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Cut Travel, Meet Online: Gujarat Government's 11-Point Save Fuel Plan

All India
 Updated: May 20, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Gujarat government issues 11-point circular to reduce fuel consumption by officials
  • Officials instructed to prioritize video conferencing over physical travel for meetings
  • Foreign travel banned except in unavoidable circumstances for government staff
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'Body Getting Decomposed. Please Take It': Cops To Twisha Sharma's Family

All India
 Updated: May 20, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Twisha Sharma was found hanging at her in-laws' home in Bhopal on May 12
  • Her body has been kept at AIIMS Bhopal mortuary since May 13 and is decomposing
  • Police have asked the family to collect the body as prolonged storage risks decomposition
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Meta Orders Work From Home First, Then Lays Off 8,000 Employees At 4 AM

Business News
 Updated: May 20, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Meta Platforms begins layoffs affecting about 8,000 employees globally, nearly 10% of its workforce
  • 7,000 employees reassigned to AI-native teams; 6,000 roles eliminated; smaller managerial layers planned
  • Meta focuses on AI as central priority, with planned spending of $125-$145 billion this year
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Pics: PM Modi's Dinner, Drive, Colosseum Diplomacy With Meloni In Rome

World
 Updated: May 20, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Prime Minister Modi arrived in Rome on Tuesday and was welcomed by Italian PM Giorgia Meloni
  • PM Modi and Meloni had dinner and visited the Colosseum, sharing perspectives on various subjects
  • PM Modi’s Italy visit is the final stop of his five-nation tour before returning to India on Wednesday
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India Bakes At 47.6 Degrees: Heatwave Explained, From Urban Heat To El Nino

All India
 Updated: May 20, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Large parts of India face severe heatwave with temperatures well above seasonal norms
  • Delhi and Ahmedabad temperatures range from 41 to 44 degrees Celsius on Tuesday
  • Heatwave conditions expected to persist with possible highs above 45 degrees in some areas
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"Racist, Derogatory": Norwegian Paper Slammed For PM-Snake Charmer Cartoon

World
 Updated: May 20, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Norwegian daily Aftenposten published a cartoon depicting Prime Minister Modi as a snake charmer
  • It linked the snake to a fuel pump, referencing recent fuel price hikes and sparked criticism for being racist
  • Indian officials have not officially responded to the cartoon controversy so far
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What Amitabh Bachchan Wrote In His First Blog Post After Hospital Discharge

Bollywood
 Updated: May 20, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Amitabh Bachchan was discharged from a Mumbai hospital after a routine check-up
  • He shared a poem on his blog following his discharge, without addressing health concerns
  • The poem referenced his 1996 debut album's lead single written by his father
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Google Unveils "Audio Glasses", Taking on Meta's Ray-Ban Smart Spectacles

World
 Updated: May 20, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Google unveiled new smart glasses to launch later this year, re-entering the market.
  • The glasses feature a microphone, camera, speaker, and AI assistant integration.
  • Two collections were revealed, designed by Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.
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Putin, Xi Hail 'Unyielding' Ties In Beijing Talks After Trump Visit

World
 Updated: May 20, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • President Xi Jinping praised China-Russia ties during talks with Vladimir Putin in Beijing
  • Putin's visit follows Trump's, focusing on deepening energy and strategic cooperation
  • Russia seeks progress on Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline amid Western sanctions
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Assam Halts Satellite Township Plan Near Semiconductor Project Amid Backlash

All India
 Updated: May 20, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • The Assam government paused land surveys for a satellite township near Tata's plant.
  • Tribal groups from Tiwa and Bodo communities opposed due to displacement fears.
  • The Rs 27,000-crore semiconductor project is welcomed but township plans face resistance.
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Ebola, Hantavirus Show World's Risk Preparedness Lagging: Pandemic Expert

Health
 Updated: May 20, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks show improved crisis response but low pandemic risk awareness
  • WHO's new health regulations helped rapid reaction to recent Ebola and hantavirus cases
  • More focus needed on risk-informed preparedness and early disease detection systems
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