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India | May 22, 2026, 03:00 PM
India will host the Quad foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi next week, bringing together top diplomats from the United States, Australia and Japan. The discussions will focus on the West Asia crisis, tensions in the Indo-Pacific and progress on Quad initiatives.
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India | May 22, 2026, 01:39 PM
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that India is rapidly moving towards completely smart and technology-driven borders, with advanced surveillance systems being deployed along the Pakistan and Bangladesh frontiers.
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India | May 22, 2026, 12:59 PM
The Delhi High Court has approved interim bail for Umar Khalid from June 1 to June 3 to allow him to support his mother during her surgery and attend the Chehlum ceremony of his uncle.
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May 22, 2026, 11:11 AM
This is the second major disruption on the 33.5-km-long corridor. On May 6, train services on the Aqua Line, which runs between Cuffe Parade in south Mumbai and Aarey JVLR in the northern suburbs, were hit due to a fire at T2 Airport station.
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May 22, 2026, 09:36 AM
With Bakrid approaching, the Delhi Government has announced stringent measures to curb illegal animal sacrifice, unauthorised animal trading and improper disposal of waste. Minister Kapil Mishra warned that violators will face criminal action.
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May 22, 2026, 09:14 AM
Mumbai Police have filed an FIR after an AI-generated video allegedly insulting PM Modi surfaced online from an Instagram account. The complaint, filed by a BJP youth leader, claims the content was deliberately created to malign the Prime Minister's image.
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May 22, 2026, 10:37 AM
The Tamil Cabinet got two new ministers as CM Joseph Vijay inducted VCK and IUML allies into the government. The Chief Minister has kept AIADMK rebels out due to alliance pressure and legal complications.
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World | May 22, 2026, 07:11 AM
The US and Iran are engaged in fast-paced indirect talks to shape a possible agreement that could be announced shortly. The draft proposal seeks a full ceasefire, safe maritime navigation and phased sanctions relief.
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May 21, 2026, 02:32 PM
Suvendu Adhikari scored a sweeping win over Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur, even leading in the ward surrounding her Kalighat residence. Booth-wise results show deep erosion in TMC support, with the BJP leader winning 207 booths and securing 63 per cent vote share.
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May 21, 2026, 01:43 PM
The West Bengal government has made Vande Mataram compulsory in all recognised madrasas after earlier mandating it in government schools. The Madrasa Education Directorate issued an immediate-effect order cancelling previous rules.
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World | May 21, 2026, 12:25 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five-nation diplomatic tour to the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy highlighted India's cultural soft power through a curated selection of traditional gifts for world leaders.
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World | May 21, 2026, 10:02 AM
A tense phone call between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed deep divisions over the US push for a renewed diplomatic framework with Iran. Regional mediators are working on a revised peace proposal, while Trump signals that both negotiation and military action remain on the table.
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May 21, 2026, 09:05 AM
The Yogi government has set the stage for panchayat elections in Uttar Pradesh by establishing a dedicated Other Backward Classes Commission. The panel will study OBC representation across districts and submit a report that will determine the reservation structure for the polls.
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May 21, 2026, 08:32 AM
Lawyers in Lucknow have announced a collective leave until May 26 to protest the police action May 17. In a massive assembly meeting, they demanded strict action against responsible police officials, withdrawal of cases against lawyers and fulfilment of long-pending infrastructure needs.
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May 21, 2026, 08:38 PM
Falta Assembly repolling: Repolling was held across all 285 booths in the 144-Falta Assembly Constituency of South 24 Parganas in West Bengal.
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India | May 20, 2026, 12:50 PM
The Kerala government has officially scrapped the Silverline high-speed rail project, with Chief Minister VD Satheesan announcing the reversal of all land acquisition notices. The state will also suggest withdrawing cases filed against protestors, subject to court approval.
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May 20, 2026, 12:51 PM
The Siliguri Corridor gained renewed focus as Bengal CM Shubhendu Adhikari handed over 120 acres of key land to the BSF within days of taking charge. The transfer will accelerate highway and railway projects, ensure faster military movement and boost connectivity to the Northeast.
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World | May 20, 2026, 09:57 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared fresh visuals from his Italy visit, including a car ride and a night tour of the Colosseum with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni. Their posts on X highlighted warm exchanges and growing engagement between India and Italy.
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World | May 20, 2026, 09:24 AM
A potential meeting between PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump is gaining traction ahead of the G-7 Summit in France. With Emmanuel Macron inviting PM Modi and Trump expected to attend, all eyes are on the high-level diplomatic interactions that may unfold.
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May 20, 2026, 08:47 AM
CPI(M) leader P Shanmugam warned that the party would revisit its support to the C Joseph Vijay-led TVK government if AIADMK rebels were accommodated in the Cabinet. He said the Left backed TVK to prevent President's rule and uphold the public mandate.