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PM Modi Studies Dutch Dam to Help Gujarat’s Big Water Project

May 18, 2026

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the famous Afsluitdijk dam in the Netherlands. He was accompanied by Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The visit was not just for show. India wants to learn from the Dutch way of managing water. This knowledge can help Gujarat’s ambitious Kalpasar Project. The project aims to store fresh water, control floods, and fight climate change.

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Supreme Court Gets More Judges-Strength Raised to 38

May 18, 2026

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The Supreme Court of India will now have more judges. The government has increased the number of judges from 34 to 38. This includes the Chief Justice of India. The change was made through an ordinance on 16 May 2026. The President promulgated it. The move aims to reduce the huge pile of pending cases.

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PM Modi Honoured with Commander Grand Cross of Sweden’s Royal Order of the Polar Star

May 18, 2026

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received Sweden’s highest honour for a Head of Government. The award is called the Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross. Sweden gave him this award during his official two-day visit to the country. He held talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. The award recognises his leadership and efforts to strengthen ties between India and Sweden.

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Nepali Guide Kami Rita Sherpa Sets New Record with 32nd Everest Summit

May 18, 2026

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On 17 May 2026, Kami Rita Sherpa climbed Mount Everest for the 32nd time. He is 56 years old. He reached the summit at 10:12 a.m. Nepal time. He used the Southeast Ridge route. The Nepal government confirmed his achievement. This is a new world record. No one else has climbed Everest so many times.

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IN-SPACe Leads Indian Delegation to Space Meetings Veneto 2026

May 18, 2026

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IN-SPACe, India’s space regulator, led a team of nine Indian space companies to an event in Venice, Italy. The event was called Space Meetings Veneto 2026. It took place on 16–17 May 2026. The Indian team was led by Dr. P.K. Jain. The companies signed new deals with Italian firms. This will help India and Italy work together in space technology.

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