NEW Hindustan Times Fri 30 Oct 2026 10:04:06 PM

UPI enabled for booking experiences at At the Top, Burj Khalifa, UAE and Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore

SUMMARY
NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has enabled online ticketing via Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for major tourist attractions in the UAE and Singapore. Indian travelers can now book experiences at Dubai's ‘At the Top, Burj Khalifa’ through NEOPAY and Emaar, as well as Resorts World Sentosa attractions in Singapore via FOMO Pay, reducing cross-border payment friction.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area UPI international expansion digital payment infrastructure cross-border payments India's fintech ecosystem
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UPI enabled for booking experiences at At the Top, Burj Khalifa, UAE and Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore

UPI enabled for booking experiences at At the Top, Burj Khalifa, UAE and Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore

UPI enabled for booking experiences at At the Top, Burj Khalifa, UAE and Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore

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NEW Mint Fri 30 Oct 2026 08:47:06 PM

PM Kisan Fund Transfer Journey Explained: How money is credited directly to farmers’ bank accounts - Know full process

SUMMARY
The PM-KISAN Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism ensures financial assistance flows seamlessly into farmers' bank accounts through a multi-step digital workflow. State governments first identify landholding families, verify land records, and upload beneficiary data. After mandatory e-KYC authentication and Aadhaar-bank seeding, digital Fund Transfer Orders (FTOs) are generated. The Ministry of Agriculture approves sanction orders, routing funds through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) and NPCI directly to farmers' accounts.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area PM-KISAN Direct Benefit Transfer financial inclusion farmer welfare
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PM Kisan Fund Transfer Journey Explained: How money is credited directly to farmers’ bank accounts - Know full process

PM Kisan Fund Transfer Journey Explained: How money is credited directly to farmers’ bank accounts - Know full process

PM Kisan Fund Transfer Journey Explained: How money is credited directly to farmers’ bank accounts - Know full process

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NEW The Hindu Fri 30 Oct 2026 08:30:11 PM

Physical intimacy can't be branded as rape if consensual relationship turns sour: Supreme Court

SUMMARY
The Supreme Court of India ruled that physical intimacy during a consensual relationship cannot be retrospectively branded as rape merely because the relationship later turns sour or ends. Discharging an accused, the bench emphasized that a failed affair or breakdown of trust does not automatically constitute fraud or sexual assault, warning against abusing criminal law to settle personal scores in emotional discords.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Supreme Court consent rape Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 63 criminal jurisprudence
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Physical intimacy can't be branded as rape if consensual relationship turns sour: Supreme Court

Physical intimacy can't be branded as rape if consensual relationship turns sour: Supreme Court

Physical intimacy can't be branded as rape if consensual relationship turns sour: Supreme Court

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NEW The Hindu Fri 30 Oct 2026 07:04:10 PM

No firecrackers beyond stipulated hours during Kali Puja-Diwali in West Bengal: Environment Minister

SUMMARY
West Bengal Environment Minister announced a ban on firecrackers beyond stipulated hours during Kali Puja-Diwali celebrations. Firecrackers are allowed only from 8 PM to 10 PM to curb noise and air pollution. Violators will face strict action under environmental regulations to protect public health.
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No firecrackers beyond stipulated hours during Kali Puja-Diwali in West Bengal: Environment Minister

No firecrackers beyond stipulated hours during Kali Puja-Diwali in West Bengal: Environment Minister

No firecrackers beyond stipulated hours during Kali Puja-Diwali in West Bengal: Environment Minister

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NEW Firstpost Fri 30 Oct 2026 07:04:07 PM

Uttarakhand helicopter crash: Pilot, 5 passengers killed after chopper goes missing near Joshimath

SUMMARY
An Uttarakhand helicopter carrying a pilot and five passengers went missing near Joshimath. Wreckage was later found, confirming all six onboard were killed. The chopper lost contact during flight in the hilly terrain. Rescue teams were deployed to the crash site. An investigation has been launched.
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Uttarakhand helicopter crash: Pilot, 5 passengers killed after chopper goes missing near Joshimath

Uttarakhand helicopter crash: Pilot, 5 passengers killed after chopper goes missing near Joshimath

Uttarakhand helicopter crash: Pilot, 5 passengers killed after chopper goes missing near Joshimath

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NEW News 18 Hindi Fri 30 Oct 2026 06:04:03 PM

INS Vikrant Makes History! Rafale Marine Fighter Completes First-Ever Landing On India's Indigenous Aircraft Carrier | Watch

SUMMARY
India's indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant achieved a historic milestone as France's Rafale Marine fighter jet successfully completed its first-ever landing and takeoff from the carrier's deck. This landmark event strengthens India's naval aviation capabilities and boosts the Indo-French defense partnership. The Rafale Marine is a leading contender for India's planned procurement of 26 deck-based fighter jets for INS Vikrant.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Defence & Security
Focus Area INS Vikrant Rafale-M STOBAR aircraft carrier MiG-29K Indian Navy naval aviation
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INS Vikrant Makes History! Rafale Marine Fighter Completes First-Ever Landing On India's Indigenous Aircraft Carrier | Watch

INS Vikrant Makes History! Rafale Marine Fighter Completes First-Ever Landing On India's Indigenous Aircraft Carrier | Watch

INS Vikrant Makes History! Rafale Marine Fighter Completes First-Ever Landing On India's Indigenous Aircraft Carrier | Watch

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NEW Mint Fri 30 Oct 2026 05:30:12 PM

Should you stop saving for retirement? Elon Musk says AI and robots could make money less important in future! But how?

SUMMARY
Elon Musk suggested AI and humanoid robots could make goods so cheap that traditional income becomes less critical, ushering in universal basic income. However, financial experts advise against halting retirement savings, warning that this AI-driven utopia remains highly speculative and decades away. They emphasize that relying on unproven future scenarios poses significant risks to long-term financial security.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area Artificial Intelligence robotics automation Universal Basic Income (UBI) technological unemployment
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Should you stop saving for retirement? Elon Musk says AI and robots could make money less important in future! But how?

Should you stop saving for retirement? Elon Musk says AI and robots could make money less important in future! But how?

Should you stop saving for retirement? Elon Musk says AI and robots could make money less important in future! But how?

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NEW Moneycontrol Fri 30 Oct 2026 04:47:08 PM

AI में निवेश घटा तो कॉपर, इकोनॉमिक ग्रोथ और स्टॉक मार्केट्स में भी आ सकती है बड़ी गिरावट

SUMMARY
AI क्षेत्र में वैश्विक निवेश में कमी से कॉपर की मांग, आर्थिक विकास और शेयर बाजारों पर गंभीर प्रतिकूल प्रभाव पड़ सकता है। नए डेटा सेंटरों का निर्माण धीमा होने से कॉपर की औद्योगिक मांग और कीमतें गिरेंगी। टेक कैपेक्स साइकिल में रुकावट वैश्विक जीडीपी वृद्धि और उत्पादकता की गति को प्रभावित करेगी। साथ ही, टेक शेयरों में बिकवाली से नैस्डैक सहित वैश्विक इक्विटी बाजारों में बड़ी गिरावट दर्ज हो सकती है।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area Artificial Intelligence copper data centres semiconductor industry capital expenditure
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AI में निवेश घटा तो कॉपर, इकोनॉमिक ग्रोथ और स्टॉक मार्केट्स में भी आ सकती है बड़ी गिरावट

AI में निवेश घटा तो कॉपर, इकोनॉमिक ग्रोथ और स्टॉक मार्केट्स में भी आ सकती है बड़ी गिरावट

AI में निवेश घटा तो कॉपर, इकोनॉमिक ग्रोथ और स्टॉक मार्केट्स में भी आ सकती है बड़ी गिरावट

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NEW Dainik Bhaskar Fri 30 Oct 2026 04:47:03 PM

INS विक्रांत पर राफेल मरीन की पहली लैंडिंग:पहली कोशिश में उतरा विमान, नौसेना में शामिल करने के लिए ट्रायल जारी

SUMMARY
फ्रांसीसी लड़ाकू विमान राफेल मरीन ने भारत के स्वदेशी विमानवाहक पोत INS विक्रांत पर अपनी पहली ही कोशिश में सफल लैंडिंग पूरी की। भारतीय नौसेना ने 26 राफेल मरीन विमानों को अपने बेड़े में शामिल करने की प्रक्रिया के तहत INS विक्रांत पर इसके एकीकरण का परीक्षण शुरू किया है। इस दौरान नौसेना विमान के पंखों के फैलाव और लिफ्ट साइज़ के अनुसार आवश्यक तकनीकी बदलावों का गहराई से मूल्यांकन कर रही है।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Defence & Security
Focus Area INS Vikrant Rafale-M aircraft carrier STOBAR naval aviation MiG-29K
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INS विक्रांत पर राफेल मरीन की पहली लैंडिंग:पहली कोशिश में उतरा विमान, नौसेना में शामिल करने के लिए ट्रायल जारी

INS विक्रांत पर राफेल मरीन की पहली लैंडिंग:पहली कोशिश में उतरा विमान, नौसेना में शामिल करने के लिए ट्रायल जारी

INS विक्रांत पर राफेल मरीन की पहली लैंडिंग:पहली कोशिश में उतरा विमान, नौसेना में शामिल करने के लिए ट्रायल जारी

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NEW Prabhat Khabar Fri 30 Oct 2026 04:30:13 PM

ISRO के परमाणु घड़ी में न सुई, न पेंडुलम; फिर कैसे बताती है इतना सटीक समय?

SUMMARY
# ISRO की परमाणु घड़ी: बिना सुई-पेंडुलम के सटीक समय

ISRO ने स्वदेशी रूबीडियम परमाणु घड़ी विकसित की है जो नेविगेशन सैटेलाइट NavIC में उपयोग होती है। यह परमाणुओं के कंपन (vibration) से समय मापती है। रूबीडियम परमाणु प्रति सेकंड अरबों बार कंपन करते हैं, जिससे अत्यंत सटीक समय मिलता है। पहले भारत यह तकनीक विदेशों से आयात करता था। अब ISRO के अहमदाबाद स्थित SAC ने इसे स्वदेशी बनाया। यह घड़ी लाखों वर्षों में केवल एक सेकंड की त्रुटि देती है। GPS और NavIC जैसी प्रणालियों में सटीक स्थिति निर्धारण के लिए यह अनिवार्य है। यह तकनीक आत्मनिर्भर भारत मिशन की बड़ी उपलब्धि है।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Atomic clock ISRO satellite navigation precision timekeeping NavIC space technology
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ISRO के परमाणु घड़ी में न सुई, न पेंडुलम; फिर कैसे बताती है इतना सटीक समय?

ISRO के परमाणु घड़ी में न सुई, न पेंडुलम; फिर कैसे बताती है इतना सटीक समय?

ISRO के परमाणु घड़ी में न सुई, न पेंडुलम; फिर कैसे बताती है इतना सटीक समय?

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NEW News 18 Hindi Fri 30 Oct 2026 04:21:12 PM

National Unity Day 2026: Amit Shah Calls For Nationwide 'Run For Unity', Grand Parade In Gujarat

SUMMARY
National Unity Day 2026 was celebrated on October 31, marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary. Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged citizens to participate in 'Run For Unity' events nationwide. A grand parade was held at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, promoting national integration and honoring Patel's legacy of unifying India.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area National Unity Day Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel integration of princely states national integration linguistic diversity
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National Unity Day 2026: Amit Shah Calls For Nationwide 'Run For Unity', Grand Parade In Gujarat

National Unity Day 2026: Amit Shah Calls For Nationwide 'Run For Unity', Grand Parade In Gujarat

National Unity Day 2026: Amit Shah Calls For Nationwide 'Run For Unity', Grand Parade In Gujarat

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NEW The Hindu Fri 30 Oct 2026 04:21:08 PM

INDIA bloc postpones ‘public impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar to Oct. 31 due to rain

SUMMARY
The INDIA opposition bloc postponed its planned 'public impeachment' rally against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar from the originally scheduled date to October 31, citing heavy rain. The opposition accuses the CEC of bias and undermining electoral integrity, alleging partiality toward the ruling BJP. The symbolic event aims to highlight concerns over the Election Commission's credibility and demand accountability, though a "public impeachment" holds no legal standing.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Article 324 Article 124(4) Chief Election Commissioner separation of powers democratic governance
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INDIA bloc postpones ‘public impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar to Oct. 31 due to rain

INDIA bloc postpones ‘public impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar to Oct. 31 due to rain

INDIA bloc postpones ‘public impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar to Oct. 31 due to rain

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NEW Moneycontrol Fri 30 Oct 2026 03:47:07 PM

PF ATM Withdrawal: एटीएम से सीधे निकलेंगे पीएफ के पैसे! जानें EPFO 3.0 का ये मास्टरप्लान

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EPFO 3.0 के तहत कर्मचारी जल्द ही बैंक ATM और UPI के जरिए बिना किसी कागजी कार्रवाई या नियोक्ता की मंजूरी के सीधे अपने PF फंड से त्वरित निकासी कर सकेंगे। सेवानिवृत्ति सुरक्षा बनाए रखने के लिए कुल बैलेंस का 25% हिस्सा खाते में सुरक्षित रहना अनिवार्य होगा, जबकि आपातकालीन स्थिति में तुरंत राहत देने के लिए ऑटो-सेटलमेंट की सीमा को ₹1 लाख से बढ़ाकर ₹5 लाख कर दिया गया है। इस सुविधा का लाभ उठाने के लिए सदस्यों के UAN का आधार और बैंक खाते से लिंक होना आवश्यक है।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area EPFO 3.0 Provident Fund ATM withdrawal digital financial services
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PF ATM Withdrawal: एटीएम से सीधे निकलेंगे पीएफ के पैसे! जानें EPFO 3.0 का ये मास्टरप्लान

PF ATM Withdrawal: एटीएम से सीधे निकलेंगे पीएफ के पैसे! जानें EPFO 3.0 का ये मास्टरप्लान

PF ATM Withdrawal: एटीएम से सीधे निकलेंगे पीएफ के पैसे! जानें EPFO 3.0 का ये मास्टरप्लान

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NEW Mint Fri 30 Oct 2026 03:30:12 PM

eMudhra appoints KPMG as independent external reviewer after security incident: Here's what we know

SUMMARY
eMudhra, a digital trust services provider, appointed KPMG as an independent external reviewer following a cybersecurity incident. The company is investigating the breach's scope and impact on its systems and data. eMudhra assured stakeholders that corrective measures are underway to strengthen security infrastructure and maintain trust in its digital certificate services.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) CERT-In cybersecurity audit Information Technology Act 2000
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eMudhra appoints KPMG as independent external reviewer after security incident: Here's what we know

eMudhra appoints KPMG as independent external reviewer after security incident: Here's what we know

eMudhra appoints KPMG as independent external reviewer after security incident: Here's what we know

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NEW The Hindu Fri 30 Oct 2026 03:04:08 PM

Keralam’s 70th anniversary marks beginning of dream journey to become India’s best State: CM

SUMMARY
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, on the state's 70th formation anniversary (November 1, 2026), declared a vision to make Kerala India's best state. He emphasized development in education, healthcare, technology, and infrastructure, calling it a "dream journey" toward excellence and progress.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area 1 November 1956 States Reorganisation Act 1956 linguistic reorganisation Article 3 States Reorganisation Commission
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Keralam’s 70th anniversary marks beginning of dream journey to become India’s best State: CM

Keralam’s 70th anniversary marks beginning of dream journey to become India’s best State: CM

Keralam’s 70th anniversary marks beginning of dream journey to become India’s best State: CM

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