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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to start first India visit on May 23

Hindu - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 17:14
Meeting comes amidst U.S.-Iran war that has hurt India’s energy security; trade and defence cooperation also on the agenda; U.S. Embassy notes that Quad ministerial meetings also expected soon
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SRMIST, The Hindu to organise webinar on careers in agritech

Hindu - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 16:59
Part of the ‘Future Career Conversations’ series, the discussion will explore the growing role of engineering in improving productivity, sustainability, and efficiency in farming practices
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No Ebola cases reported in India yet; govt ramps up surveillance after WHO alert

Times of India - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 16:50
India has reported no Ebola cases, despite the WHO declaring it a public health emergency. The health ministry has strengthened nationwide surveillance and preparedness measures, including sharing detailed SOPs with states and Union Territories. The country has prior experience in handling similar outbreaks.
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Rahul Gandhi’s ‘traitor’ remark on PM Modi reflects his ‘anarchic mindset’: BJP chief

Hindu - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 16:41
Congress leader ‘will definitely pay a heavy price for such an unfortunate remark’, says Nabin in a video message
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Bombay HC says wife not a ‘deemed maid’, failing to do chores, not cruelty

Times of India - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 15:41
The Bombay High Court dismissed a husband's divorce plea, stating a wife's failure to perform household chores does not constitute cruelty. Marriage is a partnership, not a service contract, and wives are not 'deemed maids.' The court also awarded the wife Rs 20,000 monthly for maintenance and accommodation.
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Kurnool Collector, MLA promote PMDS method to boost rain-fed agriculture

Hindu - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 13:23
Inspecting crops being cultivated using Pre-Monsoon Dry Sowing at Chinnatekur, A. Siri says the government is actively promoting the method
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Bengaluru delivery executive arrested for committing unnatural act with cow

Hindu - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 13:22
The incident came to light after CCTV footage of the act went viral on social media, triggering public outrage and demands for strict action against the accused.
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Joint military exercise of 13 nations begins in Meghalaya, focus on counter-terrorism operations

Hindu - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 13:21
The multilateral military exercise 'PRAGATI 2026' aims at enabling seamless coordination among participating nations in joint operations, identifying common areas of cooperation and sharing expertise
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Hyderabad | Strike shuts thousands of medical stores on May 20

Hindu - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 13:18
People in Hyderabad search for stores to buy medicines. Pharmacies in hospitals, corporate pharmacy chains remained open
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Violation of RTI Act: A.P. Information Commission imposes ₹25,000 penalty on Mines Director

Hindu - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 13:17
The official, while he was Public Information Officer, failed to provide information sought by a complainant within the stipulated period, the Commission says in its order
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The MAGfather: Trump shows total control over GOP

Times of India - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 13:13
Donald Trump's grip on the Republican Party is absolute, as evidenced by his endorsements in Texas and Kentucky primaries. Experience and electability are secondary to unwavering loyalty, with dissenters like Senator John Cornyn and Congressman Thomas Massie facing defeat. Trump has reshaped the GOP into a patronage empire where fealty is paramount.
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