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Violation of RTI Act: A.P. Information Commission imposes ₹25,000 penalty on Mines Director

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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After JC Road nightmare in Bengaluru, Kengal Hanumanthaiya Road set for white-topping

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 13:09
As of now, the Bengaluru Traffic Police has agreed to allow the completion of drain, footpath, and utility works and B-SMILE is likely to take up whitetopping work for a 1-km stretch between KH Circle and Kreeda Junction within the next month.
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Twisha Sharma death: No objection to second autopsy, says Bhopal Police chief; court to examine case diary

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 13:06
The police commissioner’s statement came on the day a Judicial Magistrate First Class court is scheduled to examine the case diary on the plea moved by Twisha’s family seeking a fresh postmortem examination
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ASHA workers hold celebratory march in Thrissur to welcome hike in honorarium

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 13:03
Government gives hope to all skilled workers, says INTUC
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O.S. Manian denies Aadhav Arjuna’s claim on attempt to forge DMK-AIADMK alliance

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:58
The AIADMK general secretary had, both inside and outside the legislature in the last five years, “highlighted vigorously the lapses” of the previous DMK regime, the former Minister says
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Constitution, voice of Gandhi, Ambedkar, under attack: Rahul in Raebareli

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:58
Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Prime Minister is "attacking the Constitution 24 hours a day" by weakening MNREGA, not conducting caste census, and favouring select industrialists
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CPI(M) will reconsider support to Vijay if AIADMK MLAs are included in Tamil Nadu Cabinet: Shanmugam

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:51
Pointing out a section of AIADMK MLAs had already voted in favour of the government during the trust vote in the Assembly, Mr. Shanmugam said that was different.
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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:47
Welcome to the Karnataka Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today. Curated and written by Nalme Nachiyar.
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Bengaluru football fanbase thrives under giant shadow of cricket

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:44
Is football carving out a niche under the giant shadow of cricket in Bengaluru, and what in-stadia experience is attracting the enthusiasts?
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No uniform definition of liquor ‘bottle’; SC seeks response from Centre, States

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:43
The court said lack of a clear definition has led to ‘very deceptive’ packaging of cheap alcohol, with liquor even passed off as ‘fruit juice’; some excise laws include sacks and wrappers as ‘bottle’
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Madras High Court dismisses challenge to Tamil Nadu government’s decision to close 717 liquor shops

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:40
Justice G.R. Swaminathan commends the decision taken by the government and tells Advocate General Vijay Narayan that it is a “good decision”
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India and Italy agree to elevate ties to special strategic partnership

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:36
Ahead of bilateral talks, PM Modi called on Italian President Sergio Mattarella and discussed different aspects relating to India-Italy friendship, including trade, investment and cultural linkages
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Kerala Cabinet 2026: Full list of Ministers

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:34
The detailed portfolios will be submitted to the Governor and will be published via gazette notification
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‘Has double-engine govt run out of oil?’ Opposition questions Maharashtra Govt over fuel shortage reports

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:33
Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar and NCP (SP) MLA Jayant Patil cited incidents where a police vehicle sent to search for a missing girl in Nagpur apparently did not have diesel, and attack on a petrol pump worker in Jalgaon over alleged fuel shortage
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Hormuz crisis: Australian LNG to India will surge, says Australian High Commissioner

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:31
Australian LNG could reach eastern India through a crisis-free Indian Ocean route, the High Commissioner says; lithium and copper may follow for the clean-energy shift
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Politicising Zubeen Garg's death backfired on Congress-led Opposition in Assam polls: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:30
The 52-year-old singer had gone to the Southeast Asian nation to perform in the 4th edition of the festival
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T.N. CM Vijay pays tribute to social reformer Pandit Iyothee Thass; launches operation of 40 new vehicles for DMRHS

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:30
Mr. Vijay, along with his Cabinet colleagues, paid tributes to the social reformer on his 181st birth anniversary
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