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  2020 Delhi riots case: Court denies interim bail to Umar Khalid to take care of ailing mother

  Delhi | May 19, 2026 17:20 IST

  While rejecting the plea, the court said that just because Khalid and some other accused had earlier been granted interim bail and had not violated any conditions, it did not mean bail should be allowed on every occasion.

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  Vladimir Putin to visit India in September for BRICS Summit in Delhi

  World | May 19, 2026 16:42 IST

  India is hosting the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13. Prior to this, India chaired the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting on May 14–15 in New Delhi to shape the agenda for the upcoming summit.

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  TMC candidate Jahangir Khan pulls out of Falta Assembly repoll race in big jolt to Mamata Banerjee

  May 19, 2026 14:59 IST

  Polling was countermanded in Falta in South 24 Parganas district, following allegations of largescale irregularities on April 29, the day of voting.

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  13 killed, 20 injured in Maharashtra's Palghar highway crash; CM Fadnavis announces Rs 5 lakh aid

  Maharashtra | May 18, 2026 23:41 IST

  The accident took place when the tempo, packed with passengers travelling for the family function, crashed into the trailer on the busy highway. Several injured victims were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment, with some reported to be in critical condition.

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  Suvendu Adhikari PA murder case: Shooter Rajkumar arrested from UP's Muzaffarnagar

  India | May 18, 2026 23:40 IST

  Suvendu Adhikari PA murder case: The shooter, who has been identified as Rajkumar, was arrested from Muzaffarnagar of Uttar Pradesh. He will be produced before a CBI court in Kolkata on Tuesday.

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  US, Israel preparing for fresh war on Iran, says report

  World | May 18, 2026 20:12 IST

  The United States and Israel are reportedly making major military preparations for a possible new round of strikes on Iran, according to a report by The New York Times.

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  PM Modi conferred with Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order, Norway's highest honour

  World | May 18, 2026 23:41 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received Norway's highest civilian order, the Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order. This is the 32nd global honour that he has received so far.

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  Bullet train image at Rail Bhawan only representational, clarifies Railway Board

  India | May 18, 2026 23:41 IST

  A representational picture of India’s first proposed bullet train has been put on display at Gate Number 4 of the Ministry of Railways.

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  From Annapurna Bhandar to free travel for women: Bengal govt's major welfare push from June 1

  May 18, 2026 14:31 IST

  The West Bengal government has approved a series of major welfare measures, including a Rs 3,000 monthly allowance for women under the Annapurna Scheme and free travel for women in government buses starting 1 June 2026.

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  UP government allocates portfolios to newly sworn-in ministers, Bhupendra Chaudhary gets MSME

  Uttar Pradesh | May 17, 2026 23:56 IST

  The Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday allocated portfolios to the newly sworn-in ministers. Bhupendra Chaudhary has been given charge of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) department.

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  PM Modi conferred with Sweden's Royal Order of Polar Star; 31st global honour for him

  India | May 17, 2026 23:56 IST

  Royal Order of Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross is Sweden's utmost recognition and honour that can be conferred upon a Head of Government. This honour was first originally created in 1748.

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  Bakrid 2026: Eid al-Adha to be celebrated in India on May 28, announces Jama Masjid Shahi Imam

  India | May 17, 2026 23:56 IST

  Eid-ul-Adha is traditionally observed ten days after the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of the Islamic month.

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  Indian worker among four killed in one of largest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia

  World | May 17, 2026 23:55 IST

  The Indian Embassy in Ukraine has condoled the death of the Indian worker, who was killed in the Ukrainian drone attack on Russia. It said authorities are also working to provide the assistance to the wounded.

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  Police say Bandi Sanjay's son apprehended in POCSO case, refute Union Minister's surrender claim

  May 16, 2026 21:46 IST

  Bandi Sanjay Kumar said he has handed over his son to the police in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a minor after the Telangana High Court refused an interim and the cops issued a look-out circular against the accused.

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  Delhi slashes VAT on jet fuel from 25% to 7% in big relief for airlines, passengers

  India | May 16, 2026 19:48 IST

  Airlines refuelling their aircraft at the Delhi airport will pay reduced prices for jet fuel following the deduction in the Value Added Tax (VAT).

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  Tamil Nadu CM Vijay allocates portfolios, keeps home ministry; KA Sengottaiyan gets finance

  May 16, 2026 17:58 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has kept the home ministry to himself under the portfolio allocation in the state, while his trusted aide and senior TVK leader KA Sengottaiyan has been appointed as the finance minister.

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  Fire breaks out in Hyderabad-Jaipur Express at Nampally station, fire tenders rushed

  May 15, 2026 21:27 IST

  Two AC 3-tier coaches of the Hyderabad-Jaipur Express caught fire before the train's scheduled departure from the Nampally station on Friday evening. No injuries were reported as the coaches were empty at the time of the incident, officials said.

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  NEET paper leak: CBI nabs kingpin PV Kulkarni, Pune professor leaked questions in coaching class

  India | May 15, 2026 21:22 IST

  PV Kulkarni was involved in setting the NEET UG 2026 question paper. He leaked the paper during special coaching classes and dictated the questions and answers to a group of students, CBI said.

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  Virtual hearings twice a week, WFH, carpooling for judges: Supreme Court adopts austerity measures

  India | May 15, 2026 17:39 IST

  The Supreme Court has permitted up to 50 per cent of employees in each branch or section of the registry to work from home for a maximum of two days a week.

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  Kolkata DCP Shantanu Sinha Biswas arrested by ED in Sona Pappu extortion-money laundering case

  May 14, 2026 22:31 IST

  The arrest comes after the Kolkata DCP skipped several summons issued to him by the ED in connection with the Sona Pappu extortion and money laundering case in the West Bengal capital.