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U.S. clears sale of $198 million support package for Apache attack helicopters

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 17:15
The possible sale of support services for the helicopters and the howitzers will take place under the Foreign Military Sale channels
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Church leaders meet Naga group in attempt to mend fences with the Kuki-Zo

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 17:09
The secretary general of CBCNEI told journalists that the focus was on defusing the hostage crisis triggered by the killing of three Thadou church leaders on May 13
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Retired teachers of Government Arts College at Thycaud gather to share memories

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 17:00
Government Arts College remains one of the finest educational institutions I have taught in, not just for its academics, but also for the human bonds it nurtured, says one of the organisers
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Ensure foolproof and secure NEET, Education Minister says at review meet

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 17:00
Coordination meetings to be held with District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police across the States to ‘ensure robust monitoring and effective implementation of examination arrangements’
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Finance Minister hits back at Rahul Gandhi, saying the Congress should stop being obstructionist

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 16:56
Nirmala Sitharaman listed a number of achievements of the Modi government under several social sector schemes and asked whether these were for the benefit of ‘Adani/Ambani’
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Supreme Court chides Education Secretary over logistical lapses in audit of private universities

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 16:52
The Bench had earlier issued a contempt notice to the Secretary, Department of Higher Education, on a matter related to its April 20 order directing the Centre to provide administrative support to a court-appointed panel
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NHRC asks Centre to review changes to trans law, ‘revisit’ community concerns on self-identification

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 16:47
NHRC says trans students should be admitted to educational institutions based on self-identified gender; calls for distinct Census columns to record “intersex” people, “transmen”, and “transwomen”
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Supreme Court sends Dr Subbaiah murder case accused to life imprisonment

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 16:42
The trial court had sentenced seven accused, including the father and the two sons, to death for the murder in Agust 2021
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OCI status of foreigners who voted in Tamil Nadu Assembly election comes under scrutiny

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 16:42
The number of foreigners of Indian origin who voted in a fraudulent manner has increased to 30. Their declaration while applying for the OCI card that they had surrendered their voter identity cards or deleted their names from the electoral rolls will be treated as a false declaration and action will taken under law, sources say
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Congress targets PM over fuel price hike, links his Norway trip to Adani group’s interests

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 16:32
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said giving a free pass to industrialist Gautam Adani and ‘robbing’ the common people is Narendra Modi’s ‘compromised model’; Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi wondered whether the PM’s personal request led to the Adani group being removed from a Norwegian wealth fund blacklist
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Watch: MEA responds to Norwegian press over PM Modi not taking questions | Above the Fold | 19.05.2026

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 16:32
Above the Fold is The Hindu’s daily news show, bringing you the day’s biggest stories with clarity, depth, and context. In today’s episode, we look at the Supreme Court’s strong remarks on stray dogs, the MEA’s response to questions over PM Modi not taking media queries during his Norway visit, and more.
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Trinamool Congress candidate for Falta Assembly seat Jahangir Khan withdraws from contest

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 12:24
Party condemns move, states decision to withdraw from the Falta re-poll is Jahangir Khan’s personal choice and not that of the party.
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President Putin to attend BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13: Kremlin aide

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 12:24
President Putin last visited India in December 2025 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit
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Study reveals complex mating behaviour of Indian squid, documents evidence of same-sex mating

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 12:23
Researchers found sperm carrying structures (spermatangia) implanted on the buccal membrane of a male squid, providing the reportedly first documented evidence of same-sex sexual behaviour of Indian squid
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All major pharmacy chains, hospital-based medical stores, Jan Aushadhi Kendras to remain open on May 20

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 12:21
Several State-level pharmacies have opted out of the proposed nationwide shutdown on May 20, committing to ensure there will be no disruption in the availability of medicines to the public
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Philanthropy Asia Alliance mobilised $615 million to support over 300 projects in climate action, healthcare, inclusive growth

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 12:14
The Rockefeller Foundation and Temasek Trust on Tuesday announced the launch of the Global Coalition for Nuclear Philanthropy to support the safe expansion of nuclear energy.
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Court denies pre-arrest bail to Bhopal lawyer wanted for wife's death; cops declare bounty for info

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 12:11
During the tense courtroom hearing, Samarth’s counsel opposed arrest by raising questions about Twisha’s mental health, a statement that was strongly countered by the deceased woman’s family lawyer
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