NEW Dainik Bhaskar Wed 21 Oct 2026 06:21:09 PM

सेंगोल बनाने वाले कारीगर का निधन, 99 साल के थे:परिवार ने 1947 में नेहरू को सौंपा, मोदी ने 2023 में नई संसद में स्थापित किया

SUMMARY
**सेंगोल बनाने वाले कारीगर वुम्मिदी बंगारू चेट्टी का 99 वर्ष की आयु में निधन हो गया। उनके परिवार ने 1947 में सत्ता हस्तांतरण के प्रतीक के रूप में सेंगोल पं. नेहरू को सौंपा था। 2023 में PM मोदी ने इसे नई संसद भवन में स्थापित किया।**
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - I Art & Culture
Focus Area Sengol Indian Cultural Heritage Chola Dynasty Historical Sceptres Transfer of Power in 1947 New Parliament Building
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सेंगोल बनाने वाले कारीगर का निधन, 99 साल के थे:परिवार ने 1947 में नेहरू को सौंपा, मोदी ने 2023 में नई संसद में स्थापित किया

सेंगोल बनाने वाले कारीगर का निधन, 99 साल के थे:परिवार ने 1947 में नेहरू को सौंपा, मोदी ने 2023 में नई संसद में स्थापित किया

सेंगोल बनाने वाले कारीगर का निधन, 99 साल के थे:परिवार ने 1947 में नेहरू को सौंपा, मोदी ने 2023 में नई संसद में स्थापित किया

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NEW News 18 Hindi Wed 21 Oct 2026 05:47:09 PM

PM Modi To Attend IAF's Air Show At Varanasi's Namo Ghat On Sunday; 100 Aircraft To Participate

SUMMARY
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Indian Air Force's grand air show at Namo Ghat in Varanasi on Sunday. Around 100 aircraft, including fighter jets and helicopters, will participate in the spectacular event showcasing IAF's strength and capabilities.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Indian Air Force (IAF) Military Aviation Aircraft Technology Air Shows Defence Preparedness Indigenous Defence Manufacturing
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PM Modi To Attend IAF's Air Show At Varanasi's Namo Ghat On Sunday; 100 Aircraft To Participate

PM Modi To Attend IAF's Air Show At Varanasi's Namo Ghat On Sunday; 100 Aircraft To Participate

PM Modi To Attend IAF's Air Show At Varanasi's Namo Ghat On Sunday; 100 Aircraft To Participate

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NEW The Economic Times Wed 21 Oct 2026 05:30:05 PM

Fastest known star races around Milky Way’s black hole at 15,900 miles per second; how its orbit could reveal cosmic secrets

SUMMARY
Astronomers discovered star S4716, the fastest known star orbiting Sagittarius A*, the Milky Way's supermassive black hole, at 15,900 mi/s. It completes an orbit in just 4 years. Studying its orbit helps test Einstein's general relativity and understand black hole physics.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Black Holes Milky Way Galaxy Stellar Orbits General Relativity Space-Time Advanced Telescopes
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Fastest known star races around Milky Way’s black hole at 15,900 miles per second; how its orbit could reveal cosmic secrets

Fastest known star races around Milky Way’s black hole at 15,900 miles per second; how its orbit could reveal cosmic secrets

Fastest known star races around Milky Way’s black hole at 15,900 miles per second; how its orbit could reveal cosmic secrets

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NEW Firstpost Wed 21 Oct 2026 05:21:08 PM

From Sirpur's multi-faith past to Andaman's volcanoes, 3 Indian sites enter Unesco tentative list

SUMMARY
India added 3 sites to UNESCO's tentative World Heritage List: Sirpur in Chhattisgarh, known for its ancient Buddhist, Hindu & Jain heritage; Barren Island volcano in Andaman, India's only active volcano; and Nagarparkar in historical context. This boosts India's future nomination prospects.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - I Art & Culture
Focus Area UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List Sirpur Archaeological Site Religious and Cultural Syncretism Barren Island Volcano
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From Sirpur's multi-faith past to Andaman's volcanoes, 3 Indian sites enter Unesco tentative list

From Sirpur's multi-faith past to Andaman's volcanoes, 3 Indian sites enter Unesco tentative list

From Sirpur's multi-faith past to Andaman's volcanoes, 3 Indian sites enter Unesco tentative list

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NEW The Economic Times Wed 21 Oct 2026 05:21:04 PM

Delaware Transforms Dredged Rock Into Thriving Underwater Blue Mussel Habitats

SUMMARY
Delaware is repurposing dredged rock material from waterway maintenance projects to create artificial reef structures underwater. These rock formations provide ideal surfaces for blue mussels to colonize, forming thriving habitats that support marine biodiversity and improve water quality.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Artificial Reefs Marine Biodiversity Habitat Restoration Sustainable Dredging Blue Economy Ecosystem Services
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Delaware Transforms Dredged Rock Into Thriving Underwater Blue Mussel Habitats

Delaware Transforms Dredged Rock Into Thriving Underwater Blue Mussel Habitats

Delaware Transforms Dredged Rock Into Thriving Underwater Blue Mussel Habitats

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NEW Moneycontrol Wed 21 Oct 2026 04:47:09 PM

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: मंथली ₹10000 निवेश से बेटियों के लिए 1 करोड़ का फंड हो जाएगा तैयार, जानिए पूरा कैलकुलेशन

SUMMARY
# Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: बेटियों के लिए ₹1 करोड़ का फंड

सुकन्या समृद्धि योजना में अगर आप हर महीने ₹10,000 यानी सालाना ₹1,20,000 निवेश करते हैं तो मौजूदा 8.2% ब्याज दर पर 15 साल तक निवेश करने पर मैच्योरिटी (21 साल) पर लगभग ₹1 करोड़ का फंड तैयार होगा। इसमें कुल निवेश ₹18 लाख होगा और ब्याज से करीब ₹82 लाख मिलेंगे। यह योजना 10 साल से कम उम्र की बेटियों के लिए है। इसमें Section 80C के तहत टैक्स छूट मिलती है और मैच्योरिटी राशि पूरी तरह टैक्स-फ्री होती है। न्यूनतम ₹250 और अधिकतम ₹1.5 लाख सालाना जमा कर सकते हैं। बेटी की शिक्षा और शादी के लिए यह सबसे सुरक्षित सरकारी बचत योजना मानी जाती है।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy
Focus Area Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Small Savings Schemes Financial Inclusion Girl Child Empowerment Household Savings
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Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: मंथली ₹10000 निवेश से बेटियों के लिए 1 करोड़ का फंड हो जाएगा तैयार, जानिए पूरा कैलकुलेशन

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: मंथली ₹10000 निवेश से बेटियों के लिए 1 करोड़ का फंड हो जाएगा तैयार, जानिए पूरा कैलकुलेशन

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: मंथली ₹10000 निवेश से बेटियों के लिए 1 करोड़ का फंड हो जाएगा तैयार, जानिए पूरा कैलकुलेशन

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NEW The Hindu Wed 21 Oct 2026 04:47:04 PM

Eight web security keys of eMudhra firm used by Govt. and PSUs leaked

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# eMudhra Security Keys Leak

Eight web security keys (SSL/TLS certificates) issued by eMudhra, a licensed Certifying Authority in India, were compromised. These keys were widely used by government departments and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) for secure online transactions and digital communications. The leak raised serious cybersecurity concerns, potentially exposing sensitive government data to hackers. eMudhra revoked the affected certificates and initiated an investigation. CERT-In issued advisories urging affected organizations to replace compromised keys immediately to prevent data breaches and man-in-the-middle attacks.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Cybersecurity Digital Certificates Cryptographic Keys Government IT Infrastructure Data Protection
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Eight web security keys of eMudhra firm used by Govt. and PSUs leaked

Eight web security keys of eMudhra firm used by Govt. and PSUs leaked

Eight web security keys of eMudhra firm used by Govt. and PSUs leaked

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NEW The Hindu Wed 21 Oct 2026 04:30:05 PM

Boat capsizes during idol immersion in Kota; two bodies recovered, search on for two others

SUMMARY
A boat carrying devotees capsized during Ganesh idol immersion in Chambal river in Kota, Rajasthan. Two bodies were recovered while rescue teams continued searching for two missing persons. Several others were rescued. Authorities launched an investigation into the tragedy.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Disaster Management
Focus Area Water Safety Crowd Management Religious Festivals Disaster Response Administrative Accountability
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Boat capsizes during idol immersion in Kota; two bodies recovered, search on for two others

Boat capsizes during idol immersion in Kota; two bodies recovered, search on for two others

Boat capsizes during idol immersion in Kota; two bodies recovered, search on for two others

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NEW Hindustan Times Wed 21 Oct 2026 04:04:08 PM

Kharge questions Modi, Shah over failure to restore peace in Manipur

SUMMARY
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for their failure to restore peace in violence-hit Manipur. He questioned why normalcy hasn't returned despite prolonged ethnic conflict between Meitei and Kuki communities since May 2023, accusing the BJP-led government of neglecting the northeastern state.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Internal Security
Focus Area Manipur Ethnic Conflict Centre-State Relations Internal Security Displaced Persons Constitutional Rights Peacebuilding
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Kharge questions Modi, Shah over failure to restore peace in Manipur

Kharge questions Modi, Shah over failure to restore peace in Manipur

Kharge questions Modi, Shah over failure to restore peace in Manipur

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NEW News 18 Hindi Wed 21 Oct 2026 03:47:04 PM

GRAP-I Imposed In Delhi As Air Quality Slips To 'Poor' Category After Dussehra Celebrations

SUMMARY
Delhi's air quality deteriorated to 'poor' category after Dussehra celebrations involving Ravana effigy burning and firecrackers. Authorities imposed GRAP-I (Graded Response Action Plan) restrictions, including dust control measures, ban on open burning, and construction site regulations to curb pollution.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Air Pollution GRAP Delhi-NCR Pollution Firecracker Emissions Stubble Burning Urban Pollution Control
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GRAP-I Imposed In Delhi As Air Quality Slips To 'Poor' Category After Dussehra Celebrations

GRAP-I Imposed In Delhi As Air Quality Slips To 'Poor' Category After Dussehra Celebrations

GRAP-I Imposed In Delhi As Air Quality Slips To 'Poor' Category After Dussehra Celebrations

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NEW The Hindu Wed 21 Oct 2026 03:30:04 PM

Gold smuggled from Bangladesh seized near Vijayawada; five arrested

SUMMARY
Authorities near Vijayawada seized gold smuggled from Bangladesh and arrested five suspects. The gold, reportedly brought through illegal channels, was intercepted during a routine check. Police are investigating the smuggling network's links and routes used to transport the contraband across borders.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Internal Security
Focus Area Gold Smuggling Cross-Border Crime Customs Enforcement Informal Economy Hawala and Illicit Financial Flows
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Gold smuggled from Bangladesh seized near Vijayawada; five arrested

Gold smuggled from Bangladesh seized near Vijayawada; five arrested

Gold smuggled from Bangladesh seized near Vijayawada; five arrested

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NEW Moneycontrol Wed 21 Oct 2026 02:47:11 PM

बंगाल की खाड़ी में फिर मंडराया चक्रवात का खतरा, अंडमान सागर से लेकर दक्षिण भारत तक कई राज्यों के लिए आया IMD का ये अलर्ट

SUMMARY
**बंगाल की खाड़ी में नया चक्रवाती तूफान बनने की संभावना है। IMD ने अंडमान-निकोबार, तमिलनाडु, आंध्र प्रदेश और केरल समेत कई राज्यों में भारी बारिश और तेज हवाओं की चेतावनी जारी की है। मछुआरों को समुद्र में न जाने की सलाह दी गई है। प्रशासन अलर्ट पर है।**
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - I Geography
Focus Area Tropical Cyclones Bay of Bengal Low-Pressure Systems Indian Monsoon Disaster Preparedness
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बंगाल की खाड़ी में फिर मंडराया चक्रवात का खतरा, अंडमान सागर से लेकर दक्षिण भारत तक कई राज्यों के लिए आया IMD का ये अलर्ट

बंगाल की खाड़ी में फिर मंडराया चक्रवात का खतरा, अंडमान सागर से लेकर दक्षिण भारत तक कई राज्यों के लिए आया IMD का ये अलर्ट

बंगाल की खाड़ी में फिर मंडराया चक्रवात का खतरा, अंडमान सागर से लेकर दक्षिण भारत तक कई राज्यों के लिए आया IMD का ये अलर्ट

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NEW Hindustan Times Wed 21 Oct 2026 02:47:08 PM

Delhi HC refuses to entertain CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka's plea against judicial custody extension; duo withdraws petition

SUMMARY
The Delhi High Court refused to hear a petition filed by CJP member Saurav Das and advocate Ashutosh Ranka challenging the extension of their judicial custody. The duo, likely detained in connection with a legal or activist matter, subsequently withdrew their petition after the court declined to entertain it, leaving the custody order intact.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Judicial Review Personal Liberty Right to Protest Alternative Legal Remedies Preventive Proceedings
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Delhi HC refuses to entertain CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka's plea against judicial custody extension; duo withdraws petition

Delhi HC refuses to entertain CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka's plea against judicial custody extension; duo withdraws petition

Delhi HC refuses to entertain CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka's plea against judicial custody extension; duo withdraws petition

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NEW Firstpost Wed 21 Oct 2026 02:47:03 PM

India-Poland trade at $6.36 billion. Can defence and technology take it to $10 billion?

SUMMARY
India-Poland bilateral trade stands at $6.36 billion, with both nations aiming to boost it to $10 billion. Key growth areas include defence cooperation, technology transfer, and innovation partnerships. Poland's strategic EU position and India's growing market offer mutual opportunities. Both countries are exploring joint defence production, cybersecurity, and IT collaboration to deepen economic ties and diversify trade beyond traditional sectors, making the $10 billion target achievable.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area India–Poland Relations Bilateral Trade Defence Cooperation Space Technology Technology Transfer Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
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India-Poland trade at $6.36 billion. Can defence and technology take it to $10 billion?

India-Poland trade at $6.36 billion. Can defence and technology take it to $10 billion?

India-Poland trade at $6.36 billion. Can defence and technology take it to $10 billion?

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NEW The Hindu Wed 21 Oct 2026 02:21:07 PM

Can India turn retrofitment into the next mobility revolution?

SUMMARY
India is pushing to convert existing ICE vehicles into electric ones through retrofitment, aiming to make EV adoption affordable and sustainable. The government is framing policies to certify retrofit kits, reduce costs, and cut emissions, potentially transforming millions of old vehicles into clean mobility solutions.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Electric Vehicle (EV) Retrofitment Green Mobility Circular Economy Automobile Industry Clean Energy Transition
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Can India turn retrofitment into the next mobility revolution?

Can India turn retrofitment into the next mobility revolution?

Can India turn retrofitment into the next mobility revolution?

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