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NEW Moneycontrol Wed 30 Sep 2026 10:30:10 AM

LPG से लेकर बैंक खाते तक... 1 अक्टूबर से बदल रहे ये 9 बड़े नियम, जानिए आपकी जेब पर कितना पड़ेगा असर

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# 1 अक्टूबर से बदले 9 बड़े नियम

1 अक्टूबर से कई अहम बदलाव लागू हुए। LPG सिलेंडर की कीमतों में बदलाव, बैंक खातों में मिनिमम बैलेंस के नए नियम, म्यूचुअल फंड नॉमिनेशन अनिवार्य, क्रेडिट कार्ड नियमों में संशोधन, पैन-आधार लिंक न होने पर TDS दोगुना, ऑनलाइन गेमिंग पर 28% GST, और NPS में नए बदलाव शामिल हैं। इन नियमों का सीधा असर आम जनता की जेब और बचत पर पड़ेगा।

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy

Focus Area Banking Regulations LPG Subsidy Aadhaar Authentication Digital Payments ATM Charges Fixed Deposits Taxation Consumer Finance

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NEW News 18 Hindi Wed 30 Sep 2026 10:21:02 AM

Tukaram Mundhe Bans Infant Formula Ads, Mother-Child Photos On Baby Food Packets

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Tukaram Mundhe, IAS officer and FDA Commissioner of Maharashtra, banned infant formula advertisements and the use of mother-child images on baby food packets to promote breastfeeding. The move enforces the Infant Milk Substitutes Act, curbing misleading marketing by companies that discourage natural breastfeeding among mothers.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice

Focus Area Infant Nutrition Breastfeeding Promotion Food Advertising Regulation Child Health Public Health Policy

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NEW The Hindu Wed 30 Sep 2026 10:04:10 AM

A Lok Sabha bypoll in Tamil Nadu that triggered the first Motion of Confidence in Indian legislature

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The 1952 Thiru-Vi-Ka Nagar bypoll in Tamil Nadu led to political upheaval, triggering the first-ever Motion of Confidence in an Indian legislature. The Congress government in Madras, led by C. Rajagopalachari, faced the motion after losing support. Rajaji eventually resigned, paving the way for K. Kamaraj to become Chief Minister in 1954.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance

Focus Area Confidence Motion Collective Responsibility State Legislature Floor Test Parliamentary Democracy Legislative Procedures

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NEW Hindustan Times Wed 30 Sep 2026 09:47:12 AM

Gurugram gears up for winter pollution, expands air monitoring and dust control

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Gurugram is preparing for the winter pollution season by expanding its air quality monitoring network and intensifying dust control measures across the city. Authorities are deploying more monitoring stations, water sprinklers, and anti-smog guns at construction sites and key roads to curb particulate matter levels.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology

Focus Area Air Pollution Winter Pollution Air Quality Monitoring Dust Control Pollution Mitigation

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NEW Moneycontrol Wed 30 Sep 2026 09:47:03 AM

NCERT ने क्लास 9 के लिए मध्यकालीन इतिहास की किताब में बदलाव किया, नई किताब में क्या क्या लिखा गया सब जानिए

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NCERT ने कक्षा 9 की मध्यकालीन इतिहास की किताब में बड़े बदलाव किए हैं। मुगल साम्राज्य से जुड़े अध्यायों को हटाया या संक्षिप्त किया गया है। इसमें भारतीय संस्कृति, प्राचीन परंपराओं और राष्ट्रवाद पर अधिक जोर दिया गया है। विवादित विषयों को हटाकर संतुलित दृष्टिकोण अपनाने का दावा किया गया है।

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - I Medieval History

Focus Area NCERT Curriculum Medieval Indian History Historiography History Textbooks Educational Policy

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NEW Patrika Wed 30 Sep 2026 09:21:12 AM

ठाणे में शिवसेना (UBT) नेता की हत्या पर कांग्रेस का सरकार पर हमला, कहा- ‘महाराष्ट्र में आम आदमी से नेता तक कोई सुरक्षित नहीं’

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ठाणे में शिवसेना (UBT) के स्थानीय नेता अभिषेक घोसाळकर की हत्या कर दी गई। इस घटना पर कांग्रेस ने महाराष्ट्र की सत्तारूढ़ सरकार पर जमकर निशाना साधा। कांग्रेस ने कहा कि राज्य में कानून-व्यवस्था पूरी तरह ध्वस्त हो चुकी है और आम आदमी से लेकर नेता तक कोई भी सुरक्षित नहीं है। विपक्ष ने गृहमंत्री और मुख्यमंत्री से जवाब मांगा।

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Internal Security

Focus Area Political Violence Law and Order Police Administration Criminal Justice System Internal Security

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NEW India Today Wed 30 Sep 2026 09:21:02 AM

Big INDIA bloc meet today; anti-SIR protest, Gyanesh Kumar's resignation on agenda

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The INDIA opposition bloc is meeting today to discuss key issues including protests against the "One Nation, One Election" bill (SIR - Simultaneous Elections Report) and demanding the resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, whom they accuse of bias favoring the ruling BJP government.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance

Focus Area Special Intensive Revision Election Commission of India Electoral Rolls Electoral Reforms Opposition Coordination

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NEW Patrika Wed 30 Sep 2026 09:04:10 AM

एमपी को 3774 करोड़ की बड़ी सौगात देंगे केंद्रीय मंत्री अमित शाह, 4 लेन से सीधे जुड़ेंगे 8 जिले

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केंद्रीय गृहमंत्री अमित शाह मध्य प्रदेश को 3774 करोड़ रुपये की सौगात देंगे। इस राशि से 4-लेन सड़क परियोजनाओं का शिलान्यास व लोकार्पण होगा, जिससे MP के 8 जिले सीधे जुड़ेंगे। इससे कनेक्टिविटी, व्यापार व विकास को बड़ा बढ़ावा मिलेगा।

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Geography

Focus Area Road Infrastructure Four-Lane Highways Regional Connectivity Madhya Pradesh Transport Infrastructure

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NEW Hindustan Times Wed 30 Sep 2026 08:30:07 AM

Multiple AI CEOs met Trump. Only 6 signed his ‘super intelligence’ accord. Who are they?

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In July 2025, Trump unveiled a "Superintelligence Safety" accord at the White House. Of multiple AI leaders present, only six CEOs signed: OpenAI's Sam Altman, Google's Sundar Pichai, Microsoft's Satya Nadella, Anthropic's Dario Amodei, xAI's Elon Musk, and Meta's Mark Zuckerberg were among key attendees, though notable holdouts raised concerns. The voluntary pact commits signatories to safety testing, reporting dangerous capabilities to the government, and watermarking AI-generated content, while avoiding heavy regulation favored by some lawmakers.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology

Focus Area Artificial Intelligence AI Governance AI Safety Responsible AI Technology Regulation

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NEW The Times Of India Wed 30 Sep 2026 08:21:07 AM

Government admits problem of exorbitant pricing of drugs in SC for first time

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India's government acknowledged in the Supreme Court for the first time that exorbitant drug pricing is a serious issue affecting patients. The admission came during a hearing on healthcare affordability. The court urged regulatory reforms to ensure essential medicines remain accessible to all citizens, especially the poor.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice

Focus Area Drug Pricing Healthcare Affordability Essential Medicines Public Health Policy Access to Healthcare

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NEW News 18 Hindi Wed 30 Sep 2026 08:21:03 AM

'Reiterated Our Concerns': MEA On Talks With US Delegation Over 100% Tariffs On India

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India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated it "reiterated concerns" during talks with a US delegation regarding the steep 100% tariffs imposed by the US on Indian goods. India emphasized the need for fair trade practices, highlighting the potential impact on bilateral relations and economic cooperation. Both sides discussed ways to resolve trade disputes and explore mutually beneficial solutions amid escalating trade tensions under US tariff policies.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations

Focus Area India-US Trade Relations Tariff Policy Trade Negotiations Economic Diplomacy Bilateral Relations

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NEW The Hindu Wed 30 Sep 2026 07:47:03 AM

U.S. forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran

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After nearly 20 years, U.S. combat forces officially withdrew from Iraq, ending a mission that began with the 2003 invasion to topple Saddam Hussein. The pullout raises concerns about a power vacuum, potentially allowing Iran to expand its political and military influence in the region through allied militias.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations

Focus Area US-Iraq Relations Iran-Iraq Relations West Asian Geopolitics US Military Withdrawal Regional Security

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NEW Hindustan Times Wed 30 Sep 2026 07:21:06 AM

Deepening the India-US defence partnership

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India and the US are strengthening their defence ties through joint military exercises, technology transfers, and key agreements like BECA, LEMOA, and COMCASA. The partnership focuses on countering China's influence in the Indo-Pacific, co-producing advanced defence equipment, and enhancing interoperability between armed forces. Recent deals include procurement of MQ-9B drones and jet engine technology sharing under the iCET initiative, marking a significant shift in bilateral strategic relations.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations

Focus Area India-US Defence Relations Strategic Partnership Defence Cooperation Indo-Pacific Security Defence Technology

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NEW Hindustan Times Wed 30 Sep 2026 07:04:06 AM

Trump and AI CEOs sign AI safety pact: What they agreed to at White House

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On July 2025, President Trump hosted top AI CEOs at the White House, signing a voluntary AI safety agreement. Tech leaders from companies like OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Anthropic pledged responsible AI development, committing to safety testing, transparency, and sharing risk information with the government, while avoiding heavy regulation.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology

Focus Area Artificial Intelligence Safety AI Governance Responsible AI Technology Regulation AI Policy

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts

NEW News 18 Hindi Wed 30 Sep 2026 06:47:10 AM

‘Manifestly Erroneous’: Delhi Court Issues Notice To Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh As Women Wrestlers Challenge Acquittal

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Delhi Court has issued notice to former Wrestling Federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh after women wrestlers challenged his acquittal in a sexual harassment case. The complainants termed the lower court's verdict "manifestly erroneous," seeking justice. The case involves allegations by top Indian women wrestlers who had publicly protested at Jantar Mantar in 2023, demanding action against Singh for alleged misconduct. The revision petition will now be heard further.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance

Focus Area Judicial Review Acquittal Challenge Criminal Justice System Women’s Rights Judicial Remedies

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts