Daily UPSC current affairs deep-dive from The Hindu (Delhi edition) for 2026-10-09, produced by Maarg. Comprehensive Hinglish breakdown with dated chronology, GS Mains perspective, and Prelims exam takeaways. Key Stories Covered in Today's Episode: 1. U.S. Suspends Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL, Microsoft and Other IT Majors From Green Card Programme [GS2: IR, GS3: Economy] 2. Russian Glide-Bomb Strike on Buses Kills 30 in Kramatorsk; Zelenskyy Vows Response [GS2: IR, GS3: Security] 3. Houthis Claim Fresh Strike on Riyadh Airport; Air India, IndiGo Cancel and Divert Riyadh Flights [GS2: IR, GS3: Security] 4. INDIA Bloc Stages Satyagraha at Rajghat on Day 3 of Protests, Seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Removal [GS2: Polity, GS2: Elections] 5. Flawed by Design, Exclusionary in Impact: The SIR of Electoral Rolls [GS2: Polity, GS2: Elections] 6. Bengal Voters Deleted in SIR Move SC Seeking SIT Probe; Appeals Pending Before Tribunals for Months [GS2: Polity, GS2: Elections] 7. 42 Former Judges Call Campaign Against ECI a 'Calculated' Bid to Destabilise Democracy [GS2: Polity, GS2: Constitutional Bodies] 8. Centre Notifies CAPF (General Administration) Act, 2026 Even as Its Validity Is Challenged in SC [GS2: Polity, GS3: Internal Security] 9. Prakash Singh Verdict: SC to Scrutinise DGP Appointment Laws Nationwide as Centre, Jharkhand Clash [GS2: Polity, GS2: Governance] 10. SC Orders Enhanced Patrolling, Driver Verification to Curb Sexual Offences in Delhi [GS2: Governance, GS1: Women's Issues] 11. 'Where Does Andolanjeevi Come From?': Allahabad HC Questions NSA Detention Order Against Journalist [GS2: Polity, GS2: Fundamental Rights] 12. Are Legal Guarantees Insufficient in Abolishing Untouchability? [GS1: Society, GS2: Social Justice] 13. 7,000 CRPF Personnel Moved to Delhi From Bengal, Chhattisgarh Ahead of CJP's October 10 Protest [GS2: Polity, GS3: Internal Security] 14. SC Defers Punjab's Plea Against HC-Ordered CBI Probe Into CM Mann's Office; Mann Accuses BJP of Poll Campaign via Agencies [GS2: Federalism, GS2: Polity] 15. 57th GST Council: Refund Rules Eased, Officers Lose Arrest Powers; Rate Decisions Once a Year [GS3: Economy, GS3: Indirect Taxes] 16. Adequate Response: RBI Policy Review Needs Government Assistance to Fight Inflation [GS3: Economy, GS3: Monetary Policy] 17. Calibrating India's Inbound Investment Framework [GS3: Economy, GS3: Investment] 18. Why Stubble Fires Keep Coming Back [GS3: Agriculture, GS3: Environment] 19. Copper to Stay Above $14,000/Tonne; Hindustan Copper Pursues Four Blocks in Chile [GS3: Economy, GS3: Mineral Resources] 20. Chance, Happenstance: Nobel for Chemistry and Life's Preference for One-Handedness [GS3: S&T, Prelims] + Rapid-fire round-up of additional national and international developments. Produced by Maarg — your daily preparation companion for UPSC Civil Services Examination. Target Exam: UPSC Civil Services Examination (IAS/IPS/IFS) Prelims & Mains (GS-1, GS-2, GS-3, GS-4 & Essay). ⭐ If you find this daily analysis helpful, please leave a 5-star rating and review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, and share with fellow aspirants!