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New rules soon to speed up Metrino pod systems in major cities: Gadkari
AS existing regulations don’t support the implementation of automated driverless electric “Pods”, the Centre is planning to amend existing rules and frame new standards to speed up the introduction of the innovative urban transport system.
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May 21, 2026
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram
India, S Korea firm up defence cyber safety ties
INDIA and South Korea on Wednesday moved to widen defence cooperation into emerging technology and joint production, with New Delhi and Seoul looking to build on the K-9 Vajra artillery programme model in other defence sectors amid growing regional security tensions.
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May 21, 2026
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram
Rupee kissing distance away from 97
BLEEDING for the ninth consecutive day, the rupee depreciated 16 paise to close to a fresh lifetime low of 96.86 against the US dollar on Wednesday as elevated global crude prices amid the West Asia crisis stoked inflation worries.
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May 21, 2026
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram
Modi elevating country's image, interests: Pawar
AMID talks of the NCPs’ merger, Sharad Pawar on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that he is working to protect the country’s image.
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May 21, 2026
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram
BJP eyes elusive victory in Falta bypoll today, Left hopes to regain lost space
RE-POLLING in the high-voltage Falta assembly constituency under the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal is set to take place on Thursday amid tight security arrangements.
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May 21, 2026
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram
J&K names school after Pahalgam ponywallah who took on terrorist
A year after the Pahalgam terror attack claimed 26 lives, the Jammu and Kashmir government has named a school in Anantnag district after Adil Hussain Shah, the ponywallah who was killed by terrorists.
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May 21, 2026
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram
Google unveils smart glasses, takes on Meta
GOOGLE on Tuesday unveiled the design of new smart glasses, returning to a market the tech giant tried—and failed—to crack more than a decade ago.
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May 21, 2026
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram
Banks can block financed phones for default: RBI
BANKS may be allowed to block phones and disable other electronic devices bought on loan, in case the borrower defaults, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its second draft guidelines on loan recovery, released on Wednesday.
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May 21, 2026
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Large group of Maoists to lay down arms
OVER two dozen Maoists are expected to surrender formally at the police headquarters in Ranchi on Thursday.
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May 21, 2026
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram
Call on Fleming's future as coach likely after IPL
AFTER Chennai Super Kings’ loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last home game of the season on Monday, there were talks about the future of head coach Stephen Fleming.
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May 21, 2026
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram
A night to remember: Arsenal end 22-year wait for Premier League title
ARSENAL celebrated their first Premier League title for 22 years on Tuesday after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth, sparking wild scenes of joy around the Emirates Stadium.
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May 21, 2026
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UP, Bihar lead in dowry death cases: NCRB data
SEVENTEEN months after her wedding, 24-year-old Deepika Nagar died in a Greater Noida hospital with a ruptured spleen, a brain haematoma, internal bleeding and multiple bruises across her body, according to an autopsy report that has sharpened allegations of dowry violence against her husband and in-laws.
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May 21, 2026
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No new hydroelectric projects for Upper Ganga basin, Centre tells SC
Three ministries file joint affidavit in top court for Alaknanda and Bhagirathi river systems
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May 21, 2026
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram
India, eastern neighbours start military exercise
A two-week military exercise involving 13 countries began at the Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya on Wednesday.
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May 21, 2026
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram
‘Made for Test cricket’, Rajasthan spinner Manav earns India call-up
‘‘IT was always a matter of when and not if.’’ Talk to anyone in Indian cricketing circles about Manav Suthar in the last two years, this is the line one would hear.
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May 20, 2026
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RETURN OF ARTEFACTS MUST CUE BETTER HERITAGE CARE
NOTHER priceless piece of heritage was handed back to India last week.
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May 20, 2026
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Kohli on life beyond cricket and more
AROUND the time Virat Kohli retained his place in India’s ODI squad for the Afghanistan series, the man himself was taking a small gathering through the ups and downs of his life.
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May 20, 2026
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ITC pile-up: Car dealers face working capital stress
THE Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has warned that the accumulation of over ₹2,500 crore in Input Tax Credit (ITC) linked to the now-abolished compensation cess following the rollout of GST 2.0 reforms is leading to a working capital crunch among automobile dealers and could soon disrupt credit cycles.
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May 20, 2026
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‘No trusting anyone’, says ministry on NEET re-test
Pradhan holds review meet; ‘We have learnt our lesson’, says official
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May 20, 2026
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram
ITALY & INDIA: STRATEGIC PUSH FOR THE INDO-MEDITERRANEAN
THE relationship between India and Italy has reached a decisive stage. In recent years, our ties have expanded with unprecedented momentum, evolving from a cordial friendship into a special strategic partnership grounded in the values of freedom and democracy, and a common vision for the future.
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May 20, 2026
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Days before repoll, TMC’s Falta candidate drops out
JUST two days before repoll in West Bengal’s violence-hit Falta assembly constituency, Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan, a close aide of party general secretary and MP of Diamond Harbour Abhishek Banerjee, withdrew his candidature, triggering calls for his suspension.
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May 20, 2026
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram
PANT OUT OF WHITE-BALL MAP
Wicketkeeper-batter loses Test vice-captaincy following prolonged inconsistency
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May 20, 2026
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram
Rajasthan, K’taka, MP key states for Cong to improve Rajya Sabha tally
POLITICAL parties are turning their focus to the Rajya Sabha polls, with 22 MPs set to retire in June 2026.
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May 20, 2026
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CAN'T KEEP FAILING OUR STUDENTS
HE cancellation of NEET-Undergraduate 2024 has pushed nearly 23 lakh students across India into uncertainty, anxiety and emotional distress.
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May 20, 2026
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram
Deeply concerned about harassment complaints, HI chief calls for meeting
WITH multiple sexual harassment charges coming to light, the Hockey India has called for emergency meeting to find a way forward.
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May 20, 2026
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram
FAMILY VALUES
HERE is a sense of diffusion and dispersal to the narrative in writer-director Valentina Maurel’s Spanish film, Forever Your Maternal Animal, holding a mirror up to the scattered lives of her characters and their brittle relationships.
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May 20, 2026
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram
COOLING WITHOUT SEALING
THE sun has set. Windows close, curtains are drawn and air conditioners hum across the city. As summers grow harsher, cooling has become less of a luxury than a necessity for many households.
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May 20, 2026
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram
India, Vietnam ink pacts for free Indo-Pacific
DEFENCE Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held wide-ranging talks with his Vietnamese counterpart General Phan Van Giang in Hanoi as India and Vietnam reaffirmed their shared commitment to a “free, open and stable” Indo-Pacific, while also inking MoUs on artificial intelligence and quantum technology.
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May 20, 2026
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram
SC reaffirms stray dog order, okays euthanasia
THE SC on Tuesday allowed authorities to take legally permissible measures, including euthanasia in cases of rabid and dangerous stray dogs, as part of its directions aimed at curbing threats to human life and ensuring public safety. It also dismissed all applications seeking modification of its November 7, 2025 order on relocation and sterilisation of stray dogs.
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May 20, 2026
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Railways gives upgrade to Jammu-Katra route, push to Delhi-Howrah capacity
THE Ministry of Railways has sanctioned slope stabilisation, tunnel rehabilitation and bridge protection works on the Jammu-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra section of Northern Railway at a cost of ₹238 crore.
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