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NEW Dainik Bhaskar Mon 28 Sep 2026 12:47:09 AM

कॉकरोच पार्टी को मुंबई में प्रदर्शन की अनुमति नहीं मिली:CEC ज्ञानेश कुमार के खिलाफ जुटना था, दीपके बोले- अब 2 अक्टूबर को जेल भरो आंदोलन होगा

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**कॉकरोच पार्टी को मुंबई में CEC ज्ञानेश कुमार के खिलाफ प्रदर्शन की अनुमति नहीं मिली। पार्टी नेता दीपक ने कहा कि अब 2 अक्टूबर को जेल भरो आंदोलन किया जाएगा। पार्टी चुनाव आयोग की कार्यप्रणाली पर सवाल उठा रही है और विरोध जारी रखने का ऐलान किया है।**
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Election Commission of India Chief Election Commissioner Right to Protest Electoral Reforms Democratic Accountability
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NEW The Hindu Mon 28 Sep 2026 12:30:10 AM

Pulicat fishermen urge T.N., Andhra govts. to demarcate fishing grounds using GPS

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Fishermen from Pulicat Lake, straddling Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, have urged both state governments to demarcate fishing boundaries using GPS technology. Frequent disputes arise between fishermen of both states over fishing rights in the shared lake. GPS-based demarcation would clearly define fishing zones, reduce conflicts, ensure sustainable fishing practices, and protect livelihoods. The fishermen seek government intervention for a permanent, technology-driven solution.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - I Geography
Focus Area Pulicat Lake Inter-State Resource Management Wetland Governance Coastal Livelihoods GPS-Based Mapping
NEW The Indian Express Mon 28 Sep 2026 12:21:11 AM

National highway cut off; 16 airlifted by IAF as floods worsen in Bastar

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Heavy floods in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, cut off the national highway, disrupting connectivity. The Indian Air Force airlifted 16 stranded people amid worsening conditions. Continuous heavy rainfall caused rivers to overflow, submerging villages and displacing residents. Rescue operations are ongoing.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Disaster Management
Focus Area Floods Disaster Response IAF Rescue Operations Air Evacuation National Highways Disaster Preparedness
NEW The Hindu Mon 28 Sep 2026 12:21:02 AM

Strikes kill 6 in Ukraine, 1 in Russia after Moscow rejects German calls to de-escalate

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Russian strikes killed 6 people across Ukraine, while Ukrainian attacks killed 1 in Russia. This occurred after Moscow rejected Germany's calls for de-escalation. The violence highlights the ongoing conflict's intensity, with both sides suffering casualties amid failed diplomatic efforts to reduce hostilities.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area Russia-Ukraine War European Security Conflict Resolution Ceasefire Diplomacy Geopolitics
NEW News 18 Hindi Mon 28 Sep 2026 12:04:03 AM

UP Rains Turn Deadly Amid Monsoon Withdrawal: 56 Dead, Rainfall 775% Above Normal

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Unseasonal heavy rains lashed Uttar Pradesh during monsoon withdrawal, killing 56 people. Rainfall was recorded 775% above normal, causing widespread flooding, house collapses, and waterlogging. Several districts were severely affected, disrupting daily life and damaging crops.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Disaster Management
Focus Area Extreme Rainfall Flood Management Monsoon Withdrawal Disaster Response Climate Resilience
NEW Moneycontrol Sun 27 Sep 2026 11:30:11 PM

कानपुर में 96 करोड़ की लागत से तैयार हुआ पहला कन्वेंशन सेंटर, लेदर और टेक्सटाइल हब को मिला नया मंच, जानिए खासियतें

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# कानपुर का पहला कन्वेंशन सेंटर

कानपुर में 96 करोड़ रुपये की लागत से शहर का पहला कन्वेंशन सेंटर तैयार हुआ है। यह सेंटर लेदर और टेक्सटाइल उद्योग को अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर प्रदर्शनी, व्यापार मेले और सम्मेलन आयोजित करने का नया मंच देगा। आधुनिक सुविधाओं से लैस इस सेंटर में बड़े हॉल, मीटिंग रूम और पार्किंग की व्यवस्था है, जिससे शहर के औद्योगिक विकास को बढ़ावा मिलेगा।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy
Focus Area Industrial Infrastructure Convention Centres Leather Industry Textile Industry MSMEs Industrial Clusters
NEW The Hindu Sun 27 Sep 2026 11:04:13 PM

Boeing finds software glitch in automated flight guidance system of MAX planes

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Boeing discovered a software glitch in the automated flight guidance system of its 737 MAX planes, which could cause incorrect inputs during certain flight phases. The company is working on a fix and has notified airlines and regulators. No incidents have been reported, but the issue adds to Boeing's ongoing safety concerns following previous MAX crashes and groundings.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Aviation Technology Flight Safety Systems Software Reliability Aircraft Automation Aviation Regulation
NEW Hindustan Times Sun 27 Sep 2026 11:04:08 PM

Missing history-sheeter: CBI books cops after Allahabad HC flags record manipulation

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The CBI has registered a case against Uttar Pradesh police officers after the Allahabad High Court flagged manipulation of records related to a missing history-sheeter. The court found that police tampered with documents to cover up the disappearance, suggesting possible custodial foul play. The HC directed CBI investigation, citing lack of trust in local police. Officers face charges of criminal conspiracy, evidence tampering, and potential abduction or murder.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area CBI Investigation Police Accountability Judicial Oversight Criminal Justice System Rule of Law
NEW The Hindu Sun 27 Sep 2026 10:30:03 PM

Amit Shah flags off India's first LNG train; claims ‘Modi transformed railways, Congress known for scams’

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off India's first LNG-powered train, marking a milestone in green railway initiatives under PM Modi's vision. Shah praised Modi for transforming Indian Railways with modern infrastructure, safety upgrades, and Vande Bharat trains, while criticizing Congress for railway scams and neglect during their tenure.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy
Focus Area LNG Transportation Railway Modernisation Energy Transition Green Transportation Railway Infrastructure
NEW The Hindu Sun 27 Sep 2026 10:04:03 PM

CJP seeks to expand base in Keralam

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Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP), a human rights organization co-founded by journalist Teesta Setalvad, is working to expand its presence in Kerala. The group focuses on defending constitutional rights, fighting hate speech, and supporting marginalized communities. CJP aims to build grassroots networks in Kerala.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Election Commission of India Special Intensive Revision Electoral Reforms Constitutional Bodies Democratic Governance
NEW News 18 Hindi Sun 27 Sep 2026 09:47:10 PM

74% Of Maharashtra Is Facing Drought: What Caused The Worst Crisis In 25 Years?

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Maharashtra faces its worst drought in 25 years, with 74% of the state affected. Deficient monsoon rainfall, depleted reservoirs, and groundwater depletion caused the crisis. Agriculture collapsed, farmers suffered crop losses, and water scarcity hit rural areas hard, prompting government relief measures.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Disaster Management
Focus Area Drought Management Water Scarcity Monsoon Variability Agricultural Distress Climate Change
NEW The Hindu Sun 27 Sep 2026 09:30:10 PM

Over 800 objections prompt fresh review of GBA parking rules

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The Greater Brisbane Area's proposed parking regulations face a fresh review after receiving over 800 public objections. Residents and businesses raised concerns about restrictive rules affecting accessibility and convenience. Authorities will reassess the plans, considering community feedback to develop more balanced parking policies that address local needs.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Urban Local Bodies Municipal Governance Urban Planning Citizen Participation Local Regulations
NEW The Hindu Sun 27 Sep 2026 09:21:03 PM

Bhadragiri Mart, a tribal women-led enterprise, bags State-level award

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Bhadragiri Mart, a tribal women-led enterprise from Telangana, received a State-level award for empowering indigenous women through self-sustaining business. It promotes tribal products like organic goods and handicrafts, boosting rural livelihoods and self-reliance among tribal communities.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice
Focus Area Bhadragiri Mart a tribal women-led enterprise bags State-level award
NEW Moneycontrol Sun 27 Sep 2026 09:04:10 PM

Dividend Stocks: ये 3 सरकारी कंपनियां देंगी डिविडेंड, जानिए रिकॉर्ड डेट और कितना मिलेगा पैसा

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# 3 सरकारी कंपनियों का डिविडेंड ऐलान

तीन प्रमुख सरकारी कंपनियों ने डिविडेंड देने का ऐलान किया है। इनमें NHPC, Oil India और NMDC जैसी PSU कंपनियां शामिल हैं। निवेशकों को डिविडेंड पाने के लिए रिकॉर्ड डेट से पहले शेयर खरीदने होंगे। कंपनियों ने प्रति शेयर अच्छा डिविडेंड तय किया है। लंबी अवधि के निवेशकों के लिए ये शेयर पैसिव इनकम का बेहतरीन जरिया हैं। रिकॉर्ड डेट पर जिनके डीमैट में शेयर होंगे, उन्हें ही डिविडेंड मिलेगा।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy
Focus Area Dividend PSU Stocks Capital Market Shareholder Returns Corporate Actions Record Date Public Sector Enterprises
NEW Hindustan Times Sun 27 Sep 2026 09:04:06 PM

Alternatives to GPS are around the corner

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Researchers and tech firms are developing GPS alternatives due to vulnerabilities like signal jamming and spoofing. Technologies include quantum sensors, magnetic navigation, and systems using 5G signals, Wi-Fi, and low-Earth orbit satellites, ensuring reliable positioning for military and civilian use.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area GPS Satellite Navigation GNSS NavIC Alternative Navigation Systems PNT Technology Navigation Resilience Space Technology

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