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Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani Appointed India’s Next Chief of Defence Staff

May 09, 2026

Overview

The Indian government appointed Lieutenant General (retd) NS Raja Subramani as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on 9 May 2026. He will take charge on 30 May 2026, succeeding General Anil Chauhan. He is a highly decorated Army officer with nearly 39 years of service. He previously served as the Vice Chief of Army Staff and is currently Military Adviser in the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB).

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Suvendu Adhikari to Become 9th CM of West Bengal BJP Ends TMC 14-Year Rule

May 09, 2026

Overview

On 8 May 2026, Suvendu Adhikari was elected leader of the BJP legislative party in West Bengal. He will take oath as the 9th Chief Minister of West Bengal on 9 May 2026. The BJP won the 2026 state election, ending the Trinamool Congress's 14-year rule. Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee in both Bhabanipur and Nandigram constituencies.

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Apaar Saxena Becomes International Master: India’s Latest Chess Star Rises

May 08, 2026

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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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Buff-Tip Moth in Ladakh: A New Pest Threat to Cold Desert Farming

May 08, 2026

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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 Bill C-22: Why Apple and Meta Oppose the New Encryption Law

May 08, 2026

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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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