{"id":87560,"date":"2026-10-29T11:23:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T05:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=87560"},"modified":"2026-10-29T11:24:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T05:54:34","slug":"headlines-of-the-day-29-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/headlines-of-the-day\/29-10-2026\/87560\/","title":{"rendered":"Headlines of the Day 29-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>
SC asks if poll panel has powers to punish voters <\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page1)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
India-New Zealand trade ties set to scale new heights<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page8)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(IR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Disinvestment as key economic strategy<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page9)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
India must build a holistic care system<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page9)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Is GRAP enough to curb pollution?<\/strong>
<\/td>		The Hindu(Page10)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Environment)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
How neoliberalism turned the world against its young<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page11)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
DPDP Act does not infringe on press freedom: Vaishnaw<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page12)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>
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India raises concern over U.S. support for Pakistan\u2019s F-16 jets<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page12)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(IR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Japan-northeast India link to be strengthened: Centre<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page12)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(IR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Data shared in masked form, says ULIP amid complaints over sale of vehicle information<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page12)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Regulator cuts prices of 543 anti-cancer medicines<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page14)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Union Cabinet gives nod to \u20b97,396-crore panchayat scheme<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page14)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
SC agrees to hear AITUC challenge to definition of \u2018industry\u2019 in new law<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page14)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS2(Governance)<\/strong>\/GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
India and Mexico to start trade deal talks<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page15)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(IR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
\u2018India requires $220 billion for green power transition by FY30\u2019<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page15)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Environment )<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
New genetic tools are breathing fresh life into India\u2019s staple crops<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page20)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS3(Science and Tech)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
How the humble salt marsh softens the ocean\u2019s fury<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page20)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Environment)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
How El Ni\u00f1o shaped the path and intensity of Cyclone Arnab<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS1(Geography)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Kochi road rage: When parents are liable for minors<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>
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Legality of logical discrepancy not decided yet: SChears SIR challenge<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page1)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Hegseth meets Rajnath, reaffirms US support to India’s fight against cross-border terrorism<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page2)<\/strong><\/td>GS2(IR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
‘Digital arrest is digital dacoity’: SC says offenders must be dealt with ruthlessly<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page2)<\/strong><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
ISRO to launch navigation satellite NVS-03 on Friday<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page2)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Space)<\/strong>
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To plug winter evening shortage, 6 states seek extra power via short-term tenders<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page6)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Price cap: Generic cancer drugs see sharp price cuts, no change for single-source medicines<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page7)<\/strong><\/td>GS2(Health)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
High-level team to probe Kuno 19-month-old cheetah’s death<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page7)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Environment)<\/strong>
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Inter-State Council is a meeting point that has withered away. It must be rebuilt<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page12)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
PM chairs 54th PRAGATI Meeting<\/strong><\/td>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for 2026-27 to 2030-31<\/strong><\/td>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Cabinet approves Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme for Building a Globally Competitive Sports Manufacturing Ecosystem<\/strong><\/td>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Cabinet approves Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme<\/strong><\/td>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana Strengthens India\u2019s Commitment to Dignified Ageing<\/strong><\/td>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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