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News digest for 25 may , 2026

May 25, 2026

National Politics & Governance

  • The number of sanctioned judges in the Supreme Court of India has been raised from 34 to 38 by the Government of India to ease the burden of pending cases and make the court more efficient.
  • The Supreme Court of the country pointed out that there is no need to introduce new criminal offences for hate speech, and noted that existing laws already provide avenues for action.
  • The Supreme Court in an important ruling, related to civil liberties, allowed bail to an undertrial prisoner who has been arrested for six years under the UAPA, highlighting the importance of the constitutional right to speedy trial.

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News digest for 24 may , 2026

May 24, 2026

National News & Governance

  • The controversy around the NEET-UG Examination intensified after large student groups gathered in New Delhi demanding an independent investigation into the National Testing Agency over the examination leak issue.
  • Extreme heat conditions continue across Delhi, with temperatures crossing 46°C in several areas. Authorities instructed power companies to avoid non-essential maintenance work to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply.

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News digest for 23 may , 2026

May 23, 2026

National News & Governance

  • Rozgar Mela: PM to hand out 51,000 appointment letters – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute appointment letters to 51,000 newly recruited youth today at Rozgar Melas organised across 47 cities – a big push for government jobs.

  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in India – Marco Rubio has reached Kolkata and is scheduled to meet PM Modi later to discuss strategic ties – a crucial diplomatic visit.

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News digest for 22 May , 2026

May 22, 2026

National Governance & Policy

  • The controversy surrounding the NEET-UG Examination deepened after NTA officials informed a Parliamentary panel that the exam had to be cancelled because paper leaks had seriously damaged its credibility and fairness.
  • The Central Government is considering a proposal to divide the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to create a separate department dedicated exclusively to managing Delhi’s fast-growing urban infrastructure challenges.

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News digest for 21 May 2026

May 21, 2026

National News & Governance

  • Anti-Terrorism Day is being observed across India today, with schools, government offices, and public institutions conducting pledge ceremonies to promote peace, unity, and non-violence.
  • A severe heatwave continues to grip New Delhi as temperatures crossed 45°C in several areas. Authorities have kept GRAP-1 emergency heat measures active while electricity demand touched record levels.

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