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Justice Ramachandra Huddar Appointed Chairperson of Karnataka Admission Overseeing Committee

May 09, 2026

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On 8 May 2026, the Government of Karnataka appointed Justice Ramachandra Dattatray Huddar, a retired judge of the Karnataka High Court, as the new Chairperson of the Admission Overseeing Committee (AOC). The AOC oversees admissions to professional courses like engineering, medical, and dental programmes in the state. The post had been vacant since October 2024 after Justice B. Manohar’s term ended.

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Supreme Court Proposes Permanent Women-Only Vice-President Post in SCBA from 2027-28

May 09, 2026

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On 8 May 2026, the Supreme Court of India proposed creating a permanent women-only Vice-President post in the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA). This will start from the 2027-28 election cycle. The court wants more women advocates in leadership roles. The proposal came during hearings on bar body reforms and women’s representation in the legal profession.

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India Successfully Tests Maiden Nuclear-Capable ICBM off Odisha Coast on 8 May 2026

May 09, 2026

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On 8 May 2026, India successfully conducted the maiden test of a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The launch took place from Abdul Kalam Island near Chandipur, off the Odisha coast. The missile flew over a danger corridor of about 3,560 km in the Bay of Bengal. This test strengthens India’s strategic deterrence capabilities.

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Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan Appointed as India’s New Navy Chief

May 09, 2026

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The Government of India has appointed Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the next Chief of the Naval Staff. He will take charge on 31 May 2026, replacing Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi. He is currently heading the Western Naval Command in Mumbai. He has decades of experience in communication, electronic warfare, and naval operations.

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10th India-Australia Defence Policy Talks Held in New Delhi: Key Outcomes

May 09, 2026

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The 10th India-Australia Defence Policy Talks took place in New Delhi on 8 May 2026. India’s Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad led the Indian side. Australia’s First Assistant Secretary (International Policy) Bernard Philip led the Australian side. The two countries discussed defence cooperation, maritime security, training exchanges, and defence industry collaboration. This meeting strengthens the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership that both nations established in 2020.

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