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PM Modi Greets Ali al-Zaidi on Becoming Iraq New Prime Minister

May 17, 2026

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On 16 May 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi. Al-Zaidi had just taken office as the new Prime Minister of Iraq. He was sworn in on 14 May 2026 during a parliamentary session. This marks a new chapter in Iraq’s leadership. India and Iraq share strong ties in energy, trade, and culture.

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Scientists Discover Buried River 15 Metres Below Ground in Uttar Pradesh

May 17, 2026

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Scientists from the CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) in Hyderabad have found an old underground river channel. It lies between Prayagraj and Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh. The buried river is about 10 to 15 metres below the surface. It stretches for nearly 200 kilometres. This ancient riverbed still holds a huge amount of water. Scientists believe it could help solve water problems in the region.

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India’s First Satellite-Tagged Ganges Soft-Shell Turtle Released in Kaziranga

May 17, 2026

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In a landmark achievement for wildlife conservation, India has successfully released its first-ever satellite-tagged Ganges soft-shell turtle. The historic event took place in the renowned Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam, marking a major step forward in the study and protection of this remarkable species.

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BRICS Ministers Reaffirm Support for Palestinian Statehood

May 17, 2026

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On 15 May 2026, foreign ministers of the BRICS nations met in New Delhi and renewed their support for the creation of an independent Palestinian state. The ministers stated that Palestine should be established within the borders that existed before the 1967 war, with East Jerusalem serving as its capital.

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MP High Court Declares Bhojshala Complex a Temple

May 17, 2026

Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Complex Declared a Temple by MP High Court

On 15 May 2026, the Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court delivered a major judgment regarding the long-disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar district. The Court ruled that the religious character of the site is that of a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, also known as Vagdevi.

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