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NEW The Hindu Fri 25 Sep 2026 02:30:03 PM

ED searches Arafa Gold premises in Kollam, Thiruvananthapuram in alleged bank loan fraud

SUMMARY

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at Arafa Gold premises in Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, in connection with an alleged bank loan fraud case. The jewelry firm is accused of defrauding banks by obtaining loans through forged documents and fake gold pledges. Multiple locations were searched, and documents and digital evidence were seized. The case involves significant financial irregularities.

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

Focus Area Enforcement Directorate Prevention of Money Laundering Act Bank Fraud Financial Crimes CBI Investigation Loan Fraud Banking Regulation

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NEW Barandbench Fri 25 Sep 2026 02:21:02 PM

Supreme Court asks GST authorities not to act against lawyer Puneet Batra till September 28

SUMMARY

The Supreme Court directed GST authorities not to take coercive action against advocate Puneet Batra until September 28. Batra challenged GST demands on legal services, arguing lawyers are exempt. The court granted interim protection and scheduled further hearing on the matter.

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

Focus Area Supreme Court GST CGST Act Search & Seizure Advocate-Client Privilege Judicial Oversight Tax Administration Fundamental Rights Due Process

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NEW Patrika Fri 25 Sep 2026 02:04:11 PM

World Pharmacist Day: रायपुर में 2000 से ज्यादा मेडिकल स्टोर बिना फार्मासिस्ट के चलने का दावा, एक लाइसेंस पर कई दुकानें

SUMMARY

**विश्व फार्मासिस्ट दिवस पर रायपुर में चौंकाने वाला खुलासा हुआ। दावा किया गया कि शहर में 2000 से अधिक मेडिकल स्टोर बिना योग्य फार्मासिस्ट के संचालित हो रहे हैं। एक ही लाइसेंस पर कई दुकानें चलाई जा रही हैं, जो नियमों का उल्लंघन है। इससे मरीजों की सुरक्षा पर खतरा बना हुआ है।**

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

Focus Area Pharmacy Regulation Public Health Drug Safety Registered Pharmacists Drugs and Cosmetics Act Healthcare Regulation Medical Ethics Regulatory Compliance

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NEW The Hindu Fri 25 Sep 2026 02:04:06 PM

Confident that Vijay will accept Rahul as Prime Ministerial candidate: T.N. Congress leader Manickam Tagore

SUMMARY

Tamil Nadu Congress leader Manickam Tagore expressed confidence that actor Vijay, who launched his political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), will support Rahul Gandhi as the Prime Ministerial candidate. Tagore emphasized Congress's alliance-building efforts and Rahul's growing national appeal.

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

Focus Area Political Alliances Coalition Politics Parliamentary Democracy Prime Ministerial Candidate Opposition Politics

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NEW Barandbench Fri 25 Sep 2026 02:04:02 PM

Supreme Court dismisses PIL for use of Hindi as one of its official court languages

SUMMARY

The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking Hindi as an official court language alongside English. The bench stated that the Constitution designates English as the court's language under Article 348. The petitioner argued for linguistic inclusivity, but the court found no merit, noting that changing the language requires a constitutional amendment, not judicial intervention.

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

Focus Area Article 348 Language of Judiciary Supreme Court High Courts Constitutional Provisions Official Languages Judicial Administration Linguistic Diversity

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NEW Patrika Fri 25 Sep 2026 01:47:12 PM

मोदी जी का काम चोरों की मदद करना, बदले में ज्ञानेश कुमार चुनाव जीतवाने में कर रहे मदद: UP कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष अजय राय

SUMMARY

**UP कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष अजय राय ने PM मोदी पर गंभीर आरोप लगाए। उन्होंने कहा कि मोदी जी भ्रष्टाचारियों और चोरों की मदद कर रहे हैं, बदले में मुख्य चुनाव आयुक्त ज्ञानेश कुमार BJP को चुनाव जीतवाने में सहायता कर रहे हैं। राय ने चुनाव आयोग की निष्पक्षता पर सवाल उठाते हुए इसे लोकतंत्र के लिए खतरा बताया।**

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

Focus Area Election Commission of India Article 324 Electoral Governance Electoral Rolls Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Election Commission Independence

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts

NEW The Hindu Fri 25 Sep 2026 01:47:09 PM

Udhayanidhi flays TVK-led government over alleged sexual assault of schoolgirl near Vandalur

SUMMARY

Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized the TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)-led government over an alleged sexual assault of a schoolgirl near Vandalur, Chennai. He demanded strict action against the accused and questioned law and order failures, urging better safety measures for women and children.

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

Focus Area Udhayanidhi flays TVK-led government over alleged sexual assault of schoolgirl near Vandalur

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts

NEW News 18 Hindi Fri 25 Sep 2026 01:47:03 PM

‘If There Can Be A Housewife...’: Madras HC Says ‘House Husband’ Role Can Exist; Internet Asks ‘Who Would Marry Them?’

SUMMARY

The Madras High Court observed that if a woman can be a housewife, a man can be a "house husband," recognizing evolving gender roles. The court made this remark while hearing a maintenance case. The ruling sparked online debate, with many questioning societal acceptance of men staying home while wives earn. Internet users asked, "Who would marry them?" reflecting deep-rooted gender biases. The court emphasized equality, stating that domestic roles shouldn't be gender-specific and that men too can manage households while women work professionally.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice

Focus Area Gender Roles Gender Equality Unpaid Care Work Homemakers Women Empowerment Family Institution Division of Domestic Labour

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NEW News 18 Hindi Fri 25 Sep 2026 01:30:03 PM

Third Case In A Week: Minor Girl Harassed In Bihar's Banka After Jamui, Samastipur; Video Surfaces

SUMMARY

A minor girl was harassed in Bihar's Banka district, marking the third such incident in a week after similar cases in Jamui and Samastipur. A video of the Banka incident surfaced online, sparking outrage. Police registered cases and launched investigations amid growing concerns over women's safety in Bihar.

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

Focus Area Law and Order Women & Child Safety POCSO Act Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Cybercrime Social Media Criminal Justice Police Accountability

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NEW The Times Of India Fri 25 Sep 2026 12:21:03 PM

Tarun Tejpal challenges rape conviction, SC seeks Goa govt response

SUMMARY

Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal challenged his rape conviction in the Supreme Court. He was convicted by the Bombay High Court for sexually assaulting a junior colleague in a Goa hotel in 2013. The SC issued notice to the Goa government seeking its response on his appeal.

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

Focus Area Supreme Court Judicial Review Criminal Justice Sexual Offences Appellate Jurisdiction Sentencing Victim Rights Rule of Law

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NEW Firstpost Fri 25 Sep 2026 12:04:08 PM

‘India won’t tolerate nuclear blackmail’: Rajnath Singh invokes Mahabharat at Defcon 2026

SUMMARY

At Defcon 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned adversaries that India won't tolerate nuclear blackmail, invoking Mahabharat's lessons on righteous warfare. He emphasized India's nuclear doctrine of credible minimum deterrence and no-first-use policy while asserting readiness to respond decisively if threatened.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Internal Security

Focus Area Nuclear Deterrence National Security Counter-Terrorism Defence Preparedness Strategic Security

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NEW The Hindu Fri 25 Sep 2026 11:47:03 AM

Wangchuk seeks Amit Shah's resignation over Leh violence, fears might be killed in 'encounter'

SUMMARY

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation after security forces used tear gas and detained protesters during a peaceful march in Delhi over Ladakh's statehood and Sixth Schedule demands. Wangchuk expressed fears of being killed in a staged encounter, alleging government suppression of democratic dissent. He called the crackdown unconstitutional.

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

Focus Area Ladakh Governance Sixth Schedule Union Territory Administration Centre-Region Relations Civil Liberties

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NEW News 18 Hindi Fri 25 Sep 2026 11:21:10 AM

Sonam Wangchuk Says He Fears For His Life On First Anniversary Of Leh Violence: ‘I Can Be Encountered’

SUMMARY

Climate activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk, known as the real-life inspiration behind "3 Idiots," expressed fears for his safety on the first anniversary of violence in Leh, Ladakh. He claimed he could be "encountered," alleging government suppression of his peaceful movement demanding statehood, constitutional safeguards under the Sixth Schedule, and environmental protection for Ladakh. Wangchuk has been leading protests and hunger strikes for Ladakh's rights since its separation from Jammu & Kashmir.

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

Focus Area Ladakh Governance Union Territory Administration Sixth Schedule Civil Liberties Centre-Region Relations

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NEW Moneycontrol Fri 25 Sep 2026 09:30:12 AM

‘AI इंसानों के कंट्रोल में रहे’... व्हाइट हाउस में ट्रंप के सामने शी जिनपिंग का बड़ा संदेश

SUMMARY

# AI पर शी जिनपिंग का बड़ा बयान

चीनी राष्ट्रपति शी जिनपिंग ने व्हाइट हाउस में ट्रंप से मुलाकात के दौरान कहा कि AI तकनीक को इंसानों के नियंत्रण में रहना चाहिए। उन्होंने AI के अनियंत्रित विकास पर चिंता जताई और कहा कि इसे मानवता की भलाई के लिए इस्तेमाल होना चाहिए, न कि खतरा बनने देना चाहिए।

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

Focus Area Artificial Intelligence AI Governance Responsible AI Technology Regulation Human Control of AI

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NEW The Times Of India Fri 25 Sep 2026 09:30:03 AM

'Let's race, not wrestle': 5 takeaways as Trump-Xi navigate trade, Taiwan and AI

SUMMARY

Trump and Xi held talks to ease US-China tensions, agreeing to compete economically rather than confront militarily. Key topics included reducing trade tariffs, maintaining Taiwan's status quo, and setting AI cooperation boundaries. Both leaders signaled willingness to negotiate, with Trump lowering tariffs as a goodwill gesture. The meeting aimed at stabilizing the world's most consequential bilateral relationship.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations

Focus Area US-China Relations Strategic Competition Taiwan Issue Artificial Intelligence Diplomacy Trade Relations

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