May 20- India, Italy Elevate Ties; Kerala Finalises Cabinet Portfolios; 5 Sent To Judicial Custody In NEET-UG Paper Leak Case

On News@7 this May 20, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. India and Italy on Wednesday elevated their ties to a Special Strategic Partnership after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome. The two sides discussed cooperation in trade, investment, artificial intelligence, energy and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. Meanwhile, the Kerala government finalised portfolios in the new United Democratic Front cabinet led by Chief Minister VD Satheesan, with senior leaders handling departments including Home, Finance and Industries. Separately, a Delhi court sent five accused in the NEET-UG paper leak case to judicial custody till June 2, while the Central Bureau of Investigation sought extended custody for another accused linked to the alleged sale of leaked examination papers. Tune In! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Aman Pal