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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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NEW News 18 Hindi Thu 05 Nov 2026 04:46:28 PM

Jantar Mantar Protest: SC Seeks Report On Action Against Students Within A Month

SUMMARY
The Supreme Court directed the Justice R. Subhash Reddy-led committee to submit a fact-finding report within one month on alleged police excesses during Jantar Mantar student protests. Investigating NEET-UG paper leak demonstrations, the bench instructed the panel to analyze existing digital evidence and affidavits, emphasizing that FIRs must not jeopardize innocent students' careers.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Right to Protest Freedom of Speech Fundamental Rights Judicial Oversight Police Accountability
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Jantar Mantar Protest: SC Seeks Report On Action Against Students Within A Month

Jantar Mantar Protest: SC Seeks Report On Action Against Students Within A Month

Jantar Mantar Protest: SC Seeks Report On Action Against Students Within A Month

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NEW The Hindu Thu 05 Nov 2026 04:21:04 PM

Some northeast districts have their own migration corridors for jobs in southern India, reveals survey

SUMMARY
A multi-state survey by IIMAD and UNFPA reveals targeted migration corridors connecting specific Northeast Indian districts directly to Southern Indian hubs. Driven by wage gaps, distinct local streams consistently supply labor to specialized regional sectors, including Ernakulam's hospitality industry and Bengaluru's expanding service and manufacturing markets.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice
Focus Area Internal Migration Labour Mobility Regional Development Employment Opportunities Inter-State Migration
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Some northeast districts have their own migration corridors for jobs in southern India, reveals survey

Some northeast districts have their own migration corridors for jobs in southern India, reveals survey

Some northeast districts have their own migration corridors for jobs in southern India, reveals survey

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NEW Dainik Bhaskar Thu 05 Nov 2026 02:18:52 PM

बीजेपी बोली- CJP नेताओं को देश-विदेश से फंडिंग मिल रही:अधिकारियों के पास इसके ठोस सबूत हैं, पाकिस्तानी नेता आशुतोष रांका को पैसे दे रहे

SUMMARY
केंद्रीय मंत्री जितेंद्र सिंह ने कॉकरोच जनता पार्टी (CJP) और उसके नेताओं पर भारत में अराजकता फैलाने के लिए देश-विदेश से अवैध फंडिंग लेने का गंभीर आरोप लगाया है। उन्होंने दावा किया कि जांच एजेंसियों के पास इसके पर्याप्त ठोस सबूत मौजूद हैं। आरोप के अनुसार, CJP के संस्थापक अभिजीत दीपके को अमेरिका से और सह-संस्थापक आशुतोष रांका को सीधे पाकिस्तानी नेताओं तथा हैंडलर्स से लगातार वित्तीय मदद मिल रही है।
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act 2010 FCRA Amendment Act 2020 SIR political funding
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बीजेपी बोली- CJP नेताओं को देश-विदेश से फंडिंग मिल रही:अधिकारियों के पास इसके ठोस सबूत हैं, पाकिस्तानी नेता आशुतोष रांका को पैसे दे रहे

बीजेपी बोली- CJP नेताओं को देश-विदेश से फंडिंग मिल रही:अधिकारियों के पास इसके ठोस सबूत हैं, पाकिस्तानी नेता आशुतोष रांका को पैसे दे रहे

बीजेपी बोली- CJP नेताओं को देश-विदेश से फंडिंग मिल रही:अधिकारियों के पास इसके ठोस सबूत हैं, पाकिस्तानी नेता आशुतोष रांका को पैसे दे रहे

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NEW News 18 Hindi Thu 05 Nov 2026 02:04:08 PM

Agniveers May Get To Marry During 2-Year Service Extension; Govt Considering Relaxation In Rules

SUMMARY
The Ministry of Defence is evaluating a proposal to permit Agniveers to marry during their newly approved two-year service extension. Currently required to stay unmarried through four years of service, personnel taking the optional extension—which offers higher pay and direct paths to permanent military absorption—may see relaxed family restrictions.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Defence & Security
Focus Area Agnipath Scheme (2022) Agniveers Second Tour of Duty four-year service tenure 25% regular enrolment provision Seva Nidhi package Ministry of Defence.
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Agniveers May Get To Marry During 2-Year Service Extension; Govt Considering Relaxation In Rules

Agniveers May Get To Marry During 2-Year Service Extension; Govt Considering Relaxation In Rules

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NEW Dainik Bhaskar Thu 05 Nov 2026 01:48:31 PM

हिरासत में लेते ही शुरू होगी 24 घंटे की समयसीमा:सुप्रीम कोर्ट का फैसला- जांच एजेंसी गिरफ्तारी दर्ज होने का इंतजार नहीं कर सकतीं

SUMMARY
सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने ऐतिहासिक फैसला सुनाते हुए कहा है कि किसी व्यक्ति को हिरासत में लेते ही 24 घंटे के भीतर मजिस्ट्रेट के सामने पेश करने की संवैधानिक समयसीमा शुरू हो जाएगी। अदालत ने स्पष्ट किया कि जांच एजेंसियां औपचारिक गिरफ्तारी दर्ज होने का इंतजार नहीं कर सकतीं और न ही हिरासत व गिरफ्तारी में अंतर कर सकती हैं। इस तय 24 घंटे की समयसीमा का उल्लंघन होने पर आरोपी को तुरंत रिहा करना होगा।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Article 22(2) 24-hour rule arrest vs detention Supreme Court judgment BNSS 2023 custodial rights
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हिरासत में लेते ही शुरू होगी 24 घंटे की समयसीमा:सुप्रीम कोर्ट का फैसला- जांच एजेंसी गिरफ्तारी दर्ज होने का इंतजार नहीं कर सकतीं

हिरासत में लेते ही शुरू होगी 24 घंटे की समयसीमा:सुप्रीम कोर्ट का फैसला- जांच एजेंसी गिरफ्तारी दर्ज होने का इंतजार नहीं कर सकतीं

हिरासत में लेते ही शुरू होगी 24 घंटे की समयसीमा:सुप्रीम कोर्ट का फैसला- जांच एजेंसी गिरफ्तारी दर्ज होने का इंतजार नहीं कर सकतीं

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NEW Dainik Bhaskar Thu 05 Nov 2026 12:30:08 PM

दिल्ली के चावड़ी बाजार में 3 मंजिला निर्माणाधीन इमारत गिरी:मलबे में कई लोगों के दबे होने की आशंका, 6 फायर ब्रिगेड टीमें मौके पर पहुंचीं

SUMMARY
मध्य दिल्ली के ऐतिहासिक चावड़ी बाजार इलाके में गुरुवार को एक निर्माणाधीन तीन मंजिला इमारत अचानक ढह गई। हादसे के बाद मलबे में कई लोगों के दबे होने की गंभीर आशंका जताई जा रही है। घटना की सूचना मिलते ही फायर ब्रिगेड की 6 गाड़ियां और राहत-बचाव कर्मी तुरंत मौके पर पहुंचे। संकरी गलियों की चुनौती के बावजूद पुलिस और बचाव दल मलबे को हटाकर लोगों को सुरक्षित बाहर निकालने के काम में जुटे हैं।
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Disaster Management
Focus Area NDMA NDRF SDMA Disaster Management Act 2005 Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
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दिल्ली के चावड़ी बाजार में 3 मंजिला निर्माणाधीन इमारत गिरी:मलबे में कई लोगों के दबे होने की आशंका, 6 फायर ब्रिगेड टीमें मौके पर पहुंचीं

दिल्ली के चावड़ी बाजार में 3 मंजिला निर्माणाधीन इमारत गिरी:मलबे में कई लोगों के दबे होने की आशंका, 6 फायर ब्रिगेड टीमें मौके पर पहुंचीं

दिल्ली के चावड़ी बाजार में 3 मंजिला निर्माणाधीन इमारत गिरी:मलबे में कई लोगों के दबे होने की आशंका, 6 फायर ब्रिगेड टीमें मौके पर पहुंचीं

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NEW News 18 Hindi Thu 05 Nov 2026 12:04:12 PM

Congress MP Bimol Akoijam Gets Relief In JNU Sexual Harassment Case, Court Bars Coercive Action

SUMMARY
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has barred police from taking coercive action against Congress MP and JNU professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam in a sexual harassment case. Disposing of his anticipatory bail application, the court directed the police to serve a seven-day written notice before any potential arrest, citing his active cooperation with ongoing investigations.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Workplace sexual harassment protection of women's rights POSH Act 2013 Section 75 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
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Congress MP Bimol Akoijam Gets Relief In JNU Sexual Harassment Case, Court Bars Coercive Action

Congress MP Bimol Akoijam Gets Relief In JNU Sexual Harassment Case, Court Bars Coercive Action

Congress MP Bimol Akoijam Gets Relief In JNU Sexual Harassment Case, Court Bars Coercive Action

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NEW The Hindu Thu 05 Nov 2026 11:30:13 AM

Christian representatives meet West Bengal RSS leader over mob attacks on congregations and churches

SUMMARY
A Christian delegation met senior RSS leader Jishnu Saha in West Bengal to urge action against rising mob attacks on local churches and congregations. Citing instances of targeted harassment over conversion allegations, representatives called for communal protection, while RSS officials assured ongoing inter-faith dialogue and investigation into the reported incidents.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Religious freedom minority rights mob violence National Human Rights Commission West Bengal Religious Buildings and Places Act
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Christian representatives meet West Bengal RSS leader over mob attacks on congregations and churches

Christian representatives meet West Bengal RSS leader over mob attacks on congregations and churches

Christian representatives meet West Bengal RSS leader over mob attacks on congregations and churches

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NEW News 18 Hindi Thu 05 Nov 2026 11:30:09 AM

‘Whatever The Conspiracy, We Will Uncover It’: Vaishnaw On Sri Ganganagar Railway Blast

SUMMARY
Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed that a joint multi-agency investigation involving state authorities, police, and central intelligence is underway into the suspected railway track blast in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar district. Assuring strict action, Vaishnaw vowed to identify and bring those responsible for targeting critical railway infrastructure to justice.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Defence & Security
Focus Area NIA Act 2008 National Investigation Agency (NIA) Railway Protection Force (RPF) Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS)
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‘Whatever The Conspiracy, We Will Uncover It’: Vaishnaw On Sri Ganganagar Railway Blast

‘Whatever The Conspiracy, We Will Uncover It’: Vaishnaw On Sri Ganganagar Railway Blast

‘Whatever The Conspiracy, We Will Uncover It’: Vaishnaw On Sri Ganganagar Railway Blast

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NEW Moneycontrol Thu 05 Nov 2026 10:30:13 AM

अंतरिक्ष से धरती पर कहां गिरा नासा का 22 साल पुराना टेलीस्कोप! $30 मिलियन का रेस्क्यू मिशन कैसे हुआ फेल?

SUMMARY
नासा का 22 साल पुराना 'नील गेहरेल्स स्विफ्ट ऑब्जर्वेटरी' अंतरिक्ष से वायुमंडल में पुनः प्रवेश कर गया। इसका अधिकांश हिस्सा जल गया, जबकि कुछ मलबे के समुद्र या विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में गिरने की आशंका है। इसके बचाव के लिए भेजा गया $30 मिलियन का 'लिंक' अंतरिक्षयान तकनीकी खराबी और अनियंत्रित रूप से घूमने के कारण टेलीस्कोप के करीब नहीं पहुंच सका, जिससे यह रेस्क्यू मिशन विफल हो गया।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Swift Observatory gamma-ray bursts supernovae low Earth orbit atmospheric drag solar storms
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अंतरिक्ष से धरती पर कहां गिरा नासा का 22 साल पुराना टेलीस्कोप! $30 मिलियन का रेस्क्यू मिशन कैसे हुआ फेल?

अंतरिक्ष से धरती पर कहां गिरा नासा का 22 साल पुराना टेलीस्कोप! $30 मिलियन का रेस्क्यू मिशन कैसे हुआ फेल?

अंतरिक्ष से धरती पर कहां गिरा नासा का 22 साल पुराना टेलीस्कोप! $30 मिलियन का रेस्क्यू मिशन कैसे हुआ फेल?

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NEW The Hindu Thu 05 Nov 2026 10:30:09 AM

Donald Trump’s midterm defeat dims hopes of North Korea meeting

SUMMARY
A proposed summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his November Asia trip appears increasingly unlikely following the US midterm elections. Analysts state that Republican losses to Democrats in Congress have weakened Washington's diplomatic leverage, leaving Pyongyang with little incentive to engage or expect long-term deal commitments.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area North Korea South Korea Korean Peninsula Demilitarised Zone UN Security Council sanctions APEC nuclear weapons.
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Donald Trump’s midterm defeat dims hopes of North Korea meeting

Donald Trump’s midterm defeat dims hopes of North Korea meeting

Donald Trump’s midterm defeat dims hopes of North Korea meeting

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NEW Patrika Thu 05 Nov 2026 09:58:17 AM

Rajasthan Panchayat Election 2026: राजस्थान की 3716 ग्राम पंचायतों में वोटिंग जारी, देर रात आएंगे सरपंच पद के नतीजे

SUMMARY
राजस्थान के 27 जिलों की 3,716 ग्राम पंचायतों में पंचायत चुनाव के तीसरे चरण का मतदान शांतिपूर्ण ढंग से जारी है। सुबह 7 बजे से शुरू हुई इस मतदान प्रक्रिया में मतदाता शाम 6 बजे तक सरपंच और 34,218 वार्ड पंच पदों के लिए अपने मताधिकार का प्रयोग करेंगे। बैलेट पेपर से हो रहे मतदान के समाप्त होते ही पंचायत मुख्यालयों पर मतगणना शुरू होगी, और सरपंच पद के परिणाम देर रात तक जारी कर दिए जाएंगे।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Articles 243–243O 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act Gram Sabha three-tier Panchayati Raj system
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Rajasthan Panchayat Election 2026: राजस्थान की 3716 ग्राम पंचायतों में वोटिंग जारी, देर रात आएंगे सरपंच पद के नतीजे

Rajasthan Panchayat Election 2026: राजस्थान की 3716 ग्राम पंचायतों में वोटिंग जारी, देर रात आएंगे सरपंच पद के नतीजे

Rajasthan Panchayat Election 2026: राजस्थान की 3716 ग्राम पंचायतों में वोटिंग जारी, देर रात आएंगे सरपंच पद के नतीजे

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NEW The Hindu Thu 05 Nov 2026 09:47:19 AM

U.S. midterm election results: Senate, House and Governor shifts before and after

SUMMARY
The Democratic Party achieved a decisive victory in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, taking control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Flipping crucial seats across traditional strongholds, Democrats secured major legislative power to counter Republican administration policies, while key shifts in state governorships further reshaped the nation's political landscape.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area Senate House of Representatives midterm elections Governor Electoral College federalism bicameral legislature
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U.S. midterm election results: Senate, House and Governor shifts before and after

U.S. midterm election results: Senate, House and Governor shifts before and after

U.S. midterm election results: Senate, House and Governor shifts before and after

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NEW The Hindu Thu 05 Nov 2026 09:30:05 AM

Mumbai’s Byculla Zoo closer to getting four Asiatic lions from Gujarat

SUMMARY
Gujarat’s Sakkarbaug Zoo will soon transfer four Asiatic lions to Mumbai’s Byculla Zoo through an animal exchange initiative. In exchange, Byculla Zoo is providing three pairs of Tufted Capuchin monkeys to Gujarat. The arrival ends a 12-year period without lions at the facility since 2014. A purpose-built, international-standard enclosure is already completed and awaiting their arrival.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica) Gir Forest Gujarat IUCN Red List Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972
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