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

INDIA Bloc To Hold ‘Public Impeachment’ Of CEC Gyanesh Kumar Tomorrow As Rain Plays Spoilsport

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The INDIA opposition bloc announced plans to hold a symbolic 'public impeachment' of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of bias and undermining electoral integrity during recent elections. The protest, scheduled for tomorrow, was disrupted by heavy rainfall. Opposition leaders allege the CEC favored the ruling BJP and demand accountability. The symbolic event lacks legal standing but aims to mobilize public opinion against alleged electoral malpractices.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Article 124(4) Article 324(5) removal of CEC Article 324 Election Commission of India
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INDIA Bloc To Hold ‘Public Impeachment’ Of CEC Gyanesh Kumar Tomorrow As Rain Plays Spoilsport

INDIA Bloc To Hold ‘Public Impeachment’ Of CEC Gyanesh Kumar Tomorrow As Rain Plays Spoilsport

INDIA Bloc To Hold ‘Public Impeachment’ Of CEC Gyanesh Kumar Tomorrow As Rain Plays Spoilsport

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NEW The Hindu Fri 30 Oct 2026 02:30:13 PM

Cyclone Arnab: 10,000 in relief camps in flood-hit Ichchapuram in Andhra; NH-16 still under water

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Cyclone Arnab caused severe flooding in Ichchapuram, Andhra Pradesh, displacing thousands. Around 10,000 people were sheltered in relief camps. National Highway-16 remained submerged, disrupting transport. Rescue operations continued as authorities worked to restore normalcy and provide aid to affected residents.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Disaster Management
Focus Area Cyclone Arnab El Nino caused Cyclone Arnab
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Cyclone Arnab: 10,000 in relief camps in flood-hit Ichchapuram in Andhra; NH-16 still under water

Cyclone Arnab: 10,000 in relief camps in flood-hit Ichchapuram in Andhra; NH-16 still under water

Cyclone Arnab: 10,000 in relief camps in flood-hit Ichchapuram in Andhra; NH-16 still under water

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NEW Hindustan Times Fri 30 Oct 2026 01:30:12 PM

Germany needs over 90,000 Indian workers every year, Piyush Goyal recalls foreign minister's response

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India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted Germany's demand for over 90,000 Indian workers annually, recalling the foreign minister's statement. This underscores India's growing role as a global talent supplier and strengthens bilateral ties amid Germany's skilled labor shortage crisis.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area Skilled Migration Demographic Dividend India-Germany Relations Labour Mobility Skill India
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Germany needs over 90,000 Indian workers every year, Piyush Goyal recalls foreign minister's response

Germany needs over 90,000 Indian workers every year, Piyush Goyal recalls foreign minister's response

Germany needs over 90,000 Indian workers every year, Piyush Goyal recalls foreign minister's response

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NEW Business News India Fri 30 Oct 2026 01:30:08 PM

AI may replace bookkeeping jobs, but Indian accountants can still win - expert tells you how

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AI is transforming bookkeeping by automating data entry, invoicing, and reconciliation, threatening traditional jobs. However, experts advise Indian accountants can stay relevant by upskilling in data analytics, advisory roles, tax strategy, and AI tool management, leveraging human judgment and complex decision-making that AI cannot replicate.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area AI automation accounting sector job displacement reskilling digital economy
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AI may replace bookkeeping jobs, but Indian accountants can still win - expert tells you how

AI may replace bookkeeping jobs, but Indian accountants can still win - expert tells you how

AI may replace bookkeeping jobs, but Indian accountants can still win - expert tells you how

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NEW Ndtv Fri 30 Oct 2026 01:30:04 PM

India Ready To Share 'Battle-Tested' Anti-Terror Expertise With ASEAN: Rajnath Singh

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Speaking at the 13th ADMM-Plus in the Philippines, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh offered to share India's battle-tested counter-terrorism expertise with ASEAN nations. Emphasizing India's role as a trusted net security provider, he called for robust regional cooperation, strict adherence to UNCLOS, and freedom of navigation to ensure stability and security across the Indo-Pacific region.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Defence & Security
Focus Area India-ASEAN relations counter-terrorism cooperation intelligence sharing defence diplomacy regional security
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India Ready To Share 'Battle-Tested' Anti-Terror Expertise With ASEAN: Rajnath Singh

India Ready To Share 'Battle-Tested' Anti-Terror Expertise With ASEAN: Rajnath Singh

India Ready To Share 'Battle-Tested' Anti-Terror Expertise With ASEAN: Rajnath Singh

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NEW Ndtv Fri 30 Oct 2026 12:47:07 PM

Delhi SIR Deadline Extended Till November 25, Relief For 5 Other States

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The Election Commission of India has extended the claims and objections deadline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls in Delhi from October 30 to November 25, pushing the final list publication to December 22. The extension also applies relief across five other states—Maharashtra, Haryana, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Nagaland—giving citizens and election officials additional time to resolve exclusions and update draft voter rolls.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Article 324 Election Commission of India Electoral Roll SIR Representation of the People Act 1950
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Delhi SIR Deadline Extended Till November 25, Relief For 5 Other States

Delhi SIR Deadline Extended Till November 25, Relief For 5 Other States

Delhi SIR Deadline Extended Till November 25, Relief For 5 Other States

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NEW The Times Of India Fri 30 Oct 2026 12:21:07 PM

‘Swimming competition in Yamuna?’ Rijiju challenges Manoj Tiwari after his dip

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Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju challenged BJP MP Manoj Tiwari to a swimming competition in the Yamuna river after Tiwari took a dip in the polluted river to prove it was clean. Rijiju's playful challenge highlighted the ongoing debate over Yamuna's pollution and Delhi's water cleanliness.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Yamuna River Pollution Water Quality River Cleaning Environmental Governance Political Accountability
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‘Swimming competition in Yamuna?’ Rijiju challenges Manoj Tiwari after his dip

‘Swimming competition in Yamuna?’ Rijiju challenges Manoj Tiwari after his dip

‘Swimming competition in Yamuna?’ Rijiju challenges Manoj Tiwari after his dip

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NEW Hindustan Times Fri 30 Oct 2026 12:04:10 PM

4 charts that explain the World Bank’s new data on India’s poverty

SUMMARY
India has made significant progress in reducing poverty. World Bank data shows extreme poverty (under $2.15/day) dropped sharply, falling from 22.5% in 2011 to 10.1% in 2019. Rural poverty declined faster than urban. Government welfare schemes, economic growth, and food subsidies drove this decline, lifting millions out of poverty. However, vulnerability remains high.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area World Bank Poverty Line Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)
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4 charts that explain the World Bank’s new data on India’s poverty

4 charts that explain the World Bank’s new data on India’s poverty

4 charts that explain the World Bank’s new data on India’s poverty

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NEW The Hindu Fri 30 Oct 2026 12:04:03 PM

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives in U.S. for G20 meeting

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov traveled to the U.S. to attend the G20 foreign ministers' meeting. His visit drew attention amid strained U.S.-Russia relations over the Ukraine conflict. Discussions focused on global security, diplomacy, and economic cooperation among G20 nations.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area Russia-US Relations G20 Multilateral Diplomacy Global Governance
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives in U.S. for G20 meeting

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives in U.S. for G20 meeting

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives in U.S. for G20 meeting

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NEW Hindustan Times Fri 30 Oct 2026 11:47:11 AM

Nicobarese tribal leaders ‘not necessary or proper parties’ in Great Nicobar forest rights case: Centre tells Calcutta HC

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The Central government told the Calcutta High Court that Nicobarese tribal leaders are not necessary parties in a petition challenging the ₹72,000-crore Great Nicobar project. While the Tribal Council alleges violations of forest rights laws and threats to ancestral lands, the Environment Ministry argued forest clearance is an inter-governmental regulatory matter, leaving indigenous bodies without standing to contest it.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Great Nicobar Project Tribal Rights Forest Rights Act 2006 Nicobarese Tribe
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Nicobarese tribal leaders ‘not necessary or proper parties’ in Great Nicobar forest rights case: Centre tells Calcutta HC

Nicobarese tribal leaders ‘not necessary or proper parties’ in Great Nicobar forest rights case: Centre tells Calcutta HC

Nicobarese tribal leaders ‘not necessary or proper parties’ in Great Nicobar forest rights case: Centre tells Calcutta HC

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NEW News 18 Hindi Fri 30 Oct 2026 11:47:06 AM

PM Narendra Modi's Gujarat Visit: ₹14,000 Crore Projects & ₹19,000 Crore for Farmers | News18

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PM Narendra Modi visited Gujarat, inaugurating and laying foundation stones for development projects worth ₹14,000 crore across sectors like infrastructure, healthcare, and education. He also released ₹19,000 crore under PM-KISAN scheme, benefiting crores of farmers nationwide. Modi highlighted Gujarat's growth and reaffirmed the government's commitment to farmers' welfare.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area Capital Expenditure Agricultural Subsidy DBT Infrastructure Investment Rural Development
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PM Narendra Modi's Gujarat Visit: ₹14,000 Crore Projects & ₹19,000 Crore for Farmers | News18

PM Narendra Modi's Gujarat Visit: ₹14,000 Crore Projects & ₹19,000 Crore for Farmers | News18

PM Narendra Modi's Gujarat Visit: ₹14,000 Crore Projects & ₹19,000 Crore for Farmers | News18

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NEW The Hindu Fri 30 Oct 2026 11:30:14 AM

SC questions Government: If permission given for 100% ethanol-run vehicles, how will supply be made

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The Supreme Court questioned the Central government on how it plans to ensure fuel supply for 100 percent ethanol-run (E100) vehicles following recent motor vehicle rule amendments. A bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and P.B. Varale highlighted farmer empowerment and environmental concerns. In response, Attorney General R. Venkataramani acknowledged that meeting supply demands would require large-scale manufacturing rearrangements.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area Ethanol E20 E100 Biofuels Import Dependence Food vs Fuel Debate
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SC questions Government: If permission given for 100% ethanol-run vehicles, how will supply be made

SC questions Government: If permission given for 100% ethanol-run vehicles, how will supply be made

SC questions Government: If permission given for 100% ethanol-run vehicles, how will supply be made

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NEW Hindustan Times Fri 30 Oct 2026 11:21:03 AM

CBSE revises Class 9 curriculum, drops CT and AI modules for current batch

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) revised its Class 9 scheme of studies for the 2026–27 academic year, dropping Computational Thinking (CT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) modules, and 'Individuals in Society'. Issued via a circular, the decision aims to streamline the curriculum and reduce examination stress, offering clarity as the current batch progresses to Class 10.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area CBSE NEP 2020 Critical Thinking Artificial Intelligence Education
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CBSE revises Class 9 curriculum, drops CT and AI modules for current batch

CBSE revises Class 9 curriculum, drops CT and AI modules for current batch

CBSE revises Class 9 curriculum, drops CT and AI modules for current batch

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NEW Dainik Bhaskar Fri 30 Oct 2026 10:47:08 AM

जम्मू-कश्मीर में लश्कर-TRF से जुड़े 10 सदस्य गिरफ्तार:लोगों से पैसे जुटाकर आतंकियों तक पहुंचाते थे; जेलों में बंद आतंकियों के संपर्क में थे आरोपी

SUMMARY
जम्मू-कश्मीर पुलिस ने लश्कर-ए-तय्यबा के सहयोगी संगठन 'द रेजिस्टेंस फ्रंट' (TRF) से जुड़े 10 सदस्यों को गिरफ्तार कर एक बड़े टेरर फंडिंग नेटवर्क का भंडाफोड़ किया है। गिरफ्तार किए गए आरोपी जबरन और डरा-धमकाकर स्थानीय लोगों से पैसे जुटाते थे और उसे आतंकवादियों तक पहुंचाते थे। इसके अलावा, ये आरोपी जेलों में बंद आतंकियों के लगातार संपर्क में भी थे। पुलिस ने उनके कब्जे से संदिग्ध सामग्री और डिजिटल उपकरण बरामद किए हैं।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Defence & Security
Focus Area TRF Lashkar-e-Taiba Terror Financing OGWs UAPA
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जम्मू-कश्मीर में लश्कर-TRF से जुड़े 10 सदस्य गिरफ्तार:लोगों से पैसे जुटाकर आतंकियों तक पहुंचाते थे; जेलों में बंद आतंकियों के संपर्क में थे आरोपी

जम्मू-कश्मीर में लश्कर-TRF से जुड़े 10 सदस्य गिरफ्तार:लोगों से पैसे जुटाकर आतंकियों तक पहुंचाते थे; जेलों में बंद आतंकियों के संपर्क में थे आरोपी

जम्मू-कश्मीर में लश्कर-TRF से जुड़े 10 सदस्य गिरफ्तार:लोगों से पैसे जुटाकर आतंकियों तक पहुंचाते थे; जेलों में बंद आतंकियों के संपर्क में थे आरोपी

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NEW The Hindu Fri 30 Oct 2026 10:30:04 AM

A security deal, but not the end of the Arctic contest

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The US and Denmark struck a security deal over Greenland, boosting defense cooperation and investment in the Arctic territory. However, this doesn't end geopolitical tensions, as Russia and China continue expanding Arctic interests. The deal follows Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland, which Denmark rejected, but both sides agreed to strengthen military presence and economic ties to counter rival powers in the strategically vital region.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area Arctic Council Northern Sea Route Northwest Passage UNCLOS Arctic Ocean
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A security deal, but not the end of the Arctic contest

A security deal, but not the end of the Arctic contest

A security deal, but not the end of the Arctic contest

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