NEW The Hindu Wed 28 Oct 2026 05:04:13 PM

When DMK flexed its muscle during Indira Gandhi’s visit to Tamil Nadu in 1977

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Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast, triggering heavy downpours, strong gale winds, and severe coastal damage across eastern India. Authorities in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh evacuated over 30,000 residents from vulnerable low-lying areas to relief centers. The Meteorological Department issued high alerts as neighboring states prepared for extended rainfall and disruptions.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - I Modern History
Focus Area Regional Politics India post independence Dravidian Electoral politics
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When DMK flexed its muscle during Indira Gandhi’s visit to Tamil Nadu in 1977

When DMK flexed its muscle during Indira Gandhi’s visit to Tamil Nadu in 1977

When DMK flexed its muscle during Indira Gandhi’s visit to Tamil Nadu in 1977

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NEW Barandbench Wed 28 Oct 2026 05:04:03 PM

Our requests to courts and tribunals must be treated as directions: Supreme Court

SUMMARY
The Supreme Court has clarified that requests made by higher courts to subordinate courts and tribunals must be treated as directions. The apex court emphasized that such terminology is used out of judicial courtesy rather than a lack of authority, asserting that lower judicial bodies must strictly adhere to timeframes and instructions given by superior courts.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Article 323B 42nd amendment ADR
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Our requests to courts and tribunals must be treated as directions: Supreme Court

Our requests to courts and tribunals must be treated as directions: Supreme Court

Our requests to courts and tribunals must be treated as directions: Supreme Court

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NEW Mint Wed 28 Oct 2026 04:30:10 PM

RBI proposes ₹50 lakh LRS sub-limit explained: What does remittance scheme mean for your overseas investments, travel

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**RBI Proposes ₹50 Lakh LRS Sub-Limit**

The RBI has proposed a ₹50 lakh annual sub-limit under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), currently capped at $250,000/year. This sub-limit targets specific categories like overseas investments and gifts, while excluding education and medical expenses. The move aims to curb speculative capital outflows and enhance monitoring. Travel, education, and medical remittances remain unaffected under the full $250,000 limit.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) RBI Regulations Foreign Exchange Management
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RBI proposes ₹50 lakh LRS sub-limit explained: What does remittance scheme mean for your overseas investments, travel

RBI proposes ₹50 lakh LRS sub-limit explained: What does remittance scheme mean for your overseas investments, travel

RBI proposes ₹50 lakh LRS sub-limit explained: What does remittance scheme mean for your overseas investments, travel

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NEW Hindustan Times Wed 28 Oct 2026 04:30:06 PM

India must turn Europe's China problem into its manufacturing moment

SUMMARY
Europe is imposing tariffs on Chinese goods due to unfair subsidies, disrupting supply chains. India can seize this opportunity by attracting European manufacturers seeking alternatives. With competitive labor, reforms, and infrastructure push, India can position itself as a global manufacturing hub.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area China+1 Strategy PLI Scheme Make in India Foreign Direct Investment India–EU Trade
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India must turn Europe's China problem into its manufacturing moment

India must turn Europe's China problem into its manufacturing moment

India must turn Europe's China problem into its manufacturing moment

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NEW Barandbench Wed 28 Oct 2026 04:04:03 PM

Supreme Court directs Sanjay Raut, Nikhil Wagle to appear in contempt case over remarks against CJI Surya Kant

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The Supreme Court has directed Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut and journalist Nikhil Wagle to personally appear before it in a contempt case for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Chief Justice of India Sanjay Kishan Kaul...

I need to correct myself — based on the prompt, the CJI referenced is **Justice Surya Kant**. However, as of my last update (April 2024), Justice Surya Kant was not the CJI. This appears to be a recent development beyond my knowledge cutoff.

Here is a 250-character summary:

The Supreme Court ordered Sanjay Raut and Nikhil Wagle to appear personally in a contempt case for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Justice Surya Kant. The court took serious note of their statements, warning such remarks undermine judicial dignity.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Contempt of Court Contempt of Courts Act 1971 Article 129 Article 19(1)(a)
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Supreme Court directs Sanjay Raut, Nikhil Wagle to appear in contempt case over remarks against CJI Surya Kant

Supreme Court directs Sanjay Raut, Nikhil Wagle to appear in contempt case over remarks against CJI Surya Kant

Supreme Court directs Sanjay Raut, Nikhil Wagle to appear in contempt case over remarks against CJI Surya Kant

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NEW Mint Wed 28 Oct 2026 03:47:10 PM

PhonePe launches ‘Tatkal NPS’: Key features, ₹250 micro contribution and more — How users can book directly on app

SUMMARY
PhonePe has launched ‘Tatkal NPS’, a digital onboarding feature enabling users to instantly open a National Pension System account on its app. The system reuses existing bank KYC via OTP, making the process paperless. Users can start with a micro-contribution of just ₹250. The feature targets younger demographics and gig workers, instantly generating a retirement account number.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area Social Security Gig Economy Digital Financial Inclusion Old-Age Income Security
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PhonePe launches ‘Tatkal NPS’: Key features, ₹250 micro contribution and more — How users can book directly on app

PhonePe launches ‘Tatkal NPS’: Key features, ₹250 micro contribution and more — How users can book directly on app

PhonePe launches ‘Tatkal NPS’: Key features, ₹250 micro contribution and more — How users can book directly on app

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NEW Mint Wed 28 Oct 2026 03:21:20 PM

CBIC circulars: What changes with guidelines on GST registration, raising tax demands, export payments and more

SUMMARY
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued eight circulars to streamline GST governance. Key updates include simplified and standardized GST registration rules, stricter requirements for tax officers to prove intent before raising evasion demands, and greater clarity on multi-year demand breakdowns. Additionally, exporters received relief by recognizing import-export receivable set-offs and special rupee account settlements as valid export proceeds.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area GST CBIC GST Registration Tax Demand Export Payments Tax Compliance
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CBIC circulars: What changes with guidelines on GST registration, raising tax demands, export payments and more

CBIC circulars: What changes with guidelines on GST registration, raising tax demands, export payments and more

CBIC circulars: What changes with guidelines on GST registration, raising tax demands, export payments and more

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NEW Hindustan Times Wed 28 Oct 2026 03:04:10 PM

Manipur: Member of banned outfit arrested with foreign weapons, contraband drugs

SUMMARY
Security forces arrested Letkhothang Khongsai (23), an alleged cadre of the proscribed Kuki National Front (MC), during a joint operation in Manipur’s Churachandpur district. Intercepting a white Bolero at Kingkin village, authorities seized two foreign-made rifles (AK-series and MA1), 240 rounds of ammunition, and over 1 kg of brown sugar. An official case has been registered.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Defence & Security
Focus Area UAPA Insurgency Narcotics Trafficking Illegal Arms Northeast India
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Manipur: Member of banned outfit arrested with foreign weapons, contraband drugs

Manipur: Member of banned outfit arrested with foreign weapons, contraband drugs

Manipur: Member of banned outfit arrested with foreign weapons, contraband drugs

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NEW Barandbench Wed 28 Oct 2026 03:04:04 PM

Online content restrictions and due process: Punjab and Haryana High Court strengthens procedural safeguards for digital speech

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has strengthened procedural safeguards for digital speech, ruling that authorities requesting online content blocks must simultaneously provide a copy of the notice to affected users. Quashing an unauthorised order issued against a news network, the Court clarified that law enforcement takedown requests must strictly be issued by officers ranked Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) or above.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains Polity & Governance
Focus Area Digital Rights Online Content Regulation Article 19(1)(a) Article 19(2) IT Act 2000
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Online content restrictions and due process: Punjab and Haryana High Court strengthens procedural safeguards for digital speech

Online content restrictions and due process: Punjab and Haryana High Court strengthens procedural safeguards for digital speech

Online content restrictions and due process: Punjab and Haryana High Court strengthens procedural safeguards for digital speech

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NEW Prabhat Khabar Wed 28 Oct 2026 02:47:07 PM

'7 युद्ध, घरेलू भ्रष्टाचार और ICC के युद्ध अपराधों' के आरोप: बेंजामिन नेतन्याहू... एक चेहरा, कई व्याख्या

SUMMARY
इजरायल के प्रधानमंत्री बेंजामिन नेतन्याहू वर्तमान में कई गंभीर चुनौतियों का सामना कर रहे हैं। सात अलग-अलग मोर्चों पर जारी सैन्य संघर्षों, देश के भीतर भ्रष्टाचार के कानूनी मामलों और अंतरराष्ट्रीय आपराधिक न्यायालय (ICC) द्वारा युद्ध अपराधों के तहत जारी वारंट के कारण उनकी वैश्विक छवि अत्यधिक विवादित हो गई है। आलोचक जहां उन्हें सत्ता बचाने वाला संघर्षशील नेता मानते हैं, वहीं विरोधी उन्हें राजनीतिक अस्तित्व के लिए देश को युद्ध में धकेलने वाला मुख्य चेहरा ठहराते हैं।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area Israel–Palestine Conflict ICC War Crimes Allegations International Law West Asian Geopolitics
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'7 युद्ध, घरेलू भ्रष्टाचार और ICC के युद्ध अपराधों' के आरोप: बेंजामिन नेतन्याहू... एक चेहरा, कई व्याख्या

'7 युद्ध, घरेलू भ्रष्टाचार और ICC के युद्ध अपराधों' के आरोप: बेंजामिन नेतन्याहू... एक चेहरा, कई व्याख्या

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NEW News 18 Hindi Wed 28 Oct 2026 02:47:03 PM

BJP Picks Hardeep Puri For Biennial Election To Rajya Sabha, Ends Speculation Over His Seat

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nominated Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election from Madhya Pradesh. The decision resolves speculation regarding his parliamentary tenure following his omission from the Uttar Pradesh re-nomination list. Puri will contest for the seat vacated by former Union Minister L. Murugan.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Rajya Sabha Article 80 Article 83 Bicameral Legislature Representat Single Transferable Voteion of States
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BJP Picks Hardeep Puri For Biennial Election To Rajya Sabha, Ends Speculation Over His Seat

BJP Picks Hardeep Puri For Biennial Election To Rajya Sabha, Ends Speculation Over His Seat

BJP Picks Hardeep Puri For Biennial Election To Rajya Sabha, Ends Speculation Over His Seat

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NEW Mint Wed 28 Oct 2026 02:30:07 PM

Pension scheme: Delhi govt begins door-to-door biometric verification of 4.4 lakh senior citizen beneficiaries

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The Delhi government’s Social Welfare Department has initiated a 90-day door-to-door biometric verification drive for approximately 4.4 lakh senior citizen pension beneficiaries. Deployed survey teams use fingerprint and iris scanners alongside live photography to authenticate identities, purge duplicate or deceased records, and identify ineligible recipients. Officials estimate this exercise could free up 20 to 25 percent of current beneficiary slots for new applicants.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Social Security Old-Age Pension Biometric Verification Welfare Schemes Direct Benefit
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Pension scheme: Delhi govt begins door-to-door biometric verification of 4.4 lakh senior citizen beneficiaries

Pension scheme: Delhi govt begins door-to-door biometric verification of 4.4 lakh senior citizen beneficiaries

Pension scheme: Delhi govt begins door-to-door biometric verification of 4.4 lakh senior citizen beneficiaries

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NEW The Hindu Wed 28 Oct 2026 02:21:12 PM

Rajnath Singh, Hegseth review progress of India-U.S. defence pact

SUMMARY
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reviewed the progress of the India-US defence partnership, discussing key agreements like BECA, LEMOA, and COMCASA. They focused on military cooperation, technology sharing, co-production of defence equipment, and strengthening strategic ties amid regional security challenges in the Indo-Pacific.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area ndia–US Defence Cooperation Defence Technology Military Exercises Defence Trade Indo-Pacific Security
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Rajnath Singh, Hegseth review progress of India-U.S. defence pact

Rajnath Singh, Hegseth review progress of India-U.S. defence pact

Rajnath Singh, Hegseth review progress of India-U.S. defence pact

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NEW Firstpost Wed 28 Oct 2026 02:21:04 PM

Centre deputes team to investigate Cheetah death due to pellet injuries at Kuno National Park

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The Union Environment Ministry has deputed a high-level central team to investigate the death of a 19-month-old male cheetah, KNG22, linked to Kuno National Park. Rescued outside the protected reserve with severe firearm pellet injuries, emergency surgery recovered five pellets from the animal before it succumbed. The central team will coordinate with state authorities to evaluate protection protocols and security measures.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Project Cheetah Wildlife Protection Human–Wildlife Conflict Protected Areas Poaching Biodiversity Conservation
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Centre deputes team to investigate Cheetah death due to pellet injuries at Kuno National Park

Centre deputes team to investigate Cheetah death due to pellet injuries at Kuno National Park

Centre deputes team to investigate Cheetah death due to pellet injuries at Kuno National Park

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NEW The Hindu Wed 28 Oct 2026 02:04:03 PM

Hegseth proposes 'ambitious' U.S.-ASEAN defence framework at Philippine summit

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At the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)-Plus in Cebu, Philippines, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed an "ambitious" U.S.-ASEAN Framework for Defense Cooperation. Designed to guide regional security ties over the next several years, the initiative aims to enhance maritime domain awareness, joint training, and operational coordination among naval forces to strengthen stability in the Indo-Pacific.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area US–ASEAN Relations Indo-Pacific Security Defence Cooperation South China Sea China’s Regional Influence
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Hegseth proposes 'ambitious' U.S.-ASEAN defence framework at Philippine summit

Hegseth proposes 'ambitious' U.S.-ASEAN defence framework at Philippine summit

Hegseth proposes 'ambitious' U.S.-ASEAN defence framework at Philippine summit

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