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NEW Moneycontrol Tue 03 Nov 2026 02:44:16 PM

Dia Mirza Diwali Video Row: 'भारत एक धर्मनिरपेक्ष देश है'; दिया मिर्जा के दिवाली वीडियो पर विवाद से बॉम्बे HC आहत, BMC को फिर से अपलोड करने का निर्देश

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अभिनेत्री दिया मिर्जा के दिवाली जागरूकता वीडियो को हटाने पर बॉम्बे हाईकोर्ट ने कड़ी नाराजगी जताते हुए बीएमसी को इसे दोबारा अपलोड करने का निर्देश दिया है। अदालत ने स्पष्ट किया कि भारत एक धर्मनिरपेक्ष देश है और वायु प्रदूषण का मुद्दा किसी धर्म से परे है। बीएमसी ने पटाखे न जलाने और स्वच्छ पर्यावरण की अपील वाले इस वीडियो को भाजपा नेताओं के राजनीतिक विरोध के बाद अपने सोशल मीडिया हैंडल से हटा दिया था।

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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance

Focus Area Constitutional Secularism Freedom of Expression Role of Judiciary Constitutional Morality Religious Harmony

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NEW The Times Of India Tue 03 Nov 2026 02:37:28 PM

India's 1st bullet train: 280 kmph speed, 557 passengers, 8 coaches; top 20 features

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India's first indigenous high-speed bullet train (B28)—manufactured by BEML for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad corridor—carries 557 passengers across 8 coaches at operational speeds up to 249 km/h. Key features include an aerodynamic nose, regenerative braking, bio-digester toilets, retractable footsteps, Divyangjan accessibility, and advanced dual-climate control with quiet acoustic soundproofing.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Indian Economy

Focus Area BEML NHSRCL Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train High-Speed Rail Shinkansen Technology Regenerative Braking

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NEW Moneycontrol Tue 03 Nov 2026 02:30:09 PM

गुजरात में खुला देश का पहला अनोखा रेनफॉरेस्ट, आर्टिफिशियल रेन और ग्लास स्काईवॉक का मिलेगा रोमांच!

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गुजरात के केवड़िया स्थित एकता नगर में स्टैच्यू ऑफ यूनिटी के पास भारत का पहला इनडोर रेनफॉरेस्ट तैयार किया गया है। यहाँ अत्याधुनिक सेंसर तकनीक से कृत्रिम बारिश का अहसास कराने के साथ पारदर्शी ग्लास स्काईवॉक का रोमांच भी मिलता है। नियंत्रित तापमान में दुर्लभ उष्णकटिबंधीय वनस्पतियों से सजा यह अनोखा परिसर पर्यटकों को पर्यावरण जागरूकता के साथ एक नया इको-टूरिज्म अनुभव प्रदान करता है।

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology

Focus Area Eco-Tourism Biodiversity Western Ghats Himalayan Vegetation Eco-Tourism and Local Economy

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NEW Hindustan Times Tue 03 Nov 2026 02:21:44 PM

Himachal government to procure only lab-certified natural-farming maize in Una

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The Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Department will procure naturally farmed maize in Una district only after laboratory testing confirms it is free of chemical residues. Samples from 15 registered farmers are being sent to Hamirpur for certification. Procurement at Rampur and Takarla mandis is scheduled at ₹50 per kilogram, capped at 20 quintals per farmer.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy

Focus Area Natural Farming Chemical Residues Sustainable Agriculture RGPKKKY PGS-India Natural MSP

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NEW The Times Of India Tue 03 Nov 2026 02:04:07 PM

Beyond disaster relief: India-US Tiger Triumph exercise brings cyber, space into focus

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The India-US tri-service Tiger Triumph exercise has expanded beyond traditional disaster relief to integrate cyber warfare and space operations off Visakhapatnam and Kakinada. Featuring the U.S. Space Force alongside Indian defense components, the bilateral drill highlights a strategic shift toward multi-domain joint task force interoperability across the Indo-Pacific region.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Defence & Security

Focus Area India-US Defence Relations Exercise Tiger Triumph Tri-Service Exercise Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief

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NEW News 18 Hindi Tue 03 Nov 2026 02:04:03 PM

4 Million Tonnes Of Critical Minerals? What Deccan Gold Mines' Chhattisgarh Discovery Means

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Deccan Gold Mines revealed a preliminary discovery of over 4 million tonnes of critical mineral deposits—including nickel, copper, and platinum group elements—in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district. Covering only 25% of the mineralised corridor, the site offers strategic significance for strengthening India's domestic supply chain for high-tech energy and electric vehicle manufacturing.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy

Focus Area Critical Mineral Security Import Dependence Atmanirbhar Bharat EV Supply Chain Domestic Mining Industry

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NEW News 18 Hindi Tue 03 Nov 2026 01:47:04 PM

'Shaping New Energy For Viksit Bharat': PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone For Metro Projects In Pune

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PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for metro rail projects in Pune, calling it a step toward building a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India). The projects aim to enhance urban connectivity, reduce traffic congestion, and promote sustainable transport. Modi emphasized new energy infrastructure for India's growth vision.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Indian Economy

Focus Area Metro Rail Policy 2017 National Urban Transport Policy PM e-Bus Sewa Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)

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NEW Barandbench Tue 03 Nov 2026 01:35:03 PM

Private CCTV cameras can't be positioned to invade neighbour’s privacy: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court held that while installing private CCTV cameras for security is lawful, they cannot be positioned to invade a neighbor’s privacy. The court directed authorities to ensure cameras covering adjacent premises are relocated, emphasizing that individual privacy rights supersede personal security measures when video surveillance directly records a neighbor's private space.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance

Focus Area Article 21 Right to Privacy Puttaswamy Judgment 2017 Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023.

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NEW The Times Of India Tue 03 Nov 2026 01:27:38 PM

'Targeting civilian infras must end': MEA after Indian killed in attack on ship in Oman

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The MEA strongly condemned the attack on the Indian-flagged vessel MSV Al Jusufi off the Oman coast, which killed an Indian seafarer. Stressing that targeting civilian infrastructure and commercial shipping must end, New Delhi called for immediate regional de-escalation and the restoration of safe international navigation. The embassy is coordinating the repatriation of survivors and remains.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Current Affairs

Focus Area Protection of Commercial Shipping Maritime Security Challenges India's Energy Security Impact of West Asian Conflicts on Global Trade

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NEW News 18 Tue 03 Nov 2026 01:21:55 PM

‘Deeply Concerning’: India Renews Call To End Attacks On Commercial Ships After Sailor’s Death Off Oman Coast

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India strongly condemned an attack on an India-flagged cargo vessel off the Oman coast, which killed an Indian seafarer and left 13 others rescued by the Omani Coast Guard. Expressing deep concern, New Delhi renewed its urgent call to end attacks on commercial shipping, emphasizing safe international navigation and demanding immediate de-escalation across the region.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Current Affairs

Focus Area Strait of Hormuz Gulf of Oman Arabian Sea Persian Gulf UNCLOS

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NEW Moneycontrol Tue 03 Nov 2026 01:01:51 PM

वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण का एक बयान और झूम उठे ये 3 शेयर! Angel One में तो 7% की आ गई तेजी

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वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण के एक अहम बयान के बाद शेयर बाजार में जबरदस्त उत्साह देखा गया, जिससे वित्तीय सेवा क्षेत्र के तीन प्रमुख शेयरों में भारी तेजी दर्ज की गई। इस सकारात्मक माहौल के बीच एंजेल वन (Angel One) के शेयरों में करीब 7 प्रतिशत की शानदार बढ़त आई। इस अचानक आई जोरदार तेजी से निवेशकों में खासा उत्साह देखने को मिला और पूरे बाजार में रौनक बढ़ गई।

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Relevant For: Prelims GS - III Indian Economy

Focus Area LTCG Tax STCG Tax Securities Transaction Tax SEBI

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NEW Dainik Bhaskar Tue 03 Nov 2026 12:46:16 PM

दीया मिर्जा का दिवाली वीडियो हटाने पर हाईकोर्ट नाराज:कहा- भारत धर्मनिरपेक्ष देश; BMC को दोबारा अपलोड करने का आदेश

SUMMARY

बॉम्बे हाईकोर्ट ने दीया मिर्जा का दीपावली वीडियो हटाने पर बीएमसी को कड़ी फटकार लगाई है और कहा है कि भारत एक धर्मनिरपेक्ष देश है। प्रदूषण नियंत्रण के लिए जारी इस जागरूकता विज्ञापन को भाजपा नेताओं के विरोध के बाद हटा दिया गया था। अदालत ने इस राजनीतिक हस्तक्षेप पर गहरी नाराजगी जताते हुए बीएमसी को वीडियो को तुरंत दोबारा अपलोड करने का सख्त आदेश दिया है।

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance

Focus Area Indian Secularism Constitutional Morality Article 19 42nd Constitutional Amendment 74th Constitutional Amendment.

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NEW Hindustan Times Tue 03 Nov 2026 12:21:03 PM

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

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India and Israel voted against a UN General Assembly draft resolution on regional conventional arms control. The resolution urged states to promote transparency and confidence-building measures in arms transfers. Both nations opposed it, citing concerns over sovereignty, regional security dynamics, and the belief that such frameworks may not address their unique security challenges effectively.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Current Affairs

Focus Area UNGA First Committee UN Disarmament Commission Conventional Weapons Nuclear Weapons

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NEW Moneycontrol Tue 03 Nov 2026 11:58:36 AM

अग्निवीरों के लिए बड़ी गुड न्यूज जल्द! 2 साल और बढ़ सकती है सर्विस, सरकार जल्द ले सकती है बड़ा फैसला

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केंद्र सरकार 'अग्निपथ योजना' के तहत देश सेवा कर रहे अग्निवीरों के कार्यकाल को दो साल तक बढ़ाने पर विचार कर रही है। पहले बैच की सेवा अवधि पूरी होने के करीब होने के कारण इस संबंध में जल्द ही कोई बड़ा आधिकारिक फैसला लिया जा सकता है। हालांकि, यह स्पष्ट होना अभी बाकी है कि यह सेवा विस्तार सभी सैनिकों के लिए लागू होगा या केवल कुछ चुनिंदा योग्यता और प्रदर्शन मानकों के आधार पर दिया जाएगा।

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Defence & Security

Focus Area Defence Sector Reforms Military Modernisation Agnipath Scheme Agniveer Service Tenure Seva Nidhi Package

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NEW The Hindu Tue 03 Nov 2026 11:55:29 AM

Russia downs hundreds of drones after Ukraine truce ends

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Following the end of a localized truce in Kherson, fighting has intensely resumed with widespread aerial attacks. Russian air defenses reported intercepting nearly 500 drones targeting multiple regions, including Moscow. This major escalation marks a return to heavy combat, accompanied by cross-border cyberattacks on digital infrastructure and emergency warning systems in both countries.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Current Affairs

Focus Area Air Defence Systems Electronic Warfare NATO Black Sea Kherson Region Ukraine Geography

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