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May 20, 2026 2:17 PM
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The Supreme Court today dismissed a petition challenging the Centre’s decision to undertake caste enumeration as part of the upcoming Census, saying the issue falls within the policy domain of the government. A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant observed that the government needs to know the...
May 20, 2026 2:02 PM
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The investigations into recent incidents of fire reported in trains have revealed the possible involvement of anti-social elements in several cases. Sources said that the Indian Railways has taken these incidents seriously, and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) is carrying out intensive investigati...
May 20, 2026 1:48 PM
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Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) K. Sanjay Murthy today said that both the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and the CAG will play an instrumental role in ensuring that India’s growth remains competitive, innovative and inclusive. Mr Murthy was speaking at the 17th Annual Day commemoration ...
May 20, 2026 1:42 PM
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The Supreme Court today sought responses from the Centre, all States and Union Territories on a Public Interest Litigation seeking 30 per cent reservation for women lawyers in government legal panels and law officer appointments. A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant issued notices on the plea ...
May 20, 2026 1:37 PM
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The multilateral military exercise PRAGATI 2026 commenced today at Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya. The Defence Ministry said that 12 friendly nations, namely Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Vietnam are participating i...
May 20, 2026 1:28 PM
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Union Consumer Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi has said that the government is dedicated to reducing regulatory burdens by enhancing marketplace fairness through smart regulation and responsive governance. Addressing a function virtually on World Metrology Day 2026, Mr Joshi stressed the need to make...
May 20, 2026 1:07 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded Italian painter Giampaolo Tomassetti for his work on Indian culture. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that the artist presented his work on Varanasi during his visit to Rome. The Prime Minister said that Mr Tomassetti’s passion for Indian culture spans o...
May 20, 2026 1:01 PM
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today held a meeting with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu-back in Seoul. During the meeting, they discussed ways to further deepen India–South Korea defence, defence industry and strategic cooperation, with a shared commitment to regional peace, stability and te...
May 20, 2026 11:21 AM
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has paid tributes to Param Vir Chakra recipient Company Havildar Major Piru Singh Shekhawat on his birth anniversary. In a social media post, Mr Birla said that the indomitable courage, extraordinary valour and supreme sacrifice displayed by Piru Singh in the 1947–48 war w...
May 20, 2026 11:11 AM
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heatwave to severe heatwave conditions over New Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh today. The weather agency has also issued a red alert for warm night conditions over Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha. The IMD said...
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