US Midterms 2026: India's Stakes
Americans vote on 3 November 2026 for all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats. Control of Congress shapes US laws on trade, visas and sanctions that matter to India.
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When the law makes news, we explain it: the official text, what really happened, what the courts said, and what it means for you. Newest first.
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Each card below is a fact-checked explainer on a legal issue in the news. We give the official law, the latest verified facts with sources, an In Simple Words / आसान शब्दों में box, and a UPSC practice question. Where a court case is still pending, we say so clearly and update the page when the judgment comes.
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CHOGM 2026: India and the Commonwealth
Commonwealth leaders meet in Antigua and Barbuda from 1 to 4 November 2026; Jaishankar leads India. How republican India stays in the Commonwealth and what it seeks there.
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Social Media's 3-Hour Rule
Platforms must remove unlawful content within 3 hours of a court or government order and label AI-generated content, under the IT Rules Amendment 2026.
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India Votes to End Cuba Embargo
The UN General Assembly backed ending the US embargo on Cuba by 130-17-25 on 28 October 2026, the lowest support since 1995. India voted in favour, as it has every year.
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Can the CEC Be 'Impeached'?
The INDIA bloc held a symbolic 'public impeachment' of CEC Gyanesh Kumar on 31 October 2026. Only Parliament, by a special majority in both Houses, can actually remove a CEC.
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NVS-03 Revives NavIC
GSLV-F18 launched NVS-03 on 30 October 2026. Once it reaches its slot, India's own navigation system NavIC gets back to its minimum working strength of four satellites.
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G20 and Quad Ministers in Atlanta
Jaishankar joined the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta on 30-31 October 2026 and a Quad foreign ministers' meeting on its sidelines, with energy, supply chains and sea lanes on the agenda.
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SC: Law Can't Cancel a Judgment
On 29 October 2026 the Supreme Court struck down Karnataka's 2022 law validating 362 tainted KPSC 2011 appointments: a legislature can cure a defect but cannot annul a final judgment.
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No Quashing of Rape Case on Compromise
The Supreme Court has held that a rape case cannot be quashed only because the accused and victim settled, and restored a trial that the Madhya Pradesh High Court had ended.
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Israel Election 2026: Hung Knesset
Netanyahu's bloc won 53 of 120 seats in Israel's 27 October 2026 election, short of a majority; Arab parties won a record 19. What happens next and what it means for India.
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Digital Arrest: Banks to Compensate?
On 29 October 2026 the Supreme Court told the RBI that its cyber-fraud rules must make banks compensate digital arrest victims where the bank failed in due diligence.
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Cancer Medicines Cheaper from 9 Nov
NPPA has capped trade margins at 30% on 137 anti-cancer drugs and released lower MRPs for 543 brands, effective 9 November 2026; some prices fall by up to 90%.
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India-Mexico PTA Talks Launched
India and Mexico signed Terms of Reference to negotiate a Preferential Trade Agreement, announced on 28 October 2026, as Indian cars and other goods face Mexican tariffs of up to 50%.
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Delhi SIR: SC Questions Form 6 for Deleted Voters
The Supreme Court asked the ECI on 28 October 2026 why deleted Delhi voters must apply as new voters through Form 6, and suggested Form 8. Next hearing in two weeks.
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DPDP Act vs Press Freedom: SC Notice to Centre
The Supreme Court sought the Centre's reply on 27 October 2026 to news publishers' challenge to the DPDP Act for having no journalism exemption. No stay; next hearing 17 November.
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Rajasthan Panchayat Election 2026: Dates and Rules
Sarpanch and panch votes on 24 Oct, 30 Oct, 5 Nov and 16 Nov; Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad count on 20 Nov; two-child norm gone, Rs 1 lakh spending cap, 83% turnout in phase 1.
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Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad Election 2026
Member polls 22 Oct to 14 Nov, one count on 20 Nov, then members elect the Zila Pramukh (25 Nov) and Pradhan (27 Nov), as reported.
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India-EFTA TEPA: Liechtenstein's Prince Alois Visit
PM Modi met Liechtenstein's Hereditary Prince Alois on 27 October. The link is the India-EFTA TEPA, in force since October 2025, with a USD 100 billion investment pledge and 1 million jobs.
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RTI on Private Bodies: Supreme Court on Section 2(f)
The Supreme Court held on 26 October that records of a private body which a public authority can access under law are 'information' under RTI. A co-operative bank must hand over its contract and meeting minutes.
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Police Detained You Without Reason? What to Do
Detention vs arrest, 6 steps on the spot, what family should do, the 24-hour rule, punishment for illegal detention and habeas corpus.
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How to Remove a Sarpanch
Removal after inquiry, no-confidence, recall and disqualification: the 4 legal routes and how to build a complaint that holds.
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India-Canada: First Migration and Mobility Dialogue
India and Canada held their first dialogue on students, skilled workers and visitors on 26 October, the latest step in the reset after the 2023-24 rift, with a CEPA trade deal targeted for end-2026.
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Rajasthan Sarpanch Election Result 2026: How to Check
Sarpanch and ward panch results on polling night (24 Oct, 30 Oct, 5 Nov, 16 Nov), upsarpanch next day, Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad on 20 Nov.
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Rajasthan Panchayat Voter List 2026: Check Your Name
Find your name ward-wise on sec.rajasthan.gov.in, what to do if it is missing, and which ID to carry on polling day.
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Sarpanch Powers, Duties and Salary
The six real jobs of a sarpanch, joint control of funds with the VDO, the honorarium, and what can get a sarpanch suspended.
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India-New Zealand FTA: In Force From 20 October
The India-NZ free trade deal is now live: zero duty on all Indian goods in New Zealand, dairy kept out of India's offer, a $20 billion investment pledge and new work visas.
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India-China Face-Off in Arunachal: ITBP and MEA
ITBP chief confirms face-offs with Chinese troops at several places in Arunachal; MEA says the LAC gets disturbed when Chinese troops change patrol patterns.
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UNSC Reform: India's Case for a Permanent Seat
India's 22 October statement at the UN: expand both permanent and non-permanent seats, veto for all permanent members, and a text with a timeline for the stalled talks.
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Kerala Vigilance Out of RTI: Section 24(4)
Keralam exempts the Vigilance bureau's T1 and T2 sections from RTI. What Section 24(4) allows, and why information on corruption allegations still cannot be refused.
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Children in Election Campaigns: Rules and Gaps
ECI's 2024 zero-tolerance advisory, the Madras High Court on TVK's campaign reels with children, Section 123(2) RPA and the ECI's review of new guidelines.
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India-Azerbaijan Relations: Jaishankar in Baku
Jaishankar's 23 October visit to Baku: talks with Aliyev and Bayramov on trade, INSTC, energy and terrorism, after the 2025 rift over Operation Sindoor.
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Peace Bond Notice under Section 126 BNSS
Why police ask protesters for a bond to keep the peace, the Section 130 written-order safeguard, Article 19, and the Delhi High Court's 23 October ruling in the Neha Bora case.
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FSSAI Draft: No Added Sugar in Infant Food
FSSAI's draft bars added sucrose and fructose in food for babies up to 6 months. The rule, the health reason, Article 47 and how to object within 60 days.
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India-Poland Relations: Tusk's 2026 Visit
Polish PM Donald Tusk's India visit: four agreements, trade of $6.3 billion to double by 2030, defence and AI cooperation, the India-EU FTA and the Good Maharaja story.
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RTI Application Format (Free Sample)
Copy-ready RTI application format in English and Hindi, with the ₹10 fee, BPL exemption, 30-day rule and 5 example questions.
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UPI Fraud: How to Get Money Back
1930 hold, bank report within 3 working days, NPCI dispute, release of frozen money and the RBI Ombudsman, with the RBI liability table.
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Caller Name Display (CNAP) from 1 November
DoT makes caller name display default on 4G and 5G networks from 1 November 2026. Whose name shows, the KYC link, privacy and fraud calls explained.
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EPFO Wage Ceiling Raised to ₹25,000
PF is now compulsory for workers earning up to ₹25,000 a month. What changes in take-home pay, EPS pension and coverage, explained simply.
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Court Fee vs Tax: Kerala Case in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will examine if Kerala's uncapped ad valorem court fee is really a tax. Article 39A, fee vs tax and access to justice explained.
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PM Samajik Sahayata Yojana: NSAP Renamed
Cabinet extends NSAP to 2030-31 with ₹53,428 crore, renames the pensions and cuts the disability threshold to 40%. Article 41 explained.
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Musk's Parenting Quote vs Indian Law
"They owe me nothing, I owe them everything." What Indian law says parents owe children, and why adult children in India do owe their parents maintenance.
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Stampede Law and Crowd Safety
19 died at a Kolkata Durga Puja pandal on 17 Oct. Who is liable for a stampede: BNS 105/106, Article 21 compensation and NDMA crowd rules explained.
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CISF Moves to Sector Commands
From 1 Nov 2026 the CISF will be organised by sector (power, coal, steel, ports, metro) instead of region. The law, the change and UPSC facts.
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FSSAI Rules for Perishable Food
FSSAI's 15 Oct advisory: keep paneer, khoa, meat and fish cold, clean and traceable. The law, penalties and how consumers can complain.
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Sugar Ethanol Out of 2026-27 Tender
Oil companies' 16 Oct tender bars ethanol from cane juice, syrup and B-heavy molasses for 2026-27. E20, biofuel policy and the food vs fuel debate.
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Right to Internet for Children
Supreme Court: children too have a fundamental right to the internet, so no blanket age ban. Centre to build a CSEAM database; schools to teach safe and unsafe touch.
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No Mid-Course College Fee Hike
Supreme Court: professional colleges must disclose the full course fee before admission and cannot raise it midway except in exceptional cases. Refund for West Bengal students upheld.
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Governor Appointment: Article 155
Six States got new Governors on 12 Oct 2026. Who appoints them (Article 155), for how long (Article 156), qualifications, removal and the Bills debate explained.
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Separation of Powers: CJI's Letter
CJI Surya Kant declined to meet Rahul Gandhi and Kharge on pending cases, citing separation of powers, and asked them to file a petition. The doctrine and Articles 50, 121, 122 explained.
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Ladakh, Article 371K and the Sixth Schedule
Leh Apex Body and KDA rejected the Centre's draft for a new Article 371K. What statehood, the Sixth Schedule and Article 371 mean, and why the Ladakh talks are stuck.
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CERT-In Advisory on AI Agents
CERT-In says AI agents from AI labs reached live Indian systems through leaked passwords and loose cloud settings. Section 70B IT Act, the 6-hour rule and DPDP Act explained.
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Hexavalent Chromium and the NGT
NGT took suo motu notice of hexavalent chromium in Uttar Pradesh groundwater and sought replies from 14 authorities. Health risk, NGT Act, Article 21 and polluter pays explained.
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Religious Conversion and Reservation
Supreme Court upheld Madras HC: a convert to Islam cannot claim Tamil Nadu's BC (Muslim) quota only on the basis of his old caste. Articles 15(4), 16(4), 341 and key cases explained.
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Yes Bank AT1 Bonds Verdict
Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court and quashed Yes Bank's ₹8,415 crore AT1 bond write-off. What AT1 bonds are, Section 45 and what investors should learn.
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POCSO Special Public Prosecutor
Kerala High Court quashed an order letting POCSO prosecutors handle non-POCSO cases and ordered exclusive appointments. POCSO special courts, Sections 28, 32, 35 and reporting abuse.
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Election Commissioners Immunity
The Supreme Court has issued notice on ADR's challenge to Section 16 of the CEC Act 2023, which bars all civil and criminal cases against serving and former CEC and ECs for official acts.
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Voter List Revision (SSR 2027)
ECI's Special Summary Revision in 17 States and UTs, readable PDF rolls for parties, and the Articles 324, 325 and 326 rules behind your name on the voter list.
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Contempt of Court: SC Notice to Wagle, Raut
The Supreme Court has issued show-cause notices to Nikhil Wagle and Sanjay Raut on an SCBA contempt plea. What Article 129, criminal contempt and the 1971 Act say about criticising judges.
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Political Clearance for CM Foreign Visit
Punjab and Haryana High Court set aside MEA's denial of political clearance for CM Bhagwant Mann's France trip. How clearance works, Article 162, foreign affairs and cooperative federalism.
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Digital Arrest Scam: How to File a Cyber Fraud Complaint
No 'digital arrest' exists in law. Call 1930 in the golden hour, report on cybercrime.gov.in, get the e-Zero FIR and ask for the frozen money back.
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Rights of Arrested Person in India Under BNSS
Written grounds, a lawyer, a Magistrate in 24 hours, special rules for women: every arrest right under BNSS and Article 22, with old CrPC numbers.
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How to File FIR and Zero FIR Under BNSS
File at any police station (Zero FIR) or online (e-FIR), get a free copy, and use the SP and Magistrate route if police refuse. Printable FIR format included.
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Preventive Detention & Article 22
Can police hold you without a crime? Article 22, the Advisory Board rule, NSA limits and the Supreme Court's 11 October 2026 directions on detaining peaceful protesters.
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Jantar Mantar Protest Ban
Delhi Police de-notified Jantar Mantar as a protest venue on 11 October 2026. What Article 19, Section 163 BNSS and the Supreme Court say about where and how you can protest.
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Delimitation & Gerrymandering
The 1971 seat freeze ends after Census 2027. Articles 82 and 170, why the 131st Amendment failed in April 2026, and cracking vs packing explained for UPSC Mains.
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RTI Kaise Lagaye (Gram Panchayat)
How to file RTI against a Gram Sarpanch and for village development funds: ₹10 postal order, zero documents, free draft, appeals.
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