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NEW News 18 Hindi Wed 11 Nov 2026 04:53:12 PM

Have A PAN Card And Voter ID? That Doesn't Prove You Are An Indian Citizen, Says Gauhati High Court

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The Gauhati High Court ruled that possessing a PAN card and Voter ID does not automatically prove Indian citizenship. The court stated these documents are not conclusive proof of nationality, as they can be obtained without verifying citizenship status. This landmark judgment came during a foreigners' tribunal case in Assam, where illegal immigration is a major concern.
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Focus Area Proof of Citizenship Passport Vs Aadhar Citizenship
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Have A PAN Card And Voter ID? That Doesn't Prove You Are An Indian Citizen, Says Gauhati High Court

Have A PAN Card And Voter ID? That Doesn't Prove You Are An Indian Citizen, Says Gauhati High Court

Have A PAN Card And Voter ID? That Doesn't Prove You Are An Indian Citizen, Says Gauhati High Court

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Polity & Governance DAILY PRACTICE 11/11/2026 UPSC CSE

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With reference to criminal justice and the appellate judicial system in India, consider the following statements:

  1. An acquittal means that the accused has been found not guilty by the court.
  2. The prosecution must establish the guilt of an accused beyond reasonable doubt in a criminal trial.
  3. The Supreme Court can entertain an appeal against a High Court judgment under Article 136 of the Constitution.
  4. An acquittal by a High Court can never be challenged before the Supreme Court.

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  • b
  • c
  • d
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NEW Hindustan Times Wed 11 Nov 2026 04:30:12 PM

Need district-level data to anticipate climate risks, says PK Mishra

SUMMARY
Principal Secretary PK Mishra emphasized the urgent need for district level data to anticipate climate risks and guide agricultural policies. With hundreds of agricultural districts facing severe vulnerability, he urged combining satellite imagery and administrative records to protect crop yields, safeguard public health, and ensure long term nutritional security.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Climate Change District-Level Climate Risk Assessment Climate Resilience Agricultural Vulnerability Food Security
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Need district-level data to anticipate climate risks, says PK Mishra

Need district-level data to anticipate climate risks, says PK Mishra

Need district-level data to anticipate climate risks, says PK Mishra

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NEW The Hindu Wed 11 Nov 2026 04:30:04 PM

A year after the Red Fort blast, what has the investigation revealed? | Explained

SUMMARY
The Red Fort blast investigation, a year later, revealed key findings about the attack linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba militants. Security agencies identified suspects, traced cross-border terror links, and made arrests. The probe highlighted gaps in intelligence and security at iconic national monuments, prompting enhanced surveillance measures.
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Focus Area Red Fort Blast 2025 National Investigation Agency (NIA) Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent
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A year after the Red Fort blast, what has the investigation revealed? | Explained

A year after the Red Fort blast, what has the investigation revealed? | Explained

A year after the Red Fort blast, what has the investigation revealed? | Explained

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NEW Moneycontrol Wed 11 Nov 2026 04:16:31 PM

Terror attack in Kulgam: जम्मू-कश्मीर के कुलगाम में CRPF कैंप पर आतंकी हमला! फायरिंग में 3 जवान घायल, इलाके में हाई अलर्ट

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जम्मू-कश्मीर के कुलगाम जिले में मीर बाजार के पास आतंकवादियों ने सीआरपीएफ जवानों पर अचानक अंधाधुंध गोलीबारी कर दी, जिसमें तीन जवान घायल हो गए। सभी घायलों को तुरंत अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया गया, जहां एक की हालत गंभीर है। घटना के बाद सुरक्षा बलों ने पूरे इलाके को घेर लिया है, हमलावरों की तलाश के लिए व्यापक तलाशी अभियान शुरू किया गया है और क्षेत्र में हाई अलर्ट घोषित कर दिया है।
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Defence & Security
Focus Area Aircraft Hijacking Aviation Security Air India CISF Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) Airport Security Protocols
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Terror attack in Kulgam: जम्मू-कश्मीर के कुलगाम में CRPF कैंप पर आतंकी हमला! फायरिंग में 3 जवान घायल, इलाके में हाई अलर्ट

Terror attack in Kulgam: जम्मू-कश्मीर के कुलगाम में CRPF कैंप पर आतंकी हमला! फायरिंग में 3 जवान घायल, इलाके में हाई अलर्ट

Terror attack in Kulgam: जम्मू-कश्मीर के कुलगाम में CRPF कैंप पर आतंकी हमला! फायरिंग में 3 जवान घायल, इलाके में हाई अलर्ट

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NEW The Hindu Wed 11 Nov 2026 04:16:28 PM

Tamil Nadu may approach Supreme Court seeking greater powers for Cauvery Water Management Authority

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Tamil Nadu is considering approaching the Supreme Court to seek greater legal and enforcement powers for the Cauvery Water Management Authority. The state contends that the authority currently lacks sufficient mechanism to strictly enforce compliance or penalize defaults during water shortages, prompting this judicial plea to guarantee binding inter-state water distribution.
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Focus Area Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) Cooperative Federalism Inter-State River Water Disputes
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Tamil Nadu may approach Supreme Court seeking greater powers for Cauvery Water Management Authority

Tamil Nadu may approach Supreme Court seeking greater powers for Cauvery Water Management Authority

Tamil Nadu may approach Supreme Court seeking greater powers for Cauvery Water Management Authority

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NEW News 18 Hindi Wed 11 Nov 2026 04:16:03 PM

19 Years After Rampur CRPF Attack: From 8 Deaths And 4 Death Sentences To Acquittals And A Murder

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Nineteen years after eight people were killed in the 2008 Rampur CRPF attack, the Allahabad High Court acquitted key convicts of murder due to evidentiary flaws, releasing them under time served. Shortly after the Supreme Court agreed to hear the state’s appeal against the acquittals, newly released convict Mohammad Sharif was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Rampur.
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Focus Area Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) Terrorism CRPF Criminal Investigation Evidence Collection
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19 Years After Rampur CRPF Attack: From 8 Deaths And 4 Death Sentences To Acquittals And A Murder

19 Years After Rampur CRPF Attack: From 8 Deaths And 4 Death Sentences To Acquittals And A Murder

19 Years After Rampur CRPF Attack: From 8 Deaths And 4 Death Sentences To Acquittals And A Murder

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NEW News 18 Hindi Wed 11 Nov 2026 03:53:03 PM

3 CRPF Personnel Injured In Terror Attack In Jammu And Kashmir's Kulgam

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Three CRPF personnel were injured in a terrorist attack in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. Militants opened fire on security forces, and the injured jawans were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Security forces launched a search operation to track the attackers.
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Focus Area Pakistan Sponsored Terrorism Anti terror Cooperation
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3 CRPF Personnel Injured In Terror Attack In Jammu And Kashmir's Kulgam

3 CRPF Personnel Injured In Terror Attack In Jammu And Kashmir's Kulgam

3 CRPF Personnel Injured In Terror Attack In Jammu And Kashmir's Kulgam

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NEW Mint Wed 11 Nov 2026 03:30:12 PM

500 gm gold limit for married women: Supreme Court says they must still explain its source - here's why | What to do now

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The Supreme Court clarified that the 500-gram gold limit for married women only prevents tax authorities from seizing jewelry during searches; it does not exempt owners from explaining its source. While ownership is unlimited, individuals facing scrutiny must justify acquisitions through bills, wedding records, or inheritance proof to avoid legal complications.
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Focus Area Supreme Court interpretation Prevention of Corruption Act income-tax search and seizure rules
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500 gm gold limit for married women: Supreme Court says they must still explain its source - here's why | What to do now

500 gm gold limit for married women: Supreme Court says they must still explain its source - here's why | What to do now

500 gm gold limit for married women: Supreme Court says they must still explain its source - here's why | What to do now

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NEW Prabhat Khabar Wed 11 Nov 2026 03:30:07 PM

ट्रॉफी के तौर पर दुश्मनों के सिर कंकाल रखते थे नागा, अंग्रेज लूटकर ले गए थे ब्रिटेन; 100 साल बाद भारत को लौटाईं खोपड़ियां

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लगभग एक सदी बाद ब्रिटेन ने नागालैंड के जनजातीय इतिहास से जुड़े मानव अवशेष भारत को वापस लौटा दिए हैं। ब्रिटिश शासनकाल के दौरान औपनिवेशिक अधिकारी इन्हें ब्रिटेन ले गए थे। नागा संस्कृति में युद्ध में दुश्मनों के सिर को ट्रॉफी के रूप में रखने की पुरानी परंपरा थी। स्थानीय नेतृत्व और संगठनों के लंबे प्रयासों के बाद पूर्वजों की इन पवित्र खोपड़ियों की स्वदेश वापसी हुई है।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - I Modern History
Focus Area British colonial practices Naga tribal history indigenous rights cultural repatriation and decolonisation
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ट्रॉफी के तौर पर दुश्मनों के सिर कंकाल रखते थे नागा, अंग्रेज लूटकर ले गए थे ब्रिटेन; 100 साल बाद भारत को लौटाईं खोपड़ियां

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ट्रॉफी के तौर पर दुश्मनों के सिर कंकाल रखते थे नागा, अंग्रेज लूटकर ले गए थे ब्रिटेन; 100 साल बाद भारत को लौटाईं खोपड़ियां

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NEW The Times Of India Wed 11 Nov 2026 03:30:04 PM

INS Betwa set for major propulsion upgrade under Rs 498 crore deal

SUMMARY
The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹498.58 crore contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited to upgrade and re-power the Indian Navy’s guided-missile frigate, INS Betwa. The project will transition the warship from legacy steam propulsion to a modern diesel system, significantly enhancing its operational reliability and extending its active service life under domestic manufacturing initiatives.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Defence & Security
Focus Area The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹498.58 crore contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited to upgrade and re-power the Indian Navy’s guided-missile frigate INS Betwa. The project will transition the warship from legacy steam propulsion to a modern diesel system significantly enhancing its operational reliability and extending its active service life under domestic manufacturing initiatives.
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INS Betwa set for major propulsion upgrade under Rs 498 crore deal

INS Betwa set for major propulsion upgrade under Rs 498 crore deal

INS Betwa set for major propulsion upgrade under Rs 498 crore deal

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NEW Prabhat Khabar Wed 11 Nov 2026 03:19:15 PM

स्वर्ण मंदिर में सेना भेजना इंदिरा गांधी की गलती थी — सोनिया की किताब और ऑपरेशन ब्लू स्टार पर बोले पूर्व RAW चीफ

SUMMARY
कांग्रेस नेता सोनिया गांधी की आत्मकथा 'बिलॉन्गिंग' में 1984 के 'ऑपरेशन ब्लू स्टार' को लेकर किए गए खुलासों पर सियासत गरमा गई है। किताब में लिखा गया है कि स्वर्ण मंदिर में सेना भेजने का फैसला इंदिरा गांधी के लिए बेहद कठिन था और तबाही की तस्वीरें देखकर वह टूट गई थीं। वहीं, पूर्व RAW प्रमुख ए.एस. दुलत ने इसे इंदिरा गांधी की एक बड़ी गलती बताया है, जिस पर अकाली दल ने तीखी प्रतिक्रिया दी है।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - I Modern History
Focus Area Operation Blue Star (June 1984) Golden Temple Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale Indira Gandhi's Assassination
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स्वर्ण मंदिर में सेना भेजना इंदिरा गांधी की गलती थी — सोनिया की किताब और ऑपरेशन ब्लू स्टार पर बोले पूर्व RAW चीफ

स्वर्ण मंदिर में सेना भेजना इंदिरा गांधी की गलती थी — सोनिया की किताब और ऑपरेशन ब्लू स्टार पर बोले पूर्व RAW चीफ

स्वर्ण मंदिर में सेना भेजना इंदिरा गांधी की गलती थी — सोनिया की किताब और ऑपरेशन ब्लू स्टार पर बोले पूर्व RAW चीफ

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NEW The Hindu Wed 11 Nov 2026 03:16:14 PM

Himalayas agenda left off COP31 formal list as major blocs withhold support: Nepal Foreign Minister

SUMMARY
Nepal's push for a dedicated Himalayan climate agenda at COP31 failed to secure a formal spot on the agenda after major blocs withheld support. Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal expressed disappointment over the lack of consensus, warning that mountain ecosystems face worsening climate disasters. Nepal plans to continue pursuing recognition through coalitions like the LDCs and Mountain Group.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area COP31 Nepal Bhutan Kyrgyzstan Hindu Kush Himalaya Mountain Climate Agenda UNFCCC
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Himalayas agenda left off COP31 formal list as major blocs withhold support: Nepal Foreign Minister

Himalayas agenda left off COP31 formal list as major blocs withhold support: Nepal Foreign Minister

Himalayas agenda left off COP31 formal list as major blocs withhold support: Nepal Foreign Minister

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NEW Business News India Wed 11 Nov 2026 03:16:04 PM

India's next health insurance growth wave will come from smaller cities, says PB Fintech's Sarbvir Singh

SUMMARY
PB Fintech CEO Sarbvir Singh stated that India's next health insurance growth wave will be driven by Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Driven by younger households, smaller towns are seeing a surge in first-time buyers opting for higher cover amounts. Singh emphasized that long-term customer retention will depend entirely on transparency and reliable claims support.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area IRDAI Insurance Regulatory Framework Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Health Insurance
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India's next health insurance growth wave will come from smaller cities, says PB Fintech's Sarbvir Singh

India's next health insurance growth wave will come from smaller cities, says PB Fintech's Sarbvir Singh

India's next health insurance growth wave will come from smaller cities, says PB Fintech's Sarbvir Singh

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NEW Mint Wed 11 Nov 2026 02:53:11 PM

Moody's ups India's FY27 growth forecast to 7% on strong economic momentum, warns of risks

SUMMARY
Moody's Ratings has upgraded India's FY27 economic growth forecast to 7%, up from 6.5%, driven by robust domestic consumption and strong investment momentum. However, the agency cautioned that persistent price pressures, potential inflation risks, and vulnerabilities in rural demand from weather patterns could pose challenges to the medium-term outlook.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area GDP growth projections domestic consumption private investment inflation monetary policy
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Moody's ups India's FY27 growth forecast to 7% on strong economic momentum, warns of risks

Moody's ups India's FY27 growth forecast to 7% on strong economic momentum, warns of risks

Moody's ups India's FY27 growth forecast to 7% on strong economic momentum, warns of risks

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NEW The Times Of India Wed 11 Nov 2026 02:30:11 PM

Iran's football team's plane returns after entry denied in Iraq due to US sanctions

SUMMARY
Iran’s national football team’s aircraft was denied permission to land at Basra Airport in Iraq due to concerns over US sanctions targeting Iranian airlines. The plane returned to Iran and landed in Abadan. The players then travelled to Basra by road to participate in a four-nation football tournament. The incident highlights how US sanctions can affect civilian aviation and international sporting events.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area Iran-US Relations Iraq US Economic Sanctions Iranian Airlines Secondary Sanctions International Aviation
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Iran's football team's plane returns after entry denied in Iraq due to US sanctions

Iran's football team's plane returns after entry denied in Iraq due to US sanctions

Iran's football team's plane returns after entry denied in Iraq due to US sanctions

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