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NEW News 18 Hindi Thu 10 Sep 2026 08:30:03 AM

Raghav Chadha's Name Added To Electoral Roll, AAP Alleges Inclusion 'Through Back Door'

SUMMARY

AAP leader Raghav Chadha's name was added to Delhi's electoral roll in New Ranjit Nagar, sparking controversy. The Aam Aadmi Party itself alleged the inclusion was done "through the back door," claiming it was carried out without proper verification and following due process. Critics questioned whether proper protocols were followed for his voter registration. Chadha, a Rajya Sabha MP, had previously faced issues regarding his electoral credentials. The matter raised concerns about transparency in voter enrollment procedures and political manipulation of electoral rolls.

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

Focus Area Electoral Roll Form 6 Election Commission of India Representation of People Act Right to Vote Voter List

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts

NEW Prabhat Khabar Thu 10 Sep 2026 08:12:12 AM

बाल-बाल बचे जेलेंस्की, मोल्दोवा से उड़ते ही विमान के करीब पहुंचा ड्रोन

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यूक्रेन के राष्ट्रपति वोलोदिमीर जेलेंस्की बाल-बाल बचे जब मोल्दोवा से उड़ान भरने के तुरंत बाद उनके विमान के करीब एक अज्ञात ड्रोन आ पहुंचा। यह घटना बेहद खतरनाक मानी जा रही है क्योंकि ड्रोन विमान से टकरा सकता था। जेलेंस्की मोल्दोवा में एक अंतरराष्ट्रीय बैठक में शामिल हुए थे। सुरक्षा एजेंसियों ने इस घटना की जांच शुरू कर दी है। यूक्रेन और रूस के बीच जारी युद्ध के बीच यह घटना गंभीर चिंता का विषय है। जेलेंस्की ने खुद इस घटना की पुष्टि की और इसे सुरक्षा खतरा बताया। विमान सुरक्षित लैंड हुआ और जेलेंस्की को कोई नुकसान नहीं पहुंचा।

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations

Focus Area Russia-Ukraine War Drone Warfare International Security

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts

NEW Moneycontrol Thu 10 Sep 2026 07:51:15 AM

Iran-US War Update: ईरान युद्ध पर ट्रंप का बड़ा दावा, बोले- अमेरिकी मिडटर्म चुनाव के बाद तुरंत खत्म हो जाएगी जंग

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# ईरान-अमेरिका तनाव पर ट्रंप का बड़ा बयान

पूर्व राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रंप ने ईरान-अमेरिका तनाव पर बड़ा दावा किया है। ट्रंप ने कहा कि अमेरिकी मिडटर्म चुनाव के बाद यह संघर्ष तुरंत खत्म हो जाएगा। ट्रंप ने बाइडन प्रशासन की विदेश नीति पर निशाना साधते हुए कहा कि कमजोर नेतृत्व के कारण ईरान आक्रामक हुआ है। उन्होंने दावा किया कि उनके कार्यकाल में ईरान नियंत्रण में था और मजबूत नेतृत्व से ही शांति संभव है। ट्रंप ने मध्य पूर्व में अमेरिकी रणनीति में बदलाव की जरूरत बताई।

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations

Focus Area US Foreign Policy Iran Nuclear Issue Economic Sanctions Geopolitical Risk Global Energy Supply India’s Energy Security India-Iran Relations

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts

NEW The Times Of India Thu 10 Sep 2026 07:30:03 AM

Make govt sites user-friendly, PM Modi tells mantris

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed his cabinet ministers to make all government websites and portals more user-friendly and accessible for common citizens. During a meeting, PM Modi emphasized that digital platforms should be simple, easy to navigate, and available in regional languages to ensure inclusivity. He stressed that complex interfaces discourage people from availing government services online. This push aligns with the Digital India initiative, aiming to bridge the digital divide and enhance citizen engagement with e-governance for efficient public service delivery nationwide.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance

Focus Area E-Governance Digital Governance Citizen-Centric Governance Welfare Schemes

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NEW Moneycontrol Thu 10 Sep 2026 07:12:16 AM

NPS में ₹3000 महीना लगाएं तो रिटायरमेंट तक कितना फंड बन सकता है? समझिए पूरा कैलकुलेशन

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# NPS में ₹3000/महीना निवेश पर रिटायरमेंट फंड कैलकुलेशन

अगर आप 25 साल की उम्र में NPS में ₹3000 मासिक निवेश शुरू करें और 60 साल तक जारी रखें (35 साल), तो 10% औसत रिटर्न पर कुल निवेश ₹12.60 लाख होगा, लेकिन कंपाउंडिंग से फंड लगभग ₹1.14 करोड़ बन सकता है। NPS में 60% राशि निकाल सकते हैं यानी ~₹68 लाख एकमुश्त मिलेगा। बाकी 40% (~₹45 लाख) से एन्युइटी खरीदनी होती है जिससे मासिक पेंशन मिलती है, करीब ₹27,000-₹30,000 प्रति माह। NPS में टैक्स छूट भी मिलती है- 80CCD(1) में ₹1.5 लाख और 80CCD(1B) में अतिरिक्त ₹50,000। जितनी जल्दी शुरू करें, उतना बड़ा फंड बनेगा।

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy

Focus Area NPS National Pension System PFRDA Pension Reforms financial inclusion

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts

NEW Dainik Bhaskar Thu 10 Sep 2026 06:30:03 AM

आतंकियों ने फिर भेजी कश्मीरी पंडितों को धमकी भरी चिट्ठी:6000 कर्मचारी में डर, दफ्तर नहीं जा रहे; शाम से पहले ही घरों में कैद हो रहे

SUMMARY

**कश्मीरी पंडितों को आतंकियों ने फिर धमकी भरी चिट्ठियां भेजी हैं, जिसमें उन्हें घाटी छोड़ने की चेतावनी दी गई है। इससे करीब 6000 कश्मीरी पंडित कर्मचारियों में भारी दहशत फैल गई है। डर के कारण वे दफ्तर जाना बंद कर चुके हैं और शाम होने से पहले ही अपने घरों में कैद हो जा रहे हैं। पिछले कुछ समय में कश्मीर में टारगेट किलिंग की घटनाओं के बाद पंडित समुदाय पहले से ही भयभीत था। अब इन धमकी भरी चिट्ठियों ने उनकी चिंता और बढ़ा दी है। कर्मचारी सुरक्षित स्थानांतरण और बेहतर सुरक्षा की मांग कर रहे हैं।**

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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Internal Security

Focus Area Terrorism Internal Security Kashmiri Pandits PM Package Counter-terrorism Rehabilitation Minority Security Cyber Threats

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts

NEW Dainik Bhaskar Thu 10 Sep 2026 05:30:10 AM

नंदनकानन पहुंचे ओडिशा के जंगल से मिले 5 बेबी ओरंगुटान:भारत में नहीं पाए जाते, इन्हें जिंदा रखना चुनौती; तस्करी करके लाने की आशंका

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# नंदनकानन में 5 बेबी ओरंगुटान मिले

ओडिशा के जंगलों से 5 बेबी ओरंगुटान मिले हैं जिन्हें नंदनकानन जूलॉजिकल पार्क लाया गया है। ओरंगुटान भारत में प्राकृतिक रूप से नहीं पाए जाते, ये दक्षिण-पूर्व एशिया के बोर्नियो और सुमात्रा द्वीपों में मिलते हैं। इसलिए इन्हें तस्करी करके लाने की आशंका है। ये गंभीर रूप से लुप्तप्राय प्रजाति हैं। इतने छोटे बच्चों को जिंदा रखना बड़ी चुनौती है क्योंकि इन्हें विशेष देखभाल, आहार और माहौल की जरूरत होती है। वन विभाग जांच कर रहा है कि ये कहां से और कैसे लाए गए।

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology

Focus Area Biodiversity and Conservation Wildlife Protection Species Conservation Illegal Wildlife Trade

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts

NEW The Times Of India Thu 10 Sep 2026 05:12:13 AM

RBI flags tech concentration risks, warns of disruptions

SUMMARY

The Reserve Bank of India has raised concerns over growing concentration risks in the technology sector, warning that heavy dependence on a few technology service providers by banks and financial institutions could lead to systemic disruptions. RBI highlighted that any failure, cyberattack, or outage at a dominant tech vendor could cascade across the financial system. The central bank urged institutions to diversify their IT infrastructure, strengthen business continuity plans, and reduce over-reliance on single providers to ensure operational resilience and financial stability.

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

Focus Area Financial Technology Banking Technology Cloud Computing Technology Concentration Risk Operational Resilience Cybersecurity Digital Infrastructure Systemic Risk Financial Stability Third-Party Technology Providers Technology Governance Fintech Regulation

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts

NEW Hindustan Times Thu 10 Sep 2026 04:51:11 AM

France's new watchdogs set sights on Putin's warships as NATO prepares to 'invade' Kaliningrad?

SUMMARY

France deployed its new Rafale Marine F4 fighter jets aboard the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to monitor Russian warships, including those near strategic areas. Simultaneously, NATO has been conducting military exercises near Kaliningrad, Russia's heavily militarized exclave between Poland and Lithuania. These drills signal NATO's readiness to defend Baltic allies amid rising tensions with Moscow over the Ukraine conflict. Russia views such exercises as provocative, while NATO insists they are defensive, aimed at deterring aggression.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations

Focus Area International Relations NATO Russia–NATO relations global security international groupings

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NEW The Hindu Thu 10 Sep 2026 04:30:21 AM

‘Why nine accused in Palghar doctor assault case are absconding?’: Bombay HC raps police

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The Bombay High Court slammed Maharashtra police for failing to arrest nine accused in the assault case of a doctor in Palghar district. The court questioned why the accused were still absconding despite the passage of time since the incident. The doctor was allegedly attacked while on duty. The HC expressed dissatisfaction with the police investigation, directing authorities to take immediate steps to apprehend the absconding accused and file a status report. The court emphasized accountability and swift justice for the victim.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance

Focus Area Rule of Law Police Accountability Police Reforms Judicial Oversight Criminal Justice System

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts

NEW The Hindu Thu 10 Sep 2026 04:12:13 AM

Forest rights group asks Tribal Affairs Ministry to withdraw stand on Gram Sabha consent

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A forest rights group has urged India's Tribal Affairs Ministry to withdraw its controversial stance regarding Gram Sabha consent for diverting forest land for development projects. The group argues that the Ministry's position undermines the Forest Rights Act, 2006, which mandates obtaining consent from Gram Sabhas (village assemblies) before any forest land diversion. Critics fear this weakens tribal communities' rights over their ancestral lands and forests. The demand highlights ongoing tensions between development projects and indigenous rights protection in India.

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

Focus Area Forest Rights Act 2006 Gram Sabha Tribal Rights Scheduled Tribes Forest-Dwelling Communities Community Forest Rights PESA Act 1996 Tribal Self-Governance Forest Governance Land Rights Indigenous Communities Participatory Governance Environmental Justice Fifth Schedule Areas

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NEW The Times Of India Thu 10 Sep 2026 04:12:02 AM

8 railway multi-tracking projects worth Rs 20,804 crore approved

SUMMARY

The Indian government has approved 8 railway multi-tracking projects worth Rs 20,804 crore to enhance rail connectivity and reduce congestion on busy routes. These projects aim to expand existing rail lines by adding additional tracks, improving train frequency, speed, and capacity across multiple states. The initiative will boost freight and passenger movement, reduce travel time, and support economic growth. It will also generate employment during construction. The projects align with the government's vision of modernizing Indian Railways infrastructure and ensuring safer, more efficient rail operations nationwide.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy

Focus Area Railway Infrastructure Multi-Tracking Projects PM Gati Shakti Transport Infrastructure Logistics Freight Connectivity Passenger Capacity Infrastructure Development Capital Expenditure Economic Growth Regional Connectivity Multimodal Transport

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts

NEW Mint Thu 10 Sep 2026 03:30:13 AM

Wall Street dips as $100 oil, inflation worries weigh on investors

SUMMARY

Wall Street stocks declined as oil prices surged past $100 per barrel, intensifying inflation concerns among investors. Rising energy costs fueled fears of prolonged high inflation, potentially forcing the Federal Reserve to maintain aggressive interest rate hikes. Major indices, including the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, fell as energy-sensitive sectors weighed on markets. Investors grew cautious over corporate earnings prospects, as higher input costs threaten profit margins. The geopolitical tensions and supply constraints driving oil prices added further uncertainty to an already volatile market.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy

Focus Area Crude Oil Prices Inflation Global Economy US-Iran Conflict Strait of Hormuz Energy Security Monetary Policy Interest Rates Bond Yields Global Financial Markets Imported Inflation India's Energy Security Current Account Deficit

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NEW Hindustan Times Thu 10 Sep 2026 02:30:02 AM

What should Germany do about its rising right?

SUMMARY

Germany faces a growing challenge from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), which has surged in polls amid concerns over immigration, inflation, and energy costs. The AfD has gained significant support in eastern states, winning regional elections. Mainstream parties have maintained a "firewall" policy, refusing coalitions with the AfD. Experts urge addressing root causes like economic inequality, improving integration policies, and strengthening democratic civic education. Critics warn that ignoring voter frustrations only fuels extremism further.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations

Focus Area Germany AfD Far-right Politics European Politics Electoral Trends Populism Immigration Political Polarisation European Union Democratic Institutions Rise of Extremism Social Cohesion Germany's Foreign Policy

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NEW The Hindu Thu 10 Sep 2026 02:12:09 AM

15 workers rescued, 12 hospitalised after iron slab collapses at construction site in Gandhinagar

SUMMARY

A major accident occurred at a construction site in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, when a heavy iron slab collapsed, trapping several workers beneath the debris. Rescue teams swiftly responded, successfully rescuing 15 trapped workers from the site. Of those rescued, 12 workers sustained injuries and were immediately rushed to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. Authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the collapse, with initial reports suggesting possible structural failure or safety lapses at the site. The incident has raised serious concerns about construction safety standards and worker protection measures in the region. Officials have urged strict compliance with safety regulations to prevent such tragedies in the future.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Disaster Management

Focus Area Construction Safety Building Collapse Occupational Safety Labour Welfare Disaster Response Emergency Rescue Building Regulations Structural Safety Urban Governance Regulatory Compliance Infrastructure Safety Disaster Preparedness

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