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Day 2, crisis 1: Wrangles in Kerala over key portfolios
Kerala's new United Democratic Front government has run into its first major test, with portfolio allocation held back after an influential section of the Latin Catholic Church objected to the possible transfer of the education and fisheries departments to the Muslim League.
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May 20, 2026
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FUEL PRICES UP AGAIN
Petrol and diesel prices were hiked by about 90 paise per litre on Tuesday, marking the second increase in fuel rates in less than a week after state-run oil firms ended a nearly four-year freeze on revisions.
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May 20, 2026
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ED arrests godman Kharat
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday arrested self-styled godman Ashok Kharat in connection with an alleged money laundering case after he was produced before a special PMLA court on a production warrant secured through Nashik police.
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May 20, 2026
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Putin visits Beijing after Trump's trip
Russian President Vladimir Putin is travelling to China to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, less than a week after US President Donald Trump wrapped up his own trip to Beijing.
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May 20, 2026
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Bessent urges allies to disrupt Iran's financing networks
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday called on allies to more forcefully disrupt Iran's financing networks and said the Treasury would scrub its sanctions list of outdated designations to make it easier for financial institutions to root out the most sophisticated terrorist financing schemes.
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May 20, 2026
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Vijayan vows Left recovery
Pinarayi Vijayan has ended his post-election silence by accepting the verdict that pushed the LDF out of power, framing the defeat as a setback to be examined rather than a political endpoint for the CPM-led alliance.
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May 20, 2026
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Over 35k chemist shops across Gujarat to remain shut in massive protest
A nationwide shutdown of medical stores has brought the pharmaceutical retail sector to a standstill as chemists protest the growing threat of online drug sales, fake medicines and illegal e-pharmacies.
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May 20, 2026
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National Workshop sets stage for grassroots innovation revolution
Gujarat Science City witnessed a significant push for India’s innovation ecosystem as the National Workshop on Grassroots Innovation Pathway: From Local Resilience to National Advancements was inaugurated with the presence of Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh and Gujarat Science and Technology Minister Arjunbhai Modhwadia.
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May 20, 2026
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Nashik Petathon 2026 on June 7
The city is set to witness its first-ever “Nashik Petathon 2026” on June 7, offering citizens a unique experience where humans and their pets will run together.
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May 20, 2026
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Tower Love Story Ends in Marriage After Family Approval
A dramatic love story in Uttar Pradesh’s Basti district finally reached a happy ending after a young woman, who had climbed a mobile tower twice demanding permission to marry her lover, tied the knot with him following family approval.
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May 20, 2026
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Gold futures rise as weak rupee limits global losses
Gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) extended gains for the second straight session on Tuesday as the Indian rupee plunged to a record low, making dollar-denominated bullion more expensive for domestic buyers.
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May 20, 2026
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Heatwave triggers peak power demand
India’s peak power demand touched an all-time high of 260.45 GW on Tuesday as rising temperatures across several parts of the country led to increased use of cooling appliances such as air-conditioners and desert coolers.
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May 20, 2026
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Bareilly Tops Uttar Pradesh in Ayushman Scheme Benefits
Bareilly has emerged as the biggest beneficiary district under the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting the Yogi government's expanding healthcare outreach for poor families.
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May 20, 2026
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Nurses warn of stop-work after May 22
Nurses across Maharashtra continued their protest for the second day at Azad Maidan on Tuesday, demanding exemption from the state government’s administrative transfer policy.
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May 20, 2026
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Putin to visit India for Sept 12-13 BRICS meet
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India for the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, the Kremlin said on Tuesday, signalling continued high-level engagement between the two sides.
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May 20, 2026
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Petrol, diesel prices raised by 90 paise a litre twice under a week
Petrol and diesel prices were raised by around 90 paise per litre on Tuesday, marking the second hike in less than a week as state-run oil firms sought to reduce mounting losses caused by rising global crude oil prices amid the Iran conflict.
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May 20, 2026
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Nowgong sizzles at 47°C, Bhopal roasts at 44.2°C
Bhopal roasted at 44.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday as the temperature consistently soared, fuelling intense heat and baking the City of Lakes.
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May 20, 2026
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Gujarat electricity reform unlocks ₹400 crore annual savings for consumers
In a significant regulatory shift that promises to ease electricity costs for lakhs of consumers, the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved key revisions in the state's tariff structure following strong submissions by the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI).
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May 20, 2026
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20 years RI for auto driver in POCSO case
A Special Sessions Court in Hyderabad sentenced auto driver Abdul Rehman to 20 years rigorous imprisonment in a 2019 POCSO case involving the sexual assault of an 11-year-old boy.
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May 20, 2026
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PF withdrawals via UPI soon as EPFO tests direct bank transfer system
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has completed testing for a new facility that will allow subscribers to withdraw their provident fund savings directly into their bank accounts through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2026
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Over 53,000 Nashik consumers become solar power producers
The Central Government’s ambitious PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has received an overwhelming response from electricity consumers in MSEDCL’ Nashik Circle.
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May 20, 2026
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Maha pivot to clean energy
MEGA NUCLEAR BOOM | ₹6.5L cr worth nuclear deals inked with four major energy giants for generation capacity of 24,500 MW; to create 1.23 lakh jobs
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May 20, 2026
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Liberty can’t yield to UAPA
The Supreme Court's reconsideration of its own interpretation of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act marks a significant, though belated, correction in the balance between state power and individual liberty.
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May 20, 2026
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Milk gets costlier in Surat and Tapi as Sumul announces price hike
Household budgets in South Gujarat are set to feel the squeeze as Sumul Dairy has announced a ₹2 per litre increase in milk prices across all five of its brands, effective May 19.
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May 20, 2026
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2 yrs on, Porsche victims' parents still await justice
On May 19, 2024, a speeding Porsche allegedly driven by a 17-year-old under the influence of alcohol mowed down two IT professionals, Ashwini Koshta and Anish Awadhiya, in Pune’s Kalyani Nagar, triggering nationwide outrage.
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May 20, 2026
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Dubai job trap exposes Kochi trafficking network
Kochi City Police have uncovered a suspected trafficking network that allegedly sent women from Kerala to Dubai after promising modelling, beautician and fashion-industry opportunities, only for them to be confined, blackmailed and sexually exploited abroad.
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May 20, 2026
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Guardiola expected to leave Man City
Coach to exit after 10 years at the end of season according to reports
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May 20, 2026
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'Uncapped liability will discourage'
The Supreme Court on Tuesday termed a plea challenging provisions of the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, 2025, a “very sensitive legislative policy issue” while hearing objections to the Rs 3,000 cr liability cap for nuclear power plant accidents.
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May 20, 2026
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Godfrey Phillips receives ₹100 cr insurance payout for Andhra plant fire
Godfrey Phillips India on Tuesday said it has received an ad-hoc on-account payment of Rs 100 crore in connection with the fire incident that occurred at a tobacco processing plant and warehouse operated by a third party in Andhra Pradesh last year, Storyboard18 reported.
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May 20, 2026
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12 illegal motors seized by HMWSSB vigilance team
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) vigilance wing seized 12 electric motors illegally connected to public water pipelines in Boduppal on Tuesday.
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