NEW Hindustan Times Wed 21 Oct 2026 11:30:10 PM

UP saw 815 riots between 2012 and 2017, says Adityanath

SUMMARY
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath revealed that 815 riots occurred in UP between 2012 and 2017 under the previous Samajwadi Party government led by Akhilesh Yadav. He used this data to criticize the opposition's law and order record, contrasting it with his government's strict approach.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - I Society & Social Justice
Focus Area Communalism in Indian society causes of communal violence social cohesion role of state institutions in maintaining public order prevention of communal conflict
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UP saw 815 riots between 2012 and 2017, says Adityanath

UP saw 815 riots between 2012 and 2017, says Adityanath

UP saw 815 riots between 2012 and 2017, says Adityanath

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NEW The Hindu Wed 21 Oct 2026 11:21:11 PM

Untouchability and the idea of ‘purity’

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# Untouchability and the Idea of 'Purity'

Untouchability is a discriminatory practice rooted in the caste system, where certain communities are deemed "impure" by birth. The concept of ritual purity classified lower castes as "polluted," denying them access to temples, water sources, and social spaces. Despite India's constitutional ban (Article 17), this practice persists in rural areas. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar fought against it, advocating equality. Social reformers and laws like the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955, aim to eradicate this deep-rooted prejudice, promoting dignity and equal rights for all citizens.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - I Society & Social Justice
Focus Area Caste system and social stratification purity and pollution in Indian society untouchability and social exclusion constitutional abolition of untouchability social reform and equality
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Untouchability and the idea of ‘purity’

Untouchability and the idea of ‘purity’

Untouchability and the idea of ‘purity’

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NEW News 18 Hindi Wed 21 Oct 2026 11:04:03 PM

'Courts Hands Aren't Tired': SC On Intervention Of Courts In Free And Fair Election Process

SUMMARY
The Supreme Court affirmed that courts have the authority and responsibility to intervene in ensuring free and fair elections, stating "Court's hands aren't tired." The bench emphasized that judiciary can step in when electoral integrity is threatened, upholding democratic principles and constitutional rights of citizens to transparent elections.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Basic structure and free and fair elections judicial review of electoral processes constitutional role of the judiciary powers and independence of the Election Commission electoral integrity and accountability
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'Courts Hands Aren't Tired': SC On Intervention Of Courts In Free And Fair Election Process

'Courts Hands Aren't Tired': SC On Intervention Of Courts In Free And Fair Election Process

'Courts Hands Aren't Tired': SC On Intervention Of Courts In Free And Fair Election Process

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NEW Hindustan Times Wed 21 Oct 2026 10:47:12 PM

Gomti silt, flood debris sully river front; LDA launches mop-up ops

SUMMARY
After recent floods, the Gomti River front in Lucknow was covered with silt and flood debris, damaging its beauty. The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) launched a major clean-up operation to restore the riverfront, remove accumulated silt, and clear debris deposited by floodwaters.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Urban river pollution river sedimentation flood debris management urban waterway restoration sustainable urban environmental governance
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Gomti silt, flood debris sully river front; LDA launches mop-up ops

Gomti silt, flood debris sully river front; LDA launches mop-up ops

Gomti silt, flood debris sully river front; LDA launches mop-up ops

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NEW Barandbench Wed 21 Oct 2026 08:30:05 PM

Only Supreme Court can say its judgment will not be cited as precedent: Delhi High Court

SUMMARY
The Delhi High Court ruled that only the Supreme Court has the authority to declare that its judgments cannot be cited as precedent. No lower court or tribunal can restrict the precedential value of its own orders, as it violates judicial hierarchy and legal principles governing binding precedents.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Supreme Court of India High Court Jurisdiction Judicial Precedents Doctrine of Stare Decisis Judicial Hierarchy
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Only Supreme Court can say its judgment will not be cited as precedent: Delhi High Court

Only Supreme Court can say its judgment will not be cited as precedent: Delhi High Court

Only Supreme Court can say its judgment will not be cited as precedent: Delhi High Court

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NEW News 18 Hindi Wed 21 Oct 2026 08:04:03 PM

'Har Gali Me Jantar Mantar': Nirmala Sitharaman's Husband To Join CJP In Anti-CEC Protest

SUMMARY
Nirmala Sitharaman's husband, Parakala Prabhakar, announced he would join the Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms (CJP) protest against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). He used the phrase "Har Gali Me Jantar Mantar," meaning protests everywhere, expressing dissent against the government's handling of electoral transparency. His participation drew attention due to his wife being India's Finance Minister, highlighting ideological differences within the family. The protest raised concerns over the independence of the Election Commission and alleged partisan functioning under the current leadership.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Independence of Constitutional Bodies Electoral Integrity Right to Protest Freedom of Speech and Expression
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'Har Gali Me Jantar Mantar': Nirmala Sitharaman's Husband To Join CJP In Anti-CEC Protest

'Har Gali Me Jantar Mantar': Nirmala Sitharaman's Husband To Join CJP In Anti-CEC Protest

'Har Gali Me Jantar Mantar': Nirmala Sitharaman's Husband To Join CJP In Anti-CEC Protest

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NEW Moneycontrol Wed 21 Oct 2026 07:47:07 PM

बदल रहा है केंद्र शासित प्रदेश लद्दाख, मेडिकल कॉलेज से लेकर हाईकोर्ट बेंच तक सात साल में विकास के कई माइलस्टोन किए पार

SUMMARY
# लद्दाख में विकास की नई उड़ान

2019 में केंद्र शासित प्रदेश बनने के बाद से लद्दाख ने सात साल में कई उपलब्धियां हासिल कीं। यहां मेडिकल कॉलेज की स्थापना, हाईकोर्ट बेंच की मंजूरी, बेहतर सड़क-संपर्क, बिजली-पानी की सुविधाएं और पर्यटन अवसंरचना में बड़ा विस्तार हुआ। केंद्र सरकार ने लद्दाख के विकास पर विशेष ध्यान दिया है।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Union Territory of Ladakh Article 239 UT Administration Regional Development Healthcare Infrastructure
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बदल रहा है केंद्र शासित प्रदेश लद्दाख, मेडिकल कॉलेज से लेकर हाईकोर्ट बेंच तक सात साल में विकास के कई माइलस्टोन किए पार

बदल रहा है केंद्र शासित प्रदेश लद्दाख, मेडिकल कॉलेज से लेकर हाईकोर्ट बेंच तक सात साल में विकास के कई माइलस्टोन किए पार

बदल रहा है केंद्र शासित प्रदेश लद्दाख, मेडिकल कॉलेज से लेकर हाईकोर्ट बेंच तक सात साल में विकास के कई माइलस्टोन किए पार

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NEW The Hindu Wed 21 Oct 2026 07:30:03 PM

France protests: Macron blasts ‘stupid’ claims by Trump, others blaming Muslims migrants for French riots

SUMMARY
French President Macron condemned remarks by Trump and others linking France's riots to Muslim immigrants, calling such claims "stupid." The unrest erupted after police fatally shot a teen of Algerian descent during a traffic stop. Macron rejected the narrative, saying it misrepresented France's complex social issues.
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France protests: Macron blasts ‘stupid’ claims by Trump, others blaming Muslims migrants for French riots

France protests: Macron blasts ‘stupid’ claims by Trump, others blaming Muslims migrants for French riots

France protests: Macron blasts ‘stupid’ claims by Trump, others blaming Muslims migrants for French riots

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NEW The Hindu Wed 21 Oct 2026 07:04:07 PM

Groundwater levels in Telangana’s urban areas dip by 6.85 metres; experts suggest aerators to taps, treated water to lakes

SUMMARY
Telangana's urban groundwater levels have dropped significantly by 6.85 metres due to over-extraction and rapid urbanisation. Experts recommend attaching aerators to taps to reduce water usage and channelling treated wastewater into lakes to recharge groundwater and restore water bodies.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Groundwater Depletion Groundwater Recharge Urban Water Management Treated Wastewater Reuse Water Conservation
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Groundwater levels in Telangana’s urban areas dip by 6.85 metres; experts suggest aerators to taps, treated water to lakes

Groundwater levels in Telangana’s urban areas dip by 6.85 metres; experts suggest aerators to taps, treated water to lakes

Groundwater levels in Telangana’s urban areas dip by 6.85 metres; experts suggest aerators to taps, treated water to lakes

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NEW The Hindu Wed 21 Oct 2026 06:30:07 PM

Northeast monsoon preparedness: Tamil Nadu government mandates repair of rainwater harvesting structures

SUMMARY
The Tamil Nadu government has ordered mandatory repair and maintenance of rainwater harvesting (RWH) structures across the state ahead of the northeast monsoon season. Authorities directed building owners and local bodies to ensure all RWH systems are functional to prevent waterlogging and maximize groundwater recharge. Non-compliance may attract penalties under existing regulations.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Northeast Monsoon Rainwater Harvesting Water Conservation Groundwater Recharge Urban Water Management
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Northeast monsoon preparedness: Tamil Nadu government mandates repair of rainwater harvesting structures

Northeast monsoon preparedness: Tamil Nadu government mandates repair of rainwater harvesting structures

Northeast monsoon preparedness: Tamil Nadu government mandates repair of rainwater harvesting structures

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NEW Dainik Bhaskar Wed 21 Oct 2026 06:21:09 PM

सेंगोल बनाने वाले कारीगर का निधन, 99 साल के थे:परिवार ने 1947 में नेहरू को सौंपा, मोदी ने 2023 में नई संसद में स्थापित किया

SUMMARY
**सेंगोल बनाने वाले कारीगर वुम्मिदी बंगारू चेट्टी का 99 वर्ष की आयु में निधन हो गया। उनके परिवार ने 1947 में सत्ता हस्तांतरण के प्रतीक के रूप में सेंगोल पं. नेहरू को सौंपा था। 2023 में PM मोदी ने इसे नई संसद भवन में स्थापित किया।**
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - I Art & Culture
Focus Area Sengol Indian Cultural Heritage Chola Dynasty Historical Sceptres Transfer of Power in 1947 New Parliament Building
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सेंगोल बनाने वाले कारीगर का निधन, 99 साल के थे:परिवार ने 1947 में नेहरू को सौंपा, मोदी ने 2023 में नई संसद में स्थापित किया

सेंगोल बनाने वाले कारीगर का निधन, 99 साल के थे:परिवार ने 1947 में नेहरू को सौंपा, मोदी ने 2023 में नई संसद में स्थापित किया

सेंगोल बनाने वाले कारीगर का निधन, 99 साल के थे:परिवार ने 1947 में नेहरू को सौंपा, मोदी ने 2023 में नई संसद में स्थापित किया

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NEW News 18 Hindi Wed 21 Oct 2026 05:47:09 PM

PM Modi To Attend IAF's Air Show At Varanasi's Namo Ghat On Sunday; 100 Aircraft To Participate

SUMMARY
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Indian Air Force's grand air show at Namo Ghat in Varanasi on Sunday. Around 100 aircraft, including fighter jets and helicopters, will participate in the spectacular event showcasing IAF's strength and capabilities.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Indian Air Force (IAF) Military Aviation Aircraft Technology Air Shows Defence Preparedness Indigenous Defence Manufacturing
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PM Modi To Attend IAF's Air Show At Varanasi's Namo Ghat On Sunday; 100 Aircraft To Participate

PM Modi To Attend IAF's Air Show At Varanasi's Namo Ghat On Sunday; 100 Aircraft To Participate

PM Modi To Attend IAF's Air Show At Varanasi's Namo Ghat On Sunday; 100 Aircraft To Participate

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NEW The Economic Times Wed 21 Oct 2026 05:30:05 PM

Fastest known star races around Milky Way’s black hole at 15,900 miles per second; how its orbit could reveal cosmic secrets

SUMMARY
Astronomers discovered star S4716, the fastest known star orbiting Sagittarius A*, the Milky Way's supermassive black hole, at 15,900 mi/s. It completes an orbit in just 4 years. Studying its orbit helps test Einstein's general relativity and understand black hole physics.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Black Holes Milky Way Galaxy Stellar Orbits General Relativity Space-Time Advanced Telescopes
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Fastest known star races around Milky Way’s black hole at 15,900 miles per second; how its orbit could reveal cosmic secrets

Fastest known star races around Milky Way’s black hole at 15,900 miles per second; how its orbit could reveal cosmic secrets

Fastest known star races around Milky Way’s black hole at 15,900 miles per second; how its orbit could reveal cosmic secrets

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NEW Firstpost Wed 21 Oct 2026 05:21:08 PM

From Sirpur's multi-faith past to Andaman's volcanoes, 3 Indian sites enter Unesco tentative list

SUMMARY
India added 3 sites to UNESCO's tentative World Heritage List: Sirpur in Chhattisgarh, known for its ancient Buddhist, Hindu & Jain heritage; Barren Island volcano in Andaman, India's only active volcano; and Nagarparkar in historical context. This boosts India's future nomination prospects.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - I Art & Culture
Focus Area UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List Sirpur Archaeological Site Religious and Cultural Syncretism Barren Island Volcano
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From Sirpur's multi-faith past to Andaman's volcanoes, 3 Indian sites enter Unesco tentative list

From Sirpur's multi-faith past to Andaman's volcanoes, 3 Indian sites enter Unesco tentative list

From Sirpur's multi-faith past to Andaman's volcanoes, 3 Indian sites enter Unesco tentative list

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NEW The Economic Times Wed 21 Oct 2026 05:21:04 PM

Delaware Transforms Dredged Rock Into Thriving Underwater Blue Mussel Habitats

SUMMARY
Delaware is repurposing dredged rock material from waterway maintenance projects to create artificial reef structures underwater. These rock formations provide ideal surfaces for blue mussels to colonize, forming thriving habitats that support marine biodiversity and improve water quality.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Artificial Reefs Marine Biodiversity Habitat Restoration Sustainable Dredging Blue Economy Ecosystem Services
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Delaware Transforms Dredged Rock Into Thriving Underwater Blue Mussel Habitats

Delaware Transforms Dredged Rock Into Thriving Underwater Blue Mussel Habitats

Delaware Transforms Dredged Rock Into Thriving Underwater Blue Mussel Habitats

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