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National 5/31/2026

Revised export duty on fuel kicks in from June 1; Domestic excise rates on petrol, diesel remain unchanged

India has slashed its Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED), colloquially known as the windfall tax, on domestically produced crude oil to INR 4,800 per tonne, down from INR 5,600, effective June 1. This move, aimed at aligning with recent dips in international crude prices, simultaneously confirms that export duties on refined fuels like petrol, diesel, and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) will remain at zero, providing continued relief to Indian refiners. The Ministry of Finance's fortnightly review underscores a dual strategy: adjusting domestic crude levies while maintaining a competitive edge for refined product exports.

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Revised export duty on fuel kicks in from June 1; Domestic excise rates on petrol, diesel remain unchanged
National 5/31/2026

Mizoram Opens North East’s First New-Age Tech Skills Centre, Marking a Digital Skilling Push for the Region

Mizoram has just inaugurated North East India's first New-Age Tech Skills Centre, a strategic investment by the Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship aimed at transforming the region's economic landscape. This facility, focusing on cutting-edge fields like Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, directly addresses the high aspirations and literacy rates among Mizo youth, preparing them for an increasingly digital global workforce.

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Mizoram Opens North East’s First New-Age Tech Skills Centre, Marking a Digital Skilling Push for the Region
National 5/31/2026

Bombay HC Orders Protection For Unilever Team After Assault During Counterfeit Goods Raid In Haryana

In a stern directive underscoring the escalating risks in brand protection, the Bombay High Court has ordered Haryana police to provide immediate and continuous protection to a court-appointed receiver and Unilever representatives. This unprecedented intervention follows a violent assault on the team during a court-ordered raid on a counterfeit manufacturing unit in Ambala, Haryana, highlighting the dangerous frontier of intellectual property enforcement in India.

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Bombay HC Orders Protection For Unilever Team After Assault During Counterfeit Goods Raid In Haryana
National 5/31/2026

Doctors achieve rare milestone with ‘scarless’ liver cancer therapy

Doctors at Medicover Hospitals, Nellore, have achieved a notable medical milestone by successfully performing an advanced microwave ablation (MWA) procedure for a complex case of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), delivering what they term a "scarless" outcome. This breakthrough underscores India's accelerating prowess in precision oncology, dramatically reducing patient trauma and accelerating post-operative recovery for one of the most aggressive cancers.

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Doctors achieve rare milestone with ‘scarless’ liver cancer therapy
National 5/31/2026

Delhi High Court’s pathbreaking ruling on Google keyword advertising | Explained - The Hindu

The Delhi High Court has delivered a seismic ruling against Google, finding the tech giant liable for trademark infringement in its keyword advertising model and imposing a substantial penalty. This landmark decision, stemming from a complaint by an Indian sanitaryware brand, marks a critical inflection point for India's digital advertising landscape, challenging Google's long-standing practice of allowing rivals to bid on trademarked terms.

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Delhi High Court’s pathbreaking ruling on Google keyword advertising | Explained - The Hindu
National 5/31/2026

Govt exempts import duty on cotton till October

In a decisive move to bolster its beleaguered textile industry, India's government has suspended the 11% import duty on cotton until October 30, 2026. This critical policy intervention, announced today, aims to immediately reduce raw material costs and ensure stable supply for spinning mills grappling with high domestic prices and global supply chain volatility, directly impacting the competitiveness of Indian apparel and fabric exports.

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Govt exempts import duty on cotton till October
National 5/31/2026

NIA's Multi-State Search in Kerala Explosives Case: Six Arrested, Digital Devices, Documents Seized

India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) has delivered a sharp blow to a suspected domestic terror network, arresting six individuals across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka following the discovery of significant explosives in Malappuram, Kerala. This coordinated multi-state sweep, leveraging digital forensics and intelligence, aims to dismantle what authorities believe is an emerging module focused on assembling improvised explosive devices (IEDs) for disruptive acts.

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NIA's Multi-State Search in Kerala Explosives Case: Six Arrested, Digital Devices, Documents Seized
National 5/31/2026

RBI says agriculture outlook for FY27 hinges on monsoon progress

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has delivered a stark reminder: India's agricultural outlook for the upcoming financial year (FY27) hinges precariously on the performance and distribution of the south-west monsoon. This pronouncement, made as early monsoon forecasts show a potential shift towards La Niña, signals persistent anxieties within the central bank regarding food price stability and the broader economic trajectory.

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RBI says agriculture outlook for FY27 hinges on monsoon progress
National 5/31/2026

India News | Court Grants 7 Days Police Custody of 4 Accused Linked with ISI to Unearth Larger Conspiracy

Delhi's Patiala House Court has granted a critical seven-day police custody to four individuals freshly arrested on suspicion of links with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), allowing Delhi Police to unearth what investigators term a "Larger Conspiracy." This move underscores an intensified crackdown on foreign intelligence operations within India, with authorities suggesting the arrests are pivotal to dismantling an expansive cross-border network.

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India News | Court Grants 7 Days Police Custody of 4 Accused Linked with ISI to Unearth Larger Conspiracy
National 5/31/2026

Centre Sanctions Rs 6 Crore for Mizoram Power Upgrade, Says Manohar Lal Khattar

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has greenlit a crucial Rs 6 crore central allocation for Mizoram's beleaguered power infrastructure, albeit with a conditional rider: the state must chip in its Rs 60 lakh share within a week. This immediate funding injection, announced following high-level discussions with state BJP leaders in Aizawl, signals the Centre's targeted push to strengthen energy grids in the Northeast amidst broader development challenges.

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Centre Sanctions Rs 6 Crore for Mizoram Power Upgrade, Says Manohar Lal Khattar
National 5/31/2026

Punjab Govt Moves to Regularise 65,000 Contract Workers, Promises Job Security Through New Law

The Punjab government is pushing forward with its landmark legislation to regularise 65,000 contract workers, with the proposed Punjab Regularisation of Contractual Employees Act, 2026, slated for a crucial vote in the upcoming monsoon session of the Punjab Legislative Assembly. This move, championed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, aims to dismantle the long-standing system of precarious contractual and outsourced employment across state departments, delivering a significant electoral promise made by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

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Punjab Govt Moves to Regularise 65,000 Contract Workers, Promises Job Security Through New Law
National 5/30/2026

World MS Day 2026: How ICMR And NIMHANS Are Leading India's Fight Against Multiple Sclerosis - ETV Bharat

On World MS Day 2026, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) unveiled a joint national strategy to combat Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in India, focusing on aggressive early detection and a novel nationwide MS Registry. This critical push aims to dramatically shorten Diagnostic Delays, a long-standing impediment to effective treatment and improved patient outcomes across the country.

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World MS Day 2026: How ICMR And NIMHANS Are Leading India's Fight Against Multiple Sclerosis - ETV Bharat
National 5/30/2026

Non-Food Bank Credit Growth Jumps to 15.8% in April 2026; Services, Industry Lead Expansion: RBI

India's foundational financing lifelines are demonstrating extraordinary structural strength, with non-food bank credit growth accelerating to a stunning 15.8% year-on-year in April 2026. Data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) confirms an intense surge in both corporate and retail borrowing appetites, signaling robust economic momentum led by the services and industry sectors. This sharp uptick underscores a broad-based demand for capital, propelling the nation's post-pandemic recovery.

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Non-Food Bank Credit Growth Jumps to 15.8% in April 2026; Services, Industry Lead Expansion: RBI
National 5/30/2026

ED attaches over Rs 634 crore linked to Unitech Golf & Country Club, cites diversion of homebuyers’ funds

India's Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached assets worth over Rs 634 crore linked to the Unitech Golf & Country Club (UGCC) project, alleging a sophisticated scheme of homebuyers' funds diversion. This latest action under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) targets properties and interests held by Sungrace Products (India) Pvt. Ltd. and CIG Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., two entities the ED claims derived significant economic interest in the UGCC project without commensurate financial contributions.

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ED attaches over Rs 634 crore linked to Unitech Golf & Country Club, cites diversion of homebuyers’ funds
National 5/30/2026

Dubious national distinction: TG discoms staring at Rs 69,741-cr losses

Telangana's electricity distribution companies (discoms) are reeling from a staggering Rs 69,741 crore in accumulated losses, earning them a dismal 'C' rating for financial mismanagement. This makes Telangana's power sector second only to Tamil Nadu's in terms of financial distress among major Indian states, a dubious national distinction that threatens grid stability and economic growth in the region.

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Dubious national distinction: TG discoms staring at Rs 69,741-cr losses
National 5/30/2026

LIVE: Temperatures Dip In Many States, Weather Body Flags Below-Normal Monsoon

India's critical Southwest Monsoon is facing a significant shortfall, with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) today upgrading its outlook to flag a "below-normal" season, sparking immediate concerns for the nation's agricultural backbone. This grim forecast arrives as Delhi experiences an unseasonal temperature dip, marking its lowest maximum in 21 days due to active Western Disturbances, offering a deceptive respite before the true monsoon season begins.

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LIVE: Temperatures Dip In Many States, Weather Body Flags Below-Normal Monsoon
National 5/30/2026

Aam Aadmi Party scores big in Punjab civic elections

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decisively cemented its dominance in Punjab, securing a resounding victory in the state's urban local body (ULB) elections. The party captured over 48% of the total wards across 102 civic bodies and claimed five of the eight municipal corporations — a stark affirmation of its expanding urban base since its 2022 Vidhan Sabha landslide. This result signals a further weakening of traditional political strongholds in the state.

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Aam Aadmi Party scores big in Punjab civic elections
National 5/30/2026

Govt notifies two new special economic zones in Puducherry

The Union Government has greenlit two new Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Puducherry, as officially notified this past Friday, signaling a renewed, targeted thrust to fortify India's industrial manufacturing and export capabilities. This move underscores New Delhi's strategic commitment to expand the country's footprint in global supply chains while simultaneously deepening self-reliance in critical sectors. The approvals, granted by the high-powered Board of Approval for SEZs, aim to attract significant investment and generate employment in the Union Territory.

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Govt notifies two new special economic zones in Puducherry
National 5/30/2026

Govt amends CSR norms; provides more leeway for cos

India's Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has significantly relaxed Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) norms, effective May 28, 2026, granting companies much-sought-after operational leeway. The amendments allow firms to carry forward excess CSR spending for up to three subsequent financial years and clarify limits on administrative overheads, addressing long-standing industry demands for greater flexibility in compliance.

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Govt amends CSR norms; provides more leeway for cos
National 5/30/2026

Agriculture Minister asks States to be prepared to deal with below-normal monsoon

India's Union Agriculture Minister has convened an urgent meeting with state agricultural departments, issuing a stark directive to immediately activate contingency plans in anticipation of a potential below-normal Southwest Monsoon. This proactive move comes as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) signals a high probability of El Niño conditions persisting through the crucial monsoon season, threatening the lifeline of India's agricultural economy.

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Agriculture Minister asks States to be prepared to deal with below-normal monsoon
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