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NEW The Hindu Sat 14 Nov 2026 07:16:03 PM

Pakistani Minister to visit India for the first time in three years, as SCO meets

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Pakistan’s Climate Change Minister Musadik Masood Malik will visit New Delhi from November 20 to 22, 2026, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Civilisational Dialogue. Marking the first Pakistani ministerial visit to India in over three years, the multilateral cultural trip occurs amid severely strained bilateral ties following the 2025 Pahalgam attack.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area India-Pakistan Relations SCO Multilateral Diplomacy Regional Cooperation Cultural Diplomacy
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Pakistani Minister to visit India for the first time in three years, as SCO meets

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Pakistani Minister to visit India for the first time in three years, as SCO meets

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Defence & Security DAILY PRACTICE 14/11/2026 UPSC CSE

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With reference to counter-intelligence and protection of classified defence information, consider the following statements:

  1. The Official Secrets Act, 1923, provides a legal framework to deal with espionage and unauthorised disclosure of protected information.
  2. Installing spyware on official devices can create an insider-enabled cyber threat even when the devices belong to a government organisation.
  3. The principle of least privilege requires personnel to receive access only to information and systems necessary for their assigned duties.
  4. Counter-intelligence is concerned exclusively with detecting foreign military movements and does not cover threats arising from personnel within an organisation.

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  • b
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Insider threats demonstrate that advanced defence technology alone cannot ensure national security without institutional vigilance and personnel accountability. Examine the challenges involved in protecting sensitive military information from espionage and cyber infiltration.

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NEW Ndtv Sat 14 Nov 2026 06:30:10 PM

Trump, Xi Jinping, Putin To Meet Next Week At APEC Summit In China

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US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold historic three-way talks next week on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China. Scheduled for November 19, the unprecedented trilateral meeting will focus on nuclear arms control following recent treaty expirations and Middle East security, downplaying immediate deal expectations.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area US-China-Russia Relations Nuclear Diplomacy APEC Global Power Politics Multipolar World Order
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Trump, Xi Jinping, Putin To Meet Next Week At APEC Summit In China

Trump, Xi Jinping, Putin To Meet Next Week At APEC Summit In China

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NEW The Hindu Sat 14 Nov 2026 06:30:07 PM

Indian Railways to connect Nepal’s Janakpur Dham with Ayodhya through weekly train service

SUMMARY
Indian Railways has approved a new weekly cross-border train service connecting Nepal’s Janakpur Dham with Ayodhya Cantt. in Uttar Pradesh. Covering 604 kilometres via major Bihar and Uttar Pradesh stations like Sitamarhi and Gorakhpur, the train will depart Janakpur on Saturdays and return Mondays, boosting religious tourism, regional commerce, and bilateral Ramayana Circuit connectivity.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area India-Nepal Relations Cross-Border Connectivity Religious Tourism Cultural Diplomacy Regional Cooperation
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Indian Railways to connect Nepal’s Janakpur Dham with Ayodhya through weekly train service

Indian Railways to connect Nepal’s Janakpur Dham with Ayodhya through weekly train service

Indian Railways to connect Nepal’s Janakpur Dham with Ayodhya through weekly train service

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NEW News 18 Hindi Sat 14 Nov 2026 05:30:05 PM

Sheikh Hasina's Return To Bangladesh: India Sets 2 Conditions For Dhaka To Bring Back Ex-PM

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India has reportedly set two conditions for facilitating ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s return to Bangladesh ahead of her planned December arrival. First, the Bangladesh Army must guarantee her safe transfer via a military aircraft or a designated land border. Second, Dhaka must ensure her legal right to appeal her death sentence and receive a fair, fresh trial.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area India-Bangladesh relations Extradition Treaty Human Rights Rule of Law Neighbourhood First Policy
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Sheikh Hasina's Return To Bangladesh: India Sets 2 Conditions For Dhaka To Bring Back Ex-PM

Sheikh Hasina's Return To Bangladesh: India Sets 2 Conditions For Dhaka To Bring Back Ex-PM

Sheikh Hasina's Return To Bangladesh: India Sets 2 Conditions For Dhaka To Bring Back Ex-PM

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NEW Mint Sat 14 Nov 2026 04:30:11 PM

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw believes the Microsoft outage creates opportunity for homegrown suite Zoho — here's how

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Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw highlighted the global Microsoft outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update as a wake-up call against over-reliance on one tech ecosystem. She urged Indian firms to consider homegrown alternatives like Zoho, an Indian SaaS suite offering email, CRM, and office tools, to boost digital self-reliance and reduce vulnerability to such disruptions.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Zoho Microsoft 365 SaaS Cloud Computing MIS Digital Infrastructure
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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw believes the Microsoft outage creates opportunity for homegrown suite Zoho — here's how

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw believes the Microsoft outage creates opportunity for homegrown suite Zoho — here's how

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw believes the Microsoft outage creates opportunity for homegrown suite Zoho — here's how

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NEW The Hindu Sat 14 Nov 2026 04:15:56 PM

India supports UNGA resolution on permanent sovereignty of Palestinian people

SUMMARY
India voted in favor of a UN General Assembly resolution affirming the permanent sovereignty of the Palestinian people over their natural resources in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and the Syrian Golan. The resolution urged Israel to halt resource exploitation and infrastructure destruction, reinforcing India’s consistent support for a negotiated two-state solution.
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Focus Area India-Palestine Relations UNGA International Law West Asia
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India supports UNGA resolution on permanent sovereignty of Palestinian people

India supports UNGA resolution on permanent sovereignty of Palestinian people

India supports UNGA resolution on permanent sovereignty of Palestinian people

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NEW Dainik Bhaskar Sat 14 Nov 2026 03:53:10 PM

IAF विंग-कमांडर ने पाकिस्तानी महिला जासूस से न्यूड फाेटो मांगी:बदले में फाइटर जेट की लोकेशन भेजी, चार्जशीट में खुलासा; ऑफिस में आईफोन के साथ पकड़ा था

SUMMARY
भारतीय वायु सेना के एक विंग कमांडर पर पाकिस्तानी महिला जासूस को लड़ाकू विमानों और एयरबेस की गोपनीय लोकेशन साझा करने का गंभीर आरोप लगा है। चार्जशीट के खुलासे के अनुसार, अधिकारी ने संवेदनशील सैन्य जानकारी देने के बदले महिला से न्यूड तस्वीरें मांगी थीं। उसे प्रतिबंधित क्षेत्र यानी अपने कार्यालय के अंदर आईफोन के साथ पकड़ा गया था। यह मामला राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा और सैन्य गोपनीयता के उल्लंघन से जुड़ा है।
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IAF विंग-कमांडर ने पाकिस्तानी महिला जासूस से न्यूड फाेटो मांगी:बदले में फाइटर जेट की लोकेशन भेजी, चार्जशीट में खुलासा; ऑफिस में आईफोन के साथ पकड़ा था

IAF विंग-कमांडर ने पाकिस्तानी महिला जासूस से न्यूड फाेटो मांगी:बदले में फाइटर जेट की लोकेशन भेजी, चार्जशीट में खुलासा; ऑफिस में आईफोन के साथ पकड़ा था

IAF विंग-कमांडर ने पाकिस्तानी महिला जासूस से न्यूड फाेटो मांगी:बदले में फाइटर जेट की लोकेशन भेजी, चार्जशीट में खुलासा; ऑफिस में आईफोन के साथ पकड़ा था

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NEW The Hindu Sat 14 Nov 2026 03:53:06 PM

Avian influenza confirmed in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore, over 1,500 chickens culled

SUMMARY
Avian Influenza (H5N1) was confirmed in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore district following unusual poultry deaths. Rapid response teams culled over 1,500 chickens and deployed containment protocols under central guidelines. Authorities enforced a three-month poultry sales ban in affected zones, alongside intensive disinfection and strict movement restrictions to prevent further spread.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Zoonotic Diseases Avian Influenza Biodiversity Disease Surveillance Biosecurity
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Avian influenza confirmed in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore, over 1,500 chickens culled

Avian influenza confirmed in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore, over 1,500 chickens culled

Avian influenza confirmed in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore, over 1,500 chickens culled

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NEW Hindustan Times Sat 14 Nov 2026 03:53:03 PM

Schoolgirl assault: Haryana rights panel calls for review of child-safety arrangements

SUMMARY
The Haryana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights took suo motu cognizance of a recent schoolgirl assault, directing a comprehensive review of child-safety arrangements. The panel urged strict safety audits, mandatory police verification for non-teaching staff, improved CCTV monitoring, and active grievance committees across all educational institutions to ensure student security.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice
Focus Area Human Rights Educational Governance RTE Act 2009 Juvenile Justice Act 2015 POCSO Act 2012
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Schoolgirl assault: Haryana rights panel calls for review of child-safety arrangements

Schoolgirl assault: Haryana rights panel calls for review of child-safety arrangements

Schoolgirl assault: Haryana rights panel calls for review of child-safety arrangements

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NEW Dainik Bhaskar Sat 14 Nov 2026 03:30:09 PM

गोधरा कांड की आग हादसा नहीं, साजिश थी:पूर्व CBI अधिकारी बोले- लालू यादव मुझे इस केस में फंसाना चाहते थे

SUMMARY
सीबीआई के पूर्व विशेष निदेशक राकेश अस्थाना ने एक इंटरव्यू में दावा किया कि गोधरा कांड कोई हादसा नहीं बल्कि पूर्व-नियोजित साजिश थी, जिसकी पुष्टि न्यायिक जांच और अदालतों ने की है। उन्होंने आरोप लगाया कि तत्कालीन रेल मंत्री लालू प्रसाद यादव ने यूसी बनर्जी समिति के जरिए उन्हें इस केस में फंसाने की कोशिश की थी। अस्थाना ने घटना से जुड़े पाकिस्तान कनेक्शन का भी जिक्र किया।
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Commission of Inquiry Act 1952; Nanavati Commission; UC Banerjee Committee; CBI; SIT; Supreme Court
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गोधरा कांड की आग हादसा नहीं, साजिश थी:पूर्व CBI अधिकारी बोले- लालू यादव मुझे इस केस में फंसाना चाहते थे

गोधरा कांड की आग हादसा नहीं, साजिश थी:पूर्व CBI अधिकारी बोले- लालू यादव मुझे इस केस में फंसाना चाहते थे

गोधरा कांड की आग हादसा नहीं, साजिश थी:पूर्व CBI अधिकारी बोले- लालू यादव मुझे इस केस में फंसाना चाहते थे

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NEW Barandbench Sat 14 Nov 2026 03:30:05 PM

Karnataka High Court quashes SC/ST Act case against Bharat Forge chairman Baba Kalyani

SUMMARY
The Karnataka High Court quashed an SC/ST Act case against Bharat Forge Chairman Baba Kalyani. The court noted that the complaint lacked specific evidence and substantive material, ruling that general accusations cannot sustain criminal proceedings. Justice M. Nagaprasanna held that continuing the prosecution would amount to an abuse of the judicial process.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area SC/ST Rights Judicial Review Criminal Justice System Prevention of Atrocities Act Misuse of Legal Provisions
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Karnataka High Court quashes SC/ST Act case against Bharat Forge chairman Baba Kalyani

Karnataka High Court quashes SC/ST Act case against Bharat Forge chairman Baba Kalyani

Karnataka High Court quashes SC/ST Act case against Bharat Forge chairman Baba Kalyani

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NEW Hindustan Times Sat 14 Nov 2026 03:07:22 PM

Talk peace, fund the war? EU pledges more support for Ukraine while preparing new Russia sanctions

SUMMARY
European Union leaders unveiled a dual-track strategy to bolster Ukraine's leverage during peace talks while escalating pressure on Moscow. Following meetings with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Brussels announced a 22nd sanctions package targeting Russian banks, crypto, and shadow fleets, alongside winter infrastructure aid and a financial plan addressing Ukraine’s €70 billion 2027 shortfall.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area European Union institutions EU sanctions policy NATO Ukraine's geographical
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Talk peace, fund the war? EU pledges more support for Ukraine while preparing new Russia sanctions

Talk peace, fund the war? EU pledges more support for Ukraine while preparing new Russia sanctions

Talk peace, fund the war? EU pledges more support for Ukraine while preparing new Russia sanctions

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NEW News 18 Hindi Sat 14 Nov 2026 03:01:20 PM

Mahadev Betting App Crackdown: CBI Raids 33 Locations, Uncovers Hawala Links | Scam | News18

SUMMARY
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided 33 locations across six states in the Mahadev betting app case, uncovering mule bank accounts and hawala networks funneling funds abroad. Following extradited promoter Sourabh Chandrakar's interrogation, the agency dismantled live betting panels and warned citizens against renting out personal bank accounts or SIM cards.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Defence & Security
Focus Area Cybercrime Hawala Transactions Money Laundering Financial Intelligence International Cooperation
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Mahadev Betting App Crackdown: CBI Raids 33 Locations, Uncovers Hawala Links | Scam | News18

Mahadev Betting App Crackdown: CBI Raids 33 Locations, Uncovers Hawala Links | Scam | News18

Mahadev Betting App Crackdown: CBI Raids 33 Locations, Uncovers Hawala Links | Scam | News18

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NEW Hindustan Times Sat 14 Nov 2026 02:53:04 PM

Rahul Gandhi joins gig workers' bike rally in Hyderabad, launches welfare scheme

SUMMARY
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, alongside Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, rode pillion in a gig workers' bike rally in Hyderabad on November 14, 2026. Following the rally, Gandhi launched the Telangana Gig Workers Social Security and Welfare Scheme, inaugurating its Welfare Board and mobile app to provide accidental insurance and legal safeguards.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice
Focus Area Gig Economy Social Security Labour Rights Platform Workers Digital Governance
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Rahul Gandhi joins gig workers' bike rally in Hyderabad, launches welfare scheme

Rahul Gandhi joins gig workers' bike rally in Hyderabad, launches welfare scheme

Rahul Gandhi joins gig workers' bike rally in Hyderabad, launches welfare scheme

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NEW Mint Sat 14 Nov 2026 02:30:08 PM

Meghalaya pension scheme: Why college teachers dispute the government's claim over the preparation of 2023 draft rules

SUMMARY
The Meghalaya College Teachers’ Association (MCTA) refuted the state Education Department's claim that teachers proposed the 2023 Draft Pension Scheme. Citing Meghalaya High Court records, the MCTA clarified the government drafted the rules following a March 2023 undertaking, demanding compliance with court directives while opposing the newly introduced 2026 provident fund framework.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice
Focus Area Social Security Pension Reforms Provident Fund Judicial Accountability Teachers' Welfare
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Meghalaya pension scheme: Why college teachers dispute the government's claim over the preparation of 2023 draft rules

Meghalaya pension scheme: Why college teachers dispute the government's claim over the preparation of 2023 draft rules

Meghalaya pension scheme: Why college teachers dispute the government's claim over the preparation of 2023 draft rules

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