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A recent Supreme Court judgment on a dowry harassment case has once again turned the spotlight on Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code , sparking fresh debate on its use and misuse.
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Faustino Oro , a 12‑year‑old chess wizard from Argentina, made history by becoming the second youngest Grandmaster ever , achieving the feat at 12 years, 6 months and 26 days.
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India’s women’s recurve archery team struck gold at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai , scripting a historic win for the country.
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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra and ECB President Christine Lagarde signed an MoU to deepen cooperation between the two central banks – a significant step for global monetary policy coordination.
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The Reserve Bank of India slapped a ₹31.80 lakh penalty on Yes Bank for flouting KYC norms – a reminder that compliance cannot take a back seat.
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RBI introduced a new reporting framework to keep a tighter watch on offshore rupee‑linked forex derivative transactions , aiming to plug regulatory gaps.
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Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank, Mandi , was fined ₹5 lakh by the RBI for violations related to deposit rules and statutory compliance.
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The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision had issued the final Basel III framework back in December 2017 – the one that changed how banks calculate Risk‑Weighted Assets (RWAs) for good.
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In a major political shift, Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the 9th Chief Minister of West Bengal , leading the first‑ever BJP government in the state.
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The government appointed Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani (Retd) as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and also as Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs.
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Laura Virginia Fernández Delgado , just 39, was sworn in as Costa Rica’s 50th President at the National Stadium in San José – a fresh face in Latin American leadership.
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The 10th edition of India‑Australia Defence Policy Talks was held in New Delhi, reflecting the growing strategic ties between the two nations.
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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh visited Banaras Hindu University (BHU) to review the SATHI facility (Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institute), set up with support from the Department of Science & Technology .
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CSIR‑IIIM Jammu joined hands with JKEDI through an MoU to give a solid boost to the startup ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir – a welcome move for young entrepreneurs.
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At the CSIR Innovation Complex in Mumbai , Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated a Buyer‑Seller Meet organised by CSIR‑IIIM as a curtain‑raiser for the upcoming Lavender Festival 2026 .
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Dr. Jitendra Singh also chaired a high‑level review meeting on the “Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar (SSSS)” campaign and the India International Science Festival , emphasising public participation and coordination.
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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) hosted the 35th Plenary and Working Group meetings of ISO/TC 20/SC 14 (Space Systems and Operations) – a first for India, showcasing its growing space credentials.
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International Nurses Day was observed on 12 May , a heartfelt salute to nurses worldwide for their selfless service to healthcare and society.