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Abhishek Sheoran

Abhishek Sheoran is a Chief Sub-Editor at India TV News, where he primarily covers politics. With over eight years of experience in the media industry, he specialises in elections and political developments. Before joining India TV, he worked with leading media organisations, including The Daily Jagran and The Tribune. Abhishek holds a Master's degree in English from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. He can be reached at abhisheksheoran@indiatvnews.com.

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 19, 2026
India | May 19, 2026, 08:35 PM IST
The US Department of Justice moved to dismiss criminal claims that accused Gautam Adani and his associates of participating in an alleged bribery scheme connected to India’s biggest solar energy project, as per the court filings.
Iran threatens to open new fronts against US and Israel; Trump says 'all set to start' strikes
World | May 19, 2026, 11:53 PM IST
The comments come shortly after Trump claimed military action against Iran was stopped following requests from several Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, who believed progress was being made in talks.
BJP to launch nationwide campaign marking 12 years of Modi Government
India | May 19, 2026, 07:21 PM IST
According to the party’s roadmap, the nationwide campaign will run from June 5 to June 21, 2026, and will include a wide range of public engagement and awareness activities such as outreach drives, welfare camps, Yoga Day celebrations, and environmental protection initiatives.

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi after Vijay 'commemorates' LTTE founder Prabhakaran: 'For slice of power'
Tamil Nadu | May 19, 2026, 06:05 PM IST
Notably, reference to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is politically sensitive in India, as the group was banned for its role in terrorism and was responsible for the 1991 killing of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
Will Revanth Reddy join BJP? Nizamabad MP Dharmapuri sparks major defection talk: 'Like Suvendu…'
Telangana | May 19, 2026, 06:07 PM IST
Reacting to PM Modi’s remark inviting Reddy to join him, Dharmapuri said he was merely a small party worker and unaware of the nature of the relationship between the two leaders.
TMC blames BJP pressure as Jahangir Khan exits Falta repoll race, alleges attacks on party offices
West Bengal | May 19, 2026, 04:03 PM IST
The Election Commission on May 2 directed repolling at all 285 polling stations in the Falta Assembly Constituency. The poll panel stated that widespread electoral malpractices and serious disruptions to the democratic process were reported across several polling station during voting on April 29.

Telangana: Woman drowns six-year-old daughter in water tank to clear way for second marriage
Telangana | May 19, 2026, 03:41 PM IST
Police said Rekha had married several years ago and gave birth to a baby girl. However, marital disputes reportedly surfaced soon after the child’s 21-day naming ceremony, eventually leading to divorce. Since then, Rekha had been living separately while raising her daughter alone.
Bengal land grab case: Prime accused Sona Pappu arrested by ED after hours of interrogation
West Bengal | May 18, 2026, 11:32 PM IST
This came days after Kolkata DCP Shantanu Sinha Biswas was nabbed by the federal probe agency in the same case. Sources within the agency said Poddar had previously been issued five summonses as part of the ongoing investigation.
Turkey mass shooting: 4 killed, several injured after gunman opens fire in Mersin; accused at large
World | May 18, 2026, 09:24 PM IST
After the shooting, the suspect escaped from the area in a car, prompting police to launch a large-scale search operation across the city. Security forces continued their manhunt as investigators worked to determine the motive behind the attack.

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 18, 2026
India | May 18, 2026, 08:45 PM IST
Suvendu Adhikari announced that the state cabinet has approved the formation of two inquiry panels headed by former High Court judges to investigate allegations of institutional corruption and the alleged torture of women under erstwhile TMC rule.
NEET paper leak: Pune lecturer, arrested by CBI over Biology paper leak, sacked by college
India | May 18, 2026, 08:29 PM IST
Mandhare had been associated with the junior college section since 2002 and had been teaching biology to Class 11 and 12 students for more than two decades. According to the institution, her involvement with confidential work related to the NEET examination was in an individual capacity.
India confirms continued Russian oil imports despite end of US waiver, dismisses shortage concerns
India | May 18, 2026, 11:40 PM IST
Speaking at a media briefing, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, underlined that India’s oil purchases from Russia have remained steady throughout different phases of the waiver system.

Rajya Sabha race intensifies in Congress; 24 Akbar Road bungalow retention seen as strategic subtext
India | May 18, 2026, 06:15 PM IST
In Karnataka, the candidature of party president Mallikarjun Kharge for the Rajya Sabha is considered certain. Additionally, one seat is expected to go to a Lingayat community representative, while discussions continue over the remaining seat.
Chhattisgarh: Amit Shah says 'Naxal-free Bastar' target achieved, credits coordinated security push
Chhattisgarh | May 18, 2026, 05:04 PM IST
Speaking at a public event in Jagdalpur, Shah recalled that the Centre had set an internal deadline in January 2024 to completely eliminate Naxalism by 31 March 2026. He said the goal had been met despite early skepticism from several quarters.
Suvendu Adhikari forms panel to probe TMC's corruption; honorarium for Imams, temple priests halted
West Bengal | May 18, 2026, 06:08 PM IST
According to Chief Minister Adhikari, both panels are expected to begin their work from June 1.

Free bus travel for Women, department for elderly: Kerala CM Satheesan's big welfare push after oath
India | May 18, 2026, 11:41 PM IST
In another major relief measure, the government announced a Rs 3,000 hike in the honorarium of ASHA workers, acknowledging their frontline role in Kerala’s healthcare system.
Punjab government sends batch of 72 teachers to Finland for advanced training
India | May 18, 2026, 03:26 PM IST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann flagged off the delegation from Chandigarh in the presence of Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains. The teachers will undergo a 15-day intensive training programme at the University of Turku, one of Finland's leading educational institutions.
CAQM unveils major anti-pollution push across Delhi-NCR; electric 3-wheelers to become mandatory
Delhi | May 15, 2026, 11:48 PM IST
The policy will then expand to high vehicle-density NCR districts — including Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar — from January 1, 2028.
Bengal: FIR against Abhishek Banerjee over alleged provocative poll speeches, remarks on Amit Shah
West Bengal | May 15, 2026, 11:22 PM IST
The complainant alleged that the speeches were widely circulated through the Facebook page 'Abhishek Banerjee Official' and other social media and news platforms, amplifying their reach and possible impact on public sentiment during the election period.
UPSC Civil Services (CSE) Prelims admit card 2026 out at upsconline.nic.in; here's how to download
Jobs | May 15, 2026, 10:41 PM IST
This year, the commission will conduct Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination on May 24 across the country at various exam centres. UPSC Prelims exam will be objective-type and will be held in two sessions.