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EAM Jaishankar meets Dutch counterpart
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Netherlands. The leaders discussed several issues during their meeting.
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May 18, 2026
The Daily Guardian
MODI, KRISTERSSON HOLD TALKS TO BOOST INDIA-SWEDEN TIES
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Swedish counterpart, Ulf Kristersson, in Gothenburg for delegation-level talks aimed at steering bilateral ties into a new era of strategic alignment.
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May 18, 2026
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RCB BECOME FIRST TEAM TO QUALIFY FOR IPL 2026 PLAYOFFS
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) became the first team in the IPL 2026 to qualify for the playoffs after defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 23 runs in a run fest at the HPCA Stadium here on Sunday.
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May 18, 2026
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AAP MP Kang raises concerns over SIR in Punjab
Aam Aadmi Party MP Malvinder Singh Kang on Sunday questioned the conduct of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Punjab ahead of the 2027 polls, and affirmed that they \"won't let Bihar and Bengal repeat here.\"
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May 18, 2026
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DELHI OFFERS RS 10 CRORE LOANS
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Sunday that the state government will provide collateral-free loans of up to Rs 10 crore to women's self-help groups and startups.
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May 18, 2026
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YSRCP ANNOUNCES STATEWIDE PROTESTS AGAINST FUEL PRICE HIKE
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has announced statewide protests on May 18 against the recent increase in petrol and diesel prices in Andhra Pradesh, accusing the state government of imposing an additional burden on people despite earlier promises of fuel price relief.
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May 18, 2026
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CAMERON PLANS FASTER ‘AVATAR’ FILMS
Filmmaker James Cameron has shared a fresh update on the future of the blockbuster 'Avatar' franchise, revealing that the next two planned films are still in development as he explores ways to reduce production time and costs.
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May 18, 2026
The Daily Guardian
Manipur: A State caught between borders, belief, and battlelines
The crisis in Manipur is not merely a regional disturbance confined to India’s northeastern frontier; it is a complex conflict shaped by history, identity politics, governance failures, and geopolitical anxieties.
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May 18, 2026
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RUFFALO OPPOSES MEDIA MERGER
Actor Mark Ruffalo has intensified his opposition to Paramount's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying he believes he has already become a target for speaking out against the deal.
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May 18, 2026
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Bharti Life stake sale to Prudential plc announced
Bharti Enterprises on Sunday announced that Prudential plc (“Prudential”), a leading insurer and asset manager in Asia and Africa, has agreed to acquire a 75 percent stake in Bharti Life Insurance Company Limited (“Bharti Life”), one of India’s leading life insurance providers, from Bharti Life Ventures Pvt Ltd (and other selling shareholders), according to a press release by Bharti Enterprises.
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May 18, 2026
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How Robust ESG architecture will power India’s green future
There is an old joke among energy analysts: if you look at installed capacity, the energy transition has already happened; if you look at actual electricity generation, it has only just begun.
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May 18, 2026
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Somaiya urges Mumbai Mayor, BMC to halt open Bakri Eid goat slaughter
BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has urged the Mumbai Mayor, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), and police to prevent the open slaughter of goats in residential areas during Bakri Eid celebrations later this month.
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May 18, 2026
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Ajmal seeks oath flexibility before Assam session over Hajj
Ahead of the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly session, All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) President Badruddin Ajmal said he has written to the Speaker requesting flexibility in his MLA swearing-in ceremony as the revised session date clashes with his Hajj pilgrimage schedule.
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May 18, 2026
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Delhi sizzles at 41.9 degrees Celsius
Delhi on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 41.9 degrees Celsius, 1.5 notches above the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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May 18, 2026
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Tamil Nadu: TTV Dhinakaran reiterates “horse-trading” by TVK
AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran has alleged that the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) had engaged in “horse-trading” to secure political support after the recent Assembly elections.
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May 18, 2026
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Pakistan crumble as Bangladesh dominates Day 2 in Sylhet
Bangladesh seized complete control of the second Test against Pakistan at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet, ending Day 2 with a commanding 156-run lead after a dominant performance with both ball and bat.
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May 18, 2026
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Donald Trump reviews military options against Iran
In a development that has sent shockwaves through global geopolitical corridors, US President Donald Trump has shared a mysterious and highly charged message on his social media platform, Truth Social.
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May 18, 2026
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Cannes honours James Gray with extended standing ovation
Filmmaker James Gray received a rousing 10-minute standing ovation at the world premiere of his latest film, 'Paper Tiger', at the Grand Theatre Lumiere during the Cannes Film Festival.
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May 18, 2026
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Karnataka becomes first state to implement AIB based excise duty
Karnataka has become the first State in India to implement an Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB) based excise duty structure, with the new policy coming into effect from May 11 this year.
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May 18, 2026
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Adam Driver reunites with Kenneth Lonergan for new drama
Oscar-winning filmmaker Kenneth Lonergan is returning to the director's chair with 'Tomorrow Is a Drag', a new New York-set drama featuring a high-profile ensemble led by Aubrey Plaza, Adam Driver, Vanessa Kirby and Matthew Broderick.
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May 18, 2026
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Karnataka Youth Congress to hold ‘Raj Bhavan Chalo’ protest over NEET leak row
The Karnataka Youth Congress will organise a “Raj Bhavan Chalo” protest march in Bengaluru on May 21 over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, with several senior Congress leaders expected to participate.
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May 18, 2026
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Guide to eating well on Indian train journeys
There's something timeless about an Indian train journey—the steady rhythm of wheels, the blur of changing landscapes, and the quiet companionship of co-passengers sharing stories (and snacks).
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May 18, 2026
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There is no fertiliser: Congress leader Baghel
Congress leader and former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday criticised the BJP-led Central government over the alleged shortage of fertilizers faced by the farmers.
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May 18, 2026
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Jor Bagh declared NDMC’s Anupam Colony
NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Sunday declared Jor Bagh as the civic body’s next “Anupam Colony” and led a plantation drive under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, an official said.
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May 18, 2026
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KTR demands Bandi Sanjay’s dismissal over POCSO case
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K. T. Rama Rao (KTR) on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Union Minister Bandi Sanjay over the ongoing POCSO case involving his son, demanding the minister’s immediate dismissal from the Union Cabinet to ensure a fair and transparent investigation.
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May 18, 2026
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PM’s resolve is Sikkim’s progress, development: Scindia
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia reiterated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolve is to work for the progress and development of Sikkim.
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May 18, 2026
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I came for the dance, I stayed for the country: How India’s soft power is the ultimate global pull
“As the world races towards AI, let us not forget Ancient Intelligence - a world where data is dharma and intelligence is not just artificial but deeply rooted in wisdom.” When Nita Ambani said this at the WAVES Summit 2025, she named something most foreign policy experts miss. While nations compete through technology and military strength, India wins through something else entirely: a cultural pull so strong it needs no push.
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May 18, 2026
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NDA 3.0 COMMITTED TO RECLAIM 1,250 SQ KM IN ASSAM: CM SARMA
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in the State is “committed to reclaiming over 1,250 square kilometres of encroached land” and asserted that the administration has already begun work on the ground to achieve the target.
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May 18, 2026
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Odisha Deputy CM inaugurates Nimapara Patha Utsav 2026
Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurated the Nimapara Patha Utsav 2026 at Puri on Sunday.
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May 18, 2026
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India pushes FTAs to capture China+1 shift
As global corporations actively diversify their supply chains away from China under the “China-plus-one” strategy, India must aggressively overhaul its tax bureaucracy, streamline single-window clearances, and prioritise Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with developed economies.
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