NEW Markets-Economic Times Thu 29 Oct 2026 08:21:08 AM

Patna to raise Rs 200 crore via municipal bonds

SUMMARY
The Patna Municipal Corporation is issuing ₹200 crore in 10-year municipal bonds to fund local urban infrastructure, marking Bihar's inaugural municipal bond issue. Securing an 'AA' credit rating from India Ratings & Research for its improved financial discipline and revenue collection, the bonds will list on the National Stock Exchange. Capital raised will redevelop the New Market area and construct organized street vendor zones.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area Municipal bonds urban local bodies SEBI AMRUT urban infrastructure
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Patna to raise Rs 200 crore via municipal bonds

Patna to raise Rs 200 crore via municipal bonds

Patna to raise Rs 200 crore via municipal bonds

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NEW Dainik Bhaskar Thu 29 Oct 2026 08:21:03 AM

चक्रवाती तूफान ‘अर्नब’ से आंध्र-ओडिशा में तबाही, 5 की मौत:राजस्थान, MP, यूपी और बिहार में भारी बारिश का अलर्ट

SUMMARY
बंगाल की खाड़ी से उठे चक्रवाती तूफान 'अर्नब' ने आंध्र प्रदेश और ओडिशा के तटीय इलाकों में भारी तबाही मचाई है, जिसमें अब तक 5 लोगों की मौत हो चुकी है। 135-150 किमी/घंटे की रफ्तार से चली हवाओं और मूसलाधार बारिश से पेड़ व बिजली के खंभे उखड़ गए। तूफान के अंतर्देशीय रुख करने के साथ ही मौसम विभाग ने मध्य प्रदेश, उत्तर प्रदेश, बिहार और राजस्थान में भारी बारिश और तेज हवाओं का अलर्ट जारी किया है।
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Disaster Management
Focus Area Tropical cyclones IMD cyclone warning NDMA National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project
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चक्रवाती तूफान ‘अर्नब’ से आंध्र-ओडिशा में तबाही, 5 की मौत:राजस्थान, MP, यूपी और बिहार में भारी बारिश का अलर्ट

चक्रवाती तूफान ‘अर्नब’ से आंध्र-ओडिशा में तबाही, 5 की मौत:राजस्थान, MP, यूपी और बिहार में भारी बारिश का अलर्ट

चक्रवाती तूफान ‘अर्नब’ से आंध्र-ओडिशा में तबाही, 5 की मौत:राजस्थान, MP, यूपी और बिहार में भारी बारिश का अलर्ट

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NEW Hindustan Times Thu 29 Oct 2026 08:04:10 AM

Supreme Court questions Election Commission on use of Form 6, ‘logical discrepancy’ notices to voters amid SIR

SUMMARY
The Supreme Court questioned the Election Commission regarding the requirement for existing voters to submit Form 6 during Delhi’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR). A Bench led by CJI Surya Kant flagged structural incongruities in forcing previously enrolled electors to register afresh. The Court clarified that the legality of categorizing voters under "logical discrepancies" remains undecided, urging the poll panel to maintain a continuous, flexible updating process.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Election Commission of India Article 324 Form 6 electoral rolls Representation of the People Act
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Supreme Court questions Election Commission on use of Form 6, ‘logical discrepancy’ notices to voters amid SIR

Supreme Court questions Election Commission on use of Form 6, ‘logical discrepancy’ notices to voters amid SIR

Supreme Court questions Election Commission on use of Form 6, ‘logical discrepancy’ notices to voters amid SIR

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NEW The Hindu Thu 29 Oct 2026 08:04:03 AM

Poland pivots towards India as ‘strategic partnership’ with China develops cracks

SUMMARY
Poland is accelerating its strategic realignment toward India as its relationship with China faces growing strains over trade imbalances and geopolitical tensions. Following high-level discussions, both nations agreed to expand bilateral cooperation. The upgraded partnership focuses on joint ventures, defense manufacturing, space technology, clean energy, and a dedicated startup bridge to strengthen economic and diplomatic resilience.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area Multi-alignment economic diplomacy China–Europe relations strategic autonomy India’s engagement with Europe
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Poland pivots towards India as ‘strategic partnership’ with China develops cracks

Poland pivots towards India as ‘strategic partnership’ with China develops cracks

Poland pivots towards India as ‘strategic partnership’ with China develops cracks

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NEW Hindustan Times Thu 29 Oct 2026 07:30:04 AM

Delhi’s future planning must involve efficient partnerships

SUMMARY
Delhi’s complex urban challenges—spanning housing, mobility, water, and sanitation—demand multi-sectoral collaboration rather than siloed governance. To build a resilient and sustainable capital, urban planners emphasize that future growth under frameworks like the Delhi Master Plan must integrate public-private partnerships, technology, and community participation to effectively manage rapid urbanization, environmental pressures, and modern infrastructure demands.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Public–Private Partnership (PPP) urban local bodies urban governance smart cities
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Delhi’s future planning must involve efficient partnerships

Delhi’s future planning must involve efficient partnerships

Delhi’s future planning must involve efficient partnerships

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NEW Hindustan Times Thu 29 Oct 2026 07:04:07 AM

New frontiers for India, Nepal to work together

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India and Nepal are expanding cooperation beyond traditional ties into new digital, economic, and security frontiers. Both nations agreed to strengthen collaboration through real-time cross-border information sharing, integrated digital payment systems, joint cyber-crime investigations, clean energy exports, and modernized border management to ensure secure movement along their shared 1,751-kilometer frontier.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area India–Nepal relations neighbourhood first policy connectivity hydropower border management
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New frontiers for India, Nepal to work together

New frontiers for India, Nepal to work together

New frontiers for India, Nepal to work together

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NEW The Times Of India Thu 29 Oct 2026 06:21:08 AM

In SC, biological women oppose equal rights for transgender women

SUMMARY
In South Carolina, biological women have voiced opposition to extending equal rights to transgender women, particularly regarding access to women's spaces like bathrooms, sports, and shelters. They argue it threatens safety and fairness. The debate highlights tensions between gender identity protections and sex-based rights, sparking heated legislative and public discourse statewide.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice
Focus Area Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2019 NALSA judgment (2014) equality before law anti-discrimination constitutional rights
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In SC, biological women oppose equal rights for transgender women

In SC, biological women oppose equal rights for transgender women

In SC, biological women oppose equal rights for transgender women

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NEW Hindustan Times Thu 29 Oct 2026 06:04:08 AM

UN condemns US sanctions on Cuba as 17 countries vote against resolution amid Washington's push

SUMMARY
The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to condemn the U.S. economic embargo against Cuba for the 34th consecutive year. The resolution passed with 130 nations in favor, 25 abstaining, and 17 opposing—reflecting a shift following an aggressive U.S. lobbying campaign led by UN Ambassador Mike Waltz. Proceedings saw fiery exchanges between U.S. and Cuban diplomats amid deepening energy and humanitarian crises in Havana caused by tightened sanctions.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area US–Cuba relations UN General Assembly economic sanctions multilateralism
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UN condemns US sanctions on Cuba as 17 countries vote against resolution amid Washington's push

UN condemns US sanctions on Cuba as 17 countries vote against resolution amid Washington's push

UN condemns US sanctions on Cuba as 17 countries vote against resolution amid Washington's push

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NEW Dainik Bhaskar Thu 29 Oct 2026 04:21:03 AM

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने डिजिटल अरेस्ट डकैती जैसा बताया:कहा- ऐसे बेरहम अपराधियों से बेहद सख्ती से निपटना चाहिए

SUMMARY
सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने देश भर में बढ़ते 'डिजिटल अरेस्ट' के मामलों पर कड़ा रुख अपनाते हुए इसे डकैती के समान गंभीर अपराध करार दिया है। शीर्ष अदालत ने कहा कि ऐसे बेरहम और शातिर अपराधियों से पुलिस प्रशासन को बेहद सख्ती से निपटना चाहिए। अदालत ने साइबर फ्रॉड के गिरोहों पर नकेल कसने और निर्दोष नागरिकों की गाढ़ी कमाई की सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित करने के लिए जांच एजेंसियों को समन्वित कदम उठाने के निर्देश दिए हैं।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Digital arrest scams cybercrime Supreme Court cyber fraud law enforcement
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सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने डिजिटल अरेस्ट डकैती जैसा बताया:कहा- ऐसे बेरहम अपराधियों से बेहद सख्ती से निपटना चाहिए

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने डिजिटल अरेस्ट डकैती जैसा बताया:कहा- ऐसे बेरहम अपराधियों से बेहद सख्ती से निपटना चाहिए

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने डिजिटल अरेस्ट डकैती जैसा बताया:कहा- ऐसे बेरहम अपराधियों से बेहद सख्ती से निपटना चाहिए

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NEW Dainik Bhaskar Thu 29 Oct 2026 03:30:12 AM

80 हजार का इंजेक्शन 7 हजार में मिलेगा:कैंसर की 543 दवाओं के दाम घटे, 9 नवंबर से लागू होंगी नई कीमतें

SUMMARY
केंद्र सरकार ने कैंसर के इलाज को किफायती बनाने के लिए बड़ा कदम उठाते हुए 543 महत्वपूर्ण दवाओं के दाम में भारी कटौती की है। इस फैसले के बाद 80 हजार रुपये में मिलने वाला इंजेक्शन अब मात्र 7 हजार रुपये में उपलब्ध होगा। राष्ट्रीय औषधि मूल्य निर्धारण प्राधिकरण (NPPA) द्वारा तय की गई ये नई दरें 9 नवंबर से देशभर में लागू होंगी, जिससे कैंसर मरीजों के इलाज का खर्च काफी कम हो जाएगा।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice
Focus Area National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) Drug Price Control Order (DPCO) essential medicines National Health Mission
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80 हजार का इंजेक्शन 7 हजार में मिलेगा:कैंसर की 543 दवाओं के दाम घटे, 9 नवंबर से लागू होंगी नई कीमतें

80 हजार का इंजेक्शन 7 हजार में मिलेगा:कैंसर की 543 दवाओं के दाम घटे, 9 नवंबर से लागू होंगी नई कीमतें

80 हजार का इंजेक्शन 7 हजार में मिलेगा:कैंसर की 543 दवाओं के दाम घटे, 9 नवंबर से लागू होंगी नई कीमतें

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NEW News 18 Thu 29 Oct 2026 03:30:04 AM

US Fed Chair Says Politics 'Played No Role' In Rate Decision Ahead Of Midterm Elections

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that political considerations played no role in the Fed's interest rate decision made just before the US midterm elections. Amid speculation of political pressure, Powell reaffirmed the Fed's independence, emphasizing that monetary policy decisions are based solely on economic data and the goal of price stability.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area Federal Reserve Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Repo Rate Inflation Monetary Policy
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US Fed Chair Says Politics 'Played No Role' In Rate Decision Ahead Of Midterm Elections

US Fed Chair Says Politics 'Played No Role' In Rate Decision Ahead Of Midterm Elections

US Fed Chair Says Politics 'Played No Role' In Rate Decision Ahead Of Midterm Elections

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NEW The Times Of India Thu 29 Oct 2026 03:04:07 AM

Sensitive US tech to Pak could end up in third country: Rajnath warns Hegseth

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Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth that sensitive American military technology sold to Pakistan could be transferred to third countries like China. This concern was raised during bilateral talks, highlighting India's longstanding worry about Pak-China ties and tech leakage risks affecting regional security.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area F-16 fighter aircraft ADMM-Plus India–US Defence Framework defence technology transfer
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Sensitive US tech to Pak could end up in third country: Rajnath warns Hegseth

Sensitive US tech to Pak could end up in third country: Rajnath warns Hegseth

Sensitive US tech to Pak could end up in third country: Rajnath warns Hegseth

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NEW Hindustan Times Thu 29 Oct 2026 02:47:07 AM

Putin declares the end of external diktat with 13 million tonnes of food to Africa in 9 months?

SUMMARY
Speaking at the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in Moscow, President Vladimir Putin declared the end of Western "external diktat," advocating for a multipolar global order. Highlighting Moscow's role in supporting regional food security, Putin revealed that Russia exported 13 million tonnes of agricultural products to African nations during the first nine months of 2026.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area Russia–Africa Summit multipolarity Global South food security grain exports IMF World Bank
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Putin declares the end of external diktat with 13 million tonnes of food to Africa in 9 months?

Putin declares the end of external diktat with 13 million tonnes of food to Africa in 9 months?

Putin declares the end of external diktat with 13 million tonnes of food to Africa in 9 months?

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NEW The Times Of India Thu 29 Oct 2026 01:47:06 AM

UK parliamentary group to raise persecution of Hindus in Pakistan with UK govt

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An All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) in the UK Parliament will press the British government over systemic persecution of Hindus in Pakistan, citing a report by diaspora group INSIGHT UK. Highlighting a drop in Pakistan's Hindu population from 14.6% pre-1947 to under 2% today, the report urges the UK to link aid to human rights, create minority asylum pathways, and mandate biannual socio-economic tracking.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area Religious Minorities Human Rights Religious Freedom UK–Pakistan Relations Foreign Aid Conditionality
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UK parliamentary group to raise persecution of Hindus in Pakistan with UK govt

UK parliamentary group to raise persecution of Hindus in Pakistan with UK govt

UK parliamentary group to raise persecution of Hindus in Pakistan with UK govt

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NEW The Hindu Thu 29 Oct 2026 12:30:10 AM

UNESCO expert committee seeks stronger community participation in Hampi conservation

SUMMARY
A UNESCO expert committee led by Prof. George Abungu and Ichida Shimoda has called for stronger local community participation in conserving Karnataka's Hampi World Heritage Site. Highlighting the need to balance heritage preservation with local livelihoods, the team recommended strengthening the Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority (HWHAMA) and integrating systematic Heritage Impact Assessments for all future development projects.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - I Art & Culture
Focus Area Hampi UNESCO World Heritage Site Vijayanagara Empire Community Participation Heritage Conservation
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UNESCO expert committee seeks stronger community participation in Hampi conservation

UNESCO expert committee seeks stronger community participation in Hampi conservation

UNESCO expert committee seeks stronger community participation in Hampi conservation

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