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May 20, 2026 2:31 PM

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NCW takes suo motu cognisance of suspicious death of woman in Bhopal

The National Commission for Women (National Commission for Women) has taken suo motu cognisance of the reported suspicious death of a 33-year-old woman from Noida in Bhopal. Taking serious note of the matter, NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has written to the Chief Secretary and Director General of ...

May 20, 2026 2:08 PM

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India’s digital economy may contribute 20% to GDP by 2030: NCIIPC DG

Director General of the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC), Navin Kumar Singh, today said that India’s digital economy is expected to contribute nearly 20 per cent to the country’s GDP by 2030. He was addressing the inaugural session of the 7th edition of FICCI’s...

May 20, 2026 2:17 PM

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Supreme Court dismisses plea against caste enumeration in Census

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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Possible sabotage angle emerges in recent train fire incidents: Railways

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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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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...