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NEW The Hindu Mon 28 Sep 2026 03:21:09 PM

Protests in Ujjain over demolition of portion of mosque for road-widening project

SUMMARY

Protests erupted in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, after authorities demolished a portion of a mosque as part of a road-widening project. Local Muslim community members opposed the action, calling it unjust. Officials claimed legal procedures were followed, but tensions rose, prompting heavy police deployment.

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

Focus Area Law and Order Communal Harmony Religious Places Urban Governance Road Widening Public Infrastructure

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NEW Hindustan Times Mon 28 Sep 2026 03:21:06 PM

J&K Assembly passes statehood resolution with references to autonomy, Article 370; BJP walks out

SUMMARY

The J&K Assembly passed a resolution demanding restoration of statehood, with references to autonomy and Article 370, which was abrogated in 2019. BJP members walked out in protest, calling it divisive. The ruling NC-Congress coalition supported the move, seeking special status restoration.

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

Focus Area Jammu & Kashmir Statehood Article 370 Article 35A Autonomy Union Territory Centre-State Relations Constitutional Governance

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NEW The Hindu Mon 28 Sep 2026 03:04:09 PM

Supreme Court cancels Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre’s bail

SUMMARY

The Supreme Court cancelled the bail of Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, accused in a serious criminal case. The court found that the lower court had not properly considered the gravity of charges against him. Mhatre faces allegations of criminal intimidation and violence.

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

Focus Area Supreme Court Bail Bail Cancellation Judicial Review Criminal Justice Assault on Doctors Public Order Legal Accountability

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NEW The Indian Express Mon 28 Sep 2026 03:04:06 PM

Kerala to double tourism revenue in 5 years, carrying capacity checks: Minister PC Vishnunadh

SUMMARY

Kerala Tourism Minister PC Vishnunadh announced plans to double the state's tourism revenue within five years. The government will implement carrying capacity assessments at popular destinations to prevent overtourism and ensure sustainability. Focus areas include eco-tourism, responsible travel, and infrastructure development to balance growth with environmental protection.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy

Focus Area Tourism Economy Sustainable Tourism Carrying Capacity Tourism Infrastructure Responsible Tourism Employment Generation Service Sector

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NEW Moneycontrol Mon 28 Sep 2026 02:30:10 PM

Chabahar Zahedan rail link: ईरान में 730 KM की चाबहार-जाहेदान रेल लाइन तैयार, भारत के लिए खुला मध्य एशिया और रूस का नया रास्ता, फुल डिटेल जानिए

SUMMARY

# चाबहार-जाहेदान रेल लिंक: भारत के लिए गेमचेंजर

ईरान ने 730 KM लंबी चाबहार-जाहेदान रेलवे लाइन पूरी की। इससे भारत को पाकिस्तान को बायपास कर मध्य एशिया, अफगानिस्तान और रूस तक सीधा व्यापार मार्ग मिलेगा। यह INSTC कॉरिडोर का अहम हिस्सा है जो भारत की रणनीतिक और आर्थिक स्थिति मजबूत करेगा।

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations

Focus Area Chabahar Port India-Iran Relations Central Asia Connectivity INSTC Regional Connectivity

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NEW The Hindu Mon 28 Sep 2026 02:30:07 PM

Protests in Ujjain over demolition of portion of mosque for road-widening project

SUMMARY

Protests erupted in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, after authorities demolished a portion of a mosque as part of a road-widening project. Local Muslim community members opposed the action, calling it unjust. Officials cited encroachment laws, sparking communal tensions and demands for fair treatment.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Internal Security

Focus Area Communal Tensions Law and Order Crowd Management Police Administration Religious Places

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NEW Hindustan Times Mon 28 Sep 2026 02:30:04 PM

No FIR registered yet on Parvesh Verma slapping video, say Delhi Police

SUMMARY

Delhi Police confirmed that no FIR has been registered regarding a viral video showing BJP leader Parvesh Verma allegedly slapping a person. The incident sparked controversy and political debate. Police stated they are reviewing the footage but no formal complaint has been filed yet by any party involved.

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

Focus Area Police Accountability FIR Registration Law and Order Political Accountability Rule of Law

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NEW The Hindu Mon 28 Sep 2026 02:21:13 PM

Ruckus in J&K Assembly over Statehood resolution

SUMMARY

Chaos erupted in the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly as lawmakers clashed over a resolution demanding restoration of statehood, revoked in 2019 when J&K was bifurcated into two Union Territories after Article 370 abrogation. Opposition and ruling members exchanged heated arguments, with some staging walkouts, demanding the Centre restore full state status to J&K.

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

Focus Area Jammu and Kashmir Statehood Legislative Assembly Federalism Constitutional Governance

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NEW The Times Of India Mon 28 Sep 2026 02:21:03 PM

SC refuses interim stay on MDR for UPI transactions, asks Centre to explain decision

SUMMARY

The Supreme Court refused to grant an interim stay on the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) imposed on UPI transactions. The court directed the Centre to explain its decision behind implementing MDR on UPI payments, which were previously zero-cost. Petitioners argued that imposing MDR would burden small merchants and discourage digital payments, contradicting the government's push for a cashless economy. The bench sought a detailed response from the government, questioning the rationale behind reversing the earlier policy of waiving charges on UPI to promote financial inclusion.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy

Focus Area UPI Payments Merchant Discount Rate Digital Payments Payment Systems Financial Regulation

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NEW The Hindu Mon 28 Sep 2026 02:04:11 PM

Ashamed of being part of government, says Chirag Paswan over rising molestation cases in Bihar

SUMMARY

Chirag Paswan, LJP chief and then ally of Bihar's ruling NDA government, expressed shame over rising molestation and crime against women in Bihar. He criticized the state government's failure to ensure women's safety, questioning law and order under CM Nitish Kumar's leadership, demanding strict action against offenders.

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

Focus Area Law and Order Women’s Safety State Government Coalition Politics Public Accountability

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NEW News 18 Hindi Mon 28 Sep 2026 02:04:02 PM

Why Is Ujjain's Shahi Masjid Facing Demolition? A 600-Year-Old Claim, History Explained

SUMMARY

# Ujjain's Shahi Masjid Demolition Controversy

Ujjain's Shahi Masjid faces demolition claims after Hindu groups allege it was built over a Mahakal temple ruins 600 years ago during Mughal era. A court petition seeks restoration of the original Hindu site. Authorities are investigating historical and archaeological evidence amid rising communal tensions. The mosque, located near the famous Mahakaleshwar Temple, has become a flashpoint in India's ongoing temple-mosque disputes. Muslim groups oppose demolition, calling it an attack on heritage and religious harmony.

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

Focus Area Religious Places Judicial Review Municipal Governance Public Interest Constitutional Rights

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NEW Prabhat Khabar Mon 28 Sep 2026 01:47:06 PM

2,000 रुपये से अधिक के UPI भुगतान पर MDR का मामला: SC ने केंद्र और RBI से मांगा जवाब, रोक से इनकार

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# UPI भुगतान पर MDR विवाद: सुप्रीम कोर्ट का हस्तक्षेप

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने 2,000 रुपये से अधिक के UPI लेनदेन पर MDR (Merchant Discount Rate) लगाने के मामले में केंद्र सरकार और RBI से जवाब मांगा है। याचिकाकर्ता ने इसे डिजिटल भुगतान को हतोत्साहित करने वाला बताया। हालांकि, कोर्ट ने MDR लागू करने पर रोक लगाने से इनकार कर दिया। फिलहाल UPI शून्य MDR नीति पर चल रहा था, लेकिन अब सरकार बड़े लेनदेन पर शुल्क लगाने पर विचार कर रही है। यह कदम व्यापारियों और उपभोक्ताओं दोनों को प्रभावित कर सकता है। अगली सुनवाई में सरकार को अपना पक्ष रखना होगा।

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy

Focus Area UPI MDR Digital Payments NPCI RBI Payment Systems Financial Inclusion Digital Economy FinTech Regulation Merchant Payments

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NEW Markets-Economic Times Mon 28 Sep 2026 01:30:12 PM

Micron earnings preview: Tight DRAM supply, HBM demand set stage for Q4 results

SUMMARY

Micron Technology is set to report Q4 earnings, with analysts expecting strong results driven by tight DRAM supply and surging demand for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) used in AI chips. Limited supply has boosted DRAM pricing, improving margins and revenue outlook significantly.

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

Focus Area Semiconductors DRAM HBM AI Chips Semiconductor Supply Chain Memory Technology Data Centres AI Infrastructure

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NEW Markets-Economic Times Mon 28 Sep 2026 01:21:13 PM

Global Market: Hong Kong sets pricing guidance for four-year digital green bond

SUMMARY

Hong Kong has set pricing guidance for a four-year digital green bond, leveraging blockchain technology to enhance transparency and efficiency in sustainable finance. This initiative supports the government's green bond program, aiming to fund environmentally friendly projects while attracting global investors committed to ESG goals and digital innovation in capital markets.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy

Focus Area Green Bonds Digital Bonds Sustainable Finance Capital Markets Environmental Financing

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NEW The Hindu Mon 28 Sep 2026 01:21:02 PM

Madras High Court refuses to review its order on micro/nano plastics warning labels on bottled water, sugar, and salt

SUMMARY

The Madras High Court declined to review its earlier order directing manufacturers of bottled water, sugar, and salt to display warning labels about micro and nano plastic contamination. The court upheld its stance on public health, emphasizing consumers' right to know about potential plastic particles in these products. The order mandates clear labeling to raise awareness about health risks linked to microplastic ingestion, reinforcing accountability of food and beverage companies.

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

Focus Area Microplastics Pollution Food Safety Environmental Regulation Precautionary Principle Plastic Pollution

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