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Indian chess player Apaar Saxena from Karnataka has earned the International Master (IM) title. He achieved all three required IM norms by performing well in European tournaments. This is a big step in his career. It also shows how India is becoming very strong in world chess.

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The buff-tip moth (Phalera cf. bucephala) has become an agricultural concern in Ladakh, India's cold desert region. This moth belongs to the Lepidoptera order. Its larvae (caterpillars) feed on crops. Ladakh's farming depends on a very short growing season and limited water. Even small pest attacks can cause big losses for local farmers.

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Canada’s proposed law Bill C-22 (SAAIA) gives the government new powers to collect metadata from electronic services. Tech giants Apple and Meta strongly oppose the bill. They say it can force companies to break encryption and create backdoors. The bill is under debate in Canada’s House of Commons in 2026.

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India to Host BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Indore

India will host the BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Indore, Madhya Pradesh in June 2026. This is a two-day event. India is hosting this meeting because it holds the BRICS Presidency in 2026. Agriculture ministers from all BRICS member nations will attend. They will discuss major global issues related to farming and food security.

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Government Launches Free Annual Health Check-Up for Workers Above 40

On 7 May 2026, the Union Labour Ministry of India started a new nationwide scheme. This scheme gives a free annual health check-up to all insured workers who are above 40 years of age. The goal is simple: find health problems early. The government runs this scheme through Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) hospitals and their affiliated centres. The legal basis for this scheme comes from the Code on Social Security, 2020.