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CSIR UGC NET December 2026: DBT-BET Merged With NET
CSIR UGC NET December 2026 will include Biotechnology after DBT-BET is merged with Life Sciences. Check the revised LS & BT syllabus and exam updates.
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IAF Has Grown Into Exceptional, Network‑Centric Force: Air Chief
Air Chief Amar Preet Singh hailed the IAF’s evolution into a network‑centric, multi‑domain force, stressing air power’s role in safeguarding national interests at Air Force Day.
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Opposition Leaders Pray at Rajghat, Vow to Continue Protest Against ‘Vote Chori’
INDIA bloc leaders prayed at Rajghat, accusing BJP and the CEC of “vote chori,” vowing to continue protests with fresh mobilisation planned for October 10.
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Supreme Court Orders Heightened Patrolling, Cab Driver Checks in Delhi NCR
Supreme Court ordered stricter patrolling near schools, cab driver checks, and accountability from Delhi officials after rising rape cases, demanding consistent enforcement of safety measures.
World
Houthis Claim New Missile Attack on Riyadh Airport, Evacuation Reported
Houthis claimed a missile strike on Riyadh’s airport, prompting evacuations, as Saudi civil defence reported shrapnel damage to civilian sites amid escalating regional tensions.
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EU Sends Envoy to Beijing Amid Rising Trade Anxiety
EU envoy Maros Sefcovic meets China’s Wang Wentao in Beijing to address a €360 billion trade deficit, as rising exports spark economic anxiety across Europe.
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No Protest Permission at Jantar Mantar Since July, Delhi Police Enforce 10‑Day Rule
Delhi Police have denied all protest requests at Jantar Mantar since July, enforcing a 10‑day rule amid concerns over crowd size and open calls.
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IMF Reaches Staff Deal With Pakistan, Unlocking $1.2 Billion
IMF reached a staff‑level deal with Pakistan, potentially unlocking $1.21 billion in financing under EFF and RSF programs, pending board approval.
National
Delhi Seemapuri Building Collapse: Two Children Among Three Dead
A four‑storey building collapsed in Delhi’s Seemapuri, killing two children and a pregnant woman, as rescue teams pulled 11 survivors and continued search operations.
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PM Modi Urges Global Framework to Combat Cyber Frauds & Deepfakes
PM Modi urged a global framework against cyber frauds and deepfakes at IMC 2026, stressing technology must build trust through coordinated international action.
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Supreme Court Orders Centre to Form Panel on Pharma Marketing Ethics
Supreme Court ordered the Centre to form a panel regulating pharma marketing, addressing concerns over gifts and incentives offered to doctors for prescribing specific drugs.
Sports
Nana Patekar’s Passion Beyond Cinema: Cricket & Shooting
Actor Nana Patekar, famed for his cinematic intensity, pursued cricket passionately and briefly took up shooting, forging a personal bond with Olympian Anjali Bhagwat.
Sports
UEFA Leaders Meet in Berlin to Strategize Against Infantino
UEFA’s 55 federations met in Berlin to strategize on ousting FIFA president Gianni Infantino, focusing on unity, candidate selection, and global alliances for change.
Sports
Manush & Diya: From Promising Duo to Asian Games Medalists
Manush Shah and Diya Chitale’s focused training in Mumbai transformed their partnership into a world‑class duo, earning India a historic Asian Games table tennis medal.
Sports
Karthik Stuns Kamboj; Manish & Vaidehee Advance at Fenesta Open
Pranav Karthik stunned Udit Kamboj at the Fenesta Open, while Manish Suresh Kumar, Vaidehee Chaudhari, and Shruti Ahlawat advanced to the quarterfinals.
Sports
Kusal Mendis Named Sri Lanka’s New Test Captain After De Silva Steps Down
Kusal Mendis was appointed Sri Lanka’s Test captain after Dhananjaya de Silva stepped down, becoming all‑format leader with 75 Tests and over 4,800 career runs.
World
Texas Executes Jamaal Howard, First U.S. Execution Since Christa Pike Case
Texas executed Jamaal Howard for a 2000 murder, marking the first U.S. execution since Christa Pike’s failed lethal injection and the state’s sixth in 2026.
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Cornell Students Stage Sit‑In Over University’s Handling of 2024 Gang Rape Case
Cornell students staged a seven‑hour sit‑in, vowing not to spend money on campus, protesting the university’s handling of a 2024 fraternity gang rape case.
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Italy Parliament Votes on Electoral Reform, Key Test for Meloni
Italy’s Parliament voted on Meloni’s electoral reform, introducing a proportional system granting majority to alliances with 42% votes, sparking opposition claims of power consolidation.