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NEW News 18 Hindi Fri 06 Nov 2026 01:04:07 AM

5.0-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles China's Xinjiang Region, Tremors Felt Across J&K, Ladakh

SUMMARY

A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck China's Xinjiang region, sending tremors across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in India. Residents felt shaking, causing brief panic. No casualties or major damage were reported. Authorities monitored the situation closely.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - I Geography

Focus Area Earthquakes Seismic Zones Tectonic Plate Movements Himalayan Seismicity Disaster Management

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NEW News 18 Hindi Thu 05 Nov 2026 10:36:29 PM

Sonam Wangchuk's School Dragged To Labour Court Over 'Denial' Of Maternity Benefits

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The Leh Labour Court scheduled final orders on a case involving Sonam Wangchuk-founded Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh. A former employee alleged denial of statutory maternity benefits and termination during her pregnancy, while CEO Gitanjali Angmo dismissed the claims as a government-backed "witch-hunt" aimed at silencing regional political dissent.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice

Focus Area Maternity benefits women's labour rights workplace discrimination labour law enforcement

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NEW The Times Of India Thu 05 Nov 2026 10:25:05 PM

Watch: DRDO successfully tests indigenously developed Pralay missile

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On Thursday, India's Defence Research and Development Organisation achieved a significant milestone by successfully testing the Pralay missile. This advanced solid-propellant, quasi-ballistic missile is capable of carrying different payloads, with an impressive strike range of 150 to 500 kilometers...

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology

Focus Area DRDO Pralay missile quasi-ballistic trajectory surface-to-surface missile solid-propellant engine Research Centre Imarat

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NEW News 18 Hindi Thu 05 Nov 2026 10:21:10 PM

'Enough Evidence To Show': Centre Alleges CJP Activists Receiving Foreign Funds From Pakistan

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Union Minister Jitendra Singh alleged that Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activists received foreign funds, citing intelligence reports. The Centre claimed founder Abhijeet Dipke took U.S. donations, while strategist Ashutosh Ranka got money from Pakistani politicians to stage protests. Rejecting these accusations, CJP leaders demanded the government present concrete proof.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance

Focus Area Foreign funding allegations Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) foreign-funded NGOs

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NEW News 18 Hindi Thu 05 Nov 2026 10:17:52 PM

Only One Local Listed Terrorist Active In Kashmir, Threat Persists: IGP Sujit Kumar

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Kashmir IGP Sujit Kumar revealed that only one listed local terrorist, affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, remains active in the Kashmir Valley. While the suspect has been involved in terror incidents in Anantnag and Pulwama with support from foreign militants, security agencies maintain heightened surveillance to counter persistent threats and cross-border recruitment attempts.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Defence & Security

Focus Area Kashmir terrorism local terrorist recruitment Article 370 Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967

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NEW Dainik Bhaskar Thu 05 Nov 2026 10:15:29 PM

हैदराबाद जेल में बना देश का पहला जेंडर न्यूट्रल सेल:ट्रांसजेंडर कैदियों को मिलेगी अलग पहचान, मानवाधिकार आयोग के दखल के बाद फैसला; मनपसंद कपड़े पहन सकेंगे

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राष्ट्रीय मानवाधिकार आयोग के निर्देशों के बाद हैदराबाद की चंचलगुडा सेंट्रल जेल में देश का पहला जेंडर न्यूट्रल सेल बनाया गया है। इस ऐतिहासिक फैसले के तहत ट्रांसजेंडर कैदियों को अलग पहचान, सुरक्षा और सम्मान मिलेगा। नई व्यवस्था के तहत वे अपनी पसंद के कपड़े पहन सकेंगे और उन्हें अलग चिकित्सा सुविधाएं दी जाएंगी, ताकि जेल के भीतर उत्पीड़न और भेदभाव को पूरी तरह से रोका जा सके।

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice

Focus Area Transgender rights gender-neutral prison facilities human dignity prison reforms NHRC intervention

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NEW Prabhat Khabar Thu 05 Nov 2026 09:47:11 PM

Pralay Missile: टारगेट 500 KM, हवा में रास्ता बदलने की क्षमता, भारत के 'प्रलय' से कांप उठेेेंगे चीन-पाकिस्तान

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**प्रलय मिसाइल भारत की स्वदेशी शॉर्ट-रेंज बैलिस्टिक मिसाइल है, जिसकी मारक क्षमता 150-500 KM है। DRDO द्वारा विकसित यह मिसाइल हवा में दिशा बदल सकती है, जिससे दुश्मन की मिसाइल डिफेंस सिस्टम को चकमा दे सकती है। यह ठोस ईंधन से चलती है और पारंपरिक व सामरिक दोनों वॉरहेड ले जा सकती है। इसे सेना में शामिल करने से भारत की सीमा सुरक्षा मजबूत होगी, जो चीन-पाकिस्तान के लिए बड़ा खतरा है।**

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Defence & Security

Focus Area Make in India CPEC India China relations DRDO

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NEW Hindustan Times Thu 05 Nov 2026 09:47:03 PM

Elon Musk's $445 million political gamble backfires as Democrats win big, scrutiny looms

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Elon Musk spent $445 million supporting Republican candidates, primarily backing Trump and GOP efforts in the 2024 elections. Despite this massive investment, Democrats secured key victories in several races. Now Musk faces increased political scrutiny over his spending and potential conflicts of interest with his government contracts at SpaceX and Tesla.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - II International Relations

Focus Area Starlink in India Elon Musk-Trump relations

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NEW The Times Of India Thu 05 Nov 2026 09:30:07 PM

'14 to 114': PM Modi hails para-athletes after historic Asian Para Games medal haul

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India achieved a historic milestone at the 2023 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, winning 114 medals. PM Modi praised the para-athletes, highlighting India's journey from just 14 medals in previous editions to 114, including 29 gold. He called it a proud moment for the nation.

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Relevant For: Prelims Current Affairs

Focus Area Para athletes Sports Olympics Khelo India

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NEW The Hindu Thu 05 Nov 2026 09:30:03 PM

Multiple flights in Europe diverted because of bomb threats

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Multiple European flights were recently diverted due to bomb threats, causing major disruptions. Several airlines rerouted planes as a precaution, with passengers evacuated and aircraft searched. Authorities found no explosives. Investigations are ongoing to identify those responsible for the hoax threats.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Defence & Security

Focus Area Global Terrorism Hijacking Smith Machchar Flydubai

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NEW Hindustan Times Thu 05 Nov 2026 09:21:06 PM

Setback for Netanyahu as Israel’s Arab party agrees to back Eisenkot to form Israeli govt: Report

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Israel's Arab party, Ra'am, reportedly agreed to support former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot to form a government, dealing a blow to PM Netanyahu's coalition efforts. This move could shift Israel's political landscape, potentially blocking Netanyahu from securing a majority needed to govern.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - II International Relations

Focus Area Israeli PM elections Arab Israel Relations Israel Gaza war

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NEW Moneycontrol Thu 05 Nov 2026 08:21:10 PM

Crude Oil में तेज गिरावट से इनफ्लेशन पर घटेगा दबाव, RBI दिसंबर में उम्मीद से कम बढ़ा सकता है इंटरेस्ट रेट

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कच्चे तेल (Crude Oil) की कीमतों में आई तेज गिरावट से घरेलू मुद्रास्फीति (इनफ्लेशन) पर दबाव कम हुआ है। अक्टूबर में रेपो रेट 25 बीपीएस बढ़ाकर 5.50% करने के बाद, विश्लेषकों का मानना है कि ईंधन लागत में राहत से भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक (RBI) को राहत मिलेगी। इसके परिणामस्वरूप, दिसंबर में होने वाली मौद्रिक नीति समीक्षा (MPC) बैठक में आरबीआई उम्मीद से कम ब्याज दर बढ़ा सकता है|

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy

Focus Area CPI WPI Repo Rate Monetary Policy Committee imported inflation RBI's monetary policy decisions inflation-growth trade-off rupee depreciation

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NEW Moneycontrol Thu 05 Nov 2026 05:47:07 PM

यूरोप में बजा अदाणी का डंका! ₹27,200 करोड़ में दिग्गज डच कंपनी Evos का अधिग्रहण करेगी APSEZ

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अदाणी पोर्ट्स एंड स्पेशल इकोनॉमिक ज़ोन (APSEZ) ने नीदरलैंड्स की दिग्गज लिक्विड स्टोरेज कंपनी 'इवोस बी.वी.' (Evos B.V.) का 100% अधिग्रहण करने का ऐलान किया है। लगभग ₹27,200 करोड़ (€2.56 बिलियन) एंटरप्राइज वैल्यू वाले इस ऑल-कैश सौदे के तहत अदाणी पोर्ट्स को यूरोप के 5 देशों में स्थित 8 प्रमुख पोर्ट-बेस्ड टर्मिनलों का मालिकाना हक मिलेगा। इससे कंपनी की स्टोरेज क्षमता बढ़कर 63 लाख क्यूबिक मीटर हो जाएगी।

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy

Focus Area Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ) Evos B.V. Netherlands overseas acquisition Indian multinational companies port infrastructure global logistics

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NEW Patrika Thu 05 Nov 2026 05:33:32 PM

Rajasthan Dhanteras : आरोग्य का अमृत कलश: वैश्विक ‘हेल्थ हब’ बनता भारतीय कृषि का औषधीय ‘धन’

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राजस्थान की कृषि संस्कृति धनतेरस पर औषधीय पौधों के माध्यम से भारत को वैश्विक 'हेल्थ हब' बना रही है। देश के कुल उत्पादन में 15–19% का योगदान देने वाला राज्य 4 लाख हेक्टेयर में सालाना 2 लाख मीट्रिक टन से अधिक उपज देता है। 'नागौरी अश्वगंधा' को जीआई टैग मिलने और भारी अंतरराष्ट्रीय मांग से यह जलवायु-लचीली खेती किसानों के लिए बेहद लाभदायक साबित हो रही है।

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology

Focus Area National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) Ministry of AYUSH medicinal and aromatic plants Ayurveda WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine

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NEW The Hindu Thu 05 Nov 2026 05:05:27 PM

Tamil Nadu Governor Arlekar calls on President Droupadi Murmu

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Newly appointed Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The formal interaction marked a courtesy visit following his official appointment as the full-time Governor of Tamil Nadu, during which Arlekar also extended warm festive greetings to the President on behalf of the state.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance

Focus Area Constitutional offices Governor–President relationship appointment of Governors Centre–State relations

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