NEW Moneycontrol Wed 23 Sep 2026 11:30:12 AM

सेना के लिए अत्याधुनिक ड्रोन बनाएगा पॉलीटैक्निक का छात्र, रक्षा मंत्रालय ने मंजूर किए 3.50 करोड़

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# पॉलीटेक्निक छात्र को ड्रोन प्रोजेक्ट के लिए रक्षा मंत्रालय की मंजूरी

एक पॉलीटेक्निक के छात्र ने भारतीय सेना के लिए अत्याधुनिक ड्रोन बनाने का प्रस्ताव रखा, जिसे रक्षा मंत्रालय ने स्वीकार करते हुए 3.50 करोड़ रुपये की फंडिंग मंजूर की। यह ड्रोन सीमा सुरक्षा, निगरानी और सैन्य अभियानों में उपयोगी होगा। यह कदम 'मेक इन इंडिया' और आत्मनिर्भर भारत अभियान को बढ़ावा देता है, जिसमें युवा प्रतिभाओं को रक्षा क्षेत्र में नवाचार का अवसर मिल रहा है।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Defence Drones iDEX Defence Innovation Electronic Warfare Border Surveillance
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सेना के लिए अत्याधुनिक ड्रोन बनाएगा पॉलीटैक्निक का छात्र, रक्षा मंत्रालय ने मंजूर किए 3.50 करोड़

सेना के लिए अत्याधुनिक ड्रोन बनाएगा पॉलीटैक्निक का छात्र, रक्षा मंत्रालय ने मंजूर किए 3.50 करोड़

सेना के लिए अत्याधुनिक ड्रोन बनाएगा पॉलीटैक्निक का छात्र, रक्षा मंत्रालय ने मंजूर किए 3.50 करोड़

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NEW The Hindu Wed 23 Sep 2026 11:21:07 AM

Murmu urges actors against endorsing harmful health products; ‘True star spreads light, not darkness’

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President Droupadi Murmu urged celebrities and actors to avoid endorsing harmful health products like tobacco, alcohol, and junk food. Speaking at an event, she emphasized social responsibility, stating "A true star spreads light, not darkness," calling on influencers to promote public welfare.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice
Focus Area Public Health Misleading Advertisements Consumer Protection Celebrity Endorsements Health Awareness
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Murmu urges actors against endorsing harmful health products; ‘True star spreads light, not darkness’

Murmu urges actors against endorsing harmful health products; ‘True star spreads light, not darkness’

Murmu urges actors against endorsing harmful health products; ‘True star spreads light, not darkness’

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NEW The Hindu Wed 23 Sep 2026 10:47:11 AM

Trump says U.S., Iranian officials met, shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' Iran

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President Trump revealed that U.S. and Iranian officials held a meeting, days after he threatened to "annihilate" Iran if conflict arose. Tensions escalated over Iran's nuclear program and regional aggression. Trump signaled openness to diplomacy while maintaining maximum pressure through sanctions.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area US-Iran Relations UNGA West Asia Conflict Strait of Hormuz Nuclear Non-Proliferation Conflict Resolution
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Trump says U.S., Iranian officials met, shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' Iran

Trump says U.S., Iranian officials met, shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' Iran

Trump says U.S., Iranian officials met, shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' Iran

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NEW News 18 Hindi Wed 23 Sep 2026 10:47:07 AM

Cyclone 'Arnab' Live Updates: Deep Depression Near Odisha-Andhra Coast, Landfall Likely Tonight; Heavy Rain Alert Issued

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Cyclone Arnab, intensifying from a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal near the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh coast, is expected to make landfall tonight. Authorities have issued heavy rain alerts for coastal districts. Evacuations are underway, and NDRF teams are deployed. Fishermen warned to avoid the sea.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - I Geography
Focus Area Tropical Cyclones Bay of Bengal Cyclone Classification Disaster Preparedness Heavy Rainfall & Floods IMD
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Cyclone 'Arnab' Live Updates: Deep Depression Near Odisha-Andhra Coast, Landfall Likely Tonight; Heavy Rain Alert Issued

Cyclone 'Arnab' Live Updates: Deep Depression Near Odisha-Andhra Coast, Landfall Likely Tonight; Heavy Rain Alert Issued

Cyclone 'Arnab' Live Updates: Deep Depression Near Odisha-Andhra Coast, Landfall Likely Tonight; Heavy Rain Alert Issued

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NEW India Today Wed 23 Sep 2026 10:47:03 AM

Carney pushes middle powers bloc at UN amid US pressure on Canada

SUMMARY
Canadian PM Mark Carney is rallying middle powers at the UN to form a coalition countering US dominance, as Trump pressures Canada on trade and sovereignty. Carney seeks allies like EU nations and Japan to defend multilateralism and resist American tariffs and geopolitical bullying.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area Multilateralism Middle Powers UN Reform Global Governance Canada-EU Relations Rules-Based International Order
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Carney pushes middle powers bloc at UN amid US pressure on Canada

Carney pushes middle powers bloc at UN amid US pressure on Canada

Carney pushes middle powers bloc at UN amid US pressure on Canada

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NEW Hindustan Times Wed 23 Sep 2026 10:30:04 AM

US-Russia relations on ice? New low in ties after Kremlin accuses Washington of breaking UN rules

SUMMARY
US-Russia tensions escalated as the Kremlin accused Washington of violating UN rules, deepening the diplomatic rift. Moscow condemned US actions as undermining international law, while Washington dismissed the claims. The dispute signals a new low in bilateral relations amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area US-Russia Relations UNGA Diplomatic Immunity & Visa Issues Russia-Ukraine War Multilateral Diplomacy
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US-Russia relations on ice? New low in ties after Kremlin accuses Washington of breaking UN rules

US-Russia relations on ice? New low in ties after Kremlin accuses Washington of breaking UN rules

US-Russia relations on ice? New low in ties after Kremlin accuses Washington of breaking UN rules

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NEW Prabhat Khabar Wed 23 Sep 2026 10:21:10 AM

आज है वामन जयंती, भगवान विष्णु ने क्यों लिया यह अवतार; जानें पूजा का शुभ मुहूर्त

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**वामन जयंती भाद्रपद शुक्ल द्वादशी को मनाई जाती है। भगवान विष्णु ने दैत्यराज बलि के अत्याचार से देवताओं को बचाने के लिए वामन (बौने ब्राह्मण) अवतार लिया। तीन पग में तीनों लोक नापकर बलि को पाताल भेजा। पूजा का शुभ मुहूर्त प्रातः काल द्वादशी तिथि में है।**
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - I Art & Culture
Focus Area Vamana Avatar Dashavatara Hindu Religious Traditions Puranic Literature Festivals & Cultural Heritage
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आज है वामन जयंती, भगवान विष्णु ने क्यों लिया यह अवतार; जानें पूजा का शुभ मुहूर्त

आज है वामन जयंती, भगवान विष्णु ने क्यों लिया यह अवतार; जानें पूजा का शुभ मुहूर्त

आज है वामन जयंती, भगवान विष्णु ने क्यों लिया यह अवतार; जानें पूजा का शुभ मुहूर्त

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NEW The Hindu Wed 23 Sep 2026 10:04:02 AM

Trump praises new British PM Andy Burnham but slams U.K. deal on Indian Ocean islands

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Trump congratulated Andy Burnham, reportedly confusing him with the new UK PM, while criticizing the UK's deal to hand over the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean to Mauritius, calling it a bad agreement that undermines strategic US-UK military interests at Diego Garcia base.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area Chagos Islands Diego Garcia UK-US Relations Indian Ocean Geopolitics Strategic Military Bases
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Trump praises new British PM Andy Burnham but slams U.K. deal on Indian Ocean islands

Trump praises new British PM Andy Burnham but slams U.K. deal on Indian Ocean islands

Trump praises new British PM Andy Burnham but slams U.K. deal on Indian Ocean islands

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NEW The Hindu Wed 23 Sep 2026 09:47:11 AM

Mongolian herders enlist new tech against harsher, drier climate

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Mongolian herders are adopting modern technology, including satellite-based weather forecasting, GPS livestock tracking, and solar-powered tools, to combat increasingly severe winters (dzuds) and droughts driven by climate change, which threaten their traditional nomadic livelihoods and millions of livestock.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Climate Change Climate Adaptation Pastoral Communities Drought & Desertification Indigenous Knowledge & Technology
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Mongolian herders enlist new tech against harsher, drier climate

Mongolian herders enlist new tech against harsher, drier climate

Mongolian herders enlist new tech against harsher, drier climate

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NEW Hindustan Times Wed 23 Sep 2026 09:47:02 AM

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary outlines major push for education, energy sectors

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Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary announced ambitious plans to transform education and energy sectors in the state. He emphasized expanding school infrastructure, improving teacher quality, and boosting digital learning. In energy, he highlighted solar power initiatives, rural electrification, and attracting private investment to ensure 24/7 power supply across Bihar.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Education Reform Energy Infrastructure State Government Initiatives Human Capital Development Governance
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Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary outlines major push for education, energy sectors

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary outlines major push for education, energy sectors

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary outlines major push for education, energy sectors

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NEW Mint Wed 23 Sep 2026 09:30:12 AM

Trump’s 100% tariff threat: What Indian investors should do now

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**Trump's 100% Tariff Threat & Indian Investors**

Trump threatened 100% tariffs on BRICS nations, including India, if they move away from the US dollar. This could hurt Indian IT, pharma, and export stocks. Investors should diversify portfolios, focus on domestic-demand sectors, and avoid panic selling.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy
Focus Area Tariff Policy US-India Trade Economic Sanctions Russian Oil Energy Security Global Trade
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Trump’s 100% tariff threat: What Indian investors should do now

Trump’s 100% tariff threat: What Indian investors should do now

Trump’s 100% tariff threat: What Indian investors should do now

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NEW The Times Of India Wed 23 Sep 2026 09:30:08 AM

India, EU & Canada unite to defend multilateralism; express concern over power politics

SUMMARY
India, the European Union, and Canada joined forces to uphold multilateralism amid rising global power politics. They expressed concern over unilateral actions undermining international rules-based order, urging cooperation on trade, climate, and security challenges for global stability.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area Multilateralism India-EU Relations India-Canada Relations Global Governance Power Politics
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India, EU & Canada unite to defend multilateralism; express concern over power politics

India, EU & Canada unite to defend multilateralism; express concern over power politics

India, EU & Canada unite to defend multilateralism; express concern over power politics

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NEW Hindustan Times Wed 23 Sep 2026 09:21:11 AM

Afghanistan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to escape Taliban wins Asian Games silver

SUMMARY
Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi, who disguised herself as a man to train and escape Taliban restrictions on women's sports, won a silver medal at the Asian Games. After fleeing Afghanistan, she competed representing the refugee team, inspiring women worldwide with her courage and resilience.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice
Focus Area Women Empowerment Gender Equality Women in Sports Human Rights Afghanistan Taliban & Women’s Rights
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Afghanistan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to escape Taliban wins Asian Games silver

Afghanistan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to escape Taliban wins Asian Games silver

Afghanistan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to escape Taliban wins Asian Games silver

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NEW The Hindu Wed 23 Sep 2026 09:21:08 AM

Packed schedule for Jaishankar at UN as India campaigns for Security Council election

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India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has a busy schedule at the UN General Assembly, engaging in high-level meetings to rally support for India's bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028-29 term. India is actively campaigning among member states.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area UNSC Elections UN Reforms Multilateralism Global South India’s Foreign Policy UN Security Council
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Packed schedule for Jaishankar at UN as India campaigns for Security Council election

Packed schedule for Jaishankar at UN as India campaigns for Security Council election

Packed schedule for Jaishankar at UN as India campaigns for Security Council election

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NEW The Hindu Wed 23 Sep 2026 09:04:09 AM

‘Partners for Multilateralism’: India to attend new non-superpower grouping’s inaugural session at UN

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India will attend the inaugural session of 'Partners for Multilateralism,' a new grouping at the UN comprising non-superpower nations. The initiative aims to strengthen rules-based international order amid rising unilateralism. Led by France and Germany, it seeks to unite mid-sized powers to defend multilateral institutions and cooperation.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area P4M Multilateralism UN Reforms International Law Global Governance Global South
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‘Partners for Multilateralism’: India to attend new non-superpower grouping’s inaugural session at UN

‘Partners for Multilateralism’: India to attend new non-superpower grouping’s inaugural session at UN

‘Partners for Multilateralism’: India to attend new non-superpower grouping’s inaugural session at UN

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