NEW News 18 Hindi
Tue 08 Sep 2026 02:51:03 PM ⤴
PM Modi, Russia's Putin To Hold Bilateral Meet Ahead Of BRICS Summit On September 11
SUMMARY
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to hold a bilateral meeting on September 11, ahead of the BRICS Summit. The meeting aims to strengthen India-Russia ties, discussing trade, energy cooperation, defense, and geopolitical issues including the Ukraine conflict. This comes after Modi's recent visit to Kyiv, balancing India's diplomatic stance. The BRICS Summit will focus on expanding the bloc's global influence, with new members joining. Both leaders seek to deepen strategic partnership amid shifting global dynamics.
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Prelims
GS - II
International Relations
Focus Area
India-Russia Strategic Partnership
NEW News 18 Hindi
Tue 08 Sep 2026 02:30:03 PM ⤴
From Mumbai Ports To UP Factories: How PM Modi’s Freight Corridor Could Change Where India Makes & Moves Goods
SUMMARY
India's Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC)—the Eastern and Western corridors—are transforming logistics by linking Mumbai's ports to UP's industrial hubs. PM Modi's vision reduces transit time, cuts costs, and decongests passenger rail lines. The Eastern corridor connects Ludhiana to Dankuni, while the Western links Mumbai to Delhi. Faster freight movement attracts manufacturers to set up factories in UP, Bihar, and other hinterland states, boosting "Make in India" and reshaping India's industrial geography significantly.
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Prelims + Mains
GS - III
Economy
Focus Area
Freight Corridors and Logistics
NEW Moneycontrol
Tue 08 Sep 2026 02:12:18 PM ⤴
PM Surya Ghar Yojana: 1kW पर ₹40,000 तो 3kW पर ₹98,000 की छूट! पीएम सूर्य घर योजना में ऐसे करें ऑनलाइन आवेदन
SUMMARY
# PM Surya Ghar Yojana: सोलर पैनल पर भारी सब्सिडी!
प्रधानमंत्री सूर्य घर मुफ्त बिजली योजना के तहत सरकार घरों की छतों पर सोलर पैनल लगाने पर भारी सब्सिडी दे रही है। 1kW सिस्टम पर ₹30,000, 2kW पर ₹60,000 और 3kW पर ₹78,000 तक की सब्सिडी मिलती है। आवेदन के लिए pmsuryaghar.gov.in पर जाएं, बिजली बिल, आधार, बैंक डिटेल्स अपलोड करें। DISCOM अप्रूवल के बाद एम्पैनल्ड वेंडर से इंस्टॉलेशन होगा। नेट मीटर लगने और इंस्पेक्शन के बाद सब्सिडी सीधे बैंक खाते में आ जाती है। इससे बिजली बिल लगभग शून्य हो सकता है और अतिरिक्त बिजली ग्रिड को बेच सकते हैं। 1 करोड़ घरों को लाभ देने का लक्ष्य है।
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Prelims + Mains
GS - III
Economy
Focus Area
Rooftop Solar and Energy Transition
NEW Mint
Tue 08 Sep 2026 01:51:13 PM ⤴
Defence stock Raymond hits 52-week high, rises 12% ahead of board meeting outcome on fundraise
SUMMARY
Raymond's stock surged 12% to hit a 52-week high ahead of a crucial board meeting to discuss fundraising plans. The company's board is expected to deliberate on raising capital through various instruments, including equity shares or convertible securities. Raymond has been gaining investor attention due to its growing presence in the defence sector. The stock's rally reflects strong market optimism about the company's expansion plans and potential defence contracts, boosting overall investor sentiment significantly.
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Prelims + Mains
GS - III
Economy
Focus Area
Defence Industry and Fundraising
NEW Patrika
Tue 08 Sep 2026 01:51:02 PM ⤴
Indravati Tiger Reserve:50 साल का इंतजार खत्म! बस्तर के जंगल में अब दिखेगा ये नया नजारा
SUMMARY
# इंद्रावती टाइगर रिजर्व: 50 साल बाद बस्तर में बाघों की वापसी!
छत्तीसगढ़ के बस्तर जिले में स्थित इंद्रावती टाइगर रिजर्व में लगभग 50 सालों बाद बाघों की वापसी हुई है। यहां कैमरा ट्रैप में बाघ की तस्वीरें कैद हुई हैं, जो वन विभाग और वन्यजीव प्रेमियों के लिए बड़ी खुशखबरी है। नक्सल प्रभावित क्षेत्र होने के कारण यहां बाघों की संख्या लगातार घटती गई थी। अब सुरक्षा बढ़ने और संरक्षण प्रयासों से बाघ फिर लौटे हैं। यह रिजर्व 2799 वर्ग किमी में फैला है और महाराष्ट्र-तेलंगाना की सीमा से जुड़ा है, जहां से बाघ प्रवास कर आए हैं। सरकार अब यहां बाघ पुनर्वास योजना तेज करेगी।
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Prelims + Mains
GS - III
Environment & Ecology
Focus Area
Tiger Conservation and Protected Areas
NEW News 18 Hindi
Tue 08 Sep 2026 01:30:03 PM ⤴
Ahead Of 2027 UP Polls, Yogi Government Set To Announce 50% Hike In Anganwadi Workers’ Honorarium
SUMMARY
The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is preparing to announce a 50% hike in the honorarium of Anganwadi workers and helpers ahead of the 2027 state assembly elections. This move aims to benefit lakhs of Anganwadi workers across the state who have long demanded better pay. Currently, workers receive modest monthly honorariums. The decision is seen as a strategic political step to secure support from this significant voter base. The announcement is expected soon as part of the BJP government's welfare push to strengthen its grassroots connect before elections.
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Prelims + Mains
GS - II
Society & Social Justice
Focus Area
Anganwadi Workers and Social Welfare
NEW Prabhat Khabar
Tue 08 Sep 2026 01:12:13 PM ⤴
अमेरिका नहीं चाहता भारत-ईरान की दोस्ती! SCO शिखर सम्मेलन से चाबहार से तक समझिए पूरा मामला
SUMMARY
# अमेरिका की नजर भारत-ईरान संबंधों पर
SCO शिखर सम्मेलन में PM मोदी और ईरानी राष्ट्रपति की मुलाकात तथा चाबहार बंदरगाह समझौते से अमेरिका असहज है। भारत ने ईरान के चाबहार पोर्ट के संचालन के लिए 10 साल का अनुबंध किया है, जो अफगानिस्तान-मध्य एशिया तक व्यापार मार्ग खोलेगा। अमेरिका ईरान पर प्रतिबंध लगाए हुए है और नहीं चाहता कि कोई सहयोगी देश ईरान से करीबी रखे। भारत अपने रणनीतिक हितों को ध्यान में रखते हुए ईरान से संबंध बनाए हुए है, जिससे चीन-पाकिस्तान के ग्वादर पोर्ट का विकल्प मिलता है। भारत संतुलन साधते हुए दोनों पक्षों से संबंध बनाए रखने की नीति पर चल रहा है।
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Prelims
GS - II
Geography
Focus Area
India-Iran Ties and Chabah
NEW Barandbench
Tue 08 Sep 2026 12:51:03 PM ⤴
Kerala High Court stays trial in Puttingal fire tragedy case after SPP objects to his removal
SUMMARY
The Kerala High Court stayed the trial in the 2016 Puttingal temple fire tragedy case after Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) raised objections to his removal. The devastating fireworks accident during a temple festival in Kollam killed 112 people and injured over 350. The SPP challenged the government's decision to replace him, arguing it undermined the prosecution's case. The court intervened, halting proceedings until the matter was resolved, ensuring fair trial integrity and justice for victims.
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Mains
GS - II
Polity & Governance
Focus Area
Judicial Process and Public Prosecutors
NEW Hindustan Times
Tue 08 Sep 2026 12:30:17 PM ⤴
Tamil Nadu Assembly erupts in ruckus over CM Vijay’s ED remarks; DMK MLAs evicted
SUMMARY
Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed chaotic scenes as Chief Minister Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay's remarks regarding the Enforcement Directorate (ED) sparked a major ruckus. DMK MLAs strongly protested against comments linking the ruling party to ED investigations, leading to heated exchanges. Speaker was forced to intervene as the situation escalated. Several DMK legislators were evicted from the House for disrupting proceedings. The opposition seized the opportunity to attack the DMK government over corruption allegations, demanding accountability.
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Mains
GS - II
Polity & Governance
Focus Area
Legislative Privileges and Assembly Conduct
NEW Mint
Tue 08 Sep 2026 12:12:15 PM ⤴
Toyota’s India cash engine fires up as dividend jumps
SUMMARY
Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Toyota's Indian subsidiary, has significantly increased its dividend payout, reflecting strong profitability driven by robust demand for its vehicles in India. The company has benefited from rising SUV sales, particularly models like the Innova HyCross and Urban Cruiser Hyryder. India has become a key cash-generating market for Toyota globally, with surging revenues and improved margins. The higher dividend signals Toyota's confidence in India's long-term growth potential as the world's third-largest automobile market continues expanding rapidly.
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Prelims + Mains
GS - III
Economy
Focus Area
Corporate Investment and Dividends
NEW Moneycontrol
Tue 08 Sep 2026 12:12:09 PM ⤴
Noida-Ganga Expressway Link: नोएडा-ग्रेटर नोएडा से 'गंगा एक्सप्रेसवे' की दूरी होगी कम! 105 मीटर चौड़ी सड़क का प्लान तैयार
SUMMARY
नोएडा-ग्रेटर नोएडा से गंगा एक्सप्रेसवे को जोड़ने के लिए 105 मीटर चौड़ी लिंक रोड का प्लान तैयार किया गया है। इससे दोनों शहरों से गंगा एक्सप्रेसवे की दूरी काफी कम हो जाएगी। यह लिंक रोड यात्रा समय और ट्रैफिक दोनों में राहत देगी। यूपी सरकार और YEIDA इस प्रोजेक्ट पर काम कर रहे हैं। गंगा एक्सप्रेसवे मेरठ से प्रयागराज तक जाता है। इस लिंक से NCR, पश्चिमी और पूर्वी UP के बीच कनेक्टिविटी मजबूत होगी, जिससे औद्योगिक विकास और रियल एस्टेट को भी बूस्ट मिलेगा।
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Prelims + Mains
GS - II
Economy
Focus Area
Expressways and Transport Infrastructure
NEW India Today
Tue 08 Sep 2026 11:51:14 AM ⤴
Sar tan se juda not same as Jai Shri Ram: UP violence accused's bail plea junked
SUMMARY
A court in Uttar Pradesh rejected the bail plea of an accused involved in communal violence who argued that the slogan "Sar tan se juda" (behead) is equivalent to "Jai Shri Ram." The court firmly dismissed this comparison, stating the two slogans are fundamentally different — one incites violence and threatens beheading, while the other is a religious greeting. The accused was arrested for raising provocative slogans during communal unrest in UP, leading to riots. The court held that such inflammatory speech poses a serious threat to public order and communal harmony, and granting bail would endanger peace. The ruling reinforced that hate speech inciting violence cannot be equated with devotional expressions.
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Mains
GS - II
Polity & Governance
Focus Area
Religious Freedom and Public Order
NEW Dainik Bhaskar
Tue 08 Sep 2026 11:30:15 AM ⤴
बंगाल बीजेपी अध्यक्ष बोले-लोग अपनी पसंद का खाना खा सकते:धीरेंद्र शास्त्री ने लोगों से दुर्गा पूजा में नॉनवेज छोड़ने की अपील की थी
SUMMARY
**बंगाल बीजेपी अध्यक्ष सुकांत मजूमदार ने बागेश्वर धाम के धीरेंद्र शास्त्री की टिप्पणी पर प्रतिक्रिया दी। शास्त्री ने लोगों से दुर्गा पूजा के दौरान नॉनवेज खाना छोड़ने की अपील की थी। इस पर सुकांत ने कहा कि लोग अपनी पसंद का खाना खाने के लिए स्वतंत्र हैं, किसी को किसी पर खानपान थोपने का अधिकार नहीं है। बंगाल में दुर्गा पूजा के दौरान नॉनवेज खाना संस्कृति का हिस्सा है। यह बयान बीजेपी के भीतर भी विविध विचारधारा को दर्शाता है। शास्त्री की अपील पर बंगाल में व्यापक विरोध हुआ था।**
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Mains
GS - II
Society & Social Justice
Focus Area
Food Choice and Religious Freedom
NEW India Today
Tue 08 Sep 2026 11:30:03 AM ⤴
Dark matter was found before, but it vanished. Could the new ghost be different?
SUMMARY
Scientists have long sought dark matter, the invisible substance comprising ~27% of the universe. Previous detection claims, like the DAMA/LIBRA experiment's annual modulation signal, couldn't be independently replicated and remain controversial. New "ghost particle" searches, using advanced detectors like XENONnT and LUX-ZEPMA, employ superior sensitivity and background noise reduction. These next-gen experiments aim to detect WIMPs or other candidates more reliably, potentially distinguishing genuine signals from false positives that plagued earlier efforts.
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Prelims + Mains
GS - III
Science & Technology
Focus Area
Dark Matter and Particle Physics
NEW Hindustan Times
Tue 08 Sep 2026 11:12:15 AM ⤴
Subdued start for Sensex, Nifty with crude threats, global tension impacting markets
SUMMARY
Indian stock markets opened on a cautious note as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty registered a subdued start amid rising crude oil prices and escalating global geopolitical tensions. Surging crude prices threaten to widen India's fiscal deficit and fuel inflation, weighing heavily on investor sentiment. Concerns over Middle East conflicts, global economic slowdown fears, and foreign institutional investor outflows added to market uncertainty. Sectors like banking, IT, and energy saw selling pressure. Analysts advised caution, urging investors to monitor global cues closely.
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Prelims
GS - III
Economy
Focus Area
Crude Oil and Market Volatility