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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
The New Indian Express Kottayam
Not taking chances as NMC says no leave for doctors on June 20-21
AHEAD of the NEET-UG retest, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed all medical colleges and institutes to not grant leave to students on June 20 and 21.
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June 20, 2026
The New Indian Express Kottayam
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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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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‘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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RIL raised LPG supply 4-fold during Hormuz disruption: Anant Ambani
RELIANCE Industries on Friday said it increased LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) supplies four-fold to help the country manage import disruptions caused by the conflict in West Asia.
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June 20, 2026
The New Indian Express Kottayam
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
The New Indian Express Kottayam
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
The New Indian Express Kottayam
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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How hydration break helped Swiss win crucial tie
SOME teams at this year’s World Cup have blamed FIFA’s new hydration breaks for killing momentum. Switzerland used the break to seize it.
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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
The New Indian Express Kottayam
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
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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
The New Indian Express Kottayam
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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Atlantic ‘cold blob’ may be rewiring India’s monsoon
A mysterious patch of cooling water in the North Atlantic Ocean, known as the ‘Atlantic Cold Blob’, may be reshaping the Indian summer monsoon and influencing rainfall patterns across South Asia, according to a new study that links distant ocean changes to dramatic shifts in rainfall over India.
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June 20, 2026
The New Indian Express Kottayam
World talking about youth power: PM
Will ensure all necessary support for young aspirations
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June 20, 2026
The New Indian Express Kottayam
SpaceX spending $60 billion to buy Cursor
SPACEX has agreed to acquire AI coding startup Cursor in a $60 billion all-stock deal, marking one of the biggest acquisitions involving a venture-backed software company and signalling a wider push into artificial intelligence beyond rockets and satellites.
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June 19, 2026
The New Indian Express Kottayam
Probe report into maternal deaths sparks Kota row
THE report of the probe into the deaths of five pregnant women last month after cesarean deliveries has identified medical negligence at Kota’s New Medical College Hospital, administrative shortcomings, and poor infection control measures as the primary factors behind the deaths.
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June 19, 2026
The New Indian Express Kottayam
Qadian-Beas rly project revived after 100 years
BARELY 40 kilometres apart, Qadian and Beas have waited nearly a century for railway tracks to bridge the distance. The wait may finally be over with the revival of the long-pending rail link project.
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June 19, 2026
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Bihar brutality: 28-yr-old woman gang-raped by 5 holding husband captive
A 28-year-old married woman was gang raped by five youths after her husband was held captive in Bihar’s Begusarai district.
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June 19, 2026
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Imports of gold decline over 65% after duty hike
INDIA’S gold imports have declined sharply after the government raised customs duty on the precious metal, with monthly inbound shipments falling by more than 65% to 25-30 tonne from 75-100 tonne earlier, a senior government official said.
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June 19, 2026
The New Indian Express Kottayam
Modi call to democratise technology
India-UK free trade pact to kickstart on July 15; bid to energise economy on fast track
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June 19, 2026
The New Indian Express Kottayam
Sand mining: Four of family held for killing of BJP leader
THE Chhattisgarh Police has made four arrests in the sensational case of violence that took place between two rival factions involved in sand mining in the Korea district that left three people dead.
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June 19, 2026
The New Indian Express Kottayam
Uddhav Sena on the verge of a split, again
AS the Shiv Sena (UBT) appears to be headed for a second major split, six of its nine Lok Sabha MPs skipped the parliamentary party meeting on Thursday, signalling that a formal crossover to the ruling Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is imminent.
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June 19, 2026
The New Indian Express Kottayam
ENGLISH HURRICANE IN US
The 32-year-old skipper ties team's record for World Cup goals and help England overpower Croatia 4-2
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June 19, 2026
The New Indian Express Kottayam
AI adoption outpaces training, companies struggle to keep up
AI adoption is moving faster than organisations’ ability to train workers and adapt skills to changing job requirements, while expectations around the technology continue to run ahead of its real-world capabilities, according to experts.
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June 19, 2026
The New Indian Express Kottayam
Diaz stars on WC debut years after parents’ kidnapping
AFTER contributing a goal and an assist in his World Cup debut, Colombia’s Luis Diaz walked to the sidelines to look for his father. They spotted each other, fulfilling a dream that was years in the making.
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June 19, 2026
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UK steel deal clears FTA rollout path
INDIA has secured additional concessions under the free trade agreement with the United Kingdom, resolving all outstanding issues that had delayed its implementation, setting the stage for its rollout on July 15.
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June 19, 2026
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AI no longer just for engineers; salaries rise 147% after upskilling
ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) is no longer limited to software engineers and technology teams, and is increasingly becoming a workforce-wide skill across industries, according to the India AI Workforce Report 2026 released by Scaler.
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June 19, 2026
The New Indian Express Kottayam
Telegram faces more scrutiny than WhatsApp
WITH Telegram facing a temporary restriction in India ahead of the NEET (UG) re-examination scheduled for June 21, 2026, the messaging platform has once again come under scrutiny over its privacy features.
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