NEW News 18 Hindi Tue 27 Oct 2026 12:47:03 PM

Omar Abdullah Expands Jammu And Kashmir Cabinet: Who Are The Four New Ministers Sworn In?

SUMMARY
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expanded his Council of Ministers, with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administering the oath to four National Conference legislators—Ali Muhammad Sagar, Shameema Firdous, Mir Saifullah, and Altaf Ahmad Kaloo—at Lok Bhavan. The expansion brings the cabinet strength to nine members, while alliance partner Congress chose to stay out.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Council of Ministers Chief Minister Lieutenant Governor Union Territories Constitutional Provisions
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Omar Abdullah Expands Jammu And Kashmir Cabinet: Who Are The Four New Ministers Sworn In?

Omar Abdullah Expands Jammu And Kashmir Cabinet: Who Are The Four New Ministers Sworn In?

Omar Abdullah Expands Jammu And Kashmir Cabinet: Who Are The Four New Ministers Sworn In?

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NEW Firstpost Tue 27 Oct 2026 12:04:12 PM

India-EU investment pact talks continue as Goyal flags legal changes for GI deal

SUMMARY
India and the European Union are actively negotiating an Investment Protection Agreement to deepen economic ties and enhance market security. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced plans for legal amendments to align with the proposed Geographical Indications agreement, aiming to protect region-specific products and build investor confidence while resolving underlying legal framework differences.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area India-EU Trade Relations Bilateral Investment Treaty Geographical Indications (GI)
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India-EU investment pact talks continue as Goyal flags legal changes for GI deal

India-EU investment pact talks continue as Goyal flags legal changes for GI deal

India-EU investment pact talks continue as Goyal flags legal changes for GI deal

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NEW News 18 Hindi Tue 27 Oct 2026 12:04:08 PM

Delhi To Bar Entry Of Non-BS6 Vehicles From Nov 1: Check Rules, Exemptions And More

SUMMARY
Starting November 1, 2026, Delhi will prohibit non-BS6 vehicles registered outside the capital from entering the city until January 31, 2027. Part of Delhi's Winter Action Plan to combat seasonal air pollution, the rule exempts electric, CNG, and essential service vehicles. Authorities will enforce border checks alongside a mandatory "No PUC, No Fuel" rule at petrol pumps.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Air Pollution Vehicle Emission Standards Bharat Stage-VI (BS-VI) Vehicular Pollution
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Delhi To Bar Entry Of Non-BS6 Vehicles From Nov 1: Check Rules, Exemptions And More

Delhi To Bar Entry Of Non-BS6 Vehicles From Nov 1: Check Rules, Exemptions And More

Delhi To Bar Entry Of Non-BS6 Vehicles From Nov 1: Check Rules, Exemptions And More

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NEW Hindustan Times Tue 27 Oct 2026 11:30:12 AM

Manipur Celebrates Mera Hou Chongba, a Festival of Peace and Brotherhood, in Imphal

SUMMARY
Manipur celebrated the traditional festival of Mera Hou Chongba in Imphal, reaffirming brotherhood between the hill and valley communities. Held at the historic Kangla Palace, the event brought together Meitei and tribal leaders to exchange gifts, perform traditional rituals, and promote communal harmony, sending a strong message of peace and shared cultural heritage across the state.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - I Art & Culture
Focus Area Mera Hou Chongba Manipur Festivals Meitei Culture Intangible Cultural Heritage
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Manipur Celebrates Mera Hou Chongba, a Festival of Peace and Brotherhood, in Imphal

Manipur Celebrates Mera Hou Chongba, a Festival of Peace and Brotherhood, in Imphal

Manipur Celebrates Mera Hou Chongba, a Festival of Peace and Brotherhood, in Imphal

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NEW The Hindu Tue 27 Oct 2026 11:21:07 AM

Supreme Court Collegium proposes four judges for HC Chief Justiceships

SUMMARY
The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has recommended four High Court judges for appointment as Chief Justices. The recommendations include Justice P. Sam Koshy for the Delhi High Court, Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak for the Gujarat High Court, Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty for the Telangana High Court, and Justice Sudhir Singh for the Uttarakhand High Court.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area High Court Chief Justice Appointment Collegium System Judicial Appointments Judicial Independence Separation of Powers Article 217 Article 222
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Supreme Court Collegium proposes four judges for HC Chief Justiceships

Supreme Court Collegium proposes four judges for HC Chief Justiceships

Supreme Court Collegium proposes four judges for HC Chief Justiceships

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NEW The Hindu Tue 27 Oct 2026 11:04:11 AM

Cancer 360: Overview of Detection, Treatment, Palliation

SUMMARY
Modern oncology adopts a holistic "Cancer 360" model integrating early detection, precision treatments, and palliative care. Breakthroughs in AI diagnostics and liquid biopsies enable earlier tumor identification, while genomic profiling guides personalized therapies. Early integration of palliative support manages symptoms and enhances quality of life, offering a complete, patient-centric strategy from diagnosis through survivorship.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice
Focus Area Non-Communicable Diseases Cancer Screening Universal Health Coverage Cancer Detection
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Cancer 360: Overview of Detection, Treatment, Palliation

Cancer 360: Overview of Detection, Treatment, Palliation

Cancer 360: Overview of Detection, Treatment, Palliation

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NEW Hindustan Times Tue 27 Oct 2026 11:04:07 AM

Meghalaya SIR: 2 foreigners excluded, 2.18 million electors in final roll

SUMMARY
Under Article 326 of the Constitution and Section 16 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, voter registration in India is strictly restricted to citizens aged 18 and above. The Election Commission of India explicitly prohibits foreign nationals from enrolling or exercising voting rights, upholding universal adult suffrage exclusively for Indian nationals.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Voter Registration Foreign Nationals and Voting Rights Election Commission of India Article 326 Representation of the People Act
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Meghalaya SIR: 2 foreigners excluded, 2.18 million electors in final roll

Meghalaya SIR: 2 foreigners excluded, 2.18 million electors in final roll

Meghalaya SIR: 2 foreigners excluded, 2.18 million electors in final roll

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NEW News 18 Hindi Tue 27 Oct 2026 11:04:04 AM

How A Refund Request For Leaking Curd Packet Cost Bengaluru Woman Rs 98,000

SUMMARY
A 56-year-old Bengaluru woman was scammed out of ₹98,000 in a cyber fraud scheme after attempting to obtain a refund for a damaged curd packet ordered through Blinkit. Finding a fraudulent helpline number online, the victim followed directions from scammers who sent her a WhatsApp link and coaxed her into opening her UPI app, instantly draining her bank account.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Cybercrime UPI Fraud Phishing Fake Refund Links Digital Payment Security Consumer Protection
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How A Refund Request For Leaking Curd Packet Cost Bengaluru Woman Rs 98,000

How A Refund Request For Leaking Curd Packet Cost Bengaluru Woman Rs 98,000

How A Refund Request For Leaking Curd Packet Cost Bengaluru Woman Rs 98,000

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NEW News 18 Hindi Tue 27 Oct 2026 10:21:06 AM

What Is Section 18 Of CEC Act, Provision At Heart Of Poll Panel's Defence In Supreme Court?

SUMMARY
Section 18 of the 2023 CEC Act mandates that Election Commission decisions be made unanimously or by majority vote. Defending Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar against allegations of unilateral action, the Commission told the Supreme Court that all business was transacted lawfully and collectively, rendering pleas seeking to restrain the CEC legally maintainable-free.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Section 18 Protection from Civil and Criminal Proceedings Article 324 Judicial Review
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What Is Section 18 Of CEC Act, Provision At Heart Of Poll Panel's Defence In Supreme Court?

What Is Section 18 Of CEC Act, Provision At Heart Of Poll Panel's Defence In Supreme Court?

What Is Section 18 Of CEC Act, Provision At Heart Of Poll Panel's Defence In Supreme Court?

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NEW Mint Tue 27 Oct 2026 10:04:13 AM

Meta Platform seeks to raise $95 billion through stock offering in largest ever funding round for AI expansion

SUMMARY
Meta Platforms plans to raise up to $95 billion in its largest-ever equity fundraising effort to expand its AI infrastructure and data centers. The plan includes an initial $35 billion public offering of common and preferred stock, followed by a $60 billion program using new non-voting Class C shares, allowing CEO Mark Zuckerberg to secure funding without losing voting control.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area AI Infrastructure Investment Big Tech Companies AI Competition Technology Sector Growth Digital Economy
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Meta Platform seeks to raise $95 billion through stock offering in largest ever funding round for AI expansion

Meta Platform seeks to raise $95 billion through stock offering in largest ever funding round for AI expansion

Meta Platform seeks to raise $95 billion through stock offering in largest ever funding round for AI expansion

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NEW Markets-Economic Times Tue 27 Oct 2026 09:47:11 AM

SBI launches CyRIS centre to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities

SUMMARY
State Bank of India (SBI) has inaugurated CyRIS, a state-of-the-art Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, to build proactive, intelligence-led cyber resilience. Unveiled by DFS Secretary Sanjay Lohiya and SBI Chairman C.S. Setty, the center focuses on policy formulation, talent development, and threat intelligence to safeguard banking operations, customer data, and India’s digital financial ecosystem.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area CyRIS Centre Banking Cybersecurity Digital Banking Security Financial Data Protection
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SBI launches CyRIS centre to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities

SBI launches CyRIS centre to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities

SBI launches CyRIS centre to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities

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NEW Hindustan Times Tue 27 Oct 2026 09:30:04 AM

AI may automate specific tasks, not entire jobs: IIT Madras research paper

SUMMARY
A new white paper by IIT Madras’ Centre for Responsible AI (CeRAI) reveals that artificial intelligence will transform individual work tasks rather than eliminate entire professions. Highlighting that job impacts depend on costs, industry regulations, and organizational structure, the report warns that entry-level roles face the highest vulnerability, necessitating targeted reskilling and task restructuring.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Automation Future of Work AI and Employment Human-AI Collaboration
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AI may automate specific tasks, not entire jobs: IIT Madras research paper

AI may automate specific tasks, not entire jobs: IIT Madras research paper

AI may automate specific tasks, not entire jobs: IIT Madras research paper

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NEW News 18 Hindi Tue 27 Oct 2026 09:04:03 AM

UP MLC Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Vote Counting Begins For 11 Seats As BJP, SP Face Off

SUMMARY
Vote counting is underway across seven centers for 11 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council seats (five graduates' and six teachers' constituencies). The ruling BJP has secured victories in Meerut's graduates' and teachers' seats while retaining leads in Gorakhpur and Lucknow. Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party (SP) maintains strong opposition, leading in key regions including Varanasi and Agra.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area State Legislature Representation of the People Act Indirect Elections Indian Federalism
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UP MLC Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Vote Counting Begins For 11 Seats As BJP, SP Face Off

UP MLC Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Vote Counting Begins For 11 Seats As BJP, SP Face Off

UP MLC Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Vote Counting Begins For 11 Seats As BJP, SP Face Off

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NEW Mint Tue 27 Oct 2026 08:47:12 AM

EPS-95 higher pension row: Pensioners’ body writes to President Murmu, seeks withdrawal of EPFO's ‘flawed’ circular

SUMMARY
The National Confederation of Pensioners’ Associations (NCPA) requested President Droupadi Murmu’s intervention to resolve the ongoing EPS-95 higher pension dispute. Representing 10 lakh retirees, the body demanded the unconditional withdrawal of EPFO’s January 18, 2025 circular, urging an end to unnecessary litigation and a waiver of punitive interest caused by administrative delays.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice
Focus Area EPS-95 Employees’ Pension Scheme EPFO Higher Pension Pensioners’ Welfare Social Security
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EPS-95 higher pension row: Pensioners’ body writes to President Murmu, seeks withdrawal of EPFO's ‘flawed’ circular

EPS-95 higher pension row: Pensioners’ body writes to President Murmu, seeks withdrawal of EPFO's ‘flawed’ circular

EPS-95 higher pension row: Pensioners’ body writes to President Murmu, seeks withdrawal of EPFO's ‘flawed’ circular

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NEW Dainik Bhaskar Tue 27 Oct 2026 08:47:08 AM

गैंगस्टर लॉरेंस साबरमती जेल के हाई सिक्योरिटी ब्लॉक में शिफ्ट:यहां 200 आतंकी और खतरनाक कैदी बंद; 2023 से इसी जेल में है

SUMMARY
कुख्यात गैंगस्टर लॉरेंस बिश्नोई को अहमदाबाद की साबरमती सेंट्रल जेल के 'दस खोली' से स्थानांतरित कर हाई-सिक्योरिटी 'दो सौ खोली' (ब्लॉक 200) में शिफ्ट कर दिया गया है। 2023 से इस जेल में बंद लॉरेंस को बाहरी दुनिया और डिजिटल पहुंच से पूरी तरह अलग-थलग (आइसोलेशन) रखने तथा उसके आपराधिक नेटवर्क पर लगाम लगाने के उद्देश्य से चौबीसों घंटे निगरानी वाले इस 7.5x11 फीट के सेल में रखा गया है।
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Defence & Security
Focus Area Organised Crime Gangster Networks High-Security Prisons Prison Security Criminal-Terrorist Nexus
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गैंगस्टर लॉरेंस साबरमती जेल के हाई सिक्योरिटी ब्लॉक में शिफ्ट:यहां 200 आतंकी और खतरनाक कैदी बंद; 2023 से इसी जेल में है

गैंगस्टर लॉरेंस साबरमती जेल के हाई सिक्योरिटी ब्लॉक में शिफ्ट:यहां 200 आतंकी और खतरनाक कैदी बंद; 2023 से इसी जेल में है

गैंगस्टर लॉरेंस साबरमती जेल के हाई सिक्योरिटी ब्लॉक में शिफ्ट:यहां 200 आतंकी और खतरनाक कैदी बंद; 2023 से इसी जेल में है

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