Front Page

• Tibetans are seeking more autonomy, not separation from China, says Dalai Lama
  
  • Read about Tibet uprising – Chinese Accession of Tibet – India’s Policy on Tibet
• Southwest monsoon begins its withdrawal
  
  • Read about Monsoon and various phases
• Speaker to hear pleas against Shiv Sena MLAs on October 13
  
  • Read about Anti Defection Law

Science

• Newly minted NRF has a chance to bridge India’s science, society gap

Business

• Banks told to display information on borrowers linked to SARFAESI Act
  • Prelim – SARFAESI Act

World

• Philippines removes China’s barrier in disputed shoal
  • Read about South China sea Dispute
• Following India, U.S. raises concerns over Chinese vessel’s visit with Sri Lanka government
  
  • Read about India – Sri Lanka Relationship and influence of China

News

• Eight institutes give an array of reasons for Joshimath sinking
  
  • Prelims – National Building Code of India, 2016.
• ISRO tests engine for Gaganyaan mission
  
  • Read about Gaganyaan mission – Importance
• Railways tightens safety rules, asks IRCTC to arrange catering facility for private coaches
  
  • Prelims – IRCTC
• Jaishankar, Guterres discuss reform of global financial institutions, sustainability
• Centre rebuffs Moody’s Aadhaar report; says a billion Indians trust it, no breach of database 

Text & Context

• Why the Northeast cannot be treated as a ‘single homogenous’ territory 
• What were the findings of Parliament report on NEP? 

Opinion

• It’s a long road to women’s equality 
• Over 60% urban kids spend 3 hours daily on entertainment apps 

Editorial

• G-20 diplomacy and a shifting world order 
• Children, a key yet missed demographic in AI regulation 
• War in the Caucasus