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Central Government Invokes Section 69A of IT Act to Block Digital Platforms of Viral Satirical 'Cockroach Janta Party'

Platform Governance and Online Dissent: Satirical Youth Movement Parodying Ruling Establishment Blocked Under Emergency Tech Codes In a high-profile digital enforcement action drawing immense public scrutiny toward India's platform regulation matrices, the Central Government has officially **invoked emergency blocking powers under Section 69A of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 to suspend the website and social media networks of the…

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Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Rolls Out Tiered ₹2,044.46 Crore Cooperative Crop Loan Waiver Scheme Supporting 14.22 Lakh Farmers

Agricultural Debt Relief: Government Enacts Structured Waiver Frame Linked to Outstanding Dues to Balance Fiscal Health In a major multi-sectoral relief intervention shielding rural households from multi-seasonal weather uncertainties, the **Government of Tamil Nadu has officially launched a targeted Cooperative Crop Loan Waiver Scheme**.

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International

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development Observed on May 21

The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is observed every year on 21 May. It promotes respect for the world's cultural diversity and encourages intercultural dialogue as a way to build peace and mutual understanding.

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Environment

International Day for Biological Diversity Observed on May 22 with 2026 Theme 'Acting locally for global impact'

The International Day for Biological Diversity is observed every year on 22 May to raise awareness about the need to conserve biodiversity. The day reminds people that the variety of plants, animals and ecosystems sustains food, water, health and livelihoods.

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National

India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-1 Short-Range Ballistic Missile from Chandipur, Odisha

India has successfully test-fired the Agni-1 short-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha. Agni-1 belongs to the Agni family of indigenously developed ballistic missiles that form a key part of India's strategic deterrence. Such tests are carried out periodically to validate the operational readiness and reliability of missiles already in service with the armed forces.

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International

ITBP Completes First All-Women Mount Everest Expedition with All 11 Climbers Reaching Summit

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has successfully completed its first expedition to Mount Everest made up entirely of women. All 11 women mountaineers in the team reached the 8,848-metre summit, climbing by the South Col Route.

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National

Gurindervir Singh Becomes Fastest Indian with 10.09 Seconds in Men's 100m at Federation Cup in Ranchi

Indian sprinter Gurindervir Singh has become the fastest Indian runner by clocking 10.09 seconds in the men's 100 metre race at the Federation Cup held in Ranchi. With this run he became the first Indian to break into the 10.0-second range in the event.

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National

Health Ministry Brings Pregabalin Under Stricter Schedule H1 of Drugs Rules, 1945 to Curb Misuse

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has placed Pregabalin under the stricter Schedule H1 category of the Drugs Rules, 1945. The step aims to check drug abuse, the misuse of medicines and the spread of antimicrobial resistance.

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