RBI Grade B Officer

Phase-I & II — Economic, Social and Finance & Management.

RBI Grade B demands deep economy, finance and current-affairs awareness — monetary policy, financial regulation, sustainable development, and the Economic & Social Issues (ESI) and Finance & Management (F&M) syllabus. We curate the macro-economic, social and policy news that the ESI/F&M papers draw from.

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Q1.With reference to the body in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The All India Council for Technical Education said 58 engineering and technical colleges were placed under progressive closure during the 2025-26 academic year due to low enrolment and non-compliance.
2. Existing students will be allowed to complete their courses in the affected colleges.
3. The AICTE will provide financial assistance to the affected colleges.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only statement 1 is correct; existing students will not be allowed to complete their courses in the affected colleges.

Q2.With reference to the body in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The Centre has withdrawn most provisions of the emergency natural gas supply regulation order introduced during the West Asia conflict.
2. The regulation order was introduced to ensure a stable supply of natural gas to the country.
3. The Centre has not provided any explanation for the withdrawal of the regulation order.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only statement 1 is correct; the regulation order was introduced to ensure a stable supply of natural gas to the country.

Q3.With reference to the body in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The Congress party has finalized its strategy for the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament.
2. The Congress party will block key constitutional amendments on delimitation and minister dismissals.
3. The Congress party will corner the Modi government on paper leaks.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

All three statements are correct; the Congress party has finalized its strategy for the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament.

Q4.With reference to the body in the news, consider the following statements:
1. Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies commissioned its Customer Qualification Plant (CQP) at its Giga Corridor in Mahbubnagar, Telangana.
2. The company has invested ₹500 crore in the project.
3. The company has received fresh investments from the government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only statement 1 is correct; the company has invested ₹500 crore in the project.

Q5.With reference to the body in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The country must move from fragmented initiatives to a coordinated national execution architecture to realise India's $2.6 trillion BioEconomy vision by 2047.
2. The Aayog has proposed a roadmap to achieve the BioEconomy vision.
3. The roadmap will be implemented by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only statement 1 is correct; the roadmap will be implemented by the NITI Aayog.

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CRIME

Supreme Court seeks bank liability for digital arrest fraud losses

The RBI is expected to notify revised KYC guidelines by November 30, with the court seeking to examine the draft before it is finalised.
Hindustan Times · 3 newsrooms · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA · ODISHA

🔴Live | ଅର୍ଣ୍ଣବ ପରେ ପରେ ଆଉ ଗୋଟିଏ| Another Low-Pressure System After Arnab !| Odisha Reporter

🔴Live | ଅର୍ଣ୍ଣବ ପରେ ପରେ ଆଉ ଗୋଟିଏ| Another Low-Pressure System After Arnab !| Odisha Reporter ସମସ୍ତ ଓଡିଆଙ୍କ ପାଖରେ ଅତି ସହଜରେ ଓଡିଆ ଭାଷାରେ ଖବର ପହଞ୍ଚାଇବାର ମାଧ୍ୟମ ସାଜିଛି ‘ଓଡିଶା ରିପୋର୍ଟର’ | YouTube: http://bit.ly/OdishaReporteronYouTube http://od
Odisha Reporter · 3 newsrooms · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
BUSINESS

India Post, UTI Mutual Fund expand doorstep KYC services across India

The expanded collaboration will use the Department of Posts’ extensive network to simplify investor verification and improve access to mutual fund investments.
The Hindu BusinessLine · 2 newsrooms · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
INDIA · GUJARAT

Anand : ઓડમાં દારૂખાનાની લારીમાં આગથી અફરાતફરી

આણંદ જીલ્લાના ઓડ ગામે બસ સ્ટેન્ડ નજીક દારૂખાનાથી ભરેલી લારીમાં આજે બપોરે અચાનક આગ ભભૂકી ઉઠતાં વિસ્તારમાં અફરાતફરી મચી હતી. ઘટનાસ્થળની નજીક જ બસ સ્ટેન્ડ, કન્યાશાળા અને નગરપાલિકા જેવા જાહેર સ્થળો આવેલાં હોવાથી વિદ્યાર્થીઓ, મુસાફરો અને નાગરિકો
સંદેશ · 2 newsrooms · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA

Beyond the unbroken line: How Jogen Chowdhury chronicled the anxieties of modern India

Jogen Chowdhury’s art was shaped by poverty, displacement, power and desire, resulting in a body of work that mirrored the tensions and absurdities of his times
The Federal · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
BUSINESS

Rupee should be India’s first line of defence against energy shocks: IMF

IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack said foreign exchange intervention may be justified during disorderly market conditions, but flexibility remains preferable for India
The Hindu BusinessLine · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
IMF: HQ Washington D.C.; India a founding member. Headed by a Managing Director.

📜 Bills & Acts in focus

Legislation moving through Parliament and the assemblies that maps to this syllabus. Full catalogue → BillTracker.

PARLIAMENT · ASSENTED

Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025

आपदा प्रबंधन (संशोधन) अधिनियम, 2025
Key for Disaster Management (GS-3) and Governance; ties to NDMA and urban-flooding current affairs.आपदा प्रबंधन (जीएस-3) व शासन हेतु महत्वपूर्ण; एनडीएमए व शहरी बाढ़ समसामयिकी से जुड़ा।
PARLIAMENT · ASSENTED

Telecommunications Act, 2023

दूरसंचार अधिनियम, 2023
Key for Economy (telecom/spectrum), Security (interception) and Sci-Tech; replaces colonial-era statutes.अर्थव्यवस्था (दूरसंचार/स्पेक्ट्रम), सुरक्षा (अवरोधन) व विज्ञान-तकनीक हेतु महत्वपूर्ण; औपनिवेशिक कानूनों का स्थान।
PARLIAMENT · INTRODUCED

Corporate Laws Amendment Bill, 2026

कॉर्पोरेट कानून संशोधन विधेयक, 2026
Important for understanding corporate governance and regulations.कॉर्पोरेट शासन और विनियमों को समझने के लिए महत्वपूर्ण।
PARLIAMENT · INTRODUCED

Boilers Bill, 2024

बॉयलर विधेयक, 2024
Important for understanding industrial safety and labor regulations.औद्योगिक सुरक्षा और श्रम विनियमों को समझने के लिए महत्वपूर्ण।
PARLIAMENT · INTRODUCED

Mussalman Wakf Repeal Bill, 2024

मुसलमान वक्फ निरसन विधेयक, 2024
Relevant for understanding minority rights and property laws.अल्पसंख्यक अधिकारों और संपत्ति कानूनों को समझने के लिए प्रासंगिक।
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Banking & Financial Awareness 66

Why it matters: High-frequency for Bank PO/Clerk & RBI Grade B — note the regulator, the rate/term and the date.

BUSINESS

India Post, UTI Mutual Fund expand doorstep KYC services across India

The expanded collaboration will use the Department of Posts’ extensive network to simplify investor verification and improve access to mutual fund investments.
The Hindu BusinessLine · 2 newsrooms · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
CRIME

Supreme Court seeks bank liability for digital arrest fraud losses

The RBI is expected to notify revised KYC guidelines by November 30, with the court seeking to examine the draft before it is finalised.
Hindustan Times · 3 newsrooms · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
BUSINESS

Mandate damages for savings lost in 'digital arrest': SC to RBI

Times of India · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
Reserve Bank of India: Established 1935; HQ Mumbai. India’s central bank and monetary authority.
BUSINESS

Q2 Results Highlights: Capital Small Finance Bank Profit Rises 31%; Coal India Profit Jumps 53%; Indegene Profit Surges 10%

Asian Paints, Trent, Coal India, Godrej Consumer Products, InterGlobe Aviation, Ambuja Cements, Apar Industries, Blue Star, Laurus Labs, Suzlon Energy and Welspun Corp are among the 140 companies announced their Q2 FY27 results today, Octob
NDTV Business · 2 newsrooms · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
BUSINESS

Equity LTCG tax cut could revive FPI flows, support rupee

The government will have to balance the potential revenue loss against fiscal constraints, and its broader objective of converging taxation across asset classes
The Hindu BusinessLine · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
TECH · MAHARASHTRA

Two cheat man of ₹18,000 using fake UPI app; one arrested

TOI · Pune · Wed, 28 Oct 2026
BUSINESS

Bandhan Bank faces ₹200 crore insurance hit

Economic Times · Wed, 28 Oct 2026
BUSINESS

Forget LRS Limits, India Should Relax Remittance Reporting Rules, Says Deepak Shenoy

Capitalmind Mutual Fund CEO Deepak Shenoy has called for easing overseas remittance reporting rules, arguing that India should simplify compliance instead of tightening LRS limits.
NDTV Business · Wed, 28 Oct 2026
BUSINESS

NDTV Profit IGNITE: IPO के नियम बदलने की तैयारी, विदेशी निवेशकों की एंट्री 5 दिन में? SEBI चेयरमैन ने बताया बड़े बदलावों का प्लान

NDTV Profit IGNITE: IPO के नियम बदलने की तैयारी, विदेशी निवेशकों की एंट्री 5 दिन में? SEBI चेयरमैन ने बताया बड़े बदलावों का प्लान
NDTV Profit IGNITE 2026 के मंच पर SEBI चेयरमैन तुहिन कांता पांडे ने IPO और FPO नियमों की समीक्षा, FPI रजिस्ट्रेशन का समय पांच कारोबारी दिन करने के लक्ष्य और शेल कंपनियों पर सख्ती की योजना बताई.
NDTV खबर · 2 newsrooms · Wed, 28 Oct 2026
SEBI: Statutory body since 1992; HQ Mumbai. Regulates the securities market.
POLITICS · JAMMU & KASHMIR

Ladakh administration calls Sonam Wangchuk’s allegations on liquor policy ‘false, baseless'

The Ladakh administration rejected Sonam Wangchuk’s claims that alcohol was being promoted and bars were opening near schools.
Hindustan Times · 3 newsrooms · Wed, 28 Oct 2026
BUSINESS

India would have grown 8% but for external shocks: RBI

Times of India · 2 newsrooms · Wed, 28 Oct 2026
Reserve Bank of India: Established 1935; HQ Mumbai. India’s central bank and monetary authority.
INDIA

Indians Travelling To UAE Advised To Take Adequate Medical Insurance

The advisory said the insurance should also cover cashless facilities, including the cost of medical repatriation to India in the event of an unforeseen medical emergency.
NDTV · 2 newsrooms · Tue, 27 Oct 2026
BUSINESS

"Only 3-4 % Of Our AUM To Be Impacted Due To RBI's Revolving Credit Curbs" Says Tata Capital CEO

In August, the RBI proposed barring NBFCs from offering revolving credit products, unless they are authorised to issue credit cards.
Deccan Chronicle · Tue, 27 Oct 2026
Reserve Bank of India: Established 1935; HQ Mumbai. India’s central bank and monetary authority.
BUSINESS · MAHARASHTRA

Bank of Baroda launches NBFC operations

Mumbai, October 27 (MExN): Bank of Baroda has expanded its presence in the government securities and debt capital markets with its wholly owned subsidiary, bob Securities & Giltedge Limited, commencing operations as a Non-Banking Financial
Morung Express · 2 newsrooms · Tue, 27 Oct 2026

Economy & Finance 858

Why it matters: Tie this to the indicator and its latest figure; recurs in Prelims & Bank GA.

BUSINESS

Rupee should be India’s first line of defence against energy shocks: IMF

IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack said foreign exchange intervention may be justified during disorderly market conditions, but flexibility remains preferable for India
The Hindu BusinessLine · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
IMF: HQ Washington D.C.; India a founding member. Headed by a Managing Director.
BUSINESS

LPG से GST तक 01 नवंबर से बदल रहे ये 5 नियम, हर घर हर जेब पर पड़ेगा असर

LPG से GST तक 01 नवंबर से बदल रहे ये 5 नियम, हर घर हर जेब पर पड़ेगा असर
LPG से GST तक 01 नवंबर से बदल रहे ये 5 नियम, हर घर हर जेब पर पड़ेगा असर
अमर उजाला · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
BUSINESS · MAHARASHTRA

Bulls return as Fed rate pause, dip in US yields lift sentiment

Mumbai: Indian equities staged a broad-based recovery Thursday, with the Sensex rising 905 points and the Nifty closing above 22,900, as supportive global cues after the US Federal Reserve's overnight decision to hold policy rates triggered
Economic Times · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
BUSINESS

PNB assures customers of genuine claim settlements after ₹11.24-crore fraud allegations

The bank is examining complaints, cooperating with authorities and strengthening internal controls as police investigate the alleged misappropriation of customer funds.
The Hindu BusinessLine · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
BUSINESS

आज के दिन: किसान निधि की 24वीं किस्त जारी करेंगे प्रधानमंत्री मोदी, भारत-न्यूजीलैंड टी20 सीरीज का चौथा मैच

आज के दिन: किसान निधि की 24वीं किस्त जारी करेंगे प्रधानमंत्री मोदी, भारत-न्यूजीलैंड टी20 सीरीज का चौथा मैच
नमस्कार! आज है शुक्रवार, 30 अक्तूबर इस खबर के जरिए हम आपको बताएंगे कि आज देश-दुनिया में क्या कुछ होने वाला है? आइए जानते हैं...
अमर उजाला · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
BUSINESS

IDBI Bank sale: DIPAM explains second bidding round and valuation methodology

The clarification addresses questions over the bank’s valuation, bidding procedure and tax indemnity as the proposed Rs 53,000-crore transaction progresses.
The Hindu BusinessLine · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
BUSINESS · MAHARASHTRA

Advance-decline ratio hits 7-month low as market breadth weakens

Mumbai: The stock market's advance-to-decline ratio has fallen to a seven-month low in October, exposing the weakness beneath gains in benchmark indices.While the Sensex and Nifty have risen 2.3% and 1.4% respectively, the BSE MidCap 150 an
Economic Times · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
BUSINESS

India Post, UTI Mutual Fund expand doorstep KYC services across India

The expanded collaboration will use the Department of Posts’ extensive network to simplify investor verification and improve access to mutual fund investments.
The Hindu BusinessLine · 2 newsrooms · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
BUSINESS

Intel shares plunge 21% as weak PC demand and supply shortages hit revenue outlook

The chipmaker faces mounting production challenges even as artificial intelligence demand supports its data centre business and longer-term growth ambitions
The Hindu BusinessLine · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA

रोजगार में ‘आवागमन’ बाधा: महंगा परिवहन चुनने को मजबूर महिलाएं; आरबीआई की रिपोर्ट में खुलासा

रोजगार में ‘आवागमन’ बाधा: महंगा परिवहन चुनने को मजबूर महिलाएं; आरबीआई की रिपोर्ट में खुलासा
रोजगार में ‘आवागमन’ बाधा: महंगा परिवहन चुनने को मजबूर महिलाएं; आरबीआई की रिपोर्ट में खुलासा How Expensive Transport Affects Womens Employment Opportunities In India
अमर उजाला · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
BUSINESS · JAMMU & KASHMIR

Filthy ATMs, Empty Machines: Is J&K Bank Meeting The Expectations Of Its Customers?

Customers are not asking for extraordinary privileges. They are asking for clean premises, functioning machines, available cash, and a dependable response when something goes wrong. Banking institutions earn public trust not merely through
Kashmir Reader · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
BUSINESS · GUJARAT

Ahmedabad : સિંધુ ભવન રોડ પર રૂ. 570 કરોડના ખર્ચે બનનાર 'અમદાવાદ સિટી સ્ક્વેર' ટાવર માટે ટેન્ડર મંગાવાયા

અમદાવાદ મ્યુનિસિપલ કોર્પોરેશને સિંધુ ભવન રોડ પર રૂ.570 કરોડના ખર્ચે 175 મીટર ઊંચો આઇકોનિક ક્કઅમદાવાદ સિટી સ્ક્વેરક્ર પ્રોજેક્ટ બનાવવાનું આયોજન કર્યું છે. 25 ઓક્ટોબરે ટેન્ડર પ્રસિદ્ધ કરાયું છે. બે પ્રિ-બિડ મીટિંગ બાદ અઢી મહિનામાં ટેન્ડર ફાઇન
સંદેશ · Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Social Issues & Welfare 831

Why it matters: Map the scheme to its ministry, target group and outlay — GS-II / RBI ESI.

INDIA

Beyond the unbroken line: How Jogen Chowdhury chronicled the anxieties of modern India

Jogen Chowdhury’s art was shaped by poverty, displacement, power and desire, resulting in a body of work that mirrored the tensions and absurdities of his times
The Federal · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
INDIA

कैसे होगा सस्ता इलाज?: सिर्फ तीन दवाओं के दाम घटे, कैंसर की एक लाख से ज्यादा दाम वाली कुल दवाएं 51

कैसे होगा सस्ता इलाज?: सिर्फ तीन दवाओं के दाम घटे, कैंसर की एक लाख से ज्यादा दाम वाली कुल दवाएं 51
कैसे होगा सस्ता इलाज?: सिर्फ तीन दवाओं के दाम घटे, कैंसर की एक लाख से ज्यादा दाम वाली कुल दवाएं 51
अमर उजाला · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
INDIA

'विकसित भारत बिल्डथॉन' के 10 विजेता घोषित: नन्हे वैज्ञानिकों का जलवा, बम खोजेगा मकड़ी रोबोट, एआई बताएगा बीमारी

'विकसित भारत बिल्डथॉन' के 10 विजेता घोषित: नन्हे वैज्ञानिकों का जलवा, बम खोजेगा मकड़ी रोबोट, एआई बताएगा बीमारी
'विकसित भारत बिल्डथॉन' के 10 विजेता घोषित: नन्हे वैज्ञानिकों का जलवा, बम खोजेगा मकड़ी रोबोट, एआई बताएगा बीमारी
अमर उजाला · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
INDIA · KARNATAKA

ಗ್ರಾಮೀಣ ಆರೋಗ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ‘ಅರಗೊಂಡ’ ಮಾದರಿ

ಗ್ರಾಮೀಣ ಆರೋಗ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ‘ಅರಗೊಂಡ’ ಮಾದರಿ
ಪ್ರಜಾವಾಣಿ · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
INDIA · KARNATAKA

581 ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಪೂರ್ವ ಪ್ರಾಥಮಿಕ ಶಾಲೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಇಲಾಖೆ ಸಮ್ಮತಿ

581 ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಪೂರ್ವ ಪ್ರಾಥಮಿಕ ಶಾಲೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಸಮ್ಮತಿ
ಪ್ರಜಾವಾಣಿ · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
INDIA

रोजगार में ‘आवागमन’ बाधा: महंगा परिवहन चुनने को मजबूर महिलाएं; आरबीआई की रिपोर्ट में खुलासा

रोजगार में ‘आवागमन’ बाधा: महंगा परिवहन चुनने को मजबूर महिलाएं; आरबीआई की रिपोर्ट में खुलासा
रोजगार में ‘आवागमन’ बाधा: महंगा परिवहन चुनने को मजबूर महिलाएं; आरबीआई की रिपोर्ट में खुलासा How Expensive Transport Affects Womens Employment Opportunities In India
अमर उजाला · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA · KERALA

കാൻസർ വിപത്തിനെ നേരിടാൻ കരുതൽ നടപടികൾ അനിവാര്യം

കേന്ദ്രസർക്കാരിന്റെ രാസ‑വളം മന്ത്രാലയത്തിന് കീഴിൽ പ്രവർത്തിക്കുന്ന ഔഷധ വകുപ്പിന്റെ ദേശീയ ഔഷധ വിലനിർണയ ... Read more
ജനയുഗം · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA · MADHYA PRADESH

Beyond Blood Sugar, Diabetes Poses Risk Of Multi-Organ Complications, Warn Experts In Indore

Free Press Journal · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
CRIME · MADHYA PRADESH

AIIMS Bhopal Bought ₹14 Tube For ₹943, Finds Internal Probe

Free Press Journal · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA · BIHAR

Bihar Museum in world top 10, ahead of Met, Louvre

Times of India · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
CRIME · ODISHA

Jailhouse rock, the ‘others’ in the dock

A doctor serving Odisha’s tribal heartland was arrested for allegedly supporting the resistance against bauxite mining. His name, along with those of other activists, did not figure in the FIR, but the police arrested them under a category
The Hindu · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA · GUJARAT

Anand : ઓડમાં દારૂખાનાની લારીમાં આગથી અફરાતફરી

આણંદ જીલ્લાના ઓડ ગામે બસ સ્ટેન્ડ નજીક દારૂખાનાથી ભરેલી લારીમાં આજે બપોરે અચાનક આગ ભભૂકી ઉઠતાં વિસ્તારમાં અફરાતફરી મચી હતી. ઘટનાસ્થળની નજીક જ બસ સ્ટેન્ડ, કન્યાશાળા અને નગરપાલિકા જેવા જાહેર સ્થળો આવેલાં હોવાથી વિદ્યાર્થીઓ, મુસાફરો અને નાગરિકો
સંદેશ · 2 newsrooms · Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Reports, Indices & Summits 20

Why it matters: Near-certain GA question — the publisher, India's rank and the metric.

BUSINESS

Rupee should be India’s first line of defence against energy shocks: IMF

IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack said foreign exchange intervention may be justified during disorderly market conditions, but flexibility remains preferable for India
The Hindu BusinessLine · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
IMF: HQ Washington D.C.; India a founding member. Headed by a Managing Director.
BUSINESS

IMF flags Super El Niño risks to India’s growth

Economic Times · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
IMF: HQ Washington D.C.; India a founding member. Headed by a Managing Director.
BUSINESS

Trade Setup For Oct 30: Nifty Recovery Gathers Pace; Can Bulls Push Index Above 23,000?

Investors are likely to track movements in crude oil prices and global market cues for further direction.
NDTV Business · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA · DELHI-NCR

Farm Fires Are Rising: How Much Do They Add To Delhi's Pollution?

Data from the Daily AQI bulletin of the Central Pollution Control Board show that the 24-hour average air quality index in many cities across northern India is worse than in much of southern India.
NDTV · Mon, 26 Oct 2026
INDIA · DELHI-NCR

El Nino May Worsen Mumbai's Air Pollution, Expert Warns

On October 24, Mumbai's Air Quality Index (AQI) reportedly touched 322, placing it in the very poor category, while Delhi recorded 176.
NDTV · Latest · Mon, 26 Oct 2026
BUSINESS

Public investment powers India’s GDP growth; structural reform must sustain it

IMF ups India’s forecast to 7 pc, cuts global outlook; fiscal-monetary coordination looks promising, but slow private investment, hidden debt could test it
The Federal · Mon, 26 Oct 2026
TECH · KARNATAKA

Eight KLE tech varsity researchers feature in global top 2% list of scientists

Eight researchers from KLE Technological University, Hubballi, have been featured in the 2026 single-year rankings of the world’s top 2% scientists, while five have been recognised for their career-long scientific impact
The Hindu · Sat, 24 Oct 2026
INDIA · PUNJAB

Air pollution alert: 3 Punjab cities among world's top 10 most polluted; Check AQI

These rankings are time-sensitive and can change as pollution levels and weather conditions fluctuate.
Livemint · Fri, 23 Oct 2026
INDIA · TAMIL NADU

NITI Aayog team visits 150 mld desalination plant

The Hindu · Chennai · Thu, 22 Oct 2026
NITI Aayog: Replaced the Planning Commission in 2015. PM is ex-officio Chairperson.
INDIA · TELANGANA

Hyd slips in Oxford global rankings, scores low on liveability & environment

TOI · Hyderabad · Thu, 22 Oct 2026
BUSINESS · TELANGANA

Rupee falls 44 paise to close at 94.82 against US dollar

The rupee fell 44 paise to close provisionally at 94.82 against the US dollar amid rising crude oil prices and weakness in domestic equities. Meanwhile, the dollar index eased, while Jio Platforms' IPO attracted strong investor demand on Th
Telangana Today · 3 newsrooms · Thu, 22 Oct 2026
BUSINESS

South Asia Facing Acute Job-Creation Challenge: World Bank

Agriculture employs more than 40 percent of the workforce in South Asia including nearly half in India, Bangladesh, and Bhutan.
Deccan Chronicle · Wed, 21 Oct 2026
World Bank: HQ Washington D.C.; India a founding member.
INDIA · MAHARASHTRA

Three D Y Patil scientists feature in Stanford’s global top 2% rankings

TOI · Pune · Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Environment & Ecology 478

Why it matters: Prelims staple — link the species/site/treaty and its protection status.

INDIA · WEST BENGAL

Cyclone Arnab highlights: New Bay system likely to head for Andhra coast; 300 villages marooned in Ganjam

Arnab’s remnant brings rain to West Bengal, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh after weakening into a depression
The Hindu · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
INDIA

भूटान में ग्लेशियल झील फटी, असम और बंगाल के जिलों में बाढ़ का अलर्ट, लोगों से घर छोड़ने की अपील

भूटान में ग्लेशियल झील फटी, असम और बंगाल के जिलों में बाढ़ का अलर्ट, लोगों से घर छोड़ने की अपील
असम और बंगाल के अधिकारी स्थिति पर नजर रखे हुए हैं और बाढ़ के पानी के बहाव तथा नदी के निचले इलाकों में रहने वाले लोगों के लिए संभावित खतरों का आकलन कर रहे हैं.
TV9 भारतवर्ष · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
INDIA

सियांग परियोजना: राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा से जुड़ा है मामला, भरोसे के संकट में कैसे उलझा भारत का प्रोजेक्ट?

सियांग परियोजना: राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा से जुड़ा है मामला, भरोसे के संकट में कैसे उलझा भारत का प्रोजेक्ट?
सियांग परियोजना: राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा से जुड़ा है मामला, भरोसे के संकट में कैसे उलझा भारत का प्रोजेक्ट?
अमर उजाला · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
INDIA · KARNATAKA

ಕಸ: ನಾವೇ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿರುವ ರಕ್ಕಸ

ಕಸ: ನಾವೇ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿರುವ ರಕ್ಕಸ
ಪ್ರಜಾವಾಣಿ · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
INDIA · ODISHA

🔴Live | ବାତ୍ୟା ପରେ ପରେ ମାଡ଼ିଆସିଲା | In Cyclone Arnab’s Wake Cause Rivers to Swell | Odisha Reporter

🔴Live | ବାତ୍ୟା ପରେ ପରେ ମାଡ଼ିଆସିଲା | In Cyclone Arnab’s Wake Cause Rivers to Swell | Odisha Reporter ସମସ୍ତ ଓଡିଆଙ୍କ ପାଖରେ ଅତି ସହଜରେ ଓଡିଆ ଭାଷାରେ ଖବର ପହଞ୍ଚାଇବାର ମାଧ୍ୟମ ସାଜିଛି ‘ଓଡିଶା ରିପୋର୍ଟର’ | YouTube: http://bit.ly/OdishaReporteronYouTube htt
Odisha Reporter · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA

चक्रवात अर्नब: उत्तर भारत में पारा गिरा, ओडिशा-आंध्र में भारी नुकसान; मौसम विभाग के ताजा अलर्ट में क्या?

चक्रवात अर्नब: उत्तर भारत में पारा गिरा, ओडिशा-आंध्र में भारी नुकसान; मौसम विभाग के ताजा अलर्ट में क्या?
चक्रवात अर्नब: उत्तर भारत में पारा गिरा, ओडिशा-आंध्र में भारी नुकसान; मौसम विभाग के ताजा अलर्ट में क्या?
अमर उजाला · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA · ODISHA

🔴Live | ଦକ୍ଷିଣ ଓଡ଼ିଶା କହୁଛି ବଞ୍ଚାଅ ବଞ୍ଚାଅ | OR

🔴Live | ଦକ୍ଷିଣ ଓଡ଼ିଶା କହୁଛି ବଞ୍ଚାଅ ବଞ୍ଚାଅ | OR YouTube: http://bit.ly/OdishaReporteronYouTube http://odishareporter.in https://www.facebook.com/OdishaReporter/ https://twitter.com/OdishaReporter https://telegram.me/Odisha_Reporter_official
Odisha Reporter · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA · ODISHA

🔴Live | ଅର୍ଣ୍ଣବ ପରେ ପରେ ଆଉ ଗୋଟିଏ| Another Low-Pressure System After Arnab !| Odisha Reporter

🔴Live | ଅର୍ଣ୍ଣବ ପରେ ପରେ ଆଉ ଗୋଟିଏ| Another Low-Pressure System After Arnab !| Odisha Reporter ସମସ୍ତ ଓଡିଆଙ୍କ ପାଖରେ ଅତି ସହଜରେ ଓଡିଆ ଭାଷାରେ ଖବର ପହଞ୍ଚାଇବାର ମାଧ୍ୟମ ସାଜିଛି ‘ଓଡିଶା ରିପୋର୍ଟର’ | YouTube: http://bit.ly/OdishaReporteronYouTube http://od
Odisha Reporter · 3 newsrooms · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA · ODISHA

🔴Live | ଅର୍ଣ୍ଣବର କୋପ, ଆଜି ବି କାଚିବ ! Heavy Rain Warning Affected Regions Today! | Odisha Reporter

🔴Live | ଅର୍ଣ୍ଣବର କୋପ, ଆଜି ବି କାଚିବ ! Heavy Rain Warning Affected Regions Today! | Odisha Reporter ସମସ୍ତ ଓଡିଆଙ୍କ ପାଖରେ ଅତି ସହଜରେ ଓଡିଆ ଭାଷାରେ ଖବର ପହଞ୍ଚାଇବାର ମାଧ୍ୟମ ସାଜିଛି ‘ଓଡିଶା ରିପୋର୍ଟର’ | YouTube: http://bit.ly/OdishaReporteronYouTube http
Odisha Reporter · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA · GUJARAT

Kheda : જિલ્લામાં અંધારામાં લાકડાનો વેપલો

ખેડા જિલ્લા વન વિભાગની ઘોર લાપરવાહીના પરિણામે સમગ્ર જિલ્લામાં બેફામ વૃક્ષ છેદન અને લાકડાનો ગેરકાયદે વેપાર ખુલ્લેઆમ ધમધમી રહ્યો છે. નડિયાદના કમળા ચોકડી રિંગરોડ ગ્રાઉન્ડ પર રોજ વહેલી સવારે કોઈ પણ મંજૂરી કે પાસ વિના 500 થી વધુ ટ્રેક્ટર અને 100
સંદેશ · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
POLITICS · WEST BENGAL

West Bengal government warns of strict action against violations of firecracker norms on Diwali, Chhath

No sky lanterns allowed without formal permission from the fire department, says DGP West Bengal
The Hindu · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA · RAJASTHAN

Cyclone Arnab brings rain, chill to Raj

Mild to moderate rainfall likely over next few days; temperatures may dip by 3-5°C
TOI · Jaipur · Thu, 29 Oct 2026

International Relations 339

Why it matters: Note the country, the grouping/summit and India's stake — GS-II and General Awareness.

INDIA

इजराइल चुनाव: नेतन्याहू और आइसेनकोट दोनों बहुमत से दूर, किंगमेकर बनीं अरब पार्टियां

इजराइल चुनाव: नेतन्याहू और आइसेनकोट दोनों बहुमत से दूर, किंगमेकर बनीं अरब पार्टियां
आज तड़के जारी नतीजों के अनुसार, इजराइली संसद में नेतन्याहू समर्थक गुट को 53 सीटें मिलीं, जबकि आइसेनकोट के गुट को 48 सीटें हासिल हुईं हैं. बाकी बची 19 सीटें अरब नेतृत्व वाली दो पार्टियों ने जीतीं.
TV9 भारतवर्ष · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA

बोस्निया में इटली का चिनूक हेलिकॉप्टर क्रैश, 4 जवानों की मौत, 11 घायल

बोस्निया में इटली का चिनूक हेलिकॉप्टर क्रैश, 4 जवानों की मौत, 11 घायल
बोस्निया और हर्जेगोविना में 29 अक्टूबर 2026 को इटली के सैन्य हेलिकॉप्टर CH-47 चिनूक की दुर्घटना में चार सैनिकों की मौत हो गई जबकि 11 घायल हुए. EUFOR ने हादसे की पुष्टि करते हुए बताया कि घायल सैनिकों का इलाज जारी है.
आज तक · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
BUSINESS · DELHI-NCR

Piyush Goyal Calls on Telangana to Maximise FTA Benefits, Boost Exports

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Thursday called on Telangana to make greater use of India’s free trade agreements (FTAs) to boost exports, expand market access and create opportunities for businesses, farmers and sta
DD News · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA

शेख हसीना के ‘भागने वाले वीडियो’ से जुड़े पूर्व बांग्लादेशी एयरफोर्स अफसर की रहस्यमय मौत, कौन थे केएम तहसीफ?

शेख हसीना के ‘भागने वाले वीडियो’ से जुड़े पूर्व बांग्लादेशी एयरफोर्स अफसर की रहस्यमय मौत, कौन थे केएम तहसीफ?
बांग्लादेश के पूर्व वायुसेना अधिकारी केएम तहसीफ सौरी का शव ढाका की तुराग नदी से बरामद हुआ है. परिवार ने आरोप लगाया है कि शेख हसीना के देश छोड़ने वाले वीडियो को साझा करने के कारण उन्हें प्रताड़ित किया गया और उनकी हत्या हुई.
NDTV खबर · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA · KERALA

മുൻ പ്രധാനമന്ത്രി ഹസീനയുടെ പലായനവുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട വീഡിയോയിൽ പേരുള്ള ബംഗ്ലാദേശ് വ്യോമസേനാ ഉദ്യോഗസ്ഥന്‍ നദിയിൽ മരിച്ച നിലയിൽ

ധാക്ക: ബംഗ്ലാദേശ് വ്യോമസേനയിലെ മുൻ ഫ്ലൈറ്റ് ലെഫ്റ്റനന്റ് കെ.എം. തഹ്‌സിഫ് സൗരിയെ (28) കാണാതായി ഒരു ദിവസത്തിന് ശേഷം ധാക്കയിലെ തുരാഗ് നദിയിൽ മരിച്ച നിലയിൽ കണ്ടെത്തി. ഇത് കൊലപാതകമാണെന്ന് അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ ബന്ധു ആരോപിച്ചു. ഷെയ്ഖ് ഹസീനയുടെ പലായനവുമാ
ജന്മഭൂമി · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA · DELHI-NCR

Foreign Secretary to visit Kathmandu as plans get underway for Nepal PM’s India visit

Nepal PM Balendra Shah is expected to visit Delhi by the end of the year, in what would be his first bilateral visit abroad, as he has been focused on domestic issues
The Hindu · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
BUSINESS

India, Armenia review bilateral ties during Foreign Office Consultations: MEA

India and Armenia reviewed various aspects of their bilateral relations, including trade, investment, science and technology, artificial intelligence, education and cultural exchanges, during the Foreign Office Consultations co-chaired by s
DD News · 2 newsrooms · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA

भारत-अमेरिका ट्रेड डील में किसानों के साथ अन्य संवेदनशील क्षेत्रों को केंद्र ने रखा सुरक्षित: पीयूष गोयल

भारत-अमेरिका ट्रेड डील में किसानों के साथ अन्य संवेदनशील क्षेत्रों को केंद्र ने रखा सुरक्षित: पीयूष गोयल
केंद्रीय वाणिज्य और उद्योग मंत्री पीयूष गोयल ने कहा कि भारत के औद्योगिक बदलाव का आधार गुणवत्ता, बड़े पैमाने पर उत्पादन, वैश्विक बाजारों तक पहुंच और समावेशिता होनी चाहिए. उन्होंने नवाचार को बढ़ावा देने के लिए सरकार, उद्योग जगत और शिक्षा जगत
NDTV खबर · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA · MAHARASHTRA

शेख हसीना यांच्या पलायनचा व्हिडीओ काढणाऱ्या एअर फोर्स ऑफीसरचा संशयास्पद मृत्यू

आपला मुलगा कधीकधी स्वतःच्या सुरक्षेबद्दल भीती व्यक्त करत असे बांगलादेश हवाई दलाचे माजी अधिकारी तहसीफ सौरी यांच्या वडिलांनी म्हटले आहे.
TV9 मराठी · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
BUSINESS

Goyal says India-US trade deal will show farmers’ interests are protected

Goyal also defended the government's decision to withdraw from the China-backed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), saying that joining the free trade bloc would have sounded the death knell for India's manufacturing ambitio
Livemint · 2 newsrooms · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA · MAHARASHTRA

स्पेन ट्रेन अपघातातील मृतांचा आकडा 69 वर; ट्रेन चालकाच्या संभाषणाची क्लिप बाहेर आल्यानंतर जनतेचा संताप

घटनास्थळी आपत्कालीन पथकांकडून मदत आणि बचावकार्य सुरू आहे.
BBC मराठी · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA · ASSAM

US man faces felony charge over remark against Indian-origin man

Assam Tribune · 2 newsrooms · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA · TELANGANA

India votes in favour of UNGA resolution calling for end to US embargo on Cuba

India voted at the UN General Assembly to end the US embargo on Cuba, citing its impact on healthcare, food production and essential services. The resolution received 130 votes in favour, while tensions between American and Cuban diplomats
Telangana Today · 3 newsrooms · Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Polity & Governance 1278

Why it matters: Prelims favourite — fix the constitutional provision/Article and the authority involved.

POLITICS · DELHI-NCR

In Delhi, BJP booth agents file deletion forms against Muslim voters living at their addresses

BJP BLAs submit nearly 68% of Form 7s seeking deletions as ‘objector’ in Mustafabad, all against Muslim electors citing ‘absent/permanently shifted’ or ‘death’
The Hindu · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
POLITICS · JAMMU & KASHMIR

District Magistrate declares Anantnag Bar elections ‘null and void’, cites ‘violations of official orders’

Anantnag is the third major district with a sizable number of lawyers in J&K after Jammu and Srinagar
The Hindu · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
POLITICS · KARNATAKA

ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ ಚುನಾವಣೆ ಸಿದ್ಧತೆ: ಸಂಪುಟದಲ್ಲಿ ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿದ ಸಿಎಂ ಡಿಕೆಶಿ

ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ ಚುನಾವಣೆ ಸಿದ್ಧತೆ: ಸಂಪುಟದಲ್ಲಿ ಚರ್ಚೆ
ಪ್ರಜಾವಾಣಿ · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
POLITICS · KARNATAKA

ಎಸ್‌ಐಆರ್‌ ಮೂಲಕ ಹೆಸರು ಮಾಯ: ಆಯೋಗದ ಇಡೀ ಪ್ರಕ್ರಿಯೆ ಪ್ರಶ್ನಾರ್ಹ

ಎಸ್‌ಐಆರ್‌ ಮೂಲಕ ಹೆಸರು ಮಾಯ ಆಯೋಗದ ಇಡೀ ಪ್ರಕ್ರಿಯೆ ಪ್ರಶ್ನಾರ್ಹ
ಪ್ರಜಾವಾಣಿ · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
POLITICS · KARNATAKA

ಆಳ–ಅಗಲ | 2011ನೇ ಸಾಲಿನ ಗೆಜೆಟೆಡ್‌ ಪ್ರೊಬೇಷನರಿಗಳ ನೇಮಕಾತಿ ನಡೆದು ಬಂದ ಹಾದಿ

2011ನೇ ಸಾಲಿನ ಗೆಜೆಟೆಡ್‌ ಪ್ರೊಬೇಷನರಿಗಳ ನೇಮಕಾತಿ ನಡೆದು ಬಂದ ಹಾದಿ
ಪ್ರಜಾವಾಣಿ · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
POLITICS · KARNATAKA

ಕೆಪಿಎಸ್‌ಸಿ: 2011ರ ನೇಮಕ ರದ್ದು

ಕೆಪಿಎಸ್‌ಸಿ: 2011ರ ನೇಮಕ ರದ್ದು
ಪ್ರಜಾವಾಣಿ · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
INDIA · KARNATAKA

ಆಳ– ಅಗಲ| ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ‘ಸಿಂಧುತ್ವ’ದ ಮುದ್ರೆ ಅಸಿಂಧು ಎಂದ ‘ಸುಪ್ರೀಂ’

ಆಳ– ಅಗಲ| ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ‘ಸಿಂಧುತ್ವ’ದ ಮುದ್ರೆ ಅಸಿಂಧು ಎಂದ ‘ಸುಪ್ರೀಂ’
ಪ್ರಜಾವಾಣಿ · Fri, 30 Oct 2026
CRIME

Supreme Court seeks bank liability for digital arrest fraud losses

The RBI is expected to notify revised KYC guidelines by November 30, with the court seeking to examine the draft before it is finalised.
Hindustan Times · 3 newsrooms · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
CRIME · WEST BENGAL

Former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen sent to 13 days police custody

Indranil Sen served as the tourism and culture minister during the Mamata Banerjee era
The Hindu · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA · KERALA

സെക്ഷൻ 126 എന്ന ജനാധിപത്യവിരുദ്ധ ആയുധം

രാജ്യത്ത് നടക്കുന്ന സമരങ്ങള്‍ അടിച്ചമർത്താൻ ബിജെപി സർക്കാർ ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്ന കരിനിയമമാണ് ഭാരതീയ നാഗരിക് ... Read more
ജനയുഗം · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA · KERALA

രണ്ട് പേരുകള്‍,രണ്ട് ജയിലുകള്‍,ഒരു മരണം

കഴിഞ്ഞ ആഴ്ച അസമിലെ വിവിധ കേന്ദ്രങ്ങളില്‍ സിപിഐ നേതൃത്വത്തില്‍ നടന്ന പ്രതിഷേധത്തില്‍ രണ്ട് ... Read more
ജനയുഗം · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
INDIA

डिजिटल अरेस्ट पर CJI ने दिया बैंको को सख्त आदेश, बैंकों को जवाबदेह ठहराया

डिजिटल अरेस्ट पर CJI ने दिया बैंको को सख्त आदेश, बैंकों को जवाबदेह ठहराया
डिजिटल अरेस्ट पर CJI ने दिया बैंको को सख्त आदेश, बैंकों को जवाबदेह ठहराया
अमर उजाला · Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Science & Technology 167

Why it matters: Remember the agency (ISRO/DRDO), the mission name and its first/largest tag.

BUSINESS

Intel shares plunge 21% as weak PC demand and supply shortages hit revenue outlook

The chipmaker faces mounting production challenges even as artificial intelligence demand supports its data centre business and longer-term growth ambitions
The Hindu BusinessLine · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
TECH · RAJASTHAN

BJP to launch campaign today to counter Cong over voter list charges

TOI · Jaipur · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
TECH · TAMIL NADU

T.N. government to roll out scheme for AI assistive devices for persons with disability

The Hindu · Chennai · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
TECH · GUJARAT

Ahmedabad taxi driver’s photo used to create fake ID on ride-booking app

It Was Used To Register Another Vehicle And Secure Trips
TOI · Ahmedabad · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
TECH · TAMIL NADU

Heritage building of Coimbatore’s combined court complex develops damage

The first floor of a commercial complex belonging to the Coimbatore Corporation at Tatabad has been identified as an appropriate alternative space to house the courts functioning in the building
The Hindu · Coimbatore · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
TECH · NORTH EAST

Tripura Opens First Tea Auction Centre, Targets Faster Sales

With the launch, Tripura becomes the second state in the northeast after Assam and the fifth in the country to have a tea auction centre.
NDTV · 2 newsrooms · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
BUSINESS

India, Armenia review bilateral ties during Foreign Office Consultations: MEA

India and Armenia reviewed various aspects of their bilateral relations, including trade, investment, science and technology, artificial intelligence, education and cultural exchanges, during the Foreign Office Consultations co-chaired by s
DD News · 2 newsrooms · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
TECH · WEST BENGAL

NASA Reveals What Cyclone Arnab Looked Like From Space As It Hit India

NASA's NOAA-20 satellite captured Cyclone Arnab over the Bay of Bengal before landfall, with winds reaching 140 kmph.
NDTV Business · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
TECH · MAHARASHTRA

Western Railway demolishes 28 hutments near Ram Mandir station as Mumbai's Jogeshwari Terminus targets early 2027 launch

Western Railway conducted a demolition drive to remove 28 illegal hutments for Jogeshwari Terminus. The operation took place under heavy police protection, involving RPF and city police personnel. A JCB was utilized for the demolition proce
TOI · Mumbai · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
TECH · DELHI-NCR

AIIA Launches National AI Challenge for Ayurveda on Foundation Day

All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi today celebrated the sixth Foundation Day of its incubation centre, AIIA-iCAINE with the launch of a national innovation challenge in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Ayurveda. The Union Min
News on AIR · 2 newsrooms · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
TECH

ISRO to launch NVS-03 navigation satellite on Friday

Third in next-gen NavIC series aims to strengthen indigenous positioning services after NVS-02 setback
The Hindu BusinessLine · 2 newsrooms · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
ISRO: HQ Bengaluru; founded 1969. Operates under the Department of Space.
TECH

Layoffs are now routine

Indian tech should stop waiting for them to pass
The Hindu BusinessLine · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
TECH · ODISHA

Cyclone Arnab: Rain damages paddy crops, leaves Bolangir farmers worried

Continuous rainfall during the paddy harvesting season has damaged crops in Odisha’s Bolangir district, leaving farmers worried about financial losses and loan repayments. Paddy crops have flattened in several fields, while farmers who had
OTV · 4 newsrooms · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
TECH · TELANGANA

Telangana issues fire safety norms for data centres

Telangana’s Fire Services Department has issued special fire and life safety guidelines for data centres to speed up provisional Fire NOC processing. The norms cover detection, suppression, battery rooms, fuel storage, ventilation and emerg
Telangana Today · 3 newsrooms · Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Persons & Appointments 42

Why it matters: Classic who's-who — the person, the post, the predecessor and the body.

INDIA

INDIA bloc eyes momentum for Ramlila rally with ‘public impeachment’ of CEC Kumar

With an eye on Nov 1 mega rally, INDIA bloc seeks to use ‘public impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar to build unity, expand outreach, sustain political momentum
The Federal · 2 newsrooms · Thu, 29 Oct 2026
POLITICS · JAMMU & KASHMIR

An Open Letter To The Incoming Chief Secretary: A Fair Pay Structure For J&K’s Patwaris

Mohd Amin Mir To The Incoming Chief Secretary Dr Sajan Singh Yadav (IAS) Government of Jammu and Kashmir Respected Sir, As you prepare to assume office as Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir on November 1, the Jammu and Kashmir Patwar Asso
Kashmir Reader · Tue, 27 Oct 2026
INDIA · KERALA

Noted dancer Sreedevi Rajan passes away at 84

The Hindu · Kerala · Tue, 27 Oct 2026
POLITICS

Rahul Gandhi Vows to Continue SIR Protests Until CEC Resigns or Modi Removes Him

Rahul Gandhi says the Opposition will continue protests against the Special Intensive Revision exercise until CEC Gyanesh Kumar resigns or Prime Minister Narendra Modi removes him.
Deccan Chronicle · Tue, 27 Oct 2026
CRIME · TELANGANA

Telangana HC warns Chief Secretary over delay in DSC-2002 appointments

The Telangana High Court warned that the Chief Secretary may have to appear in person over delays in implementing directions on DSC-2002 Hindi Pandit Grade-II appointments. The government must submit a compliance report by November 4 or fac
Telangana Today · Tue, 27 Oct 2026
INDIA · ANDHRA PRADESH

Prakasam Collector removes DEO over student death case failures

Action taken against C.V. Renuka as she reportedly failed to discharge her duties in the student death issue and other administrative deficiencies; Deputy DEO E.V. Rangaiah given full additional charge in her place
The Hindu · Andhra · Tue, 27 Oct 2026
CRIME · DELHI-NCR

SC Refrains From Directing ECI To Preserve Files And Internal Notings

New Delhi: While hearing petitions against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) over alleged unilateral decisions on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the Supreme Court, on Tuesday, refrained from directing the Election
Odisha Bytes · 2 newsrooms · Tue, 27 Oct 2026
POLITICS

EC Defends SIR in SC, Says Form 6 Not Changed

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant is scheduled to hear on Tuesday petitions against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the decisions taken by the poll panel during the SIR
Deccan Chronicle · Tue, 27 Oct 2026
INDIA · KERALA

SHRC calls for checks on private clinics after boy’s death following tonsil surgery in Kannur

The Commission issued the directive to the Additional Chief Secretary, Health department, asking the authorities to verify the qualifications and registration of doctors and other staff working at such clinics.
The Hindu · Mon, 26 Oct 2026
CRIME · WEST BENGAL

CEC can be removed only like a Supreme Court judge, ECI tells top court

A common affidavit filed for the EC, CEC Kumar and Election Commissioners Sandhu and Joshi say that any attempt to restrain the CEC’s functioning is contrary to the 2023 Act; asserts that Form 6 was not amended; West Bengal CEO’s officers f
The Hindu · 2 newsrooms · Mon, 26 Oct 2026
POLITICS

SIR controversy: Election Commission says all three members approved orders, denies amending Form 6

In its counter-affidavit filed before the apex court, the poll panel said the SIR orders issued on June 24, 2025, October 27, 2025, and May 14, 2026, were approved unanimously by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and Election
Livemint · Mon, 26 Oct 2026
CRIME

EC Denies Unilateral Moves by CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Defends Form 6 in Supreme Court

EC Denies Unilateral Moves by CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Defends Form 6 in Supreme Court
India Today · 2 newsrooms · Mon, 26 Oct 2026
CRIME · DELHI-NCR

ECI Tells Supreme Court All 3 SIR Orders Unanimous, No Unilateral Decision-Making By Gyanesh Kumar

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has filed a counter-affidavit in Supreme Court defending its decision-making process and rejecting allegations that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar took important decisions o
Odisha Bytes · 2 newsrooms · Mon, 26 Oct 2026

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