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Hindustan Times Delhi
CONGRESS FILES PRIVILEGE NOTICE AGAINST EDU MIN FOR ‘CONTEMPT’
Congress lawmaker Jairam Ramesh on Monday gave a privilege notice against Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing him of showing “contempt” for Parliament by publicly dismissing a parliamentary committee’s report on the National Testing Agency (NTA) at a press conference last week.
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May 19, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
US extends 30-day waiver for Russian oil
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that the US will give a 30-day extension for countries to import Russian oil that is already in tankers at sea, a move that is meant to reduce the oil supply shortages caused by the Iran war.
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May 19, 2026
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3 held after woman alleges rape in Pune
Police have arrested three persons and are on the lookout for another accused in connection with an alleged rape of a 30-year-old woman in Pune’s Koregaon Park area, officers said.
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May 19, 2026
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SC GRANTS BAIL TO EX-IAS OFFICER IN C’GARH DMF CASE
The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to former IAS officer Anil Tuteja in the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) scam probed by the Chhattisgarh government and directed the former bureaucrat to remain outside the state during the period of his release.
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May 19, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
RCC roof rule eased for rural housing payments
Union ministry of rural development (MoRD) on Monday amended the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) rules to recognise tiles, tin sheds and other locally suitable pucca roofing as valid construction, allowing beneficiaries to claim the full financial assistance regardless of the roofing material chosen, and doing away with the mandatory requirement of having a reinforced cement concrete (RCC) roofing.
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May 19, 2026
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BCCI not public authority under RTI Act, says CIC
The Central Information Commission (CIC) on Monday ruled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) does not fall within the ambit of a “public authority” under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, holding that the cricket board remains an autonomous private body not substantially financed or controlled by the government, and cautioning that excessive regulatory control could disrupt its “finely balanced economic structure”.
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May 19, 2026
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Man chargesheeted for 7k bomb threats
Nearly 350 bomb threats emails to the Supreme Court of India; 1,074 to the Delhi high court and 2,001 to the Inspector General of Police in Goa -- investigators say these were part of a staggering trail of at least 7,495 hoax threat mails allegedly sent by a 47-year-old Mysuru man to courts, police establishments and government institutions across India, according to a nearly 500-page charge-sheet prepared by the Delhi Police.
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May 19, 2026
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Tourist killed as elephants clash in K’taka
A 33-year-old tourist from Tamil Nadu died after getting caught in a tussle between two captive elephants at Dubare Elephant Camp in Kodagu district on Monday, officials said.
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May 19, 2026
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BSMP holds global meet to uphold Sanatana Dharma, diverse beliefs
The Bharateeya Santa Mahaa Parishhad (BSMP) on Monday hosted a global conference focused on celebrating unity in diverse philosophies and “upholding and safeguarding the Sanatana Dharma from constant assaults”, bringing together over 386 sants (seers) from across the globe.
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May 19, 2026
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Ground staff protest hits Mumbai flights
At least 36 flights at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport were delayed on Monday after a protest by around 100 ground staff disrupted baggage handling and aircraft turnaround operations, affecting several airlines across terminals.
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May 19, 2026
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FPI capital gains tax cut not on govt agenda
India is not considering a cut in capital gains tax on foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in the country at this point in time as a measure to stem capital outflows from the country, a top government official aware of the matter said.
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May 19, 2026
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10 killed as speeding truck rams into van
All ten occupants, including the driver, of a passenger van were killed on Monday after a speeding truck rammed into it in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh, police said.
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May 19, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
UKRAINE, RUSSIA INTENSIFY STRIKES ON EACH OTHER
Russia struck the Ukrainian cities of Odesa and Dnipro in missile and drone attacks that damaged residential buildings and injured dozens of people, and Russian officials reported two deaths in Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia.
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May 19, 2026
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DJB appoints BJP MLA Satish Upadhyay new vice-chairman
Malviya Nagar MLA Satish Upadhyay has been nominated as the vice-chairman of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), according to an official statement issued on Monday.
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May 19, 2026
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Justice Varma case: Inquiry report submitted to Speaker
The three-member jurists’ panel has submitted its report on justice Yashwant Varma on Monday to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, paving the way for the next course of action.
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May 19, 2026
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Roads meant for transport, not namaz, says Yogi
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday warned against offering of namaz on roads, suggesting that such religious practices should be conducted in shifts and designated places of worship.
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May 19, 2026
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Satheesan sworn in as CM; takes key decisions
Senior Congress leader VD Satheesan took oath as the 13th chief minister of Kerala at a packed Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday, marking the return of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (LDF) rule in the southern state after a decade of Left Front regime.
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May 19, 2026
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Shaping a new era of industrial cooperation
The approaches of India and Sweden reflect a broader belief that climate action can create jobs, expand opportunity, strengthen energy security and improve lives
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May 19, 2026
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‘US’s ire at Imran’s Russia visit played role in his ouster’
A leaked diplomatic cable suggests that the US's ire at then-Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for his trip to Russia on February 24, 2022, the day of the attack on Ukraine, played a role in his removal from the office, accord-ing to an American media outlet.
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May 19, 2026
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In this edition of IPL, home advantage is a pipe dream
Delhi Capitals coach Hemang Badani did not intend to make a sweeping statement about the Indian Premier League when he said, “We play this venue (Feroz Shah Kotla) as an away venue” after registering only their second win at home.
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May 19, 2026
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Residents refuse to leave Yamuna Bazar as deadline expires
Residents of the Yamuna Bazar area on Monday refused to leave their homes even as a deadline set by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) for residents to vacate the area expired, saying they would wait for relief from court.
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May 19, 2026
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Excise, contempt cases listed before two HC benches
Days after justice Swarana Kanta Sharma initiated criminal contempt proceedings against former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and other Aam Aadmi Party leaders and withdrew herself from hearing related matters, two separate benches of the Delhi High Court are scheduled to hear the cases on Tuesday.
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May 19, 2026
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NEET leak: CBI arrests coaching centre owner
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested professor Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar, founder of a Maharashtra’s Latur-based prominent medical and engineering entrance test coaching centre, in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak probe, with officials saying that he is part of the “organised syndicate” involved in the leak and had access to the chemistry questions on April 23 — 10 days before the examination was held on May 3.
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May 19, 2026
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Rural rebound runs into cost, rain risks
Rural-linked companies reported their strongest volume-led recovery in years in the March quarter (Q4FY26), driven by low inflation, healthy farm incomes and rising non-farm employment from infrastructure spending.
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May 19, 2026
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Kishan guides Sunrisers to playoffs with classy knock
His top-score of 70 and Klaasen’s 47 seal victory for Sunrisers on a Chepauk wicket that appeared tricky
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May 19, 2026
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INDIA 10-YEAR BOND YIELD HITS 7-WEEK HIGH
India’s 10-year bond yield jumped to a nearly seven-week high on Monday, tracking a global debt selloff as markets braced for higher interest rates and weighed the economic fallout from an extended U.S.-Iran war and rising oil prices.
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May 19, 2026
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New framework delays 2025 IPS cadre allocations
The Union government’s move to implement a revised cadre allocation system for All India Services has led to a delay in the allocation of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers of the 2025 batch, with officials citing procedural changes, reconciliation of vacancies and additional scrutiny under the new framework as reasons for the delay.
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May 19, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
Iran starts Bitcoin-backed shipping insurance
Iran has started a Bitcoin-backed insurance service for shipping companies that want to transit the Strait of Hormuz, the semi-official Fars news agency reported, citing documents obtained from Iran's Ministry of Economy and Financial Affairs.
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May 19, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
The Hormuz crisis: A view from Rome
Since the outbreak of the war between Iran and the US, Italy has acted together with its European partners, the G7 and multilateral organisations to promote a cessation of hostilities, ensure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and restore stability in West Asia.
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May 19, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
Improve infra of Amma canteens, ensure good quality food: TN CM
Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday instructed officials to upgrade the infrastructures of Amma Unavagams (or Amma Canteens) across the state along with ensuring undisrupted quality food, an official statement said.
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