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Unemployed 'youngsters like cockroaches' become media, activists; attack system: CJI
LIKENING some unemployed youngsters to cockroaches, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Friday said they go on to \"become\" media, social media and RTI activists and start attacking the system.
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May 16, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
India, UAE sign landmark energy, defence pacts during Modi's visit
India backs West Asia peace efforts, Abu Dhabi pledges $5 bn investment
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May 16, 2026
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India can play 'greater role' for peace in West Asia: Araghchi
INDIA can play a \"greater role\" for peace in West Asia, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi Thursday said.
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May 16, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
'Peace cannot be piecemeal': India flags concerns over West Asia crisis
INDIA on Thursday flagged grave concerns over the West Asia crisis and its impact on energy supplies and maritime stability in the Strait of Hormuz and urged BRICS nations to develop \"practical ways\" to navigate \"unprecedented\" geopolitical and economic uncertainty as well as \"unilateral coercive\" sanctions.
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May 15, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Govt will ensure zero casualty during heat waves: Amit Shah
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said his ministry has prepared a plan to ensure that no lives are lost in the country during heat waves in the next few years with the underlying principle of the Modi government being \"proactive\" rather than \"reactive\" towards disasters.
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May 15, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Govt: No price hike, fuel retail outlets operating normally, LPG delivery robust
THERE are adequate stocks of petrol and diesel available at all petrol pumps in the country, regular retail prices for petrol and diesel are unchanged, and there is no price increase at PSU oil marketing companies (OMCs) retail outlets, the government said on Thursday.
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May 15, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Power of judicial review constitutional duty, can't give up responsibility: SC in Sabarimala case
THE Supreme Court on Thursday said the power of judicial review is a constitutional duty and it can't give up its responsibility in matters of social reform and welfare.
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May 15, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Congress names Satheesan as next Kerala chief minister
THE Congress on Thursday named VD Satheesan as the next chief minister of Kerala, ending days of suspense and speculation over the post.
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May 15, 2026
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India no longer nation that suffers, will strike back if Pak provokes us: Rajnath
DEFENCE Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday warned Pakistan against terrorism and said India would strike back decisively if provoked again.
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May 15, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Duties on gold, silver hiked to 15 pc to discourage import
THE government on Wednesday sharply hiked import duty on gold and silver to 15 per cent to discourage purchase and trim non-essential imports in the backdrop of a ballooning import bill amid the West Asia crisis.
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May 14, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Donald Trump arrives in China for talks with Xi Jinping
US President Donald Trump arrived in China on Wednesday for a three-day state visit during which he will discuss a host of global issues, including the Iran war, with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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May 14, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Petrol, diesel price hike in India a matter of time, says RBI Governor Malhotra
INDIA may eventually have to raise retail petrol and diesel prices if the conflict in the Middle East continues for a prolonged period, Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra said, as the Iran war intensifies pressure on the country's energy imports, inflation outlook and supply chains.
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May 14, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Paddy MSP raised by ₹72 to ₹2,441/qtl
THE government on Wednesday announced a hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddy by Rs 72 to Rs 2,441 per quintal for the 2026-27 kharif marketing season, while steeper increases for pulses, oilseeds and cotton aimed at reducing import dependency and encouraging crop diversification.
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May 14, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
PM Modi significantly cuts down convoy size
Majhi among other BJP chief ministers, leaders follow suit on PM’s appeal for less usage of fuel
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May 14, 2026
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Cabinet approves coal gasification projects with outlay of ₹37,500 crore
THE Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 37,500-crore incentive scheme to promote coal gasification projects, aimed at boosting clean energy production and reducing dependence on forex-guzzling imports of LNG, urea, and methanol, while insulating the country from global price volatility and supply chain disruptions.
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May 14, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Himanta takes oath as Assam CM for second term
THE BJP-led NDA assumed the mantle of power for the third term on Tuesday when Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as the chief minister of Assam for the second time in a row, cementing the saffron party's dominance in the state.
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May 13, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Inflation inches up to 3.48 pc in April; jewellery & kitchen staples turn costly
INDIA's retail inflation rose slightly to 3.48 per cent in April, mainly due to higher prices of gold and silver jewellery as well as some kitchen items, according to government data released on Tuesday.
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May 13, 2026
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AI cannot replace moral weight of doctor: V-P at AIIMS convocation
VICE President C P Radhakrishnan on Tuesday asserted that no Artificial Intelligence (AI) can replace the moral weight of a doctor at a patient's bedside and asked the medical practitioners to be “patient with patients\".
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May 13, 2026
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Nursing personnel exemplify highest standards of service: President Murmu
PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards for 2026 on 15 nursing professionals in recognition of their exemplary service and contribution to strengthening public healthcare delivery.
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May 13, 2026
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NEET-UG 2026 cancelled; CBI to probe paper leak charges
THE National Testing Agency on Tuesday cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 exam held on May 3 amid allegations of paper leak, with the government asking the CBI to carry out a comprehensive inquiry into the \"irregularities\".
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May 13, 2026
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CJI Surya Kant announces 'One Case One Data’ initiative, launches AI chatbot ‘Su Sahay’
CHIEF Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday announced the launch of a major digital initiative aimed at strengthening judicial data integration and improving public access to court services across the country.
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May 12, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
No power can make India bow or yield to pressure: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday drew parallels to the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests, asserting that no power in the world can make India bow or succumb under pressure.
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May 12, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Oppn attacks PM Modi on govt’s failures after his austerity appeal
OPPOSITION leaders on Monday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleging that his government had failed to safeguard people's interests and dubbed him a \"compromised PM\" after he made an appeal for judicious use of fuel and defer gold purchases as well as foreign travel to help save foreign exchange in the wake of the West Asia crisis.
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May 12, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
India has 60 days of crude oil and natural gas, 45 days of LPG rolling stock: Govt
THE government on Monday said that there is no shortage of any petroleum product amid the West Asia crisis, as the country has 60 days stock of crude oil, 60 days of natural gas, and 45 days of LPG rolling stock.
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May 12, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
NEET-UG 2026: NTA insists committed to fair, credible exams as R'than SOG probe
THE National Testing Agency has said the NEET (UG) 2026 was conducted under a \"full security protocol\" and that it is working closely with investigating agencies amid reports of alleged irregularities being probed by the Rajasthan SOG.
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May 12, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
VB-G RAM G Act to come into force from July 1: Govt
Says MGNREGA to be repealed
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May 12, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
'Need of hour' is to use petro products with restraint: Modi
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the need of the hour is to use petro products with restraint in the wake of the West Asia crisis.
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May 11, 2026
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Jaishankar says India-Trinidad archival agreement to support diaspora trace ancestral roots
EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said an archival cooperation agreement between India and Trinidad and Tobago would help members of the Indian diaspora trace their ancestral roots and reconnect with families, as he underlined New Delhi's efforts to preserve the legacy of the Girmitya community.
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May 11, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
'Political views are your own but speed up investment returns': Rahul to his investment advisor
\"Muthu ji, your political views are your own -- but please do speed up the returns on my investments.
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May 11, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Vijay takes over as CM of Tamil Nadu with pledge to begin new era of justice
CHEERED and heralded by sea of delirious supporters, C Joseph Vijay took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday with a pledge that \"a new era of real, secular, social justice starts now.
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