NEW The Hindu Tue 03 Nov 2026 05:30:15 PM

Intensive surveillance after death of over 5,000 chickens in Cuddalore’s poultry farms

SUMMARY
Tamil Nadu’s Animal Husbandry Department has launched intensive surveillance across 11 Cuddalore poultry farms following the sudden death of over 5,600 chickens. While officials have ruled out Avian Influenza (bird flu), feed and water samples have been sent to Chennai and Namakkal labs to determine if toxins or moisture factors caused the outbreak.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Poultry Farming Animal Husbandry Animal Disease Surveillance Biosecurity Avian Influenza
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Intensive surveillance after death of over 5,000 chickens in Cuddalore’s poultry farms

Intensive surveillance after death of over 5,000 chickens in Cuddalore’s poultry farms

Intensive surveillance after death of over 5,000 chickens in Cuddalore’s poultry farms

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NEW Hindustan Times Tue 03 Nov 2026 05:04:14 PM

Trump, Xi, Putin likely to meet during Apec Summit in China as officials mull trilateral, says report

SUMMARY
Discussions are reportedly underway among officials from the United States, Russia, and China to organize a historic trilateral meeting between Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, and Vladimir Putin during the APEC Summit in Shenzhen. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that work is in progress regarding the summit, while Trump expressed openness to talks focusing on denuclearization and trade.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area APEC APEC member economies APEC's objectives nuclear arms control
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Trump, Xi, Putin likely to meet during Apec Summit in China as officials mull trilateral, says report

Trump, Xi, Putin likely to meet during Apec Summit in China as officials mull trilateral, says report

Trump, Xi, Putin likely to meet during Apec Summit in China as officials mull trilateral, says report

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NEW Dainik Bhaskar Tue 03 Nov 2026 04:47:08 PM

ओडिशा के चांदीपुर में प्रलय क्वासी बैलिस्टिक मिसाइल का टेस्ट:500km दूर टारगेट तबाह किया; पाकिस्तान बॉर्डर पर तैनात होगी सबसे घातक कन्वेंशनल मिसाइल

SUMMARY
भारत ने ओडिशा के तट पर स्थित चांदीपुर से अपनी स्वदेशी सतह-से-सतह पर मार करने वाली 'प्रलय' क्वासी-बैलिस्टिक मिसाइल का सफल परीक्षण किया। 500 किलोमीटर की दूरी पर मौजूद लक्ष्य को सटीक रूप से ध्वस्त करने वाली यह मिसाइल हवा में अपनी दिशा बदल सकती है। भारी पारंपरिक हथियार ले जाने में सक्षम इस घातक मिसाइल को शीघ्र ही पाकिस्तान और चीन सीमाओं पर तैनात किया जाएगा।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Pralay Missile DRDO Quasi-Ballistic Missile Solid Propellant Conventional Warhead Mobile Launcher
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ओडिशा के चांदीपुर में प्रलय क्वासी बैलिस्टिक मिसाइल का टेस्ट:500km दूर टारगेट तबाह किया; पाकिस्तान बॉर्डर पर तैनात होगी सबसे घातक कन्वेंशनल मिसाइल

ओडिशा के चांदीपुर में प्रलय क्वासी बैलिस्टिक मिसाइल का टेस्ट:500km दूर टारगेट तबाह किया; पाकिस्तान बॉर्डर पर तैनात होगी सबसे घातक कन्वेंशनल मिसाइल

ओडिशा के चांदीपुर में प्रलय क्वासी बैलिस्टिक मिसाइल का टेस्ट:500km दूर टारगेट तबाह किया; पाकिस्तान बॉर्डर पर तैनात होगी सबसे घातक कन्वेंशनल मिसाइल

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NEW Hindustan Times Tue 03 Nov 2026 04:37:26 PM

Air India to shift more West-bound capacity from Delhi to Mumbai amid Pakistan airspace closure

SUMMARY
Air India is shifting additional West-bound flight capacity from Delhi to Mumbai to counter operational costs driven by Pakistani airspace closures. Long detours on Delhi-originating routes have increased flight durations and fuel burn. Rerouting Western services via Mumbai minimizes geographical detour penalties, allowing the airline to optimize flight schedules and fuel efficiency.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area Airspace Air Traffic Management ICAO International Aviation Aviation Fuel (ATF)
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Air India to shift more West-bound capacity from Delhi to Mumbai amid Pakistan airspace closure

Air India to shift more West-bound capacity from Delhi to Mumbai amid Pakistan airspace closure

Air India to shift more West-bound capacity from Delhi to Mumbai amid Pakistan airspace closure

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NEW Moneycontrol Tue 03 Nov 2026 04:30:10 PM

CRPF के इतिहास में 47 साल बाद नया कीर्तिमान, पहली बार लगातार 12 महीने तक ऑपरेशन में एक भी जवान शहीद नहीं

SUMMARY
केंद्रीय रिजर्व पुलिस बल (CRPF) ने अपने 47 साल के इतिहास में पहली बार एक अभूतपूर्व कीर्तिमान स्थापित किया है। पिछले लगातार 12 महीनों के दौरान चलाए गए किसी भी सैन्य अभियान में बल का एक भी जवान शहीद नहीं हुआ है। वामपंथी उग्रवाद, जम्मू-कश्मीर और उत्तर-पूर्व जैसे अत्यधिक संवेदनशील क्षेत्रों में तैनात सीआरपीएफ के लिए पिछले तीन दशकों के अभियानों के दौरान यह पहली ऐसी ऐतिहासिक उपलब्धि दर्ज की गई है।
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Defence & Security
Focus Area CRPF CAPF Ministry of Home Affairs Left-Wing Extremism Counter-Insurgency
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CRPF के इतिहास में 47 साल बाद नया कीर्तिमान, पहली बार लगातार 12 महीने तक ऑपरेशन में एक भी जवान शहीद नहीं

CRPF के इतिहास में 47 साल बाद नया कीर्तिमान, पहली बार लगातार 12 महीने तक ऑपरेशन में एक भी जवान शहीद नहीं

CRPF के इतिहास में 47 साल बाद नया कीर्तिमान, पहली बार लगातार 12 महीने तक ऑपरेशन में एक भी जवान शहीद नहीं

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NEW The Hindu Tue 03 Nov 2026 04:30:04 PM

California could become the first State to tax billionaires' wealth

SUMMARY
California is considering becoming the first US state to tax billionaires' wealth through Proposition 40. The measure proposes a one-time 5% tax on the worldwide assets of residents worth over $1 billion to fund healthcare and education. While proponents aim to offset federal cuts, critics warn it could trigger significant tax-driven capital flight.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area Wealth Inequality Tax Justice Progressive Taxation Redistribution of Wealth Fiscal Federalism
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California could become the first State to tax billionaires' wealth

California could become the first State to tax billionaires' wealth

California could become the first State to tax billionaires' wealth

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NEW Barandbench Tue 03 Nov 2026 03:37:24 PM

Man accused of parading Kuki women naked flags slow trial, asks Supreme Court to grant bail

SUMMARY
Yumlembam Jiban Singh, an accused in the 2023 Manipur case involving the parading and sexual assault of Kuki-Zo women, has petitioned the Supreme Court for bail, citing prolonged trial delays. The prosecution opposed the plea, assuring the court that continuous hearings are scheduled to complete witness examinations and expedite the judicial process promptly.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice
Focus Area Article 21 Article 39A Free Legal Aid Violence Against Women Gender Justice Human Dignity
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Man accused of parading Kuki women naked flags slow trial, asks Supreme Court to grant bail

Man accused of parading Kuki women naked flags slow trial, asks Supreme Court to grant bail

Man accused of parading Kuki women naked flags slow trial, asks Supreme Court to grant bail

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NEW The Hindu Tue 03 Nov 2026 03:30:04 PM

India, Israel vote against UNGA draft on regional conventional arms control

SUMMARY
India and Israel voted against a UN General Assembly First Committee draft resolution on regional conventional arms control, introduced by Pakistan and Belarus. Rejection of the proposal was driven by India's position that national security extends beyond regional borders, emphasizing that disarmament efforts require global frameworks rather than restrictive localized balances.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area UNGA India Israel relations
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India, Israel vote against UNGA draft on regional conventional arms control

India, Israel vote against UNGA draft on regional conventional arms control

India, Israel vote against UNGA draft on regional conventional arms control

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NEW Ndtv Tue 03 Nov 2026 03:21:04 PM

Ahead Of Midterm Polls, Trump Says Iran Deal

SUMMARY
Ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that a diplomatic agreement with Iran "could happen". Citing a record drop in global oil prices as evidence of market confidence against further conflict, Trump highlighted Tehran's urgency for a settlement. He affirmed American leverage while keeping military options open.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area Strait of Hormuz Persian Gulf Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) IAEA Qatar's Mediation
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Ahead Of Midterm Polls, Trump Says Iran Deal

Ahead Of Midterm Polls, Trump Says Iran Deal

Ahead Of Midterm Polls, Trump Says Iran Deal

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NEW Prabhat Khabar Tue 03 Nov 2026 03:04:09 PM

डॉ. श्यामा प्रसाद मुखर्जी: नेहरू के मंत्रालय से इस्तीफा, जनसंघ की स्थापना और कश्मीर दौरे पर हिरासत में मौत

SUMMARY
डॉ. श्यामा प्रसाद मुखर्जी स्वतंत्र भारत के पहले उद्योग मंत्री थे। जवाहरलाल नेहरू से मतभेदों के बाद इस्तीफा देकर उन्होंने 1951 में भारतीय जनसंघ की स्थापना की, जो बाद में भाजपा बना। "एक देश में दो विधान, दो प्रधान, दो निशान" के विरोध में बिना परमिट जम्मू-कश्मीर प्रवेश करने पर मई 1953 में उन्हें हिरासत में लिया गया, जहाँ 23 जून 1953 को रहस्यमयी परिस्थितियों में उनका निधन हो गया।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - I Modern History
Focus Area Syama Prasad Mukherjee Nehru-Liaquat Pact 1950 Bharatiya Jana Sangh 1951 Praja Parishad Movement Article 370
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डॉ. श्यामा प्रसाद मुखर्जी: नेहरू के मंत्रालय से इस्तीफा, जनसंघ की स्थापना और कश्मीर दौरे पर हिरासत में मौत

डॉ. श्यामा प्रसाद मुखर्जी: नेहरू के मंत्रालय से इस्तीफा, जनसंघ की स्थापना और कश्मीर दौरे पर हिरासत में मौत

डॉ. श्यामा प्रसाद मुखर्जी: नेहरू के मंत्रालय से इस्तीफा, जनसंघ की स्थापना और कश्मीर दौरे पर हिरासत में मौत

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NEW News 18 Hindi Tue 03 Nov 2026 03:04:04 PM

'Incompatible With Secular Character': Masjid At Krishi Bhawan To Be Removed, Centre Tells Delhi HC

SUMMARY
The Central Government told the Delhi High Court that a mosque within the Krishi Bhawan complex will be removed, calling its existence inside a government office "incompatible with the secular character" of state institutions. The submission occurred during a hearing on unauthorized structures, affirming the policy to clear religious constructions from public premises.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Secularism in India Religious Freedom vs Public Interest Government Control over Public Land Constitutional Rights
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'Incompatible With Secular Character': Masjid At Krishi Bhawan To Be Removed, Centre Tells Delhi HC

'Incompatible With Secular Character': Masjid At Krishi Bhawan To Be Removed, Centre Tells Delhi HC

'Incompatible With Secular Character': Masjid At Krishi Bhawan To Be Removed, Centre Tells Delhi HC

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NEW Hindustan Times Tue 03 Nov 2026 03:01:02 PM

HistoriCity: The dappled one | History of the Cheetah in Indian subcontinent

SUMMARY
The Asiatic cheetah, named from the Sanskrit chitraka, historically roamed India's vast grasslands. Centuries of capture for royal hunting, alongside colonial bounty programs and habitat destruction, devastated their numbers. Following the killing of the last wild individuals in 1947, India officially declared the species extinct in 1952 before initiating recent reintroduction efforts.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Biodiversity Conservation Species Extinction Project Cheetah Asiatic Cheetah African Cheetah Kuno National Park
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HistoriCity: The dappled one | History of the Cheetah in Indian subcontinent

HistoriCity: The dappled one | History of the Cheetah in Indian subcontinent

HistoriCity: The dappled one | History of the Cheetah in Indian subcontinent

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NEW News 18 Hindi Tue 03 Nov 2026 02:56:43 PM

'Went To Observe Restriction Of Movement': What Imran Khan Said In Apology Letter Over Participation In Mumbai Protest

SUMMARY
Actor Imran Khan submitted an unconditional apology to the Bombay High Court regarding his presence at a Mumbai protest. Clarifying he attended solely as a spectator to observe movement restrictions, the US citizen and OCI cardholder pledged to refrain from future demonstrations while highlighting his deep, four-decade personal and taxpaying ties to India.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Rights of Foreigners in India OCI vs Citizenship Immigration Regulation
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'Went To Observe Restriction Of Movement': What Imran Khan Said In Apology Letter Over Participation In Mumbai Protest

'Went To Observe Restriction Of Movement': What Imran Khan Said In Apology Letter Over Participation In Mumbai Protest

'Went To Observe Restriction Of Movement': What Imran Khan Said In Apology Letter Over Participation In Mumbai Protest

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NEW Moneycontrol Tue 03 Nov 2026 02:47:28 PM

Pune Metro: 13500 करोड़ खर्च कर तैयार होगा पुणे मेट्रो का फेज-2, वनाज, खराड़ी और स्वारगेट तक फैलेगा मेट्रो नेटवर्क

SUMMARY
महाराष्ट्र सरकार ₹13,500 करोड़ की लागत से पुणे मेट्रो के दूसरे चरण का विस्तार कर रही है। इसके तहत 25.5 किलोमीटर लंबा खड़कवासला-स्वारगेट-हड़पसर-खराड़ी कॉरिडोर और 6.1 किलोमीटर का नल स्टॉप-माणिकबाग रूट बनेगा। वनाज से चांदनी चौक और रामवाड़ी से वाघोली तक नेटवर्क फैलने से प्रमुख आईटी हब्स और रिहायशी इलाकों के बीच संपर्क सुधरेगा, जिससे पुणे शहर को ट्रैफिक जाम से राहत मिलेगी।
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area Metro Rail Policy 2017 Transit-Oriented Development Traffic Congestion Urban Planning.
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Pune Metro: 13500 करोड़ खर्च कर तैयार होगा पुणे मेट्रो का फेज-2, वनाज, खराड़ी और स्वारगेट तक फैलेगा मेट्रो नेटवर्क

Pune Metro: 13500 करोड़ खर्च कर तैयार होगा पुणे मेट्रो का फेज-2, वनाज, खराड़ी और स्वारगेट तक फैलेगा मेट्रो नेटवर्क

Pune Metro: 13500 करोड़ खर्च कर तैयार होगा पुणे मेट्रो का फेज-2, वनाज, खराड़ी और स्वारगेट तक फैलेगा मेट्रो नेटवर्क

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NEW The Hindu Tue 03 Nov 2026 02:47:12 PM

Iran's Foreign Minister says talks with Saudi Arabia are ongoing; Yemen fighting intensifies

SUMMARY
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that diplomatic talks with Saudi Arabia remain ongoing to establish new regional security frameworks without foreign military intervention. The negotiations aim to open channels and prevent further military escalation as clashes between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis intensify amid broader Middle East tensions.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area Strait of Hormuz Bab-el-Mandeb Strait Red Sea Gulf of Aden Suez Canal OPEC+.
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Iran's Foreign Minister says talks with Saudi Arabia are ongoing; Yemen fighting intensifies

Iran's Foreign Minister says talks with Saudi Arabia are ongoing; Yemen fighting intensifies

Iran's Foreign Minister says talks with Saudi Arabia are ongoing; Yemen fighting intensifies

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