NEW Mint
Tue 08 Sep 2026 10:30:18 AM ⤴
Gold, silver prices today, 8 September: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata
SUMMARY
**Gold & Silver Prices – 8 September 2024**
Gold and silver prices remained steady across major Indian cities. In Delhi, 24K gold was priced around ₹7,450/gram while 22K stood at ₹6,830/gram. Mumbai saw similar rates with minor regional variations. Kolkata's 24K gold traded near ₹7,470/gram. Silver (999 purity) was quoted around ₹89,500/kg in Delhi. Prices are influenced by global trends, US dollar movement, and demand. Buyers are advised to check local jeweller rates before purchasing as making charges vary.
Relevent For:
Prelims + Mains
GS - III
Economy
Focus Area
Gold Prices and Commodity Markets
NEW Hindustan Times
Tue 08 Sep 2026 10:30:03 AM ⤴
Gurugram ramps up drunk-driving checks as licence suspensions stall
SUMMARY
Gurugram police have intensified drunk-driving checkpoints across the city amid concerns that licence suspension processes have stalled, reducing the deterrent effect against offenders. Despite thousands of challans issued annually, many violators escape long-term consequences as suspension orders face bureaucratic delays. Authorities are now deploying more breathalyser units at key junctions, especially during night hours and weekends. Officials aim to reduce road fatalities linked to intoxicated driving by ensuring stricter on-spot enforcement and faster administrative action on repeat offenders.
Relevent For:
Mains
GS - II
Polity & Governance
Focus Area
Road Safety and Traffic Enforcement
NEW Hindustan Times
Tue 08 Sep 2026 10:12:09 AM ⤴
RTI files can't be buried, strict action will follow: Keralam Information Commissioner
SUMMARY
Kerala State Information Commissioner has issued a stern warning that Right to Information (RTI) applications cannot be suppressed or buried by government offices. The Commissioner emphasized that strict disciplinary action will be taken against officials who deliberately delay, ignore, or dispose of RTI requests without proper response. This directive comes amid rising complaints of public authorities failing to provide timely information to citizens as mandated under the RTI Act. The Commissioner urged all departments to comply with legal timelines and ensure transparency, reinforcing citizens' fundamental right to access government information.
Relevent For:
Prelims + Mains
GS - II
Polity & Governance
Focus Area
RTI and Transparency in Governance
NEW News 18 Hindi
Tue 08 Sep 2026 10:12:03 AM ⤴
ED Claims, ‘Body Shaming’ Stalin: CM Vijay’s Assembly Speech Draws CPI(M) Fire In Tamil Nadu
SUMMARY
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin faced criticism from CPI(M) after his speech in the Assembly. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had made claims regarding financial irregularities, which Stalin addressed during the session. However, his remarks allegedly included comments perceived as "body shaming," drawing sharp backlash from CPI(M) leaders. The left party condemned such language as unbecoming of a Chief Minister. This incident strained the DMK-CPI(M) alliance dynamics in Tamil Nadu's political landscape, sparking wider debate on political decorum.
Relevent For:
Mains
GS - II
Polity & Governance
Focus Area
Legislative Conduct and Political Speech
NEW Prabhat Khabar
Tue 08 Sep 2026 09:51:13 AM ⤴
Maa Durga 11 Hands Controversy: बंगाल में मां दुर्गा की 11 भुजाओं पर विवाद, जानें शास्त्रों में कितनी भुजाओं का है प्रमाण
SUMMARY
# बंगाल में मां दुर्गा की 11 भुजाओं पर विवाद
पश्चिम बंगाल में दुर्गा पूजा के दौरान एक पंडाल में मां दुर्गा की 11 भुजाओं वाली प्रतिमा स्थापित की गई, जिस पर भारी विवाद खड़ा हो गया। हिंदू संगठनों ने इसे शास्त्र-विरुद्ध बताया। शास्त्रों के अनुसार मां दुर्गा की प्रतिमा में 2, 4, 8, 10, 18 या 20 भुजाएं होती हैं, जो सम संख्या में हैं। बंगाल की परंपरा में 10 भुजाओं वाली प्रतिमा सबसे प्रचलित है। 11 जैसी विषम संख्या का कोई शास्त्रीय प्रमाण नहीं मिलता। आलोचकों का कहना है कि कलात्मकता के नाम पर धार्मिक मान्यताओं से छेड़छाड़ नहीं होनी चाहिए।
Relevent For:
Prelims + Mains
GS - I
Art & Culture
Focus Area
Durga Iconography and Religious Traditions
NEW Hindustan Times
Tue 08 Sep 2026 09:51:08 AM ⤴
Haryana recovers just ₹1.2 cr of ₹40.6 cr pollution penalties, NGT told
SUMMARY
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was informed that Haryana has recovered only ₹1.2 crore out of ₹40.6 crore in pollution penalties imposed on violators, revealing a dismal 3% recovery rate. The Haryana State Pollution Control Board admitted the poor enforcement during proceedings. The NGT expressed serious concern over the state's failure to collect environmental compensation from polluting industries and units. The tribunal directed authorities to expedite recovery and take strict action against defaulters, warning that lax enforcement undermines environmental protection efforts and encourages continued violations across the state.
Relevent For:
Prelims + Mains
GS - III
Environment & Ecology
Focus Area
Pollution Penalties and Environmental Compliance
NEW News 18 Hindi
Tue 08 Sep 2026 09:51:03 AM ⤴
Can India And China Really Be Friends Again? The BRICS Test For PM Modi And Xi Jinping
SUMMARY
India and China face a critical diplomatic test at the BRICS summit as PM Modi and President Xi Jinping attempt to reset strained relations. Ties deteriorated after the 2020 Ladakh border clash that killed 20 Indian soldiers. Recent disengagement agreements along the LAC have created cautious optimism. Both leaders seek cooperation on trade, multilateral forums, and countering Western dominance. However, deep trust deficits, territorial disputes, and China's Pakistan ties remain major obstacles to genuine friendship.
Relevent For:
Prelims + Mains
GS - II
International Relations
Focus Area
India-China Relations and BRICS
NEW The Hindu
Tue 08 Sep 2026 09:30:09 AM ⤴
Maharashtra will shut down within 10 minutes if Maratha protesters are harmed: Manoj Jarange Patil
SUMMARY
Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil issued a stern warning that Maharashtra would be shut down within 10 minutes if any Maratha protester is harmed. Patil has been leading a massive agitation demanding OBC reservation for the Maratha community under the Kunbi caste certificate route. He has staged multiple hunger strikes pressuring the state government to act. The movement has intensified with lakhs of supporters joining rallies. The Maharashtra government has been in talks to address demands, but Patil remains unsatisfied with the pace of action, keeping political pressure high ahead of elections.
Relevent For:
Mains
GS - II
Society & Social Justice
Focus Area
Maratha Reservation and Social Justice
NEW Prabhat Khabar
Tue 08 Sep 2026 09:12:08 AM ⤴
देवी दुर्गा के कितने हाथ? बंगाल में क्यों छिड़ा विवाद; क्या कहता है पुराण
SUMMARY
# देवी दुर्गा के हाथों को लेकर बंगाल में विवाद
बंगाल में दुर्गा पूजा को लेकर विवाद छिड़ गया है। कुछ पंडालों में देवी दुर्गा की मूर्ति दो या चार हाथों वाली बनाई गई, जिस पर हिंदू संगठनों ने आपत्ति जताई। पुराणों के अनुसार देवी दुर्गा दस भुजाओं वाली हैं, जिनमें प्रत्येक हाथ में अलग-अलग देवताओं द्वारा दिए गए अस्त्र-शस्त्र हैं। मार्कण्डेय पुराण और दुर्गा सप्तशती में दशभुजा रूप का वर्णन है। विरोधियों का कहना है कि कलात्मकता के नाम पर धार्मिक परंपराओं से छेड़छाड़ अस्वीकार्य है, जबकि कलाकारों का तर्क है कि यह रचनात्मक स्वतंत्रता है।
Relevent For:
Prelims + Mains
GS - I
Art & Culture
Focus Area
Durga Iconography and Puranic Traditions
NEW The Times Of India
Tue 08 Sep 2026 09:12:03 AM ⤴
Manipuri music teacher beaten to death for objecting to noise outside Delhi home
SUMMARY
A Manipuri music teacher, David Thangjam, was beaten to death in Delhi after he objected to noise being made by a group of men outside his rented home in Neb Sarai, South Delhi. The incident occurred late at night when the accused were drinking and creating a disturbance. When David asked them to keep quiet, they attacked him brutally. He was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Police arrested the accused. The incident sparked outrage, highlighting racial violence against Northeast Indians in Delhi.
Relevent For:
Mains
GS - II
Society & Social Justice
Focus Area
Urban Violence and Social Harmony
NEW Dainik Bhaskar
Tue 08 Sep 2026 08:51:17 AM ⤴
वडोदरा में PM मोदी का Gen-Z कार्यक्रम:35200 करोड़ के प्रोजेक्ट्स का उद्घाटन-शिलान्यास भी करेंगे
SUMMARY
**वडोदरा में PM मोदी का Gen-Z कार्यक्रम**
प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने वडोदरा, गुजरात में Gen-Z से संवाद किया और युवाओं को तकनीक, इनोवेशन व स्टार्टअप पर प्रेरित किया। इस दौरान उन्होंने लगभग 35,200 करोड़ रुपये के विभिन्न विकास प्रोजेक्ट्स का उद्घाटन और शिलान्यास किया। इनमें इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर, रेलवे, सड़क और शिक्षा से जुड़ी परियोजनाएं शामिल हैं। PM मोदी ने युवाओं से डिजिटल इंडिया और आत्मनिर्भर भारत में योगदान देने का आह्वान किया। वडोदरा उनका पुराना संसदीय क्षेत्र रहा है, जिससे यह दौरा राजनीतिक रूप से भी महत्वपूर्ण है।
Relevent For:
Prelims
GS - III
Economy
Focus Area
Infrastructure Investment and Development
NEW Moneycontrol
Tue 08 Sep 2026 08:51:08 AM ⤴
Eiffel Tower Closed: महिलाओं को 'अदृश्य' रहने के फरमान पर पेरिस में बवाल! हिंदू धार्मिक समूह के दौरे पर मचा विवाद, बंद हुआ एफिल टॉवर
SUMMARY
# एफिल टॉवर विवाद: हिंदू समूह के दौरे पर बवाल
पेरिस में एक हिंदू धार्मिक समूह BAPS स्वामीनारायण संस्था के दौरे को लेकर भारी विवाद हुआ। आरोप है कि समूह ने एफिल टॉवर पर निजी कार्यक्रम के दौरान महिला स्टाफ को "अदृश्य" रहने यानी सामने न आने का फरमान जारी किया। इस भेदभावपूर्ण मांग से एफिल टॉवर के कर्मचारी भड़क गए और उन्होंने हड़ताल कर दी, जिससे टॉवर को बंद करना पड़ा। फ्रांस में इसे लैंगिक भेदभाव और धर्मनिरपेक्ष मूल्यों के खिलाफ माना गया। BAPS संस्था ने आरोपों से इनकार किया है।
Relevent For:
Mains
GS - II
Geography
Focus Area
Gender Equality and Religious Freedom
NEW News 18 Hindi
Tue 08 Sep 2026 08:51:03 AM ⤴
‘Had A Feeling Something Bad Would Happen’: Arpit’s Mother Warned Him Before Satya Niketan Collapse
SUMMARY
A building collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan area, killing Arpit, a young man who was inside at the time. His grieving mother revealed she had warned him before the incident, saying she had a premonition something bad would happen. The old, dilapidated structure caved in, trapping several people under the debris. Rescue teams rushed to the spot, pulling out victims. Authorities launched an investigation into the building's structural integrity and whether safety norms were violated. The tragedy raised concerns over unsafe buildings in Delhi.
Relevent For:
Prelims + Mains
GS - III
Disaster Management
Focus Area
Urban Building Collapse and Safety
NEW Hindustan Times
Tue 08 Sep 2026 08:12:08 AM ⤴
Alternative-fuel cars outsell petrol vehicles in India in August: Report
SUMMARY
In August 2023, alternative-fuel vehicles outsold petrol cars in India for the first time, marking a historic shift in the automotive market. Sales of diesel, electric, CNG, and hybrid vehicles collectively surpassed petrol car sales. Rising petrol prices, government EV incentives, and expanding CNG infrastructure drove this change. CNG and hybrid vehicles saw significant growth, while EV adoption accelerated due to subsidies and new model launches. This milestone signals India's gradual transition toward cleaner mobility solutions.
Relevent For:
Prelims + Mains
GS - III
Economy
Focus Area
Alternative Fuels and Energy Transition
NEW News 18 Hindi
Tue 08 Sep 2026 07:30:15 AM ⤴
Punjab Woos UAE Investors At Dubai Summit, Assures Seamless Clearances And Full Govt Support
SUMMARY
Punjab government participated in the Dubai Investment Summit to attract UAE investors, showcasing the state's investment-friendly ecosystem. Officials assured potential investors of seamless single-window clearances, robust infrastructure, and full government support for setting up businesses. Key sectors highlighted include agriculture, IT, manufacturing, and real estate. Punjab aims to strengthen Indo-UAE economic ties, promising simplified regulatory processes, land availability, and policy incentives to boost foreign direct investment and drive the state's economic growth.
Relevent For:
Prelims + Mains
GS - III
Economy
Focus Area
Investment Promotion and Ease of Doing Business