{"id":86359,"date":"2026-10-08T11:20:59","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T05:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=86359"},"modified":"2026-10-08T11:22:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T05:52:20","slug":"headlines-of-the-day-08-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/headlines-of-the-day\/08-10-2026\/86359\/","title":{"rendered":"Headlines of the Day 08-October-2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Headline<\/strong><\/th>Source<\/strong><\/th>Syllabus<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
RBI raises repo rate to 5.5% amid \u2018calibrated tightening\u2019<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page1)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Economy )<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Chemistry Nobel for French-Japanese duo who expanded \u2018mirrored\u2019 molecules study<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page1)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Science and Tech )<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Karnataka signals intent to review Cauvery allocation citing Indus Waters Treaty<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page5)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
From the brink to a comeback, hope for India\u2019s wildlife<\/strong>


<\/td>		The Hindu(Page6)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Environment)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
India\u2019s stakes in the Global Pandemic Agreement<\/strong>
<\/td>		The Hindu(Page6)<\/strong><\/a>


<\/td>		GS2(Health)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
India\u2019s trade caught in the middle<\/strong>SC to examine plea on CEC appointment law split verdict<\/strong>
<\/td>		The Hindu(Page8)<\/strong><\/a>The Hindu(Page11)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>
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SC flags accessibility gaps in aviation infrastructure<\/strong>

<\/td>		The Hindu(Page12)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)\/GS3(Economy)<\/strong>


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Centre eases access to defence testing facilities for companies, waives charges for key projects<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page12)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Defence)<\/strong>
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As GST council meets today, tax specialists look for reforms beyond rates<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page13)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Economy)<\/strong>
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New FTAs can cushion tariff blow: RBI chief<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page13)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS3(Economy)<\/strong>




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RBI to authorise inter-operability among NBFC-AAs <\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page13)<\/strong><\/a>

<\/td>		GS3(Economy)<\/strong>


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Iceland courts India for geothermal, CCUS, \u2018carbon-to-stone\u2019 technologies<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page13)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Economy\/Environment)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
India\u2019s cement footprint stands in its way to net-zero emissions<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page18)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS3(Economy\/Environment)<\/strong>
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GPS study aims to reduce human-animal conflicts in Assam<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page18)<\/strong><\/a>

<\/td>		GS3(Environment)<\/strong>
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Easy money over: RBI hikes key rate by 25 bps to 5.5%, borrowers on notice<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page 1)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Up to 30% of cotton area under \u2018illegal’ GM hybrids, finds study<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page 1)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Cutting across divide, 5 big states oppose end of taxmen’s arrest powers<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page1)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Environment)<\/strong>
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CEC appointment law: SC to examine request to hear plea for recall of Sept 23 split verdict<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page 9)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>



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Average size of vertebrate populations declined 73% in 52 yrs: WWF<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page9)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Environment)<\/strong>

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Behind the central bank’s pivot, need to safeguard price stability<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page10)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
WHO underlines rise in obesity among children, issues guidelines<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page12)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS2(Health)<\/strong>


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AI and cybersecurity courses now a must for IPS officers<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page12)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance\/GS3(Science and Tech)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
\u2018EU and India are trusted partners; you need partners for strategic autonomy’<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page13)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS2(IR)<\/strong>
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Mirror-image molecules and the chemistry of life<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page16)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Science and Tech)<\/strong>
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Detention vs arrest: The extent and limits of police’s powers<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page16)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>



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Rural consumer confidence weakens for six straight months: RBI survey<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page17)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
What RBI move means for asset statement<\/strong>

<\/td>		Indian Express(Page17)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Economy)<\/strong>
<\/td><\/tr>
India and Ghana Sign Historic MoU to Advance Agricultural Research, Education, and Technology Transfer <\/strong><\/td>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(IR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Additive Manufacturing in India<\/strong><\/td>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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