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National 5/27/2026

Wildfires Rage On In J&K’s Udhampur, Rajouri; Villagers Join Multi-Agency Efforts To Control Blaze

Massive wildfires continue to rage across Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur and Rajouri districts, forcing an escalated response from multiple state and central agencies, alongside crucial participation from local villagers. Fueled by persistent high temperatures and strong winds characteristic of late spring, these blazes have already consumed vast tracts of forest, presenting an urgent ecological and public safety crisis for the region. The sustained intensity of these fires, despite concerted efforts, underscores the challenging conditions faced by ground teams.

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Wildfires Rage On In J&K’s Udhampur, Rajouri; Villagers Join Multi-Agency Efforts To Control Blaze
National 5/27/2026

A Cross-Sectional Observational Study of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Assessed by Fibrosis Index in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Presenting to a Tertiary Care Centre in Southwestern Maharashtra - Cureus

A recent cross-sectional study out of Southwestern Maharashtra has revealed an alarmingly high prevalence of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) with advanced fibrosis among patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). The findings, published in Cureus, underscore a rapidly escalating public health crisis in India, demanding immediate attention to integrated screening and management strategies to avert widespread liver complications.

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A Cross-Sectional Observational Study of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Assessed by Fibrosis Index in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Presenting to a Tertiary Care Centre in Southwestern Maharashtra - Cureus
National 5/26/2026

PFI in Kerala disbands itself?

In a strategic move defying full cessation, the Popular Front of India's (PFI) Kerala unit has reportedly announced its dissolution in late May 2026, ostensibly complying with the central government's nationwide ban under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). This highly anticipated declaration, delivered via a brief press release, comes amidst an intensified crackdown by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and signals a complex tactical pivot by the proscribed organization.

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PFI in Kerala disbands itself?
National 5/26/2026

Over 5,300 High-Risk Deliveries Treated Cashlessly Under Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) has marked a significant milestone, successfully facilitating cashless care for over 5,300 high-risk deliveries and extending support to 2,000 newborns under its ambit. This achievement, involving an expenditure exceeding Rs 7 crore, underscores the state's escalating commitment to critical maternal and child health outcomes and demonstrates the growing operational reach of its flagship health insurance scheme.

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Over 5,300 High-Risk Deliveries Treated Cashlessly Under Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana
National 5/26/2026

Nomura Asset, Capital Group, others buy 5.3% stake in Premier Energies for Rs 2,291 cr

Global financial titans Nomura Asset Management and Capital Group, alongside prominent Indian mutual funds, have poured Rs 2,291 crore into Premier Energies, acquiring a 5.3% stake via a promoter stake sale. This substantial equity infusion, valuing the Hyderabad-based solar manufacturer at roughly $5.2 billion, underscores escalating institutional confidence in India's burgeoning renewable energy ecosystem amidst ambitious domestic capacity expansion.

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Nomura Asset, Capital Group, others buy 5.3% stake in Premier Energies for Rs 2,291 cr
National 5/26/2026

Deadly Babesia Epidemic Claims Lives Of 8 Asiatic Lions in Gir Forest

An urgent crisis grips India's Gir Forest National Park as a deadly Babesia epidemic has claimed the lives of eight critically endangered Asiatic Lions in just the past few weeks. This parasitic, tick-borne infection is spreading rapidly, forcing the Gujarat Forest Department into high-alert mode with veterinary teams scrambling to contain the outbreak and prevent further losses to the world's last wild population of this iconic big cat.

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Deadly Babesia Epidemic Claims Lives Of 8 Asiatic Lions in Gir Forest
National 5/26/2026

MobiKwik Shares Jump 8% After RBI Nod, Fintech Firm Gets Offline Payment Aggregator Licence

MobiKwik shares surged nearly 8% today following the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) in-principle approval for the company to operate as an Offline Payment Aggregator (PA). This critical regulatory nod is set to unleash MobiKwik's aggressive expansion into India's vast physical merchant segment, directly intensifying competition within the rapidly evolving digital payments ecosystem.

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MobiKwik Shares Jump 8% After RBI Nod, Fintech Firm Gets Offline Payment Aggregator Licence
National 5/26/2026

Delhi: CNG price hiked for fourth time in two weeks, reaches Rs 83.09 per kg

Delhi commuters are facing a fresh blow as Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices soared for the fourth time in two weeks, hitting Rs 83.09 per kilogram. This latest hike by Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) brings the cumulative increase to a steep Rs 5 per kg since May 15, intensifying the squeeze on household budgets and commercial transport operators across the National Capital Region.

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Delhi: CNG price hiked for fourth time in two weeks, reaches Rs 83.09 per kg
National 5/26/2026

'Chenab Water To Benefit India Now': Himachal-Based Expert's Idea Gets Shape As Centre Clears Key Infra Projects

The Union government has greenlit the ambitious Rs 2300 crore Chenab-Beas Link Tunnel Project, bringing a decade-old proposal by Himachal-based expert Praveen Sharma to fruition. This strategic move is poised to significantly bolster India's water security and agricultural potential, diverting surplus Chenab river water into the Beas basin for enhanced irrigation and power generation across northern states.

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'Chenab Water To Benefit India Now': Himachal-Based Expert's Idea Gets Shape As Centre Clears Key Infra Projects
National 5/26/2026

NMC Extends Internship Permission in Non-Teaching Hospitals Till 2028, Relief for FMGs

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has delivered a critical lifeline to thousands of Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) and capacity-strained states, extending permission for crucial Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI) placements in recognized non-teaching hospitals until May 2028. This move, announced via a public notice on May 24, 2026, immediately addresses the mounting pressure from FMGs facing prolonged career delays and states grappling with acute internship seat shortages, particularly exacerbated by the return of students from conflict zones.

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NMC Extends Internship Permission in Non-Teaching Hospitals Till 2028, Relief for FMGs
National 5/26/2026

Delhi records warmest May night in 14 years

Delhi just sweltered through its warmest May night in 14 years, with temperatures failing to drop below 32.8°C at the Safdarjung Observatory, exacerbating an already brutal heatwave. This unprecedented nocturnal heat on May 25, 2026, created a double crisis for residents as thick dust from western Rajasthan simultaneously choked the city's air, pushing the Air Quality Index into the "severe" category. The dual threat underscores growing climate vulnerability in the Indian capital.

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Delhi records warmest May night in 14 years
National 5/26/2026

Heatwave alert: Delhi CM says govt ensuring relief reaches the needy

Delhi is grappling with an unrelenting heatwave, pushing temperatures past 48 degrees Celsius in some localities and triggering a "red alert" from the India Meteorological Department. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has activated an extensive government response, deploying Mobile Heat Relief Units and Cooling Zones across all 13 districts, aiming to protect the capital's most vulnerable populations from the severe conditions.

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Heatwave alert: Delhi CM says govt ensuring relief reaches the needy
National 5/26/2026

No Ebola case reported in India so far, says Health Minister JP Nadda; reviews preparedness

India's Union Health Minister JP Nadda has moved decisively, confirming no Ebola cases within the nation but mandating a significant uplift in surveillance and emergency preparedness across all major entry points. This urgent action comes as a virulent resurgence of Ebola Virus Disease, particularly the Zaire ebolavirus strain, grips Central Africa, sparking global health alerts and prompting India to fortify its defenses against potential importation.

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No Ebola case reported in India so far, says Health Minister JP Nadda; reviews preparedness
National 5/26/2026

Ansari backs Jamiat chief on declaring cow national animal; urges Muslims to shun cow slaughter on Eid

Former Vice-President Hamid Ansari has lent significant weight to an unexpected proposal by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Maulana Arshad Madani, advocating for the cow's declaration as India's national animal and urging Muslims to forgo cow slaughter during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha on May 28. This joint appeal, just days before the festival, represents a novel convergence of views from prominent Muslim figures, aiming to proactively de-escalate communal tensions surrounding bovine protection.

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Ansari backs Jamiat chief on declaring cow national animal; urges Muslims to shun cow slaughter on Eid
National 5/26/2026

Sangma tells Pradhan about strategy to improve education sector in Meghalaya

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has presented a comprehensive overhaul strategy for the state's education sector to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, marking a critical step towards rectifying decades of systemic inefficiencies. This bold blueprint targets fragmented school infrastructure, convoluted grant-in-aid systems, and inconsistent teacher remuneration, aiming to pivot focus sharply towards enhancing student learning outcomes.

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Sangma tells Pradhan about strategy to improve education sector in Meghalaya
National 5/25/2026

IIT Madras launches maritime research facility with ₹4.5 crore in CSR funding from Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders

India's strategic push for indigenous defense and deep-sea technology received a significant boost with IIT Madras formally inaugurating a cutting-edge maritime research facility, backed by a ₹4.5 crore CSR grant from Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL). The state-of-the-art center, now operational, is poised to become a pivotal hub for advanced studies into marine vehicles, complex offshore systems, and critical fluid dynamics, directly addressing a long-standing gap in domestic capabilities.

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IIT Madras launches maritime research facility with ₹4.5 crore in CSR funding from Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
National 5/25/2026

Petrol, Diesel Prices Increased by Up to Rs 2.5 for Fourth Time in 10 Days

Indian consumers are bracing for another inflationary shock as state-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have hiked petrol and diesel prices by up to Rs 2.5, marking the fourth such increase in just ten days. This aggressive pass-through of costs signals the OMCs' urgent drive to claw back substantial losses accumulated from prolonged price suppression, despite the immediate political discomfort.

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Petrol, Diesel Prices Increased by Up to Rs 2.5 for Fourth Time in 10 Days
National 5/25/2026

‘Cockroaches’ hit the streets in Tamil Nadu, hold rally against unemployment and exam irregularities

Hundreds of disgruntled youth, adopting the evocative moniker "Cockroaches" to symbolize their perceived insignificance, swarmed the streets of Chennai today, demanding accountability from the DMK government over rampant unemployment and a fresh wave of exam irregularities. This unprecedented street action near the Corporation Boys Higher Secondary School signals a boiling point for disillusioned graduates, who accuse the administration of failing to deliver on job creation promises and ensure fair public sector recruitment processes. The movement highlights a critical erosion of trust in state institutions designed to provide equitable opportunities.

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‘Cockroaches’ hit the streets in Tamil Nadu, hold rally against unemployment and exam irregularities
National 5/25/2026

Why Indian doctors are recommending genome tests before prescriptions

A growing cadre of Indian cardiologists and oncologists in top-tier private hospitals are sidestepping conventional diagnostic protocols, increasingly recommending pharmacogenomic and whole-genome tests before initiating critical treatments. This bold shift, largely absent from standard medical guidelines and insurance coverage, marks a proactive push towards precision medicine, aiming to dramatically reduce adverse drug reactions and improve therapeutic efficacy for a discerning patient base.

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Why Indian doctors are recommending genome tests before prescriptions
National 5/25/2026

NIA Conducts Raids on Educational Institutions in Jammu and Kashmir

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has unleashed its latest wave of raids across multiple districts in Jammu and Kashmir, zeroing in on educational institutions and the residences of former Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) operatives. These synchronized operations, particularly prominent in Anantnag and Pulwama, aim to dismantle entrenched networks suspected of channeling funds to terror outfits and propagating a separatist ideology among local youth. Early reports indicate significant seizures of digital communication devices, financial ledgers, and incriminating documents from the Darul Uloom Sirajul Uloom and the premises of former JeI district president, Altaf Shah, suggesting a deepening probe into ideological subversion.

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NIA Conducts Raids on Educational Institutions in Jammu and Kashmir
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