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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 1:55 PM
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Most districts of Rajasthan are currently in the grip of intense heatwave conditions. The Meteorological Centre has issued an orange alert for heatwave conditions in two districts of the state today, while a yellow alert has been issued for 14 districts. Severe heat and hot winds are troubling peopl...
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 1:23 PM
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US President Donald Trump will attend the G7 Summit in France next month amid growing tensions between Washington and several European allies over the Iran conflict. According to a White House official, the summit, to be held from 15th to 17th June in Évian-les-Bains in southeastern France, will foc...
May 20, 2026 1:18 PM
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In Tamil Nadu, government school students have registered a 91.86 per cent pass percentage in the Class 10 examinations this year. Girl students have outperformed boys with a pass percentage of 96.47 per cent, while boys recorded 92.15 per cent. Out of 12,467 schools, 5,171 schools have achieved a 1...
May 20, 2026 1:15 PM
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Heavy rain and floods have wreaked havoc in several parts of China, leaving at least 12 people dead and many missing. State media reports said the worst-hit areas include Hunan, Hubei and Guizhou provinces. In central China’s Hunan province, five people were killed and 11 remain missing after torr...
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