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NEW Hindustan Times Mon 02 Nov 2026 05:35:53 PM

Indian-American politicians: Past and present

SUMMARY

Indian-Americans have established a significant political footprint across the United States. Dalip Singh Saund pioneered Indian-American representation in Congress, while Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley served as governors. Kamala Harris made history as Vice President, and the current "Samosa Caucus" continues to maintain strong legislative leadership within the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Current Affairs

Focus Area Indian-American Politicians Indian Diaspora Political Representation US Congress Diaspora Diplomacy

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NEW The Hindu Mon 02 Nov 2026 05:04:07 PM

West Asia conflict: China's Foreign Minister pushes for dialogue

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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged all parties in the West Asia (Middle East) conflict, particularly amid the Israel-Hamas war, to pursue dialogue and ceasefire. He emphasized a two-state solution for Palestine, opposed escalation, and called for humanitarian aid access, reflecting China's diplomatic stance favoring negotiation over military action in the region.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Current Affairs

Focus Area West Asia Conflict China’s Foreign Policy Iran-US Tensions Dialogue and Diplomacy Gulf Security Strait of Hormu

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NEW News 18 Hindi Mon 02 Nov 2026 04:30:04 PM

India's New Scotch Whisky Trade Dispute With UK: Will Your Favourite Brands Get Costlier?

SUMMARY

India has raised concerns at the WTO over the UK's decision to grant exclusive geographical indication (GI) protection to Scotch Whisky, which could restrict Indian whisky brands using similar labels. India argues this move violates fair trade norms and may impact exports. If unresolved, retaliatory tariffs could raise prices of popular Scotch brands like Johnnie Walker and Glenfiddich in India, making them costlier for consumers.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy

Focus Area India-UK FTA Scotch Whisky Imports Customs Tariffs Bulk Imports Trade Disputes Domestic Alcohol Industry

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NEW News 18 Hindi Mon 02 Nov 2026 04:21:05 PM

SC Allows Bursting Of Green Firecrackers In Delhi-NCR For Diwali, Sets Strict Conditions

SUMMARY

The Supreme Court allowed CSIR-NEERI certified green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR on November 7 and 8 under strict conditions. Bursting is permitted strictly between 6–7 AM and 8–10 PM. A mandatory 300-meter restriction applies around hospitals and educational institutions, while the complete regional firecracker ban will automatically resume across the entire National Capital Region from November 9.

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

Focus Area Green Firecrackers Supreme Court Delhi-NCR Air Pollution Environmental Regulation

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NEW News 18 Hindi Mon 02 Nov 2026 04:15:27 PM

‘Don’t Travel By Air’: Supreme Court Reacts To Plea Over 700% Surge In Airfares

SUMMARY

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation challenging a 700% surge in festival airfares. A bench led by Justice B.R. Gavai noted that air travel is not mandatory, suggesting passengers choose train travel if fares become exorbitant. Under existing DGCA regulations, airlines possess full commercial freedom to set dynamic ticket prices based on seasonal market demand.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy

Focus Area Airfare Regulation Supreme Court Dynamic Pricing DGCA Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024 Consumer Protection

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NEW The Hindu Mon 02 Nov 2026 03:30:04 PM

Over 8,000 police personnel deployed to protect polio teams in Pakistan's Karachi

SUMMARY

More than 8,000 police personnel have been deployed across Karachi to safeguard healthcare workers during a critical polio vaccination drive. Due to ongoing security threats and militant attacks against vaccination teams, heavy law enforcement covers all seven districts. As one of the world's last polio-endemic countries, Pakistan maintains strict security during immunization campaigns.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice

Focus Area Public Health Security Universal Immunisation Health Infrastructure Misinformation Community Participation

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NEW The Hindu Mon 02 Nov 2026 02:30:08 PM

Who decides the cost of medicines in India?

SUMMARY

In India, medicine prices are regulated by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. The NPPA fixes ceiling prices for scheduled essential medicines listed under the NLEM. For non-scheduled medicines, pharmaceutical companies set their own launch prices, but the regulation restricts annual price increases to a maximum cap of 10%.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice

Focus Area Hysterectomy Advanced Laparoscopy Women's Reproductive Health Minimally Invasive Surgery Medical Training

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NEW Mint Mon 02 Nov 2026 01:47:14 PM

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: How to get 300 units free electricity and up to ₹78,000 rooftop solar subsidy

SUMMARY

Under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, the central government offers financial subsidies up to ₹78,000 and up to 300 units of free electricity per month for residential rooftop solar installations. The scheme provides a subsidy of ₹30,000 for 1 kW systems, ₹60,000 for 2 kW systems, and a maximum of ₹78,000 for 3 kW or higher capacity systems via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy

Focus Area PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Rooftop Solar Solar Energy Renewable Energy Subsidy Distributed Generation

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NEW The Hindu Mon 02 Nov 2026 01:30:04 PM

Bangladesh garment factories reopen as wage protests keep industry on edge

SUMMARY

बांग्लादेश में वेतन बढ़ोतरी की मांग को लेकर हुए व्यापक विरोध प्रदर्शनों और 529 से अधिक कारखानों में काम ठप रहने के बाद परिधान कारखाने फिर से खुल गए हैं। श्रमिक न्यूनतम मासिक वेतन 12,500 टका से बढ़ाकर 30,000 टका करने की मांग कर रहे हैं। हालांकि, सरकार द्वारा छह सदस्यीय न्यूनतम वेतन बोर्ड के गठन के बावजूद उथल-पुथल जारी रहने से उद्योगपति निर्यात ऑर्डर प्रभावित होने को लेकर चिंतित हैं।

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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Indian Economy

Focus Area Bangladesh Garment Industry Minimum Wages Labour Rights Ready-Made Garments (RMG) Export Competitiveness

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NEW Mint Mon 02 Nov 2026 01:21:12 PM

Yuvraj Singh launches supplement brand Protocol 32, TheLiverDoc calls it ‘in very bad faith’, 'business of bad science'

SUMMARY

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh launched his supplement brand Protocol 32, promoting various health products. Renowned hepatologist Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, known as TheLiverDoc, criticized the brand, calling it launched "in very bad faith" and a "business of bad science," questioning the scientific validity of its claims and accusing Yuvraj of misleading consumers for profit.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology

Focus Area Dietary Supplements Nutraceuticals FSSAI Evidence-Based Medicine Herbal Formulations Liver Toxicity

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NEW The Hindu Mon 02 Nov 2026 01:04:03 PM

Seven Rameswaram fishermen detained by Sri Lankan Navy near Katchatheevu islet

SUMMARY

The Sri Lankan Navy has detained seven Indian fishermen from Rameswaram along with their vessel for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line near Katchatheevu islet. Taken to the Kangesanthurai naval base for legal proceedings, their arrest has sparked widespread resentment and deep concern among the fishing communities across coastal Tamil Nadu.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Current Affairs

Focus Area Katchatheevu Palk Strait Palk Bay Gulf of Mannar IMBL 1974 Agreement 1976 Exchange of Letters

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NEW Prabhat Khabar Mon 02 Nov 2026 12:21:08 PM

Investigation: बिहार में भ्रष्ट अफसरों पर एक्शन का सच, लंबी जांच, धीमी सुनवाई और छोटी सजा

SUMMARY

बिहार में भ्रष्ट अधिकारियों पर विभागीय और कानूनी कार्रवाई का सच लालफीताशाही के तले दबा दिख रहा है। गंभीर भ्रष्टाचार, वित्तीय अनियमितताओं और मनमानेपन के मामलों में जांच समितियां गठित होने में सालों लग रहे हैं। लंबी विभागीय जांच प्रक्रिया और धीमी अदालती सुनवाई के बाद दोषियों को महज एक-दो वेतनवृद्धि (इंक्रीमेंट) रोकने जैसी मामूली सजा देकर छोड़ दिया जाता है।

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

Focus Area Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 Article 21 Vigilance Bureau Prosecution Sanction Lokpal Lokayukta

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NEW Hindustan Times Mon 02 Nov 2026 12:19:27 PM

US midterm election 2026 LIVE: Trump's approval rating tanks ahead of key vote, Iran tensions

SUMMARY

Ahead of high-stakes US midterm elections, President Donald Trump's job approval rating has plunged to a historic low of 31% to 33%. Soaring living costs, relentless inflation, and escalating fuel prices fueled by the ongoing military conflict with Iran have driven widespread voter discontent, leaving Republicans fighting defensively to protect their narrow congressional majorities.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Current Affairs

Focus Area US Congress Midterm Elections House of Representatives Senate Strait of Hormuz Iran Inflation Presidential Approval Rating

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NEW The Hindu Mon 02 Nov 2026 12:04:16 PM

Azam Khan moves Supreme Court against ED detention outside Rampur Jail

SUMMARY

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan filed a plea in the Supreme Court challenging the Enforcement Directorate's action of detaining him outside Rampur Jail. Khan, already imprisoned in land grabbing and other cases, alleged ED officials unlawfully detained him for questioning in a money laundering case without proper legal procedure, violating his fundamental rights.

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

Focus Area Supreme Court Enforcement Directorate PMLA Arrest Procedures Personal Liberty Due Process of Law

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NEW The Hindu Mon 02 Nov 2026 11:47:10 AM

Priyank Kharge alleges attempt to use ED, I-T agencies against Congress leaders in KPSC case in Karnataka

SUMMARY

Karnataka Cabinet Minister Priyank Kharge alleged that a Union Minister is pressuring central investigative agencies, including the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Income Tax (I-T) department, over the KPSC recruitment investigation. Kharge claimed that the central probe is being used as a political cover to target Congress leaders and falsely implicate state ministers.

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

Focus Area Enforcement Directorate (ED) Income Tax Department Central Investigative Agencies Political Neutrality KPSC Recruitment Scam

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