News Headlines : 17th May 2022

  • India to roll out 6G technology by end of this decade, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Silver Jubilee celebration event of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.
  • Prime Minister asserts, 5G technology to bring positive changes in governance of the country.
  • Government announces relaxation on wheat export ban; Allows export of consignments registered prior to 13th May.
  • Supreme Court asks Varanasi District Magistrate to ensure protection of Shivling area without hindering prayer; Next hearing on 19th May.
  • Prime Minister reiterates India’s commitment to improve ease of doing business in film sector.
  • At 75th Cannes Film Festival, India Pavilion to focus on positioning India as the ‘Content Hub of the World’; Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur to  inaugurate it tomorrow.
  • Three Indian pugilists ensure medals for the country as they enter semi-finals of Women’s World Boxing Championships in Istanbul.
  • Odisha defeats Karnataka 2-0 in final of 12th Hockey India Senior Women’s National Championship in Bhopal.