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SC remarks may give a ray of hope to Umar Khalid
The Supreme Court's critical observation on the denial of bail to Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) scholar and Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid could brighten his prospects of challenging the decision against him by filing a curative petition, a member of Khalid’s legal team said.
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May 19, 2026
Hindustan Times
India, Norway elevate ties to green strategic partnership
India and Norway on Monday elevated bilateral ties to a green strategic partnership and signed agreements on health, space, digitalisation and ocean energy, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store underscored the importance of trusted partnerships amid growing geopolitical instability, protectionism and economic uncertainty.
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May 19, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
DERC kicks off process for intensive audit of power discoms in the Capital
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has floated a tender to appoint a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)-empanelled chartered accountancy (CA) firm to audit power discoms in the Capital, officials said.
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May 19, 2026
Hindustan Times
Pak to restore original names of Lahore streets
Pakistan's Punjab government has approved a plan to restore the names of several streets and roads in Lahore, aiming to revive the city’s pre-Partition heritage, an official said on Monday.
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May 19, 2026
Hindustan Times
SC criticises own order denying bail to Umar
The Supreme Court on Monday criticised its own January 5 judgment denying bail to former JNU student Umar Khalid and activist Sharjeel Imam in the alleged larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots, and emphatically held that “bail is the rule and jail is an exception” even in prosecutions under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
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May 19, 2026
Hindustan Times
MP woman’s husband denied pre-arrest bail
A local court on Monday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of the absconding lawyer-husband of the 32-year-old former model and actress, who was found dead at her Bhopal residence on May 12, even as the Madhya Pradesh police moved a Bhopal district court seeking directions on handing over the victim’s body after her parents refused to claim it, demanding that a fresh post-mortem examination be conducted at AIIMS Delhi.
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May 19, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
TANKERS ENTERING HORMUZ DURING WAR ARE MAKING THEIR WAY OUT
Almost all large non-Iranian tankers that have entered the Persian Gulf during the war appear to have successfully exited with a cargo, underscoring the emergence of a small group of shipowners willing to risk crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
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May 19, 2026
Hindustan Times
Planned attacks on Iran called off amid talks: Trump
US President Donald Trump late on Monday said he was holding off on a planned military attack on Iran scheduled for Tuesday at the request of Gulf allies, while efforts continue to reach a deal, adding that the country was ready to resume attacking if one is not reached.
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May 19, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
2022 case: 'Shoot and scoot' violence cannot be called a protest, says HC
Violence in the form of “shoot and scoot” actions cannot be recognised as a legitimate mode of protest under any tenet of demosprudence, the Delhi High Court has held, while expressing concern over a section of society reportedly indulging in disruptive activities under the guise of protest.
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May 19, 2026
Hindustan Times
Hindus allowed daily access to Bhojshala
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has allowed Hindu devotees unrestricted daily worshipping rights at the Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district, after the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh high court declared the disputed site a a temple dedicated to goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati).
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May 19, 2026
Hindustan Times
SIKAR, AT CENTRE OF INVESTIGATION, SAW OUTSIZED SUCCESS IN 2024
The emergence of Sikar as a disproportionately successful coaching hub first came to light in 2024, when 2,037 aspirants out of the total around 27,000 appearing for the NEET-UG in the Rajasthan city scored 650 marks or above out of 720, significantly higher than another coaching hub Kota.
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May 19, 2026
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
Hindustan Times Delhi
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
Hindustan Times Delhi
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
Hindustan Times Delhi
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
Hindustan Times Delhi
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
Hindustan Times Delhi
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
Hindustan Times Delhi
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
Hindustan Times Delhi
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
Hindustan Times Delhi
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
Hindustan Times Delhi
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
Hindustan Times Delhi
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
Hindustan Times Delhi
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
Hindustan Times Delhi
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
Hindustan Times Delhi
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
Hindustan Times Delhi
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
Hindustan Times Delhi
‘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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