NEW News 18 Hindi Tue 29 Sep 2026 04:04:08 PM

'Limits To What US, China Can Agree': EAM Jaishankar Says World Adjusting To 'Very Different America'

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India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that the world is adjusting to a "very different America" under changing US policies. He noted there are limits to what the US and China can agree upon, signaling ongoing geopolitical tensions. He emphasized that nations must navigate this shifting landscape independently, with India positioning itself strategically amid US-China rivalry and evolving global dynamics.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area US-China Relations India-China Relations Multipolarity Great Power Competition Strategic Autonomy Indo-Pacific
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'Limits To What US, China Can Agree': EAM Jaishankar Says World Adjusting To 'Very Different America'

'Limits To What US, China Can Agree': EAM Jaishankar Says World Adjusting To 'Very Different America'

'Limits To What US, China Can Agree': EAM Jaishankar Says World Adjusting To 'Very Different America'

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NEW The Times Of India Tue 29 Sep 2026 03:47:12 PM

10 years of surgical strikes: What happened on the night India crossed the LoC

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On September 29, 2016, the Indian Army conducted surgical strikes across the Line of Control in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This was in retaliation to the Uri terror attack that killed 19 Indian soldiers. Special forces targeted terrorist launchpads, destroying multiple sites overnight, marking India's first publicly acknowledged cross-border military operation. The strikes were a major shift in India's defense policy, demonstrating a willingness to act decisively against terrorism.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Internal Security
Focus Area Cross-Border Terrorism Line of Control Counter-Terrorism India-Pakistan Relations Military Operation
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10 years of surgical strikes: What happened on the night India crossed the LoC

10 years of surgical strikes: What happened on the night India crossed the LoC

10 years of surgical strikes: What happened on the night India crossed the LoC

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NEW Hindustan Times Tue 29 Sep 2026 03:47:06 PM

‘This court head you’: Judge’s letter to 10-yr-old Pocso survivor

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A Delhi court judge wrote an emotional letter to a 10-year-old POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) survivor after convicting the accused, assuring the child, "This court heard you." The judge acknowledged the girl's courage in testifying and emphasized that the justice system believed her. The letter aimed to comfort the minor victim and restore her faith in justice. The convicted perpetrator was sentenced under POCSO Act provisions. The judge's compassionate gesture was widely praised for its sensitivity toward child victims of sexual abuse.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area POCSO Act Child Rights Sexual Offences Victim Protection Criminal Justice
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‘This court head you’: Judge’s letter to 10-yr-old Pocso survivor

‘This court head you’: Judge’s letter to 10-yr-old Pocso survivor

‘This court head you’: Judge’s letter to 10-yr-old Pocso survivor

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NEW The Hindu Tue 29 Sep 2026 03:47:03 PM

Rubio says U.K. airbase incident involved a foreign state

SUMMARY
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that a recent security incident at a U.K. airbase involved a foreign state, suggesting espionage or hostile activity. Details remain limited, but the claim raises concerns about national security threats targeting allied military installations in Britain.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area Terrorism Critical Infrastructure Security Airbase Security Counter-Terrorism Proxy Operations
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Rubio says U.K. airbase incident involved a foreign state

Rubio says U.K. airbase incident involved a foreign state

Rubio says U.K. airbase incident involved a foreign state

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NEW The Hindu Tue 29 Sep 2026 03:30:12 PM

Floods damaged crops on 13,000 acres in Andhra’s Srikakulam, says Agriculture Department

SUMMARY
Floods in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district damaged crops across 13,000 acres, as reported by the Agriculture Department. Heavy rainfall caused widespread waterlogging, affecting farmers' livelihoods. Authorities are assessing losses to provide relief and compensation to impacted farmers.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Disaster Management
Focus Area River Flooding Crop Damage Agricultural Losses Disaster Management
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Floods damaged crops on 13,000 acres in Andhra’s Srikakulam, says Agriculture Department

Floods damaged crops on 13,000 acres in Andhra’s Srikakulam, says Agriculture Department

Floods damaged crops on 13,000 acres in Andhra’s Srikakulam, says Agriculture Department

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NEW The Times Of India Tue 29 Sep 2026 03:30:08 PM

Gadkari: Rs 61,500 cr highway to link Siliguri, Guwahati, Shillong; UP-North East

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced a Rs 61,500 crore highway project connecting Siliguri, Guwahati, and Shillong, also linking Uttar Pradesh to the North East. This mega corridor aims to boost connectivity, reduce travel time, enhance trade, and accelerate economic development in the region.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy
Focus Area North-East Connectivity National Highways Expressways Siliguri Corridor Chicken’s Neck Regional Connectivity Infrastructure Development Logistics
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Gadkari: Rs 61,500 cr highway to link Siliguri, Guwahati, Shillong; UP-North East

Gadkari: Rs 61,500 cr highway to link Siliguri, Guwahati, Shillong; UP-North East

Gadkari: Rs 61,500 cr highway to link Siliguri, Guwahati, Shillong; UP-North East

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NEW Markets-Economic Times Tue 29 Sep 2026 03:21:10 PM

Global Market: ECB's Lagarde says eurozone inflation has yet to trigger second-round effects

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ECB President Christine Lagarde stated that eurozone inflation, while elevated, has not yet sparked second-round effects like a wage-price spiral. She emphasized the bank's readiness to act if needed but signaled a cautious approach to tightening monetary policy, monitoring data closely.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy
Focus Area Inflation Second-Round Effects ECB Monetary Policy Energy Prices Wage-Price Spiral Interest Rates Inflation Targeting Global Economy
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Global Market: ECB's Lagarde says eurozone inflation has yet to trigger second-round effects

Global Market: ECB's Lagarde says eurozone inflation has yet to trigger second-round effects

Global Market: ECB's Lagarde says eurozone inflation has yet to trigger second-round effects

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NEW The Times Of India Tue 29 Sep 2026 03:21:07 PM

Is access to electricity a fundamental right? Allahabad high court explains

SUMMARY
The Allahabad High Court declared access to electricity a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution, linked to the right to life and dignity. The court directed authorities to ensure power supply to all citizens, stating denial of electricity violates basic rights.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area undamental Rights Article 21 Right to Electricity Right to Life Judicial Interpretation Electricity Act 2003
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Is access to electricity a fundamental right? Allahabad high court explains

Is access to electricity a fundamental right? Allahabad high court explains

Is access to electricity a fundamental right? Allahabad high court explains

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NEW The Economic Times Tue 29 Sep 2026 03:21:03 PM

‘Lack of empathy’: EAM Jaishankar lists US-Pakistan tango that hurts India

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India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar criticized the US-Pakistan relationship, calling it a "lack of empathy" toward India's concerns. He highlighted how US military aid and strategic ties with Pakistan, despite its support for terrorism, undermine India's security interests and bilateral trust with Washington.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area India-Pakistan Relations Cross-Border Terrorism Counter-Terrorism Cooperation Strategic Partnership Regional Security
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‘Lack of empathy’: EAM Jaishankar lists US-Pakistan tango that hurts India

‘Lack of empathy’: EAM Jaishankar lists US-Pakistan tango that hurts India

‘Lack of empathy’: EAM Jaishankar lists US-Pakistan tango that hurts India

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NEW The Hindu Tue 29 Sep 2026 03:04:10 PM

Iran says no country in the region will be able to export oil if its exports stay blocked

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Iran threatened that if its oil exports remain blocked by US sanctions, no country in the region will be able to export oil either, hinting at disrupting shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil trade, escalating tensions with the US and Gulf nations.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area Iran Conflict Strait of Hormuz Energy Security Crude Oil Global Oil Supply West Asian Geopolitics Maritime Security Oil Sanctions
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Iran says no country in the region will be able to export oil if its exports stay blocked

Iran says no country in the region will be able to export oil if its exports stay blocked

Iran says no country in the region will be able to export oil if its exports stay blocked

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NEW Moneycontrol Tue 29 Sep 2026 02:47:08 PM

RBI उम्मीद से ज्यादा बढ़ा सकता है इंटरेस्ट रेट, होम लोन और कार लोन होंगे महंगे

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# RBI ब्याज दरों में बड़ी बढ़ोतरी की संभावना

RBI महंगाई पर काबू पाने के लिए रेपो रेट में उम्मीद से ज्यादा बढ़ोतरी कर सकता है। इससे बैंक होम लोन, कार लोन और पर्सनल लोन की EMI बढ़ाएंगे। आम जनता पर आर्थिक बोझ बढ़ेगा। FD पर रिटर्न बढ़ सकता है लेकिन कर्जदारों को झटका लगेगा।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy
Focus Area RBI Monetary Policy Repo Rate Interest Rates Inflation Liquidity Management Bank Lending Home Loans Auto Loans Monetary Transmission
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RBI उम्मीद से ज्यादा बढ़ा सकता है इंटरेस्ट रेट, होम लोन और कार लोन होंगे महंगे

RBI उम्मीद से ज्यादा बढ़ा सकता है इंटरेस्ट रेट, होम लोन और कार लोन होंगे महंगे

RBI उम्मीद से ज्यादा बढ़ा सकता है इंटरेस्ट रेट, होम लोन और कार लोन होंगे महंगे

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NEW News 18 Hindi Tue 29 Sep 2026 02:21:11 PM

‘This Is Not Crimezapur’: Himanta Biswa Sarma Warns Criminal Networks With Godfather-Style Posts

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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma issued stern warnings to criminals through Godfather-themed social media posts, declaring "This is not Crimezapur." He vowed zero tolerance against drug networks and criminal syndicates, showcasing his government's crackdown operations and asserting law enforcement dominance in Assam.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Internal Security
Focus Area Organised Crime Criminal Networks Law and Order Police Administration Internal Security
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‘This Is Not Crimezapur’: Himanta Biswa Sarma Warns Criminal Networks With Godfather-Style Posts

‘This Is Not Crimezapur’: Himanta Biswa Sarma Warns Criminal Networks With Godfather-Style Posts

‘This Is Not Crimezapur’: Himanta Biswa Sarma Warns Criminal Networks With Godfather-Style Posts

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NEW Firstpost Tue 29 Sep 2026 01:47:12 PM

The other NEET: What this labour indicator says about India’s youth and the job market

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India's NEET (Not in Employment, Education, or Training) rate highlights a significant youth employment crisis. A large portion of India's young population, especially women, remains outside the workforce and education system. Despite economic growth, quality job creation lags behind. Government skill development programs aim to address this, but structural issues like inadequate education, gender barriers, and informal sector dominance persist, raising concerns about harnessing India's demographic dividend effectively.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy
Focus Area NEET Youth Unemployment Labour Force Participation Youth Employment Labour Market Indicators
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The other NEET: What this labour indicator says about India’s youth and the job market

The other NEET: What this labour indicator says about India’s youth and the job market

The other NEET: What this labour indicator says about India’s youth and the job market

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NEW News 18 Hindi Tue 29 Sep 2026 01:47:03 PM

Revanth Reddy Says ‘Lord Shiva Is God Of Poor, Lord Ram For The Rich’: Why Telangana CM's Remark May Be Factually Incorrect

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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy sparked controversy by claiming Lord Shiva is the god of the poor while Lord Ram is for the rich. Critics called this divisive and factually incorrect, noting both deities are universally worshipped across all classes in Hinduism without economic distinction. The BJP condemned it as an attempt to divide Hindu society for political gains. Religious scholars emphasized that Hindu scriptures make no such class-based differentiation between deities.
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Focus Area Political Discourse Religion and Politics Secularism Constitutional Values Freedom of Religion
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Revanth Reddy Says ‘Lord Shiva Is God Of Poor, Lord Ram For The Rich’: Why Telangana CM's Remark May Be Factually Incorrect

Revanth Reddy Says ‘Lord Shiva Is God Of Poor, Lord Ram For The Rich’: Why Telangana CM's Remark May Be Factually Incorrect

Revanth Reddy Says ‘Lord Shiva Is God Of Poor, Lord Ram For The Rich’: Why Telangana CM's Remark May Be Factually Incorrect

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NEW Hindustan Times Tue 29 Sep 2026 01:30:07 PM

Iran’s Message Is Clear? Women Now Undergoing Full Military Training Amid US Threats | HT

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Iran has begun full military training for women amid rising tensions with the US. This move signals Iran's readiness to mobilize its entire population for defense. Women are being trained in combat skills, weaponry, and tactical operations, showcasing national unity and defiance against American threats and potential military action in the region.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area Iran-US Tensions Military Preparedness Women in Armed Forces West Asian Security Geopolitics
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Iran’s Message Is Clear? Women Now Undergoing Full Military Training Amid US Threats | HT

Iran’s Message Is Clear? Women Now Undergoing Full Military Training Amid US Threats | HT

Iran’s Message Is Clear? Women Now Undergoing Full Military Training Amid US Threats | HT

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