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India Sets 2047 Goal to End Sickle Cell Disease

India Sets 2047 Goal to End Sickle Cell Disease

June 20, 2026 • Science & Tech
India has set an ambitious target to eliminate Sickle Cell Disease by 2047 through early screening, awareness campaigns, and improved healthcare access. The initiative aims to reduce the burden of th...
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UAE Raises Social Media Age Limit to 15

UAE Raises Social Media Age Limit to 15

June 20, 2026 • Science & Tech
The UAE has increased the minimum age for social media access to 15 years, aiming to create a safer digital environment for children and teenagers. The move is intended to promote responsible interne...
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Jainendra Jain Honoured with Wolf Prize in Physics

Jainendra Jain Honoured with Wolf Prize in Physics

June 20, 2026 • Science & Tech
Indian-origin physicist Jainendra Jain has been awarded the prestigious Wolf Prize in Physics for his groundbreaking contributions to the understanding of quantum matter and the fractional quantum Ha...
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Bimal Patel Elected as Member of ITLOS

Bimal Patel Elected as Member of ITLOS

June 20, 2026 • International
Bimal Patel has been elected as a member of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), a global judicial body that deals with disputes related to oceans, maritime boundaries, and inte...
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Keki Mistry Gets 3-Month Extension as HDFC Bank Chairman

Keki Mistry Gets 3-Month Extension as HDFC Bank Chairman

June 20, 2026 • Economy
HDFC Bank has extended the tenure of Chairman Keki Mistry by three months, ensuring continuity in the bank's leadership during an important phase of operations and strategic planning. The extension r...
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Supreme Court Declares Safe Footpaths a Fundamental Right

Supreme Court Declares Safe Footpaths a Fundamental Right

June 20, 2026 • National
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has reaffirmed that roads are meant not just for vehicles, but also for pedestrians. By recognizing safe footpaths as a fundamental right, the Court has stre...
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UCC Bill Likely to Be Tabled in Madhya Pradesh Assembly

UCC Bill Likely to Be Tabled in Madhya Pradesh Assembly

June 18, 2026 • National
The Madhya Pradesh government is moving forward with plans to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the State Assembly. The proposed legislation aims to establish a common set of civil laws fo...
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Sundarraj Pattilingam to Lead as NIA Inspector General

Sundarraj Pattilingam to Lead as NIA Inspector General

June 18, 2026 • National
Senior IPS officer Sundarraj Pattilingam has been appointed as the Inspector General (IG) of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). His appointment is expected to strengthen the agency’s efforts ...
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AI Boom Propels Bengaluru to Asia’s No. 2 Position

AI Boom Propels Bengaluru to Asia’s No. 2 Position

June 18, 2026 • Science & Tech
Bengaluru has emerged as Asia’s second-largest AI-native startup hub, highlighting the city's growing influence in the artificial intelligence sector. The achievement reflects Bengaluru’s strong ...
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Hat-Trick Hero Messi Shines on World Cup Stage

Hat-Trick Hero Messi Shines on World Cup Stage

June 18, 2026 • Sports
Lionel Messi scripted history in Argentina's opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by scoring a stunning hat-trick against Algeria. The Argentine captain led his team to a comfortable 3-0 victory ...
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Supreme Court Declares Safe Footpaths a Fundamental Right

Supreme Court Declares Safe Footpaths a Fundamental Right

June 20, 2026 • National
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has reaffirmed that roads are meant not just for vehicles, but also for pedestrians. By recognizing safe footpaths as a fundamental right, the Court has stre...
Read more
UCC Bill Likely to Be Tabled in Madhya Pradesh Assembly

UCC Bill Likely to Be Tabled in Madhya Pradesh Assembly

June 18, 2026 • National
The Madhya Pradesh government is moving forward with plans to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the State Assembly. The proposed legislation aims to establish a common set of civil laws fo...
Read more
Sundarraj Pattilingam to Lead as NIA Inspector General

Sundarraj Pattilingam to Lead as NIA Inspector General

June 18, 2026 • National
Senior IPS officer Sundarraj Pattilingam has been appointed as the Inspector General (IG) of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). His appointment is expected to strengthen the agency’s efforts ...
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Bimal Patel Elected as Member of ITLOS

Bimal Patel Elected as Member of ITLOS

June 20, 2026 • International
Bimal Patel has been elected as a member of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), a global judicial body that deals with disputes related to oceans, maritime boundaries, and inte...
Read more
Keki Mistry Gets 3-Month Extension as HDFC Bank Chairman

Keki Mistry Gets 3-Month Extension as HDFC Bank Chairman

June 20, 2026 • Economy
HDFC Bank has extended the tenure of Chairman Keki Mistry by three months, ensuring continuity in the bank's leadership during an important phase of operations and strategic planning. The extension r...
Read more
India Sets 2047 Goal to End Sickle Cell Disease

India Sets 2047 Goal to End Sickle Cell Disease

June 20, 2026 • Science & Tech
India has set an ambitious target to eliminate Sickle Cell Disease by 2047 through early screening, awareness campaigns, and improved healthcare access. The initiative aims to reduce the burden of th...
Read more
UAE Raises Social Media Age Limit to 15

UAE Raises Social Media Age Limit to 15

June 20, 2026 • Science & Tech
The UAE has increased the minimum age for social media access to 15 years, aiming to create a safer digital environment for children and teenagers. The move is intended to promote responsible interne...
Read more
Jainendra Jain Honoured with Wolf Prize in Physics

Jainendra Jain Honoured with Wolf Prize in Physics

June 20, 2026 • Science & Tech
Indian-origin physicist Jainendra Jain has been awarded the prestigious Wolf Prize in Physics for his groundbreaking contributions to the understanding of quantum matter and the fractional quantum Ha...
Read more
AI Boom Propels Bengaluru to Asia’s No. 2 Position

AI Boom Propels Bengaluru to Asia’s No. 2 Position

June 18, 2026 • Science & Tech
Bengaluru has emerged as Asia’s second-largest AI-native startup hub, highlighting the city's growing influence in the artificial intelligence sector. The achievement reflects Bengaluru’s strong ...
Read more
Hat-Trick Hero Messi Shines on World Cup Stage

Hat-Trick Hero Messi Shines on World Cup Stage

June 18, 2026 • Sports
Lionel Messi scripted history in Argentina's opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by scoring a stunning hat-trick against Algeria. The Argentine captain led his team to a comfortable 3-0 victory ...
Read more