NEW Firstpost Sat 24 Oct 2026 03:30:03 PM

Mumbai ATS arrests suspected JeM operative near Mahim Metro, probes links to Pakistan

SUMMARY
Mumbai's Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested a suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed operative near Mahim Metro station. The suspect is believed to have links to Pakistan-based terror networks. ATS is investigating his role, connections, and potential terror plans targeting Mumbai. Interrogation is ongoing.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Internal Security
Focus Area Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) Terrorism Pakistan-Based Terror Networks Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Intelligence Gathering
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Mumbai ATS arrests suspected JeM operative near Mahim Metro, probes links to Pakistan

Mumbai ATS arrests suspected JeM operative near Mahim Metro, probes links to Pakistan

Mumbai ATS arrests suspected JeM operative near Mahim Metro, probes links to Pakistan

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NEW The Hindu Sat 24 Oct 2026 03:04:12 PM

Cauvery panel directs Karnataka to release water at the rate of 3,000 cusecs to Tamil Nadu for next 15 days

SUMMARY
The Cauvery Water Management Authority directed Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu at 3,000 cusecs daily for 15 days amid the ongoing interstate river dispute. Tamil Nadu sought more water for irrigation needs, while Karnataka resisted citing low reservoir levels and poor monsoon. The order aims to balance both states' agricultural demands during the crucial sowing season.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Cauvery Water Dispute Inter-State River Water Sharing Cauvery Water Management Authority Federalism
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Cauvery panel directs Karnataka to release water at the rate of 3,000 cusecs to Tamil Nadu for next 15 days

Cauvery panel directs Karnataka to release water at the rate of 3,000 cusecs to Tamil Nadu for next 15 days

Cauvery panel directs Karnataka to release water at the rate of 3,000 cusecs to Tamil Nadu for next 15 days

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NEW The Hindu Sat 24 Oct 2026 02:30:07 PM

Ashoke Sen becomes first Indian physicist to receive Oskar Klein Medal

SUMMARY
Indian theoretical physicist Ashoke Sen became the first Indian to receive the prestigious Oskar Klein Medal, awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for outstanding contributions to physics. Sen, renowned for his work in string theory and S-duality, received this honor for his groundbreaking research.
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Relevant For: Prelims GS - III Current Affairs
Focus Area Theoretical Physics Fundamental Research Oskar Klein Medal Indian Scientists Scientific Achievements
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Ashoke Sen becomes first Indian physicist to receive Oskar Klein Medal

Ashoke Sen becomes first Indian physicist to receive Oskar Klein Medal

Ashoke Sen becomes first Indian physicist to receive Oskar Klein Medal

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NEW The Hindu Sat 24 Oct 2026 02:21:10 PM

How is Kerala planning to prevent child deaths linked to malnutrition and neglect | Explained

SUMMARY
Following several tragic deaths of children due to severe malnutrition and parental neglect, the state government is strengthening its Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) by deploying additional health workers, improving nutritional support programs, and enhancing surveillance systems to identify at-risk children early. Anganwadi workers will conduct regular home visits and monitor growth indicators.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice
Focus Area Child Malnutrition Child Neglect Child Mortality ICDS POSHAN Abhiyaan Child Protection Public Health
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How is Kerala planning to prevent child deaths linked to malnutrition and neglect | Explained

How is Kerala planning to prevent child deaths linked to malnutrition and neglect | Explained

How is Kerala planning to prevent child deaths linked to malnutrition and neglect | Explained

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NEW Dainik Bhaskar Sat 24 Oct 2026 02:04:11 PM

कश्मीर में 6 गिरफ्तार, प्रतिबंधित संगठन से जुड़ाव का आरोप:इनमें 4 महिलाएं: होटल में हुईं सीक्रेट बैठकें, ₹7-8 लाख के लेन-देन का शक

SUMMARY
**कश्मीर में सुरक्षा बलों ने प्रतिबंधित संगठन से जुड़े 6 लोगों को गिरफ्तार किया, जिनमें 4 महिलाएं शामिल हैं। आरोपियों पर होटलों में गुप्त बैठकें करने और ₹7-8 लाख के संदिग्ध लेन-देन का आरोप है। जांच जारी है।**
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Internal Security
Focus Area Banned Organisations Terror Financing Suspicious Financial Transactions UAPA Intelligence Gathering
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कश्मीर में 6 गिरफ्तार, प्रतिबंधित संगठन से जुड़ाव का आरोप:इनमें 4 महिलाएं: होटल में हुईं सीक्रेट बैठकें, ₹7-8 लाख के लेन-देन का शक

कश्मीर में 6 गिरफ्तार, प्रतिबंधित संगठन से जुड़ाव का आरोप:इनमें 4 महिलाएं: होटल में हुईं सीक्रेट बैठकें, ₹7-8 लाख के लेन-देन का शक

कश्मीर में 6 गिरफ्तार, प्रतिबंधित संगठन से जुड़ाव का आरोप:इनमें 4 महिलाएं: होटल में हुईं सीक्रेट बैठकें, ₹7-8 लाख के लेन-देन का शक

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NEW The Times Of India Sat 24 Oct 2026 02:04:03 PM

'Trump will take his dream to his grave': Iran says won't allow US warships in Hormuz

SUMMARY
Iran's navy chief declared that Trump's goal of dominating the Strait of Hormuz will never be realized, vowing Iran won't permit US warships to control the strategic waterway. Iran views the strait as vital to its sovereignty and regional influence.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area US-Iran Relations Strait of Hormuz Maritime Security Persian Gulf Energy Security Freedom of Navigation
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'Trump will take his dream to his grave': Iran says won't allow US warships in Hormuz

'Trump will take his dream to his grave': Iran says won't allow US warships in Hormuz

'Trump will take his dream to his grave': Iran says won't allow US warships in Hormuz

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NEW The Hindu Sat 24 Oct 2026 12:30:08 PM

Extreme weather, harmful chemicals escalating health risks among food workers, finds global report

SUMMARY
A global report reveals that food workers worldwide face growing health risks due to extreme weather events and exposure to harmful chemicals. Rising temperatures, floods, and droughts intensify occupational hazards, while pesticides and toxic substances threaten workers' well-being across agricultural and food processing sectors, demanding urgent policy reforms.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Extreme Weather Climate Change Occupational Health Harmful Chemicals Food Workers Labour Rights
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Extreme weather, harmful chemicals escalating health risks among food workers, finds global report

Extreme weather, harmful chemicals escalating health risks among food workers, finds global report

Extreme weather, harmful chemicals escalating health risks among food workers, finds global report

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NEW The Hindu Sat 24 Oct 2026 12:21:07 PM

HYDRAA operation unearths illegal extraction of water from Sunnam Cheruvu

SUMMARY
HYDRAA (Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency) conducted an operation at Sunnam Cheruvu lake, uncovering illegal water extraction activities. Authorities found unauthorized pipelines and borewells drawing water from the lake, violating water body protection norms. Action was taken against encroachers to safeguard the reservoir.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Illegal Water Extraction Urban Lakes Water Conservation Groundwater Management Wetland Protection
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HYDRAA operation unearths illegal extraction of water from Sunnam Cheruvu

HYDRAA operation unearths illegal extraction of water from Sunnam Cheruvu

HYDRAA operation unearths illegal extraction of water from Sunnam Cheruvu

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NEW Prabhat Khabar Sat 24 Oct 2026 12:04:10 PM

Explained: 2030 तक भारत से खत्म हो जाएगी बेरोजगारी, इस दावे की सच्चाई को यहां समझें

SUMMARY
# 2030 तक भारत से बेरोजगारी खत्म होने का दावा: सच्चाई

यह दावा पूरी तरह सच नहीं है। सरकार ने AI, मैन्युफैक्चरिंग, स्किल इंडिया और मेक इन इंडिया जैसी योजनाओं से रोजगार बढ़ाने का लक्ष्य रखा है, लेकिन बढ़ती जनसंख्या, ऑटोमेशन और स्किल गैप जैसी चुनौतियां बनी हुई हैं। विशेषज्ञ मानते हैं कि बेरोजगारी कम हो सकती है, पर पूरी तरह खत्म होना संभव नहीं।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy
Focus Area Unemployment Job Creation Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) Worker Population Ratio (WPR) Demographic Dividend
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Explained: 2030 तक भारत से खत्म हो जाएगी बेरोजगारी, इस दावे की सच्चाई को यहां समझें

Explained: 2030 तक भारत से खत्म हो जाएगी बेरोजगारी, इस दावे की सच्चाई को यहां समझें

Explained: 2030 तक भारत से खत्म हो जाएगी बेरोजगारी, इस दावे की सच्चाई को यहां समझें

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NEW The Hindu Sat 24 Oct 2026 12:04:06 PM

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' after 3 days of 'poor' quality

SUMMARY
Delhi's air quality improved to 'moderate' category after three consecutive days of 'poor' levels, with AQI dropping below 200. Favorable wind speeds and reduced emissions aided the recovery. Authorities urged continued vigilance as pollution levels may fluctuate with weather changes.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Air Quality Index (AQI) Delhi Air Pollution Particulate Matter (PM2.5 PM10) National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)
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Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' after 3 days of 'poor' quality

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' after 3 days of 'poor' quality

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' after 3 days of 'poor' quality

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NEW The Hindu Sat 24 Oct 2026 11:47:04 AM

Asaduddin Owaisi seeks special Parliament session on Chinese intrusions in Arunachal

SUMMARY
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi demanded a special Parliament session to discuss Chinese intrusions in Arunachal Pradesh. He raised concerns over reports of China's PLA entering Indian territory, building infrastructure, and renaming places, urging the government to address the border threat transparently and ensure national security.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Internal Security
Focus Area India-China Border Arunachal Pradesh Line of Actual Control (LAC) Parliamentary Oversight Border Management
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Asaduddin Owaisi seeks special Parliament session on Chinese intrusions in Arunachal

Asaduddin Owaisi seeks special Parliament session on Chinese intrusions in Arunachal

Asaduddin Owaisi seeks special Parliament session on Chinese intrusions in Arunachal

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NEW The Hindu Sat 24 Oct 2026 11:04:03 AM

In Adilabad, tribals find new sources of income from forests

SUMMARY
Tribals in Adilabad district, Telangana, have discovered new income sources from forests by collecting and selling non-timber forest products like honey, gum karaya, mahua flowers, tamarind, and medicinal herbs. Government initiatives and tribal cooperatives are helping them access fair markets, reducing exploitation by middlemen. This sustainable livelihood approach boosts their economy while preserving forest resources.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Minor Forest Produce Tribal Livelihoods Forest-Based Economy Sustainable Development Forest Rights Act 200
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In Adilabad, tribals find new sources of income from forests

In Adilabad, tribals find new sources of income from forests

In Adilabad, tribals find new sources of income from forests

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NEW Mint Sat 24 Oct 2026 10:47:10 AM

Ukraine seeks Starlink alternative after Musk's satellite disruptions: What Nokia and ICEYE are building?

SUMMARY
Ukraine is developing alternatives to Starlink after Elon Musk restricted satellite services during critical military operations. Nokia is building resilient communication networks, while Finnish company ICEYE provides satellite radar imaging for battlefield awareness, reducing reliance on Musk.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Starlink Satellite Communication Nokia ICEYE Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Military Communications Space-Based Surveillance
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Ukraine seeks Starlink alternative after Musk's satellite disruptions: What Nokia and ICEYE are building?

Ukraine seeks Starlink alternative after Musk's satellite disruptions: What Nokia and ICEYE are building?

Ukraine seeks Starlink alternative after Musk's satellite disruptions: What Nokia and ICEYE are building?

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NEW The Hindu Sat 24 Oct 2026 10:04:09 AM

Indonesia wildfires threaten world’s oldest cave paintings

SUMMARY
Indonesia's ancient cave paintings in Sulawesi, dating back over 45,000 years, face destruction from raging wildfires. Climate change and drought worsen fires near these irreplaceable artworks. Experts urge urgent action to protect humanity's earliest known art from being lost forever.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Forest Fires Biodiversity Loss Climate Change Indonesian Cave Art Prehistoric Rock Paintings Cultural Heritage Conservation
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Indonesia wildfires threaten world’s oldest cave paintings

Indonesia wildfires threaten world’s oldest cave paintings

Indonesia wildfires threaten world’s oldest cave paintings

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NEW Hindustan Times Sat 24 Oct 2026 09:30:11 AM

For new drugs, scientists turn to the microbes inside the body

SUMMARY
Scientists are increasingly exploring the human microbiome—trillions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses living inside the body—as a source for new drugs. These microbes produce unique compounds that can fight infections, treat diseases, and boost immunity, offering promising alternatives to traditional pharmaceuticals.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Human Microbiome Drug Discovery Microbial Biotechnology Biomedical Research Antibiotic Resistance
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For new drugs, scientists turn to the microbes inside the body

For new drugs, scientists turn to the microbes inside the body

For new drugs, scientists turn to the microbes inside the body

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