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The New Indian Express Madurai
Shah asks for extensive use of tech for quick justice delivery to people
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday called for the extensive use of technology across the criminal justice chain—from investigation and prosecution to conviction —to ensure speedy and effective delivery of justice for citizens.
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June 20, 2026
The New Indian Express Madurai
Abhishek meets Speaker, demands disqualification of 20 'rebel' MPs
THE Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday formally submitted 20 separate petitions to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking the disqualification of 20 rebel MPs under the anti-defection law.
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June 20, 2026
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Can state varsity staff retirement age be 65: Court
HC tells govt to decide on assn plea to raise it from current 60 years within eight weeks
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June 20, 2026
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Encroachment razed on Pak border in Raj
AS part of ‘Operation Clean’, an initiative driven by the Centre in border areas, the administration has launched a crackdown against encroachments on government land along the India-Pakistan border in Barmer district.
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June 20, 2026
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IT sector stares at delayed recovery, AI disruption
ACCENTURE’S weaker outlook and softer bookings have deepened concerns over a delayed recovery in India’s IT sector, with investors fearing AI disruption and subdued client spending could extend into FY27.
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June 20, 2026
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‘Safe working environ for women lawyers must’
THE Supreme Court on Friday stressed the need to create conditions that enable women advocates to discharge their professional responsibilities effectively, safely and on equal terms.
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June 20, 2026
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SEBI reintroduces open mkt share buyback from August 1
CAPITAL markets regulator SEBI on Friday decided to re-introduce open market share buybacks with a faster execution timeline from August 1.
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June 20, 2026
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HOLDING FABLE EMBARGO AS MIRROR
IN 1995, MIT Press published a book that nobody was meant to read in the ordinary way. It was the complete source code of Pretty Good Privacy, Phil Zimmermann’s encryption programme, set in machine-readable type across some 900 pages.
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June 20, 2026
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CB-CID files delayed charge sheet in alleged custodial death of 26-year-old
A day after the body of R Aakash (26), who died on March 8 due to alleged custodial torture, was cremated by police in Madurai city in compliance with the directions of Madurai bench of Madras High Court on Wednesday, the CB-CID filed a delayed charge sheet against six police personnel on Thursday.
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June 20, 2026
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PMK to go on ‘Cauvery awareness yatra’
A consultative meeting of farmers’ associations, chaired by PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Friday, resolved to launch a statewide awareness campaign on the Cauvery issue and other farmers’ concerns, including farm loan waivers.
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June 20, 2026
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TNGECL to create five zones to speed up green projects
TAMIL NADU is restructuring its renewable energy administration, with the state granting approval to the Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL) to create five new Non-Conventional Energy Source (NCES) zones across the state to speed up the implementation of wind and solar power projects, Electricity Minister C T R Nirmalkumar said on Friday.
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June 20, 2026
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Mishra: Need to overhaul temple management
ADVOCATING restoration of the trust of Ram devotees as the foremost priority in the wake of the controversy over alleged donation swindling, Ayodhya temple construction committee chief Nripendra Mishra called for a complete overhaul of the temple management.
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June 20, 2026
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Bickering in INDIA bloc after J’khand debacle
CPI(M-L) rubbishes Cong’s charge of cross-voting in RS elections
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June 20, 2026
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TIME TO SCALE UP 2G ETHANOL PRODUCTION
INDIAN agriculture, apart from contributing for food security, is now diving in to supplement for energy security of the country through ethanol as bio-fuel.
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June 20, 2026
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Vaishnaw announces ‑10K cr for Bihar rail infra
RAILWAY minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said the central government has allocated a record budget of more than ‑10,000 crore for the development of rail infrastructure in Bihar during the financial year 2026-27.
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June 20, 2026
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RONALDO JUST ANOTHER PLAYER?
Controversy erupts after Neves comment on legend; fans attack Portuguese players online
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June 20, 2026
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MEXICAN WAVE IN GUADALAJARA
MEXICO took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup on Thursday, sending fans onto the streets across the country to celebrate.
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June 20, 2026
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C’garh govt will provide doorstep delivery of welfare schemes: CM
IN a push towards effective doorstep governance, the Chhattisgarh government announced the launch of ‘Sugghar Chhattisgarh’—a massive, tech-monitored campaign spanning 23 districts.
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June 20, 2026
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KERALA ADMITS FISCAL GAPS, DOES LITTLE TO BRIDGE THEM
THE budget presented by Kerala’s new UDF government is like an undercooked dish—it has all the ingredients, yet does not have the required flavour.
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June 20, 2026
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Uddhav threatens to quit as Sena chief, Shinde says ‘Op Tiger’ is just a trailer
ON the 60th Foundation Day of Shiv Sena (UBT), Uddhav Thackeray made an emotional appeal to party workers and threatened to resign as party president if anyone believed the allegations levelled against him were true that he is not a proactive leader.
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June 20, 2026
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Camp elephants to be shifted from Theppakadu, only four to remain for public viewing
THE Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) has decided to shift most of its camp elephants from the Theppakadu camp to various forest ranges within the Nilgiris district, a move aimed at improving animal welfare, reducing disease risks, and strengthening anti-poaching and conflict mitigation operations.
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June 20, 2026
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Bengal rolls back yoga day advisory, says event for govt staff not must
FACING a legal challenge, the West Bengal government told the Calcutta High Court on Friday that participation of state employees in the June 21 Yoga Day programme is voluntary.
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June 20, 2026
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Climate change could make monsoons as dangerous as summers for heat stress
INDIA’S struggle with extreme heat may soon extend well beyond the traditional summer months, with new research indicating that dangerous heat-stress conditions are rapidly emerging during the monsoon season and could affect more than half the country under future warming scenarios.
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June 20, 2026
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‘No mercy’: Yogi warns of tough action against culprits
CHIEF Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said the culprits linked to the alleged theft of Ram temple donation funds will ‘‘not be spared, whosoever they might be’’.
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June 20, 2026
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World talking about youth power: PM
Will ensure all necessary support for young aspirations
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June 20, 2026
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Vinesh turns to international events
A few weeks after renowned wrestler Vinesh Phogat was not allowed to compete at the National Open Ranking Series, she has turned her attention to international competitions.
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June 20, 2026
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Amber Group to make Oppo, Realme, One Plus phones
INDIAS leading electronics contract manufacturer Amber Enterprises has signed a deal with Oppo India to produce mobile phones of Oppo, One Plus and Realme, a company statement said on Thursday.
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June 20, 2026
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RBI MPC MAINTAINS STATUS QUO, CITES INFLATION RISKS
FEARS of inflation going out of control due to the West Asia conflict (which ended on Friday) and the impact on food prices due to the deficit monsoon forecast have kept RBI's monetary policy committee (MPC) members on a “wait and watch mode” at the June meeting.
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June 20, 2026
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Paperless working systems for station masters soon
THE Indian Railways (IR) is considering introducing mobile app-based, paperless working systems for station masters and is developing an integrated Station Management System (SMS) to improve coordination among railway departments and ensure faster resolution of passenger-related issues.
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June 20, 2026
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'Lost job for moving HC seeking staff regularisation'
A 52-year-old man, who until March this year worked as accountant with the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) in Madurai, has alleged that his contract was not renewed over his efforts to secure regularisation and service benefits for long-serving contractual staff by moving court.
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