't violate right to education: Allahabad High Court

SUMMARY
The Allahabad High Court ruled that deploying government teachers for election duties and the Systematic Identification of Residents does not violate Article 21A's right to education. Dismissing petitions, the bench emphasized that free and fair elections are a fundamental democratic obligation, and temporary teacher deployment causes no permanent disruption.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Electoral Roll Revision Teachers’ Duties Constitutional Rights Representation of the People Act 1950 Section 13CC Booth Level Officer (BLO)
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Deploying teachers for election duties, including SIR, won't violate right to education: Allahabad High Court

Deploying teachers for election duties, including SIR, won't violate right to education: Allahabad High Court

Deploying teachers for election duties, including SIR, won't violate right to education: Allahabad High Court

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NEW Mint Sat 07 Nov 2026 02:46:37 PM

Tata Power's $650 million debt battle: Why Singapore court ordered seizure, sale of shares in local firm

SUMMARY
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, through its subsidiary TP Saurya, has successfully commissioned a 300 MW solar power plant for SECI in Koppal, Karnataka. Outfitted with advanced solar tracking technology and bifacial modules, the facility will generate 810 million units of clean electricity annually while reducing carbon emissions by over 1 lakh tonnes each year.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area Tata Power-Kleros dispute cross-border enforcement Russian coal mining project foreign subsidiary shares
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Tata Power's $650 million debt battle: Why Singapore court ordered seizure, sale of shares in local firm

Tata Power's $650 million debt battle: Why Singapore court ordered seizure, sale of shares in local firm

Tata Power's $650 million debt battle: Why Singapore court ordered seizure, sale of shares in local firm

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NEW The Times Of India Sat 07 Nov 2026 02:30:09 PM

Cancer in India: Screening exists, but why are patients still diagnosed late

SUMMARY
Despite national screening programs for breast, cervical, and oral cancers in India, over 70% of patients are diagnosed at advanced stages. Low public awareness, fear of social stigma, lack of early symptoms, and inadequate rural healthcare infrastructure persistently prevent timely detection, drastically reducing overall treatment success rates across the nation.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice
Focus Area Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres National Health MissionNon-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD)
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Cancer in India: Screening exists, but why are patients still diagnosed late

Cancer in India: Screening exists, but why are patients still diagnosed late

Cancer in India: Screening exists, but why are patients still diagnosed late

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NEW News 18 Hindi Sat 07 Nov 2026 02:30:04 PM

Rajnath Singh Urges IAF Personnel To Connect With Locals: 'It Will Weaken Enemy's Plot'

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged Indian Air Force personnel to deeply engage with local populations in border regions. Speaking at an official event, he emphasized that building strong trust and rapport with border residents serves as a vital strategic deterrent that actively weakens enemy plots and cross-border infiltration attempts across sensitive areas.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Defence & Security
Focus Area Civil-military relations border area security Siliguri Corridor Bagdogra Air Force Station Eastern Command
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Rajnath Singh Urges IAF Personnel To Connect With Locals: 'It Will Weaken Enemy's Plot'

Rajnath Singh Urges IAF Personnel To Connect With Locals: 'It Will Weaken Enemy's Plot'

Rajnath Singh Urges IAF Personnel To Connect With Locals: 'It Will Weaken Enemy's Plot'

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NEW Mint Sat 07 Nov 2026 02:16:12 PM

QatarEnergy eyes NextDecade Train 6 supply in latest US LNG push, sources say

SUMMARY
Demand for U.S. LNG expansion continues to surge globally. QatarEnergy is advancing talks with NextDecade to acquire up to 2 million metric tons per annum of LNG from the planned Train 6 expansion at the Rio Grande facility in Texas. This move aligns with QatarEnergy's broader push to expand its U.S. portfolio and trading capabilities amid global energy supply security strategies.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area QatarEnergy US LNG exports NextDecade Rio Grande LNG US energy exports
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QatarEnergy eyes NextDecade Train 6 supply in latest US LNG push, sources say

QatarEnergy eyes NextDecade Train 6 supply in latest US LNG push, sources say

QatarEnergy eyes NextDecade Train 6 supply in latest US LNG push, sources say

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NEW The Hindu Sat 07 Nov 2026 01:30:04 PM

Iran says forces 'stronger' than at beginning of war

SUMMARY
Iranian military spokesman Mohammad Akraminia declared that the nation's armed forces are now significantly stronger, more motivated, and on higher alert than at the start of the conflict with the US and Israel. Leveraging experience gained from direct confrontation, Iran warned that any response to further attacks will be immediate, effective, and without geographical limits.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area Strait of Hormuz IRGC Iranian armed forces IAEA
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Iran says forces 'stronger' than at beginning of war

Iran says forces 'stronger' than at beginning of war

Iran says forces 'stronger' than at beginning of war

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