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GS 2: PolityGS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 3: Internal Security

LAB agrees to talks after Centre orders judicial probe into Sept. 24 Leh violence, Pg1

Centre orders judicial probe into Leh violence; LAB agrees to resume talks on statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

U.S. trade body moves court over Trump’s H-1B fee hike, Pg1

US Chamber of Commerce challenges Trump-era $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike impacting Indian tech firms and skilled workers.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal Security

The next steps for Afghanistan after the New Delhi visit, Pg8

India eyes Afghan stability through strategic engagement focusing on counter-narcotics, water treaties, and women's education amid Pakistani security concerns.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Governance

Better global governance, led by China and India, Pg8

China and India poised to enhance global governance through SCO and BRICS, emphasizing multilateralism and reformed international systems.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS 1: World History

Blatant aggression, Pg8

Trump admits covert CIA ops in Venezuela, echoing Cold War interventions, risking regional destabilization and violating international law principles.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelims

​Claim, counterclaim, Pg8

Trump claims Modi pledged to halt Russian oil imports, India offers soft denial amid US trade deal hopes.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityEthics

The murky deaths in the Haryana police, Pg9

Haryana IPS officer's alleged suicide sparks caste discrimination claims, extortion allegations, and a second police suicide amid political turmoil.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

Resolution of Palestinian question necessary for IMEC: Egyptian FM, Pg10

Egypt links IMEC progress to Palestinian resolution, proposes Indian industrial zone in Suez Canal Economic Zone.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernancePrelims

SC expresses ‘grave concern’ over rising digital arrest scams, Pg10

Supreme Court addresses rising digital arrest scams, demands action from Centre, Haryana, and CBI after elderly couple defrauded ₹1.5 crore.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

SC quashes FIRs under U.P. Act on conversion, says law not tool to harass innocents, Pg10

Supreme Court quashes U.P. conversion law FIRs, asserting criminal law can't harass innocents, citing legal infirmities and procedural lapses.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: PolityPrelims

Panel to draft transgender equal opportunity policy, Pg12

Supreme Court forms panel led by Justice Asha Menon to draft national equal opportunity policy for transgender individuals.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

Rotavirus vaccine effective against gastroenteritis in children: study, Pg12

Indigenous Rotavirus vaccine (Rotavac) shows 54% effectiveness in preventing gastroenteritis among children under Universal Immunization Program (UIP) between 2016-2020.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Nashik unit open; HAL can roll out 24 Tejas jets a year, Pg12

HAL inaugurates third Tejas production line, boosting annual capacity to 24 jets, enhancing defence self-reliance and creating 1,000 jobs.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Venezuela mobilises troops amid U.S. build-up, strikes in Caribbean, Pg 14.

Venezuela has deployed thousands of troops near the Colombian border in response to U.S. military build-up and naval strikes in the Caribbean, escalating regional tensions.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

Backchannels, firm line, oil prices behind return to India-US talks table, Pg1.

India-US trade talks resume amidst backchannels, firm stances on Russia, and critical mineral concerns, signalling evolving strategic dynamics.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

How to identify green crackers, Pg6.

Delhi-NCR mandates 'green crackers' for Diwali; look for logo and QR code to ensure authenticity and reduced emissions.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

‘Law can’t be tool to harass people’: SC quashes 5 FIRs on religious conversion, Pg13.

Supreme Court quashes five FIRs on religious conversion, emphasizing that criminal law cannot be a tool for harassment.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

LCA Tejas Mk1A takes first flight; symbol of self-reliance: Rajnath, Pg13.

LCA Tejas Mk1A's successful first flight signifies India's defense self-reliance push, aiming for ₹3 lakh crore manufacturing by 2029.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Modern History

Guns & roses: 210 Maoists surrender in Abujhmad, CM says 'historic day', Pg14.

210 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh's Abujhmad, marking a significant blow to Naxal influence after decades of conflict.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

SC flags rise in digital arrest scams, seeks CBI, Centre response, Pg14.

Supreme Court addresses rising digital arrest scams involving forged judicial orders, seeks CBI and Home Ministry response for coordinated pan-India action.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: PolityPrelims

Apex court forms panel to recommend equal opportunity policy for transgender persons, Pg15.

Supreme Court forms panel to recommend equal opportunity policy for transgender persons, highlighting implementation gaps in 2019 Act.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

‘Govt working on steps to improve supply of rare earth minerals’, Pg21.

India seeks rare earth mineral security via trade pacts with Chile, Peru amid China's supply curbs.

GS 3: EconomyPrelims

RBI’s gold pile tops $100 bn on surging prices, Pg21.

RBI's gold reserves surpass $100 billion amid rising prices, reaching 14.7% of total reserves, highest since 1996-97.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International Relations

‘Govt mulls easing curbs on certain Chinese imports’, Pg21.

Commerce Ministry and NITI Aayog advocate easing curbs on Chinese imports amid trade policy recalibration and growing reliance on raw materials.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Unlawful move: US business body sues govt’s H1-B fee hike, Pg22.

US Chamber of Commerce challenges Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike, deeming it unlawful and cost-prohibitive for employers.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS 1: Post-Independence India

Muttaqi's Deoband visit: driven by personal connection & religious diplomacy, Pg23.

India facilitates Taliban leader's Deoband visit, signaling religious diplomacy amid evolving Afghanistan ties and regional dynamics.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 1: Physical GeographyPrelims

Rising CO2 levels, Pg23.

WMO reports record CO2 surge to 423.9 ppm in 2024, exceeding Paris Agreement targets amid destabilized natural processes.

GS 3: EconomyPrelims

Amid price surge, should you buy new or exchange old gold?, Pg23.

Gold imports surge impacts trade deficit; Tendulkar advocates exchanging old gold amid rising prices to bolster macroeconomic stability.

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