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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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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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Full 'Vande Mataram' Recital At Kerala Oath Triggers Left Vs BJP Fight

All India
 Updated: May 20, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Full recital of Vande Mataram at Kerala UDF Cabinet event sparks controversy
  • Left parties criticize full rendition as inappropriate in a pluralistic society
  • BJP accuses Communists of insulting the song to appease radical vote banks
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4 Republicans Side With Democrats, Stand Up Against Trump's Iran War

World
 Updated: May 20, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Four Republicans voted with Democrats to limit Trump's powers under the War Powers Act
  • The Senate passed the resolution 50-47, with three Republicans absent from the vote
  • The war in the Gulf has lasted 81 days, causing over 10,000 deaths and major infrastructure damage
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Chemists' Nationwide Strike Today: Will Access To Medicines Be Hit?

Health
 Updated: May 20, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • AIOCD called a nationwide strike against unregulated online pharmacies and delivery platforms
  • Strike supported by multiple chemists associations may affect lakhs of private medical stores
  • Government assures essential medicine access via hospitals, Jan Aushadhi Kendras, and major chains
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Google's AI Boss Hints Bots May Surpass Human Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence
 Updated: May 20, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Demis Hassabis announced AGI is near, calling it the "foothills of singularity" at Google I/O
  • AGI aims to match or surpass human cognitive abilities across diverse tasks
  • Experts debate AGI timelines, ranging from 3-15 years, with no clear consensus
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Who Is Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Trump's 1st Choice For Iran's New Leader

World
 Updated: May 20, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • US and Israeli forces killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a surprise attack
  • Trump considered Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for Iran's leadership after regime change
  • Ahmadinejad was injured in the strike and was initially consulted on the plan
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Jobless Man With Rs 6 Lakh Savings Asks Internet For Financial Guidance

Offbeat
 Updated: May 20, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Man lost job in March with Rs 6 lakh savings including severance pay
  • Monthly expenses total Rs 22k, rent is Rs 12k, runway of 6-7 months if careful
  • Job market tough; finding new employment could take 3-6 months or longer
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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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