NEW Markets-Economic Times Tue 22 Sep 2026 06:04:22 PM

India bonds rally as oil below $100 calms inflation jitters

SUMMARY
India's government bond prices surged as crude oil prices dropped below $100 per barrel, easing inflation concerns. Lower oil costs reduce India's import bill and fiscal pressure, boosting investor confidence. Bond yields fell as markets anticipated less aggressive rate hikes by the RBI.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy
Focus Area Government Bonds Crude Oil Prices Inflation RBI Monetary Policy Bond Market
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India bonds rally as oil below $100 calms inflation jitters

India bonds rally as oil below $100 calms inflation jitters

India bonds rally as oil below $100 calms inflation jitters

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NEW Moneycontrol Tue 22 Sep 2026 05:30:17 PM

Bullet Train Update: भारत में 320 kmph की स्पीड के दौरान कैसे ट्रैक बदलेगी बुलेट ट्रेन? NHSRCL ने समझाया इसके पीछे का साइंस

SUMMARY
# बुलेट ट्रेन ट्रैक चेंजिंग टेक्नोलॉजी: NHSRCL का खुलासा

भारत की मुंबई-अहमदाबाद बुलेट ट्रेन 320 kmph स्पीड पर जापानी शिंकानसेन तकनीक से ट्रैक बदलेगी। NHSRCL ने बताया कि हाई-स्पीड टर्नआउट (HST) सिस्टम का उपयोग होगा, जिसमें स्विच रेल और नोज क्रॉसिंग होती है। यह सिस्टम ट्रेन को बिना स्पीड कम किए सुरक्षित रूप से एक ट्रैक से दूसरे ट्रैक पर ट्रांसफर करता है। इसमें इलेक्ट्रॉनिक इंटरलॉकिंग और ऑटोमैटिक ट्रेन कंट्रोल (ATC) सिस्टम लगा होगा जो रियल-टाइम मॉनिटरिंग करेगा। पारंपरिक रेलवे में ट्रैक बदलते समय ट्रेन धीमी होती है, लेकिन बुलेट ट्रेन में मूवेबल पॉइंट क्रॉसिंग तकनीक से यह काम हाई-स्पीड पर संभव होगा। 508 km लंबे इस कॉरिडोर पर कई स्टेशनों पर
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area High-Speed Rail Technology Railway Engineering Point Machines Ballastless Track Shinkansen Technology Transport Infrastructure
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Bullet Train Update: भारत में 320 kmph की स्पीड के दौरान कैसे ट्रैक बदलेगी बुलेट ट्रेन? NHSRCL ने समझाया इसके पीछे का साइंस

Bullet Train Update: भारत में 320 kmph की स्पीड के दौरान कैसे ट्रैक बदलेगी बुलेट ट्रेन? NHSRCL ने समझाया इसके पीछे का साइंस

Bullet Train Update: भारत में 320 kmph की स्पीड के दौरान कैसे ट्रैक बदलेगी बुलेट ट्रेन? NHSRCL ने समझाया इसके पीछे का साइंस

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NEW News 18 Hindi Tue 22 Sep 2026 05:30:03 PM

Sahil Wakode’s Death: What’s Unfolding Inside IIT Bombay? | Caste Allegations & Campus Anger| News18

SUMMARY
Sahil Wakode, a Dalit PhD student at IIT Bombay, died by suicide in 2023. His family alleged caste discrimination by faculty and peers drove him to the extreme step. The incident sparked massive protests on campus and nationwide, with students demanding accountability, anti-caste measures, and a thorough investigation. Activists highlighted a pattern of Dalit student suicides in premier Indian institutes, drawing comparisons to Rohith Vemula's case, reigniting debates on systemic casteism in education.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice
Focus Area Caste Discrimination Higher Education Student Welfare SC/ST Rights Institutional Accountability Mental Health
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Sahil Wakode’s Death: What’s Unfolding Inside IIT Bombay? | Caste Allegations & Campus Anger| News18

Sahil Wakode’s Death: What’s Unfolding Inside IIT Bombay? | Caste Allegations & Campus Anger| News18

Sahil Wakode’s Death: What’s Unfolding Inside IIT Bombay? | Caste Allegations & Campus Anger| News18

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NEW News 18 Hindi Tue 22 Sep 2026 05:21:03 PM

Cyclone 'Arnab' Forming? Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Bengal Brace For Heavy Rains, Storms

SUMMARY
Cyclone 'Arnab' is likely forming over the Bay of Bengal, threatening Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal with heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges. IMD has issued alerts, urging coastal residents to stay vigilant. Authorities are preparing evacuation and relief measures.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Disaster Management
Focus Area Bay of Bengal Cyclones Tropical Cyclones Deep Depression Extreme Rainfall Early Warning Systems Disaster Management
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Cyclone 'Arnab' Forming? Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Bengal Brace For Heavy Rains, Storms

Cyclone 'Arnab' Forming? Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Bengal Brace For Heavy Rains, Storms

Cyclone 'Arnab' Forming? Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Bengal Brace For Heavy Rains, Storms

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NEW The Hindu Tue 22 Sep 2026 05:04:06 PM

SC says state can set National Song, but cannot impose conscientious objectors to penal action

SUMMARY
The Supreme Court ruled that states have the right to designate a National Song but cannot penalize individuals who refuse to sing it due to conscientious or religious objections. The court upheld personal freedom, stating that forcing citizens to sing against their beliefs violates fundamental rights.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Freedom of Conscience Freedom of Religion Fundamental Rights National Symbols Judicial Review Article 19 & Article 25
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SC says state can set National Song, but cannot impose conscientious objectors to penal action

SC says state can set National Song, but cannot impose conscientious objectors to penal action

SC says state can set National Song, but cannot impose conscientious objectors to penal action

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NEW Forbes India Tue 22 Sep 2026 04:47:06 PM

Core sector growth cools to three-month low of 4.8 percent in August

SUMMARY
India's eight core sector industries grew 4.8% in August, hitting a three-month low due to decline in crude oil, natural gas, and cement output. Steel and coal showed positive growth. This slowdown may impact the Index of Industrial Production, as core sectors constitute 40.27% of IIP weight.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy
Focus Area Core Industries Index of Industrial Production (IIP) Industrial Growth Infrastructure Economic Growth Energy Sector
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Core sector growth cools to three-month low of 4.8 percent in August

Core sector growth cools to three-month low of 4.8 percent in August

Core sector growth cools to three-month low of 4.8 percent in August

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NEW Hindustan Times Tue 22 Sep 2026 04:30:03 PM

Human rights group accuses Pakistan of using courts to silence Baloch voices

SUMMARY
A human rights organization has accused Pakistan's government of weaponizing its judicial system to suppress Baloch activists, journalists, and political leaders. The group alleges enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions, and politically motivated cases are used to silence dissent in Balochistan, Pakistan's resource-rich yet impoverished province.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area Human Rights Freedom of Expression Judicial Independence Balochistan Issue Minority Rights Pakistan Internal Security
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Human rights group accuses Pakistan of using courts to silence Baloch voices

Human rights group accuses Pakistan of using courts to silence Baloch voices

Human rights group accuses Pakistan of using courts to silence Baloch voices

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NEW The Hindu Tue 22 Sep 2026 04:21:18 PM

SC says state can set National Song, but cannot impose conscientious objectors to penal action

SUMMARY
The Supreme Court ruled that states have the right to designate a National Song and encourage its singing in schools and public events. However, the court clarified that individuals who refuse to sing due to religious or conscientious objections cannot be subjected to penal consequences. This upholds fundamental rights under the Constitution, balancing national pride with personal freedom of conscience and religion guaranteed under Articles 19 and 25.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Strait of Hormuz US-Iran Conflict Drone Warfare Air Defence Systems West Asian Geopolitics Maritime Security
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SC says state can set National Song, but cannot impose conscientious objectors to penal action

SC says state can set National Song, but cannot impose conscientious objectors to penal action

SC says state can set National Song, but cannot impose conscientious objectors to penal action

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NEW Hindustan Times Tue 22 Sep 2026 04:21:14 PM

First notification on drought mitigation in three days, Maharashtra govt to seek Central aid: Fadnavis

SUMMARY
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced the state will issue its first drought notification within three days and seek financial aid from the Central government for drought mitigation. The move aims to provide relief to farmers affected by severe water scarcity and crop losses across multiple districts in Maharashtra due to inadequate rainfall.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Disaster Management
Focus Area Drought Management Drought Assessment Disaster Relief NDRF-SDRF Agricultural Distress Centre-State Coordination
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First notification on drought mitigation in three days, Maharashtra govt to seek Central aid: Fadnavis

First notification on drought mitigation in three days, Maharashtra govt to seek Central aid: Fadnavis

First notification on drought mitigation in three days, Maharashtra govt to seek Central aid: Fadnavis

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NEW The Hindu Tue 22 Sep 2026 04:04:11 PM

‘Law-making cannot be as per Naxalites’ idea’: Solicitor General’s remarks kick off heated debate in SC

SUMMARY
The Solicitor General told the Supreme Court that law-making cannot follow Naxalite ideology, sparking a heated courtroom debate. The remark came during arguments over a contentious law. Justices and lawyers clashed over legislative intent, civil liberties, and state power, drawing wide attention.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Constitutionalism Law-Making Process Parliamentary Sovereignty Judicial Review Fundamental Rights Rule of Law
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‘Law-making cannot be as per Naxalites’ idea’: Solicitor General’s remarks kick off heated debate in SC

‘Law-making cannot be as per Naxalites’ idea’: Solicitor General’s remarks kick off heated debate in SC

‘Law-making cannot be as per Naxalites’ idea’: Solicitor General’s remarks kick off heated debate in SC

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NEW Hindustan Times Tue 22 Sep 2026 04:04:07 PM

On cam: IRGC claims it destroyed another expensive US MQ-1 over Hormuz with new air defence system

SUMMARY
Iran's IRGC claimed it shot down a US MQ-1 Predator drone over the Strait of Hormuz using a newly developed air defence system. The incident was reportedly captured on camera, escalating US-Iran tensions in the strategically vital waterway used for global oil shipments.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area Strait of Hormuz US-Iran Conflict Drone Warfare Air Defence Systems West Asian Geopolitics Maritime Security
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On cam: IRGC claims it destroyed another expensive US MQ-1 over Hormuz with new air defence system

On cam: IRGC claims it destroyed another expensive US MQ-1 over Hormuz with new air defence system

On cam: IRGC claims it destroyed another expensive US MQ-1 over Hormuz with new air defence system

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NEW News 18 Hindi Tue 22 Sep 2026 04:04:03 PM

'Sweets Made Next To Open Drains, Garbage': Mundhe's FDA Suspends Famous Mithaiwala, 10 Others

SUMMARY
Former Nashik Commissioner Abhishek Mundhe-led FDA crackdown exposed shocking hygiene violations at famous sweet shops, including sweets being made near open drains and garbage. The FDA suspended licenses of a well-known mithaiwala and 10 other food establishments for operating in unsanitary conditions, endangering public health. The action followed surprise inspections revealing contaminated production areas, lack of cleanliness, and food safety norm violations.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Food Safety FSSAI Food Safety and Standards Act Public Health Regulatory Bodies Consumer Protection
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'Sweets Made Next To Open Drains, Garbage': Mundhe's FDA Suspends Famous Mithaiwala, 10 Others

'Sweets Made Next To Open Drains, Garbage': Mundhe's FDA Suspends Famous Mithaiwala, 10 Others

'Sweets Made Next To Open Drains, Garbage': Mundhe's FDA Suspends Famous Mithaiwala, 10 Others

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NEW News 18 Hindi Tue 22 Sep 2026 03:47:17 PM

'Woman Ultimate Decision-Maker On Abortion': HC Allows 17-Year-Old To Terminate 28-Week Pregnancy

SUMMARY
The Delhi High Court allowed a 17-year-old rape survivor to terminate her 28-week pregnancy, ruling that a woman is the ultimate decision-maker on abortion. The court cited her mental trauma and medical board approval, prioritizing her reproductive rights and well-being.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Reproductive Rights Article 21 Bodily Autonomy Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act POCSO Act Rights of Rape Survivors
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'Woman Ultimate Decision-Maker On Abortion': HC Allows 17-Year-Old To Terminate 28-Week Pregnancy

'Woman Ultimate Decision-Maker On Abortion': HC Allows 17-Year-Old To Terminate 28-Week Pregnancy

'Woman Ultimate Decision-Maker On Abortion': HC Allows 17-Year-Old To Terminate 28-Week Pregnancy

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NEW Forbes India Tue 22 Sep 2026 03:47:07 PM

Core sector growth cools to three-month low of 4.8 percent in August

SUMMARY
India's eight core infrastructure sectors' output growth slowed to a three-month low of 4.8% in August, down from previous months' higher figures. Key sectors include coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilizers, steel, cement, and electricity. The slowdown signals potential moderation in industrial activity, which may impact overall GDP growth. Earlier months had shown stronger performance, making this dip notable for economic analysts monitoring India's industrial health.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy
Focus Area Core Industries Index of Industrial Production (IIP) Infrastructure Growth Industrial Output Energy Sector Economic Growth
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Core sector growth cools to three-month low of 4.8 percent in August

Core sector growth cools to three-month low of 4.8 percent in August

Core sector growth cools to three-month low of 4.8 percent in August

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NEW Prabhat Khabar Tue 22 Sep 2026 03:30:13 PM

अमेरिका में शहबाज और तारिक रहमान की मुलाकात, भारत के पीठ पीछे क्या पका रहे पाकिस्तान-बांग्लादेश?

SUMMARY
# पाकिस्तान-बांग्लादेश की अमेरिका में गुपचुप मुलाकात

पाकिस्तान के प्रधानमंत्री शहबाज शरीफ और बांग्लादेश के मुख्य सलाहकार मुहम्मद यूनुस/तारिक रहमान की अमेरिका में मुलाकात हुई। दोनों नेताओं ने द्विपक्षीय संबंध मजबूत करने पर चर्चा की। भारत को चिंता है कि यह बैठक उसके खिलाफ रणनीतिक गठबंधन का हिस्सा हो सकती है। पाकिस्तान और बांग्लादेश के बीच बढ़ती नजदीकी भारत की सुरक्षा और कूटनीतिक हितों के लिए चुनौती बन सकती है, खासकर जब बांग्लादेश में भारत विरोधी भावना बढ़ रही है।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area India-Bangladesh Relations Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations South Asian Geopolitics Regional Security Bay of Bengal China Factor
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अमेरिका में शहबाज और तारिक रहमान की मुलाकात, भारत के पीठ पीछे क्या पका रहे पाकिस्तान-बांग्लादेश?

अमेरिका में शहबाज और तारिक रहमान की मुलाकात, भारत के पीठ पीछे क्या पका रहे पाकिस्तान-बांग्लादेश?

अमेरिका में शहबाज और तारिक रहमान की मुलाकात, भारत के पीठ पीछे क्या पका रहे पाकिस्तान-बांग्लादेश?

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