Severe heatwave grips Rajasthan; IMD issues orange and yellow alerts

May 20, 2026 1:55 PM

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Severe heatwave grips Rajasthan; IMD issues orange and yellow alerts

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...

CAG says CCI and CAG will play key role in India’s inclusive growth

May 20, 2026 1:48 PM

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CAG says CCI and CAG will play key role in India’s inclusive growth

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 ...

Supreme Court seeks response on PIL for 30% reservation for women lawyers

May 20, 2026 1:42 PM

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Supreme Court seeks response on PIL for 30% reservation for women lawyers

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 ...

India hosts PRAGATI 2026 exercise with 12 friendly nations participating

May 20, 2026 1:37 PM

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India hosts PRAGATI 2026 exercise with 12 friendly nations participating

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...

US President Donald Trump to attend G7 Summit in France next month

May 20, 2026 1:23 PM

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US President Donald Trump to attend G7 Summit in France next month

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...

Floods wreak havoc in China, leaving multiple dead and missing

May 20, 2026 1:15 PM

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Floods wreak havoc in China, leaving multiple dead and missing

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...

PM Modi lauds Italian painter Giampaolo Tomassetti for his work on Indian culture

May 20, 2026 1:07 PM

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PM Modi lauds Italian painter Giampaolo Tomassetti for his work on Indian culture

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...