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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
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MP woman’s husband denied pre-arrest bail
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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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Modi pitches India to Norwegian investors
An India-Norway business conclave on Monday witnessed a frank exchange on regulatory and other challenges being faced by Norwegian companies in their Indian operations, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighting reforms by New Delhi in taxation and the labour code to improve the ease of doing business.
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May 19, 2026
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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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SC allows ex-Army officer access to classified documents in OSA case
The Supreme Court on Monday set aside a Delhi high court order refusing access of ‘sensitive’ documents to a retired Army officer facing trial under the Official Secrets Act (OSA) on an undertaking that the same shall not be made public or put out in media or social media platforms.
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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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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
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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
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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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TCS asks managers to place 5% staff in lowest band
A month after completing its biggest retrenchment exercise, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) asked managers to classify roughly 5% of employees in the company’s lowest performance band during the latest appraisal cycle, according to an internal email reviewed by Mint and confirmed by an executive.
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May 19, 2026
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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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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
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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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OMCs still losing ₹750 cr a day: Govt
State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) are still losing ₹750 crore a day on the sale of auto fuels and cooking gas even after petrol and diesel rates were raised by ₹3 per litre each on Friday, a government official said, offering no comment on further hikes of fuel rates.
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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
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IMD warns of severe heat wave across northwest, central India
Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are likely to prevail over plains of northwest India and central India during the week, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned. IMD has also warned of severe, large-scale heat waves over Uttar Pradesh during the week.
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May 19, 2026
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Markets resilient amid volatility: SEBI chief
Indian markets have remained resilient despite heightened volatility triggered by the ongoing West Asia crisis, though fluctuations remain within manageable limits, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey said here on Monday.
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May 19, 2026
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Govt tightens passport disclosures under CAA
Religious minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh applying to obtain Indian nationality will have to disclose details of any valid or expired passport issued by these countries, the ministry of home affairs said in a gazette notification issued on Monday.
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May 19, 2026
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TOP COP: SONAM'S BAIL AROSE FROM CLERICAL ERROR
East Khasi Hills superintendent of police Vivek Syiem asserted that the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi, resulted from a clerical error in arrest paperwork and would not affect the ongoing trial.
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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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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
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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
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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
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$1bn in funding for WH ballroom in trouble after Senate nix
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May 18, 2026
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Normal transits through strait once conflict over: Iran prez
Iran said transit through the critical Strait of Hormuz will flow once the conflict with the US and Israel is over, but the sides are no closer to resolving their differences or finding a path to achieve it.
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May 18, 2026
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KAMAL MEETS CM, DEMANDS STATE OTT PLATFORM
Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and submitted a memorandum to him with six demands for the Tamil film industry, including to launch a state-owned OTT platform.
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May 18, 2026
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India rejects claims of decline in media freedom, minority rights
The Indian government has rejected the notion of a decline in media freedom and rights of minority communities, with a senior diplomat saying the country is a “vibrant democracy” that has achieved economic progress without compromising on democratic principles.
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May 18, 2026
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Govt notifies ordinance to add 4 judges to top court
The Union government has promulgated an ordinance increasing the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court from 33 to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of India (CJI), clearing the decks for the appointment of four additional judges to the country’s highest court amid mounting pendency and growing demands for more constitution benches.
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May 18, 2026
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Gems, jewellery exports fall 9% in April
India's gems and jewellery exports declined by 9.07% at $2,226.45 million (₹20,825.01 crore) in April following the West Asia conflict, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council said.
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