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Richard Lewer Wins Archibald Prize 2026 for Portrait of Pitjantjatjara Elder Iluwanti Ken

May 10, 2026

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The Archibald Prize 2026 was awarded on 8 May 2026 to Richard Lewer, a Melbourne-based artist. He won for his portrait of Iluwanti Ken, a Pitjantjatjara Elder, senior artist, and traditional healer (ngangkari). The prize comes with $100,000 cash. The winning work was chosen from 1,034 entries. The exhibition of finalist works opened on 9 May 2026 at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney and runs until 16 August 2026.

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West Bengal New Cabinet 2026: Full List of Ministers in Suvendu Adhikari Government

May 10, 2026

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On 9 May 2026, Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the 9th Chief Minister of West Bengal. This is the first BJP-led government in the state's history. Along with him, five BJP leaders were sworn in as ministers at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. The BJP won 207 seats in the 2026 Assembly elections, ending decades of regional party dominance.

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Bihar New One-Time Settlement Scheme: Pay 50 Percent Less on Pending Traffic Challans

May 10, 2026

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The Bihar government launched the Traffic Challan One-Time Settlement Scheme, 2026, through a gazette notification on 30 April 2026. The scheme offers up to 50% relief on pending traffic e-challans for certain offences. It will remain open through the financial year 2026-27. The scheme became effective on 9 May 2026, which was also the date of the National Lok Adalat. The Patna High Court gave directions on 8 May 2026 to ensure smooth implementation.

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Justice Ramachandra Huddar Appointed Chairperson of Karnataka Admission Overseeing Committee

May 09, 2026

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On 8 May 2026, the Government of Karnataka appointed Justice Ramachandra Dattatray Huddar, a retired judge of the Karnataka High Court, as the new Chairperson of the Admission Overseeing Committee (AOC). The AOC oversees admissions to professional courses like engineering, medical, and dental programmes in the state. The post had been vacant since October 2024 after Justice B. Manohar’s term ended.

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Supreme Court Proposes Permanent Women-Only Vice-President Post in SCBA from 2027-28

May 09, 2026

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On 8 May 2026, the Supreme Court of India proposed creating a permanent women-only Vice-President post in the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA). This will start from the 2027-28 election cycle. The court wants more women advocates in leadership roles. The proposal came during hearings on bar body reforms and women’s representation in the legal profession.

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