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

UAE shared details about FlyDubai flight with Israel, including pilots’ names, nationalities

SUMMARY
The UAE reportedly shared sensitive details of a FlyDubai flight with Israel, including pilots' names and nationalities, raising privacy and security concerns. This revelation highlighted the growing UAE-Israel ties post the 2020 Abraham Accords normalization deal.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area UAE-Israel Relations Civil Aviation Diplomacy Aviation Security Data Sharing Diplomatic Relations
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UAE shared details about FlyDubai flight with Israel, including pilots’ names, nationalities

UAE shared details about FlyDubai flight with Israel, including pilots’ names, nationalities

UAE shared details about FlyDubai flight with Israel, including pilots’ names, nationalities

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NEW Mint Sun 04 Oct 2026 04:47:11 PM

UPI MDR Charges: Will small-value transactions be impacted? What's Person-to-Merchant (P2M) fees? Details inside

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**UPI MDR Charges Update**

The government is considering introducing Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI Person-to-Merchant (P2M) transactions. P2M fees are charges merchants pay when customers pay via UPI. Small-value transactions under ₹2,000 may remain free, while higher-value transactions could attract nominal charges. This aims to sustain UPI infrastructure and compensate banks. Person-to-Person (P2P) transfers will likely stay free. The move has sparked debate, as merchants fear added costs. Final guidelines are awaited from RBI and NPCI.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy
Focus Area UPI MDR Charges Digital Payments P2M Transactions Payment Infrastructure Financial Inclusion
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UPI MDR Charges: Will small-value transactions be impacted? What's Person-to-Merchant (P2M) fees? Details inside

UPI MDR Charges: Will small-value transactions be impacted? What's Person-to-Merchant (P2M) fees? Details inside

UPI MDR Charges: Will small-value transactions be impacted? What's Person-to-Merchant (P2M) fees? Details inside

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NEW News 18 Hindi Sun 04 Oct 2026 04:30:03 PM

Who Is Dinesh Arya? BJP Names Dalit Leader As Uttarakhand Rajya Sabha Candidate

SUMMARY
**BJP's Rajya Sabha Pick from Uttarakhand**

BJP nominated Dinesh Arya, a prominent Dalit leader, as its Rajya Sabha candidate from Uttarakhand. Arya has been active in party politics and is known for grassroots work. His selection highlights BJP's focus on strengthening its Dalit outreach and social inclusion agenda ahead of key elections.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Rajya Sabha Rajya Sabha Elections Parliamentary Representation Electoral College Political Representation
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Who Is Dinesh Arya? BJP Names Dalit Leader As Uttarakhand Rajya Sabha Candidate

Who Is Dinesh Arya? BJP Names Dalit Leader As Uttarakhand Rajya Sabha Candidate

Who Is Dinesh Arya? BJP Names Dalit Leader As Uttarakhand Rajya Sabha Candidate

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NEW Prabhat Khabar Sun 04 Oct 2026 04:21:11 PM

दवा नहीं सांसों का सौदा: जनऔषधि केंद्र में 90 फीसद तक सस्ती दवाएं, फिर भी RIMS में मरीजों को महंगी ब्रांडेड दवाएं खरीदने की मजबूरी; सप्लाई ने बढ़ाई परेशानी

SUMMARY
**RIMS अस्पताल में जनऔषधि केंद्र पर दवाएं 90% तक सस्ती उपलब्ध हैं, लेकिन सप्लाई की कमी से मरीज वंचित हैं। डॉक्टर ब्रांडेड दवाएं लिखते हैं, मजबूरन गरीब मरीज बाहर महंगी दवाएं खरीदते हैं। अनियमित आपूर्ति और जागरूकता की कमी मुख्य समस्या है।**
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Jan Aushadhi Scheme Affordable Medicines Generic Medicines Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
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दवा नहीं सांसों का सौदा: जनऔषधि केंद्र में 90 फीसद तक सस्ती दवाएं, फिर भी RIMS में मरीजों को महंगी ब्रांडेड दवाएं खरीदने की मजबूरी; सप्लाई ने बढ़ाई परेशानी

दवा नहीं सांसों का सौदा: जनऔषधि केंद्र में 90 फीसद तक सस्ती दवाएं, फिर भी RIMS में मरीजों को महंगी ब्रांडेड दवाएं खरीदने की मजबूरी; सप्लाई ने बढ़ाई परेशानी

दवा नहीं सांसों का सौदा: जनऔषधि केंद्र में 90 फीसद तक सस्ती दवाएं, फिर भी RIMS में मरीजों को महंगी ब्रांडेड दवाएं खरीदने की मजबूरी; सप्लाई ने बढ़ाई परेशानी

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NEW News 18 Hindi Sun 04 Oct 2026 04:21:03 PM

BJP Nominates Former Trinamool MP Koel Mallick To Rajya Sabha, Picks Dinesh Arya For Uttarakhand RS

SUMMARY
The BJP nominated former Trinamool Congress MP and Bengali actress Koel Mallick for a Rajya Sabha seat from West Bengal, signaling its outreach to Bengali cultural icons. The party also picked Dinesh Arya for the Uttarakhand Rajya Sabha seat. Koel's switch from TMC to BJP marks a significant political shift, boosting BJP's presence in Bengal.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Rajya Sabha Rajya Sabha Elections Electoral College Proportional Representation Single Transferable Vote
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BJP Nominates Former Trinamool MP Koel Mallick To Rajya Sabha, Picks Dinesh Arya For Uttarakhand RS

BJP Nominates Former Trinamool MP Koel Mallick To Rajya Sabha, Picks Dinesh Arya For Uttarakhand RS

BJP Nominates Former Trinamool MP Koel Mallick To Rajya Sabha, Picks Dinesh Arya For Uttarakhand RS

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NEW News 18 Hindi Sun 04 Oct 2026 04:04:02 PM

Flydubai Captain Smit’s Surname ‘Machchhar’ Linked To Mosquito? The Story Behind Gujarat’s Unique Tradition

SUMMARY
Flydubai Captain Aditya Smit Machchhar went viral after passengers spotted his surname meaning "mosquito" in Gujarati. The unique surname traces back to a Gujarat tradition where families adopted odd or unpleasant names to ward off evil spirits and protect children from superstitious harm, a cultural practice still reflected in many Gujarati surnames today.
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Relevant For: Prelims GS - I Art & Culture
Focus Area Gujarati Culture Regional Traditions Surname Traditions Social Customs Cultural Heritage Folk Practices
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Flydubai Captain Smit’s Surname ‘Machchhar’ Linked To Mosquito? The Story Behind Gujarat’s Unique Tradition

Flydubai Captain Smit’s Surname ‘Machchhar’ Linked To Mosquito? The Story Behind Gujarat’s Unique Tradition

Flydubai Captain Smit’s Surname ‘Machchhar’ Linked To Mosquito? The Story Behind Gujarat’s Unique Tradition

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NEW Dainik Bhaskar Sun 04 Oct 2026 03:47:10 PM

लश्कर कमांडर मूसा घावों पर लगाता था आयुर्वेदिक शहद:सेहत की जानकारी देने पाकिस्तानी हैंडलर को तस्वीरें भेजीं; मुशर्रफ की सिक्योरिटी में रह चुका था

SUMMARY
**लश्कर-ए-तैयबा कमांडर मूसा अपने घावों पर आयुर्वेदिक शहद का इस्तेमाल करता था। वह अपनी सेहत की जानकारी देने के लिए तस्वीरें पाकिस्तानी हैंडलर को भेजता था। मूसा पहले पाक राष्ट्रपति मुशर्रफ की सिक्योरिटी टीम में रह चुका था। भारतीय सुरक्षा एजेंसियों ने यह खुलासा किया।**
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Internal Security
Focus Area Terrorism Lashkar-e-Taiba Terrorist Networks Pakistan-Based Handlers Cross-Border Terrorism
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लश्कर कमांडर मूसा घावों पर लगाता था आयुर्वेदिक शहद:सेहत की जानकारी देने पाकिस्तानी हैंडलर को तस्वीरें भेजीं; मुशर्रफ की सिक्योरिटी में रह चुका था

लश्कर कमांडर मूसा घावों पर लगाता था आयुर्वेदिक शहद:सेहत की जानकारी देने पाकिस्तानी हैंडलर को तस्वीरें भेजीं; मुशर्रफ की सिक्योरिटी में रह चुका था

लश्कर कमांडर मूसा घावों पर लगाता था आयुर्वेदिक शहद:सेहत की जानकारी देने पाकिस्तानी हैंडलर को तस्वीरें भेजीं; मुशर्रफ की सिक्योरिटी में रह चुका था

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NEW The Hindu Sun 04 Oct 2026 03:30:10 PM

Eradicating H. pylori can prevent gastric cancer, says Nobel laureate Barry Marshall

SUMMARY
Nobel laureate Barry Marshall, who discovered H. pylori bacteria causes stomach ulcers, stated that eradicating the infection can prevent gastric cancer. He advocates widespread testing and antibiotic treatment, emphasizing early detection could significantly reduce cancer rates globally.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Gastric Cancer Infectious Diseases Cancer Prevention Public Health Medical Research
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Eradicating H. pylori can prevent gastric cancer, says Nobel laureate Barry Marshall

Eradicating H. pylori can prevent gastric cancer, says Nobel laureate Barry Marshall

Eradicating H. pylori can prevent gastric cancer, says Nobel laureate Barry Marshall

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NEW Hindustan Times Sun 04 Oct 2026 03:21:10 PM

US tells Iranian diplomats to leave, ‘kicks out’ two who overstayed in New York: ‘Secretary Rubio means business’

SUMMARY
The US State Department ordered Iranian diplomats to leave the country, with Secretary Marco Rubio expelling two who overstayed their permitted time in New York. The move signals a tougher stance on Iran amid rising tensions. Rubio emphasized enforcing diplomatic rules strictly, reflecting the Trump administration's hardline Iran policy.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area Diplomatic Relations Iranian Diplomats United States-Iran Relations Diplomatic Immunity
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US tells Iranian diplomats to leave, ‘kicks out’ two who overstayed in New York: ‘Secretary Rubio means business’

US tells Iranian diplomats to leave, ‘kicks out’ two who overstayed in New York: ‘Secretary Rubio means business’

US tells Iranian diplomats to leave, ‘kicks out’ two who overstayed in New York: ‘Secretary Rubio means business’

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NEW The Hindu Sun 04 Oct 2026 03:21:06 PM

BJP nominates former Trinamool MP Koel Mallick to Rajya Sabha

SUMMARY
BJP has nominated Bengali actress and former Trinamool Congress MP Koel Mallick for a Rajya Sabha seat, marking her political switch. A popular figure in Bengali cinema, Koel previously served as a TMC MP. Her move to BJP highlights the party's strategy to strengthen its presence in West Bengal by attracting prominent personalities from rival parties ahead of upcoming elections.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Rajya Sabha Elections Parliament State Representation Electoral College
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BJP nominates former Trinamool MP Koel Mallick to Rajya Sabha

BJP nominates former Trinamool MP Koel Mallick to Rajya Sabha

BJP nominates former Trinamool MP Koel Mallick to Rajya Sabha

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NEW The Times Of India Sun 04 Oct 2026 03:21:03 PM

California crews uncover 40-million-year-old mammal bones 12 feet underground

SUMMARY
California construction crews discovered fossilized mammal bones estimated to be 40 million years old, found 12 feet underground. Paleontologists were called to examine the ancient remains, believed to be from the Eocene epoch. The rare find offers valuable insight into prehistoric life in the region.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Paleontology Fossils Evolution Geological History Ancient Mammals Biodiversity Earth’s History
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California crews uncover 40-million-year-old mammal bones 12 feet underground

California crews uncover 40-million-year-old mammal bones 12 feet underground

California crews uncover 40-million-year-old mammal bones 12 feet underground

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NEW Mint Sun 04 Oct 2026 03:04:11 PM

OPEC Set to Keep Quotas Steady in November, Delegates Say

SUMMARY
OPEC is expected to maintain its current oil production quotas unchanged for November, according to delegates. The decision reflects the group's cautious approach to managing global oil supply amid fluctuating demand and price stability concerns.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy
Focus Area OPEC Crude Oil Production Oil Supply Energy Security Global Oil Prices Petroleum Imports Inflation
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OPEC Set to Keep Quotas Steady in November, Delegates Say

OPEC Set to Keep Quotas Steady in November, Delegates Say

OPEC Set to Keep Quotas Steady in November, Delegates Say

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NEW The Hindu Sun 04 Oct 2026 02:30:07 PM

Founded by French nuns in 1852, Visakhapatnam’s Fort Catholic Girls’ School turns 175

SUMMARY
Visakhapatnam's Fort Catholic Girls' School, founded by French nuns in 1852, celebrates its 175th anniversary in 2027. One of India's oldest girls' schools, it has educated generations of women, upholding academic excellence and values rooted in its rich Catholic heritage.
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Relevant For: Prelims GS - I Art & Culture
Focus Area Colonial Education Christian Missionaries History of Education in India Women’s Education
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Founded by French nuns in 1852, Visakhapatnam’s Fort Catholic Girls’ School turns 175

Founded by French nuns in 1852, Visakhapatnam’s Fort Catholic Girls’ School turns 175

Founded by French nuns in 1852, Visakhapatnam’s Fort Catholic Girls’ School turns 175

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NEW News 18 Hindi Sun 04 Oct 2026 02:04:10 PM

India 'Hardly Had A Choice': Indian Envoy On Sheltering Hasina While She Was 'Still Bangladesh PM'

SUMMARY
India's envoy defended sheltering former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, stating India "hardly had a choice" as she arrived seeking refuge while still holding office during the August 2024 political upheaval. Hasina fled amid mass protests and military pressure. India granted her temporary stay on humanitarian grounds, straining ties with Bangladesh's interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, who demanded her return.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area India-Bangladesh Relations Sheikh Hasina Political Asylum Diplomatic Relations Neighbourhood First
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India 'Hardly Had A Choice': Indian Envoy On Sheltering Hasina While She Was 'Still Bangladesh PM'

India 'Hardly Had A Choice': Indian Envoy On Sheltering Hasina While She Was 'Still Bangladesh PM'

India 'Hardly Had A Choice': Indian Envoy On Sheltering Hasina While She Was 'Still Bangladesh PM'

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NEW Hindustan Times Sun 04 Oct 2026 01:30:14 PM

Thackeray brothers protest LIVE: Uddhav, Raj Thackeray lead march against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Mumbai

SUMMARY
Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena UBT) and Raj Thackeray (MNS) jointly led a rare united protest march in Mumbai demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging biased conduct during Maharashtra elections and questioning EVM transparency, demanding fair electoral processes.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Election Commission Electoral Reforms Political Protests Constitutional Institutions Electoral Governance
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Thackeray brothers protest LIVE: Uddhav, Raj Thackeray lead march against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Mumbai

Thackeray brothers protest LIVE: Uddhav, Raj Thackeray lead march against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Mumbai

Thackeray brothers protest LIVE: Uddhav, Raj Thackeray lead march against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Mumbai

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