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BRICS Ministers Reaffirm Support for Palestinian Statehood

May 17, 2026

OVERVIEW

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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India Wins 27 Medals at Asian Boxing U15 Championships 2026 Gold-9

May 16, 2026

OVERVIEW

India put up an amazing show at the Asian Boxing U15 Championships 2026. The country won a total of 27 medals. This includes 9 gold, 6 silver, and 12 bronze medals. The U-15 girls team was the star performer. They won 7 gold medals. The U-15 boys team also contributed well with 2 gold medals. Young boxers from India showed great skill and strength. This performance gives a very bright hope for the future of Indian boxing.

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Age Limit for Maternity Leave for Adoptive Mothers

May 16, 2026

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On 17 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered a very important judgment. A two-judge bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan struck down Section 60(4) of the Code on Social Security, 2020. This section had given 12 weeks of maternity benefit only when the adopted child was below three months of age. The Court said this age limit is unfair. It said adoptive mothers are entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave no matter how old the child is at the time of adoption. The Court found the old rule violated Article 14 (equality) and Article 21 (right to life and dignity) of the Constitution.

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India’s Passport Rank Slips to 78th in Henley Index 2026-56 Destinations Accessible

May 16, 2026

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India’s passport has been ranked 78th in the Henley Passport Index 2026. This is a drop of three places from its earlier rank of 75th in February 2026. Indian passport holders can now travel to 56 destinations without a visa or with a visa-on-arrival or e-visa. Despite the drop, India’s rank has improved over the long term. In 2021, it was at 90th position. In 2025, it was at 85th. The Henley Passport Index is a global ranking based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). It measures how much travel freedom a passport offers.

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