NEW The Hindu Sun 27 Sep 2026 02:04:06 PM

Surgical strikes presented bold example of India's counter-terrorism policy: PM Modi

SUMMARY
PM Modi highlighted the 2016 surgical strikes across the LoC as a bold example of India's counter-terrorism stance. He emphasized that India will not hesitate to act against terror threats. The strikes targeted terror launch pads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, signaling a strong, proactive defense policy shift.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Internal Security
Focus Area Counter-Terrorism Surgical Strikes Cross-Border Terrorism Line of Control National Security
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Surgical strikes presented bold example of India's counter-terrorism policy: PM Modi

Surgical strikes presented bold example of India's counter-terrorism policy: PM Modi

Surgical strikes presented bold example of India's counter-terrorism policy: PM Modi

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NEW Hindustan Times Sun 27 Sep 2026 02:04:03 PM

Took possession of a delayed flat? You can still claim interest, rules Allahabad High Court

SUMMARY
The Allahabad High Court ruled that homebuyers who took possession of delayed flats can still claim interest from builders for the delay period. The court held that accepting possession doesn't waive the buyer's right to compensation for late delivery under consumer protection and RERA laws.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area RERA Real Estate Regulation Homebuyer Rights Delayed Possession Consumer Protection
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Took possession of a delayed flat? You can still claim interest, rules Allahabad High Court

Took possession of a delayed flat? You can still claim interest, rules Allahabad High Court

Took possession of a delayed flat? You can still claim interest, rules Allahabad High Court

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NEW Moneycontrol Sun 27 Sep 2026 01:47:10 PM

Snake: भारत में पहली बार कैस्पियन कोबरा के काटने से 2 मौतें! हिमाचल के चंबा में मिला ये कैसा जानलेवा सांप

SUMMARY
# कैस्पियन कोबरा से हिमाचल में पहली मौतें

हिमाचल प्रदेश के चंबा जिले में कैस्पियन कोबरा (Naja oxiana) के काटने से 2 लोगों की मौत हुई। यह भारत में इस सांप से पहली रिपोर्टेड मौतें हैं। यह सांप मुख्यतः मध्य एशिया में पाया जाता है। इसका जहर बेहद घातक होता है और भारतीय एंटीवेनम इस पर प्रभावी नहीं है, जिससे इलाज कठिन हो जाता है।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Caspian Cobra Naja oxiana Snakebite Envenoming Venom Toxicity Anti-Snake Venom Biodiversity Species Distribution Himalayan Ecology
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Snake: भारत में पहली बार कैस्पियन कोबरा के काटने से 2 मौतें! हिमाचल के चंबा में मिला ये कैसा जानलेवा सांप

Snake: भारत में पहली बार कैस्पियन कोबरा के काटने से 2 मौतें! हिमाचल के चंबा में मिला ये कैसा जानलेवा सांप

Snake: भारत में पहली बार कैस्पियन कोबरा के काटने से 2 मौतें! हिमाचल के चंबा में मिला ये कैसा जानलेवा सांप

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NEW The Hindu Sun 27 Sep 2026 01:47:06 PM

Palle Panduga 3.0 set to be launched to transform rural roads

SUMMARY
**Palle Panduga 3.0** is a flagship initiative by the **Andhra Pradesh government** aimed at transforming rural roads and improving infrastructure in villages. Building on previous phases, this program focuses on constructing, upgrading, and maintaining road connectivity in remote areas to boost rural development, enhance accessibility, and improve the quality of life for villagers across the state.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Palle Panduga 3.0 Rural Roads Rural Connectivity Gram Panchayats Panchayati Raj Rural Infrastructure Jal Jeevan Mission Local Governance
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Palle Panduga 3.0 set to be launched to transform rural roads

Palle Panduga 3.0 set to be launched to transform rural roads

Palle Panduga 3.0 set to be launched to transform rural roads

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NEW News 18 Hindi Sun 27 Sep 2026 01:47:02 PM

Ashutosh Ranka, Cockroach Janta Party Volunteers Detained In Assam's Guwahati, Alleges Dipke

SUMMARY
Ashutosh Ranka, a member of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), along with party volunteers, was detained by police in Guwahati, Assam. The detention was allegedly during a protest or political activity. CJP leader Dipke condemned the action, calling it undemocratic and suppression of dissent.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Right to Protest Freedom of Assembly Political Parties Police Powers Preventive Detention Law and Order
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Ashutosh Ranka, Cockroach Janta Party Volunteers Detained In Assam's Guwahati, Alleges Dipke

Ashutosh Ranka, Cockroach Janta Party Volunteers Detained In Assam's Guwahati, Alleges Dipke

Ashutosh Ranka, Cockroach Janta Party Volunteers Detained In Assam's Guwahati, Alleges Dipke

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NEW Hindustan Times Sun 27 Sep 2026 01:30:11 PM

Could Donald Trump face another impeachment? Democrats prepare broad probes into White House

SUMMARY
House Democrats launched extensive investigations into President Trump's administration, covering potential obstruction, corruption, and abuse of power. With control of the House, they issued subpoenas and held hearings, raising the possibility of impeachment proceedings based on findings.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Impeachment Congressional Oversight Executive Accountability Separation of Powers
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Could Donald Trump face another impeachment? Democrats prepare broad probes into White House

Could Donald Trump face another impeachment? Democrats prepare broad probes into White House

Could Donald Trump face another impeachment? Democrats prepare broad probes into White House

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NEW The Times Of India Sun 27 Sep 2026 01:30:08 PM

Missouri house transformed into ‘African Queen’ listed for $1.2 million

SUMMARY
A unique Missouri house, creatively transformed to resemble the iconic "African Queen" steamboat, has been listed for sale at $1.2 million. The eccentric property features nautical-themed décor and design elements inspired by the classic 1951 Humphrey Bogart film, attracting widespread attention.
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Relevant For: Prelims GS - I Art & Culture
Focus Area Missouri house transformed into ‘African Queen’ listed for $1.2 million
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Missouri house transformed into ‘African Queen’ listed for $1.2 million

Missouri house transformed into ‘African Queen’ listed for $1.2 million

Missouri house transformed into ‘African Queen’ listed for $1.2 million

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NEW Moneycontrol Sun 27 Sep 2026 01:21:09 PM

Badrinath Dham DJ Video Row: जहां शंख बजाना मना, वहां कैसे बजा तेज डीजे और लाउड म्यूजिक! बद्रीनाथ धाम विवाद पर DM गौरव ने अब उठाया ये कदम

SUMMARY
**बद्रीनाथ धाम में एक DJ वीडियो वायरल हुआ जिसमें मंदिर परिसर के पास तेज डीजे और लाउड म्यूजिक बजाया गया। यह विवादित हुआ क्योंकि यहां शंख बजाना भी वर्जित है। विवाद बढ़ने पर DM गौरव ने सख्त कार्रवाई करते हुए जांच के आदेश दिए और भविष्य में ऐसी घटनाओं पर रोक लगाने के निर्देश जारी किए।**
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - I Art & Culture
Focus Area Badrinath Dham Char Dham Religious Heritage Cultural Heritage Sacred Geography Himalayan Ecology Cultural Tourism
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Badrinath Dham DJ Video Row: जहां शंख बजाना मना, वहां कैसे बजा तेज डीजे और लाउड म्यूजिक! बद्रीनाथ धाम विवाद पर DM गौरव ने अब उठाया ये कदम

Badrinath Dham DJ Video Row: जहां शंख बजाना मना, वहां कैसे बजा तेज डीजे और लाउड म्यूजिक! बद्रीनाथ धाम विवाद पर DM गौरव ने अब उठाया ये कदम

Badrinath Dham DJ Video Row: जहां शंख बजाना मना, वहां कैसे बजा तेज डीजे और लाउड म्यूजिक! बद्रीनाथ धाम विवाद पर DM गौरव ने अब उठाया ये कदम

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NEW Hindustan Times Sun 27 Sep 2026 01:21:06 PM

Noise levels above prescribed limits during Ganapati immersion in Mumbai: Report

SUMMARY
During Ganapati immersion in Mumbai, noise levels exceeded prescribed limits at several locations, raising health and environmental concerns. Monitoring by pollution control agencies revealed decibel levels surpassing permissible norms due to loud music, drums, and firecrackers during processions. Activists urged stricter enforcement of noise regulations.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Noise Pollution Noise Pollution Rules 2000 Environmental Regulation Ambient Noise Standards Festival-related Pollution
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Noise levels above prescribed limits during Ganapati immersion in Mumbai: Report

Noise levels above prescribed limits during Ganapati immersion in Mumbai: Report

Noise levels above prescribed limits during Ganapati immersion in Mumbai: Report

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NEW The Hindu Sun 27 Sep 2026 01:04:08 PM

Trade unions, farm outfits join chorus to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

SUMMARY
Trade unions and farmer organizations have demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of bias and undermining electoral integrity. They allege he favors the ruling party, compromising free and fair elections. These groups joined opposition voices seeking his ouster to restore public trust in the Election Commission of India.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Election Commission of India Chief Election Commissioner SIR Electoral Rolls Constitutional Bodies Institutional Independence
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Trade unions, farm outfits join chorus to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Trade unions, farm outfits join chorus to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Trade unions, farm outfits join chorus to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

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NEW Hindustan Times Sun 27 Sep 2026 01:04:03 PM

SC orders action against Mau SPs from 2023 over 'casual approach' in criminal case trial

SUMMARY
The Supreme Court directed action against Superintendents of Police of Mau district, Uttar Pradesh, who served in 2023, for their casual and negligent approach in ensuring the presence of accused persons during a criminal case trial. The court criticized the officers for failing to execute non-bailable warrants and not producing the accused, causing unnecessary delays in justice delivery. The bench expressed serious concern over the lax attitude of law enforcement, emphasizing that such negligence undermines the judicial process and delays justice for victims.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Supreme Court Criminal Justice System Police Accountability Prosecution Trial Delay Witness Examination Judicial Oversight
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SC orders action against Mau SPs from 2023 over 'casual approach' in criminal case trial

SC orders action against Mau SPs from 2023 over 'casual approach' in criminal case trial

SC orders action against Mau SPs from 2023 over 'casual approach' in criminal case trial

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NEW Moneycontrol Sun 27 Sep 2026 12:47:12 PM

त्योहार शुरू होने पहले महंगे होंगे AC, TV, फ्रिज, वॉशिंग मशीन; दाम 5-8% तक बढ़ाने की तैयारी

SUMMARY
# त्योहारी सीजन से पहले इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स होंगे महंगे

त्योहारों से पहले AC, TV, फ्रिज और वॉशिंग मशीन जैसे घरेलू उपकरणों की कीमतों में 5-8% की बढ़ोतरी होने वाली है। कंपनियों ने कच्चे माल, कॉपर, स्टील और प्लास्टिक की बढ़ती लागत के कारण यह फैसला लिया है। इसके अलावा शिपिंग कॉस्ट में भी इजाफा हुआ है। LG, Samsung, Voltas, Havells जैसी प्रमुख कंपनियां जुलाई-अगस्त से दाम बढ़ा सकती हैं। इससे दिवाली और नवरात्रि सीजन में ग्राहकों की जेब पर अतिरिक्त बोझ पड़ेगा। विशेषज्ञों का कहना है कि जो लोग खरीदारी की योजना बना रहे हैं, वे जल्द खरीदें।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy
Focus Area Consumer Durables Input Cost Inflation Commodity Prices Manufacturing Sector Cost-Push Inflation Consumer Demand Freight Costs
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त्योहार शुरू होने पहले महंगे होंगे AC, TV, फ्रिज, वॉशिंग मशीन; दाम 5-8% तक बढ़ाने की तैयारी

त्योहार शुरू होने पहले महंगे होंगे AC, TV, फ्रिज, वॉशिंग मशीन; दाम 5-8% तक बढ़ाने की तैयारी

त्योहार शुरू होने पहले महंगे होंगे AC, TV, फ्रिज, वॉशिंग मशीन; दाम 5-8% तक बढ़ाने की तैयारी

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NEW The Hindu Sun 27 Sep 2026 12:47:08 PM

Braving rain and waterlogging, M.P. dam project oustees protest for 16th day

SUMMARY
Madhya Pradesh's Sardar Sarovar Dam project oustees continued their protest for the 16th consecutive day despite heavy rain and waterlogging. The displaced families demanded proper rehabilitation, fair compensation, and resettlement as promised by the government before submersion of their villages.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Dam Projects Displacement Rehabilitation and Resettlement Land Acquisition Compensation Tribal Rights Water Resources
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Braving rain and waterlogging, M.P. dam project oustees protest for 16th day

Braving rain and waterlogging, M.P. dam project oustees protest for 16th day

Braving rain and waterlogging, M.P. dam project oustees protest for 16th day

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NEW News 18 Hindi Sun 27 Sep 2026 12:47:02 PM

Name Missing From SIR? If Tribunals Take A Decade To Decide Appeals, What Happens To Your Right To Vote

SUMMARY
The Supreme Court addressed concerns over names missing from the Supplementary Electoral Roll (SIR), questioning delayed tribunal decisions on appeals. If tribunals take years to resolve voter inclusion disputes, citizens' fundamental right to vote gets effectively denied, undermining democratic participation during critical elections.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Electoral Rolls Right to Vote Election Commission of India Voter Inclusion and Exclusion Electoral Tribunals Appeals Electoral Justice Article 326
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Name Missing From SIR? If Tribunals Take A Decade To Decide Appeals, What Happens To Your Right To Vote

Name Missing From SIR? If Tribunals Take A Decade To Decide Appeals, What Happens To Your Right To Vote

Name Missing From SIR? If Tribunals Take A Decade To Decide Appeals, What Happens To Your Right To Vote

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NEW The Hindu Sun 27 Sep 2026 12:30:03 PM

Russia's top diplomat rejects German calls to ease off its 'dangerous' escalation toward it

SUMMARY
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov dismissed Germany's appeals to de-escalate tensions, calling Western concerns unfounded. He accused NATO of provoking Russia through military buildup near its borders. Lavrov defended Russia's actions as protective measures, escalating East-West diplomatic friction.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area Russia-Europe Relations Russia-Ukraine War NATO European Security Military Escalation Germany-Russia Relations Hybrid Warfare UN & Multilateralism International Peace & Security
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Russia's top diplomat rejects German calls to ease off its 'dangerous' escalation toward it

Russia's top diplomat rejects German calls to ease off its 'dangerous' escalation toward it

Russia's top diplomat rejects German calls to ease off its 'dangerous' escalation toward it

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