NEW The Economic Times Mon 05 Oct 2026 05:04:11 PM

After AAP's jibe over defections, Congress' Khera calls Kejriwal-led party 'twice as shameless' as BJP

SUMMARY
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera slammed AAP, calling it "twice as shameless" as BJP, after AAP taunted Congress over defections. Khera criticized Kejriwal's party for inducting BJP leaders while claiming anti-BJP stance, calling it hypocritical. The war of words intensified amid shifting alliances ahead of elections, with both opposition parties trading barbs instead of uniting against BJP.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Political Defections Anti-Defection Law Party Switching Electoral Politics Political Alliances
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After AAP's jibe over defections, Congress' Khera calls Kejriwal-led party 'twice as shameless' as BJP

After AAP's jibe over defections, Congress' Khera calls Kejriwal-led party 'twice as shameless' as BJP

After AAP's jibe over defections, Congress' Khera calls Kejriwal-led party 'twice as shameless' as BJP

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NEW India Today Mon 05 Oct 2026 05:04:03 PM

Eye on China in Arabian Sea, India plans third Navy base in Lakshadweep

SUMMARY
India is planning to establish its third naval base in Lakshadweep islands to counter China's growing military presence in the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean region. The base will strengthen India's surveillance capabilities and strategic depth near vital sea lanes. This move comes amid concerns over China's expanding naval footprint, including its base in Djibouti and influence in Pakistan's Gwadar port. The new base will complement existing facilities at INS Dweeprakshak in Kavaratti.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Internal Security
Focus Area Maritime Security Indian Navy Lakshadweep Arabian Sea China’s Indian Ocean Presence
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Eye on China in Arabian Sea, India plans third Navy base in Lakshadweep

Eye on China in Arabian Sea, India plans third Navy base in Lakshadweep

Eye on China in Arabian Sea, India plans third Navy base in Lakshadweep

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NEW News 18 Hindi Mon 05 Oct 2026 04:47:07 PM

‘Your Place Is In Jail’: Supreme Court Rebukes Rajpal Yadav In Rs 5 Crore Cheque Bounce Case

SUMMARY
Actor Rajpal Yadav faced Supreme Court's wrath in a Rs 5 crore cheque bounce case. The court warned him of jail, rejecting his appeal and criticizing his failure to repay the loan taken from a Delhi-based businessman. The court upheld his conviction under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Cheque Bounce Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 Criminal Liability Supreme Court
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‘Your Place Is In Jail’: Supreme Court Rebukes Rajpal Yadav In Rs 5 Crore Cheque Bounce Case

‘Your Place Is In Jail’: Supreme Court Rebukes Rajpal Yadav In Rs 5 Crore Cheque Bounce Case

‘Your Place Is In Jail’: Supreme Court Rebukes Rajpal Yadav In Rs 5 Crore Cheque Bounce Case

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NEW Hindustan Times Mon 05 Oct 2026 04:30:18 PM

‘Police Is Misbehaving With Us’: Delhi Protester Speaks Out During In Delhi | HT India

SUMMARY
Delhi protesters accused police of misbehavior during demonstrations in the capital. Agitators claimed excessive force and harsh treatment by officers while exercising their right to protest. The tensions highlight ongoing friction between law enforcement and citizens over civil liberties and policing methods in Delhi.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Police Accountability Police Reforms Human Rights Right to Protest Law and Order
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‘Police Is Misbehaving With Us’: Delhi Protester Speaks Out During In Delhi | HT India

‘Police Is Misbehaving With Us’: Delhi Protester Speaks Out During In Delhi | HT India

‘Police Is Misbehaving With Us’: Delhi Protester Speaks Out During In Delhi | HT India

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NEW Moneycontrol Mon 05 Oct 2026 04:30:08 PM

'रूस का फाइटर जेट Su-57 संभालेगा IAF की कमान!' जानें ये 6 फीचर्स, जिनसे थर-थर कांपते हैं दुश्मन

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# Su-57: भारतीय वायुसेना की नई ताकत?

रूस का 5th जनरेशन स्टील्थ फाइटर जेट Su-57 भारतीय वायुसेना (IAF) में शामिल हो सकता है। इसके 6 खास फीचर्स में स्टील्थ टेक्नोलॉजी, सुपरसोनिक क्रूज स्पीड, एडवांस्ड रडार सिस्टम, लंबी रेंज की मिसाइलें, AI-बेस्ड कॉम्बैट सिस्टम और इलेक्ट्रॉनिक वॉरफेयर क्षमता शामिल हैं। यह मैक 2+ स्पीड से उड़ सकता है और दुश्मन के रडार को चकमा देने में सक्षम है। भारत पहले FGFA प्रोजेक्ट के तहत रूस के साथ काम कर रहा था, जो बाद में रुक गया था। अब IAF को राफेल के अलावा एक और शक्तिशाली विकल्प मिल सकता है, जो पाकिस्तान और चीन दोनों के लिए बड़ा खतरा बनेगा।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Internal Security
Focus Area Su-57 Fifth-Generation Fighter Aircraft Stealth Technology Indian Air Force AMCA
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'रूस का फाइटर जेट Su-57 संभालेगा IAF की कमान!' जानें ये 6 फीचर्स, जिनसे थर-थर कांपते हैं दुश्मन

'रूस का फाइटर जेट Su-57 संभालेगा IAF की कमान!' जानें ये 6 फीचर्स, जिनसे थर-थर कांपते हैं दुश्मन

'रूस का फाइटर जेट Su-57 संभालेगा IAF की कमान!' जानें ये 6 फीचर्स, जिनसे थर-थर कांपते हैं दुश्मन

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NEW The Hindu Mon 05 Oct 2026 04:30:03 PM

Supreme Court refuses to stay Calcutta HC order in Great Nicobar Island Project; terms ‘preservation of culture’ a fundamental right

SUMMARY
The Supreme Court declined to stay the Calcutta High Court's order halting the Great Nicobar Island development project. The court emphasized that preserving indigenous tribal culture is a fundamental right. The HC had raised concerns over environmental damage and threat to the Shompen and Nicobarese tribes. The ₹72,000 crore project involves a port, airport, and township, facing criticism for potential ecological destruction of pristine forests and coral reefs in the biodiversity-rich island.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area upreme Court Calcutta High Court Judicial Review PIL Tribal Rights Fundamental Rights
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Supreme Court refuses to stay Calcutta HC order in Great Nicobar Island Project; terms ‘preservation of culture’ a fundamental right

Supreme Court refuses to stay Calcutta HC order in Great Nicobar Island Project; terms ‘preservation of culture’ a fundamental right

Supreme Court refuses to stay Calcutta HC order in Great Nicobar Island Project; terms ‘preservation of culture’ a fundamental right

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NEW Moneycontrol Mon 05 Oct 2026 04:21:13 PM

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने Form 6 को लेकर साफ किया रुख, CJI बोले- 'हमने मंजूरी नहीं दी'; CEC ज्ञानेश कुमार पर सुनवाई के बीच बढ़ा विवाद

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# सुप्रीम कोर्ट का Form 6 पर स्पष्टीकरण और CEC विवाद

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने चुनाव आयोग के Form 6 (मतदाता पंजीकरण फॉर्म) में बदलाव को लेकर स्पष्ट किया कि उसने इसे मंजूरी नहीं दी है। CJI ने कहा कि कोर्ट ने ऐसा कोई आदेश नहीं दिया। इस बीच मुख्य चुनाव आयुक्त ज्ञानेश कुमार की नियुक्ति को चुनौती देने वाली याचिका पर सुनवाई जारी है, जिससे विवाद और गहराया है।
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Focus Area Election Commission of India Article 324 Form 6 Electoral Rolls Special Intensive Revision
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सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने Form 6 को लेकर साफ किया रुख, CJI बोले- 'हमने मंजूरी नहीं दी'; CEC ज्ञानेश कुमार पर सुनवाई के बीच बढ़ा विवाद

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने Form 6 को लेकर साफ किया रुख, CJI बोले- 'हमने मंजूरी नहीं दी'; CEC ज्ञानेश कुमार पर सुनवाई के बीच बढ़ा विवाद

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने Form 6 को लेकर साफ किया रुख, CJI बोले- 'हमने मंजूरी नहीं दी'; CEC ज्ञानेश कुमार पर सुनवाई के बीच बढ़ा विवाद

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NEW The Hindu Mon 05 Oct 2026 04:21:03 PM

Wild elephant tramples 80-year-old woman to death in Keralam

SUMMARY
An 80-year-old woman was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Kerala. The incident highlights the ongoing human-wildlife conflict in the state, where elephants frequently stray into human settlements from nearby forests in search of food and water.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Human-Wildlife Conflict Asian Elephant Elephant Corridors Habitat Fragmentation Forest Management
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Wild elephant tramples 80-year-old woman to death in Keralam

Wild elephant tramples 80-year-old woman to death in Keralam

Wild elephant tramples 80-year-old woman to death in Keralam

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NEW News 18 Hindi Mon 05 Oct 2026 04:04:07 PM

‘Ban Alimony’: Gurugram Techie's Suicide In Noida Triggers Matrimonial Law Debate On Social Media

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A Gurugram-based techie died by suicide in Noida, allegedly due to harassment over alimony demands from his estranged wife. His death sparked a massive online debate with #BanAlimony trending on social media. Users demanded reforms in matrimonial laws, calling them biased against men. Men's rights groups highlighted misuse of dowry and alimony laws, urging gender-neutral legislation to prevent exploitation and protect men's mental health in marital disputes.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Alimony Maintenance Laws Matrimonial Disputes Family Courts Gender Justice Divorce Laws
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‘Ban Alimony’: Gurugram Techie's Suicide In Noida Triggers Matrimonial Law Debate On Social Media

‘Ban Alimony’: Gurugram Techie's Suicide In Noida Triggers Matrimonial Law Debate On Social Media

‘Ban Alimony’: Gurugram Techie's Suicide In Noida Triggers Matrimonial Law Debate On Social Media

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NEW The Hindu Mon 05 Oct 2026 03:47:07 PM

2026 Nobel medicine prize: Trio wins for optogenetics work

SUMMARY
A trio of scientists won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their pioneering work in optogenetics—a technique using light to control neurons. Karl Deisseroth, Ed Boyden, and Gero Miesenböck were honored for revolutionizing neuroscience research and enabling breakthroughs in understanding brain disorders.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Nobel Prize 2026 Optogenetics Neuroscience Light-Gated Ion Channels Channelrhodopsin Brain Research
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2026 Nobel medicine prize: Trio wins for optogenetics work

2026 Nobel medicine prize: Trio wins for optogenetics work

2026 Nobel medicine prize: Trio wins for optogenetics work

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NEW The Hindu Mon 05 Oct 2026 03:04:03 PM

Nobel Prize 2026: When will the awards be announced, date and timings in IST

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# Nobel Prize 2026: Announcement Dates & Timings (IST)

The Nobel Prize 2026 announcements are expected in early October 2026, following tradition. As of now, exact dates haven't been officially released by the Nobel Committee. Typically, Physiology/Medicine is announced first, followed by Physics, Chemistry, Literature, Peace, and Economics over consecutive weekdays. Announcements usually occur between 3:00 PM–9:00 PM IST. The Nobel Foundation in Stockholm confirms schedules in September each year. The prestigious ceremony is held on December 10, Alfred Nobel's death anniversary. Winners receive a gold medal, diploma, and prize money of approximately 11 million Swedish kronor.
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Relevant For: Prelims GS - III Current Affairs
Focus Area Nobel Prize Scientific Discoveries Global Awards Science & Technology Medicine Physics Chemistry
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Nobel Prize 2026: When will the awards be announced, date and timings in IST

Nobel Prize 2026: When will the awards be announced, date and timings in IST

Nobel Prize 2026: When will the awards be announced, date and timings in IST

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NEW News 18 Hindi Mon 05 Oct 2026 02:47:11 PM

Family Disputes, Child’s Medical Bills, Debt: Why Did Noida Techie Jump From 43rd Floor

SUMMARY
A Noida techie allegedly jumped from the 43rd floor of a high-rise building, reportedly due to mounting stress from family disputes, his child's medical bills, and heavy debt. The man was under severe financial and emotional pressure. Police are investigating the case and reviewing CCTV footage. No suicide note was found initially. The incident highlights growing mental health concerns among professionals facing personal and financial crises.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice
Focus Area Mental Health Suicide Prevention Family Disputes Financial Stress Medical Expenses Debt Burden
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Family Disputes, Child’s Medical Bills, Debt: Why Did Noida Techie Jump From 43rd Floor

Family Disputes, Child’s Medical Bills, Debt: Why Did Noida Techie Jump From 43rd Floor

Family Disputes, Child’s Medical Bills, Debt: Why Did Noida Techie Jump From 43rd Floor

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NEW The Hindu Mon 05 Oct 2026 02:47:03 PM

Arasavalli Sun temple will be among India’s major spiritual destinations, says Rammohan Naidu

SUMMARY
Union Minister Rammohan Naidu announced that the historic Arasavalli Sun Temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, will be developed into one of India's major spiritual destinations. He emphasized plans for infrastructure upgrades, improved amenities, and tourism promotion to attract devotees and tourists nationwide, boosting the temple's cultural and religious significance.
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Relevant For: Prelims GS - I Art & Culture
Focus Area Arasavalli Sun Temple Sun Worship Temple Architecture Religious Heritage Pilgrimage Tourism
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Arasavalli Sun temple will be among India’s major spiritual destinations, says Rammohan Naidu

Arasavalli Sun temple will be among India’s major spiritual destinations, says Rammohan Naidu

Arasavalli Sun temple will be among India’s major spiritual destinations, says Rammohan Naidu

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NEW The Hindu Mon 05 Oct 2026 02:30:07 PM

Rabies and the missing deaths: Why do India’s official numbers differ so sharply from estimates? | Explained

SUMMARY
India officially reports around 130 rabies deaths annually, but WHO and global studies estimate 20,000+ deaths yearly—the world's highest. This gap exists due to underreporting, lack of mandatory notification, poor surveillance, deaths occurring in rural areas without diagnosis, and no systematic lab confirmation. Most victims are bitten by stray dogs and lack timely post-exposure prophylaxis.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Science & Technology
Focus Area Rabies Zoonotic Diseases One Health Approach Disease Surveillance Public Health Animal Vaccination
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Rabies and the missing deaths: Why do India’s official numbers differ so sharply from estimates? | Explained

Rabies and the missing deaths: Why do India’s official numbers differ so sharply from estimates? | Explained

Rabies and the missing deaths: Why do India’s official numbers differ so sharply from estimates? | Explained

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NEW News 18 Hindi Mon 05 Oct 2026 02:30:03 PM

SC Refuses To Pass Interim Order To Suspend CEC Gyanesh Kumar Over SIR Decisions, Issues Notice To EC

SUMMARY
The Supreme Court refused to pass an interim order suspending Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over controversial decisions regarding the Single Identity Registration (SIR) system. The court declined the petitioner's urgent relief request but issued formal notice to the Election Commission, seeking its response. The plea challenged certain EC decisions, alleging procedural irregularities. The bench observed that such drastic interim relief of suspending the CEC cannot be granted without hearing all parties. The matter was listed for further hearing after the EC files its reply.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Election Commission of India Chief Election Commissioner Article 324 Electoral Reforms Special Intensive Revision
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SC Refuses To Pass Interim Order To Suspend CEC Gyanesh Kumar Over SIR Decisions, Issues Notice To EC

SC Refuses To Pass Interim Order To Suspend CEC Gyanesh Kumar Over SIR Decisions, Issues Notice To EC

SC Refuses To Pass Interim Order To Suspend CEC Gyanesh Kumar Over SIR Decisions, Issues Notice To EC

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