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Modi broke democratic tradition of asking, answering questions: Congress

Hindu - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 18:07
Drawing parallels, he claimed that in the last 12 years, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has held 129 press conferences and answered countless unfiltered questions
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Goondas Act invoked on ganja peddler in Cuddalore

Hindu - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 17:57
The police arrested him with the contraband at Salakarai Road in Naduveerapattu on April 3
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Petrol, diesel prices up 90 paise; second hike within a week

Hindu - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 17:44
The steepest hike was in Kolkata – in comparison to Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai – where the price of petrol was hiked by 96 paise to ₹109.70/litre and that of diesel by 94 paise to ₹96.07/litre.
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DRDO successfully tests UAV-launched precision guided missile

Times of India - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 17:42
India's defence self-reliance receives a significant boost as DRDO successfully completes final trials for its unmanned aerial vehicle launched precision guided missile (ULPGM)-V3. Developed entirely within the Indian defence ecosystem, the missile is ready for mass production, confirming a mature domestic supply chain.
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Sooryavanshi scripts history, becomes first-ever Indian player to...

Times of India - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 17:39
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi created IPL history by becoming the first Indian batter to hit 50 sixes in a single season. The 15-year-old smashed 93 off 38 balls, including 10 sixes, for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants. His explosive innings helped Rajasthan stay in the chase after Mitchell Marsh’s 96 powered LSG to 220/5.
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Kozhikode native in Saudi jail to be released after legal formalities

Hindu - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 17:37
A turning point in the case took place when the Malayali diaspora managed to raise ₹35 crore, the blood money the victim’s family had demanded, in May 2024
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Commitment to democracy makes India, Nordic nations natural partners: Modi

Hindu - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 17:34
India and Nordic countries announce ‘Green Tech and innovation Strategic Partnership’ with focus on sustainable energy and maritime research; joint statement condemns Pahalgam terror attack
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Jeff Bezos favored to buy Seahawks from Microsoft co-founder’s estate

Times of India - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 17:34
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is projected as the leading buyer for the Seattle Seahawks. The NFL team was owned by late former Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. After his passing in 2018, it is now managed by her sister Jody Allen under the Paul G. Allen Trust. It is now officially up for sale. Jeff Bezos has shown interest in owning a local NFL franchise for over seven years. The sale process is expected to conclude by the 2026 offseason.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rewrites IPL record books, surpasses Travis Head to reach ...

Times of India - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 17:33
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was eventually dismissed on 93 off 38 balls.​
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Congress alleges mismanagement, corruption in ONGC and GSPC; seeks PM’s reply on fuel output decline

Hindu - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 17:32
The party claims India has suffered an annual loss of 3.695 million metric tonnes in petrol, diesel, and gas production since 2014
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Marco Rubio set for India visit amid upcoming Quad talks in New Delhi

Times of India - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 17:32
India is set to host a crucial Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) meeting, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expected to attend. This high-level gathering, involving India, the US, Japan, and Australia, is seen as a strategic move to counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific. The meeting will likely address critical mineral supply chains and regional security concerns.
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Trouble mounts for Abhishek Banerjee as Kolkata civic body sends notice against his properties

Hindu - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 17:25
In the last few days, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has been talking about properties owned by the Trinamool Congress general secretary and other Trinamool leaders that are under scrutiny
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Sixth tiger dies of suspected CDV in Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha Reserve

Hindu - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 17:21
While the previous five deaths took place in the Sarhi range, the latest death in the Mukki range raises concerns of a highly contagious virus spreading in the forest
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Price mismatch may impede India’s battery storage projects: report

Hindu - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 17:20
Tariffs discovered in 2025 auctions increasingly don’t appear to be economically viable, says the report
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