NEW The Hindu Tue 20 Oct 2026 06:47:03 PM

Nainar Nagenthran criticises TVK-led government over death of undertrial in Tirunelveli

SUMMARY
Nainar Nagenthran, BJP leader, slammed the TVK-led Tamil Nadu government over the death of an undertrial prisoner in Tirunelveli jail. He alleged negligence in providing proper medical care and demanded accountability. He urged a thorough investigation into the incident and criticized the government's failure to ensure prisoner welfare, calling it a violation of human rights.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Rights of undertrial prisoners custodial accountability criminal justice administration protection of life and liberty state government oversight
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Nainar Nagenthran criticises TVK-led government over death of undertrial in Tirunelveli

Nainar Nagenthran criticises TVK-led government over death of undertrial in Tirunelveli

Nainar Nagenthran criticises TVK-led government over death of undertrial in Tirunelveli

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NEW Hindustan Times Tue 20 Oct 2026 06:30:07 PM

Bastar Dussehra: Chhattisgarh's 75-day festival where Ravana's effigy is never burnt

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Bastar Dussehra in Chhattisgarh is a unique 75-day tribal festival, India's longest, honoring Goddess Danteshwari. Unlike mainstream Dussehra, Ravana's effigy is never burnt here. Tribals worship nature and ancestors through rituals, processions, and the iconic Rath Yatra, blending Hindu and indigenous traditions.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - I Art & Culture
Focus Area Bastar Dussehra traditions tribal cultural heritage regional festivals of India indigenous religious practices cultural diversity
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Bastar Dussehra: Chhattisgarh's 75-day festival where Ravana's effigy is never burnt

Bastar Dussehra: Chhattisgarh's 75-day festival where Ravana's effigy is never burnt

Bastar Dussehra: Chhattisgarh's 75-day festival where Ravana's effigy is never burnt

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NEW Prabhat Khabar Tue 20 Oct 2026 06:21:12 PM

रवींद्रनाथ टैगोर का परिवार था भारत का पहला कोयला कारोबारी, इस कंपनी से शुरू हुआ Coal का बिजनेस

SUMMARY
रवींद्रनाथ टैगोर के परिवार ने 1830 में "कार एंड टैगोर कंपनी" शुरू की, जो भारत की पहली कोयला व्यापार कंपनी थी। उनके दादा द्वारकानाथ टैगोर ने रानीगंज कोयला खदान में निवेश कर कोयला कारोबार की नींव रखी। इससे टैगोर परिवार भारत के अग्रणी उद्योगपति बने।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - I Modern History
Focus Area Industrial development in colonial India Early Indian entrepreneurship Bengal's economic history Coal mining during British rule Role of Indian business families in industrialisation
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रवींद्रनाथ टैगोर का परिवार था भारत का पहला कोयला कारोबारी, इस कंपनी से शुरू हुआ Coal का बिजनेस

रवींद्रनाथ टैगोर का परिवार था भारत का पहला कोयला कारोबारी, इस कंपनी से शुरू हुआ Coal का बिजनेस

रवींद्रनाथ टैगोर का परिवार था भारत का पहला कोयला कारोबारी, इस कंपनी से शुरू हुआ Coal का बिजनेस

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NEW The Hindu Tue 20 Oct 2026 06:04:11 PM

Under Punjab’s ‘AAPda regime’, those raising voices against drug menace not safe, says Amit Shah; meets Parvinder Singh Jhota’s family

SUMMARY
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the family of Parvinder Singh Jhota, an anti-drug activist allegedly murdered in Punjab. Shah criticized the AAP government, calling it an "AAPda regime," alleging those fighting drugs are unsafe. He accused CM Mann's government of failing to curb the drug menace.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Internal Security
Focus Area Drug trafficking in Punjab organised crime narcotics control protection of anti-drug activists Centre-state coordination on internal security
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Under Punjab’s ‘AAPda regime’, those raising voices against drug menace not safe, says Amit Shah; meets Parvinder Singh Jhota’s family

Under Punjab’s ‘AAPda regime’, those raising voices against drug menace not safe, says Amit Shah; meets Parvinder Singh Jhota’s family

Under Punjab’s ‘AAPda regime’, those raising voices against drug menace not safe, says Amit Shah; meets Parvinder Singh Jhota’s family

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NEW Firstpost Tue 20 Oct 2026 06:04:07 PM

Marco Rubio's India visit LIVE updates: Rubio pays tribute to 26/11 victims, reaffirms partnership against terror

SUMMARY
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited India and paid tribute to victims of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks (26/11). He reaffirmed the strong US-India partnership in combating terrorism. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral ties, defense cooperation, and strategic alignment between both nations.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area India-US strategic partnership international counterterrorism cooperation Mumbai terror attacks intelligence sharing global efforts against terrorism
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Marco Rubio's India visit LIVE updates: Rubio pays tribute to 26/11 victims, reaffirms partnership against terror

Marco Rubio's India visit LIVE updates: Rubio pays tribute to 26/11 victims, reaffirms partnership against terror

Marco Rubio's India visit LIVE updates: Rubio pays tribute to 26/11 victims, reaffirms partnership against terror

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NEW Moneycontrol Tue 20 Oct 2026 05:47:12 PM

Retirement Planning: सुकन्या समृद्धि, पीपीएफ और SIP में मंथली ₹10000 इनवेस्ट करने से कितना बड़ा फंड बनेगा? समझें पूरा कैलकुलेशन

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# Retirement Planning: ₹10,000 मंथली निवेश से कितना बनेगा फंड?

अगर आप हर महीने ₹10,000 तीन स्कीम्स में बांटकर निवेस्ट करें तो बड़ा फंड बन सकता है। **सुकन्या समृद्धि योजना** में 8.2% ब्याज मिलता है, 21 साल में करीब ₹10-12 लाख बनते हैं। **PPF** में 7.1% ब्याज पर 15 साल में लगभग ₹8-9 लाख मिलते हैं। **SIP (Mutual Fund)** में 12% औसत रिटर्न मानें तो 20-25 साल में ₹50 लाख से ₹1 करोड़+ तक फंड बन सकता है। तीनों मिलाकर ₹10,000 मंथली से 20-25 साल में **₹70 लाख से ₹1.25 करोड़** तक का कॉर्पस तैयार हो सकता है। सुकन्या और PPF टैक्स-फ्री व सुरक्षित हैं, जबकि SIP में ज्यादा रिटर्न पर मार्केट रिस्क है। जल्दी शुरू करें, कंपाउंडिंग का फायदा मिलेगा।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy
Focus Area Household savings small savings schemes mutual fund investments long-term financial planning financial inclusion and literacy
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Retirement Planning: सुकन्या समृद्धि, पीपीएफ और SIP में मंथली ₹10000 इनवेस्ट करने से कितना बड़ा फंड बनेगा? समझें पूरा कैलकुलेशन

Retirement Planning: सुकन्या समृद्धि, पीपीएफ और SIP में मंथली ₹10000 इनवेस्ट करने से कितना बड़ा फंड बनेगा? समझें पूरा कैलकुलेशन

Retirement Planning: सुकन्या समृद्धि, पीपीएफ और SIP में मंथली ₹10000 इनवेस्ट करने से कितना बड़ा फंड बनेगा? समझें पूरा कैलकुलेशन

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NEW Hindustan Times Tue 20 Oct 2026 05:30:13 PM

Amit Shah visits families of anti-drug victims in Punjab, promises CBI inquiry into Batala murder

SUMMARY
BJP President Amit Shah visited Punjab, meeting families of anti-drug activists who were killed. He paid tribute to victims and promised a CBI inquiry into the Batala murder case. Shah criticized the Congress government for failing to curb the drug menace in Punjab and assured justice for the affected families.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Internal Security
Focus Area Drug-related organised crime CBI investigation criminal justice coordination narcotics enforcement Centre-state law enforcement relations
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Amit Shah visits families of anti-drug victims in Punjab, promises CBI inquiry into Batala murder

Amit Shah visits families of anti-drug victims in Punjab, promises CBI inquiry into Batala murder

Amit Shah visits families of anti-drug victims in Punjab, promises CBI inquiry into Batala murder

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NEW The Hindu Tue 20 Oct 2026 05:30:09 PM

Rubio lands in Mumbai; set to meet Jaishankar today

SUMMARY
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai as part of his Asia tour. He is set to meet Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to discuss strengthening US-India ties, trade, defense cooperation, Indo-Pacific security, and strategic partnership between the two nations.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area India-US bilateral relations diplomatic engagement strategic cooperation foreign policy priorities high-level diplomatic visits
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Rubio lands in Mumbai; set to meet Jaishankar today

Rubio lands in Mumbai; set to meet Jaishankar today

Rubio lands in Mumbai; set to meet Jaishankar today

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NEW The Hindu Tue 20 Oct 2026 05:04:03 PM

Zelenskyy says spoke to Rubio over Starlink, Starshield issues

SUMMARY
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed he spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding concerns over SpaceX's Starlink and Starshield satellite services. Ukraine relies heavily on Starlink for military and civilian communications amid its war with Russia. Concerns arose over potential service disruptions or access restrictions that could impact Ukraine's defense capabilities. Zelenskyy sought assurances that these critical satellite systems would remain available to Ukrainian forces. The discussion highlights the intersection of private tech companies and geopolitical conflicts, especially given Elon Musk's controversial role in the Trump administration. Rubio's response and any guarantees made remain part of ongoing diplomatic discussions between the US and Ukraine.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area Ukraine conflict US-Ukraine relations satellite communications commercial space technology technology in modern warfare
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Zelenskyy says spoke to Rubio over Starlink, Starshield issues

Zelenskyy says spoke to Rubio over Starlink, Starshield issues

Zelenskyy says spoke to Rubio over Starlink, Starshield issues

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NEW The Hindu Tue 20 Oct 2026 04:47:17 PM

Calcutta HC says inquiry commission headed by retired judge be appointed into Chorbagan stampede

SUMMARY
The Calcutta High Court ordered the appointment of an inquiry commission headed by a retired judge to investigate the Chorbagan stampede incident. The court sought a thorough probe into the causes, accountability of authorities, and lapses in crowd management that led to casualties during the tragic event.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Judicial Inquiry High Court Powers Public Safety Crowd Management Accountability of Authorities
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Calcutta HC says inquiry commission headed by retired judge be appointed into Chorbagan stampede

Calcutta HC says inquiry commission headed by retired judge be appointed into Chorbagan stampede

Calcutta HC says inquiry commission headed by retired judge be appointed into Chorbagan stampede

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NEW Firstpost Tue 20 Oct 2026 04:47:07 PM

Marco Rubio's India visit LIVE updates: Rubio says India-US trade deal is ‘very, very close’, hopes for announcement soon

SUMMARY
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited India and expressed optimism about an India-US trade deal, stating it is "very, very close." He hopes for an announcement soon, signaling strengthened bilateral ties under the Trump administration, covering trade, defense, and strategic cooperation.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area India–US Relations Bilateral Trade Agreement Tariffs Energy Security Russian Oil Imports Strategic Partnership
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Marco Rubio's India visit LIVE updates: Rubio says India-US trade deal is ‘very, very close’, hopes for announcement soon

Marco Rubio's India visit LIVE updates: Rubio says India-US trade deal is ‘very, very close’, hopes for announcement soon

Marco Rubio's India visit LIVE updates: Rubio says India-US trade deal is ‘very, very close’, hopes for announcement soon

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NEW The Hindu Tue 20 Oct 2026 04:30:08 PM

Tarique Rahman visits Durga Puja pavilions in Bangladesh

SUMMARY
Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and son of former PM Khaleda Zia, visited Durga Puja pavilions in Bangladesh, greeting the Hindu community during their major festival. His visit was seen as a political gesture to strengthen ties with minorities.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area Minority protection freedom of religion inclusive governance communal harmony equal citizenship
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Tarique Rahman visits Durga Puja pavilions in Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman visits Durga Puja pavilions in Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman visits Durga Puja pavilions in Bangladesh

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NEW India Today Tue 20 Oct 2026 04:21:10 PM

Maharashtra waives college exam fees for 2.4 lakh drought-hit students so far

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Maharashtra government has waived college examination fees for approximately 2.4 lakh students affected by drought across the state. This relief measure aims to ease financial burden on families in drought-hit regions, ensuring education isn't disrupted due to natural calamity hardships.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice
Focus Area Higher Education Drought Relief Educational Equity Social Welfare Access to Education.
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Maharashtra waives college exam fees for 2.4 lakh drought-hit students so far

Maharashtra waives college exam fees for 2.4 lakh drought-hit students so far

Maharashtra waives college exam fees for 2.4 lakh drought-hit students so far

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NEW Hindustan Times Tue 20 Oct 2026 04:21:07 PM

Sikkim Adventure Tourism Festival from Nov 1-7

SUMMARY
Sikkim will host the Adventure Tourism Festival from November 1-7, promoting the state as a top adventure destination. The event features trekking, paragliding, mountain biking, and river rafting. It aims to boost tourism, showcase Sikkim's natural beauty, and attract adventure enthusiasts nationwide.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Economy
Focus Area Adventure Tourism Sustainable Tourism Himalayan Ecology Local Employment Tourism Infrastructure
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Sikkim Adventure Tourism Festival from Nov 1-7

Sikkim Adventure Tourism Festival from Nov 1-7

Sikkim Adventure Tourism Festival from Nov 1-7

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NEW Mint Tue 20 Oct 2026 04:04:11 PM

Meet Akash Ramdas and Advaith Sridhar: AI startup founders who raised $9 million to discover new semiconductor materials

SUMMARY
Akash Ramdas and Advaith Sridhar, young AI startup founders, raised $9 million in funding for their venture focused on using artificial intelligence to accelerate the discovery of new semiconductor materials, aiming to revolutionize chip technology.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Materials Deep-Tech Startups Materials Science Indigenous R&D
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Meet Akash Ramdas and Advaith Sridhar: AI startup founders who raised $9 million to discover new semiconductor materials

Meet Akash Ramdas and Advaith Sridhar: AI startup founders who raised $9 million to discover new semiconductor materials

Meet Akash Ramdas and Advaith Sridhar: AI startup founders who raised $9 million to discover new semiconductor materials

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