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India, Nordic nations pledge united front on terror, peace; PM Modi hails ‘New Golden Era’ of ties

19 May 2026 | 7:27 PM

‎New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) ‎Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India and the five Nordic countries stand together on terrorism, global peace, and upholding a rules-based international order. The Prime Minister was speaking at a joint press conference after the 3rd India-Nordic Summit.

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Delhi Govt working on plan for respectful disposal & recycling of religious idols

19 May 2026 | 6:59 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) The Delhi government is planning to establish dedicated collection centres for the dignified disposal and recycling of old and damaged religious idols, which will ensure the re-use of resources, and make sure the idols are treated with dignity.

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Delhi Court Rejects Interim Bail Plea of Umar Khalid in 2020 Riots Case, Calls Grounds ‘Unreasonable’

19 May 2026 | 6:27 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (UNI): A Delhi court on Tuesday rejected the interim bail plea of former JNU student leader Umar Khalid in the 2020 North East Delhi riots conspiracy case registered under the UAPA.

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Kiul–Jhajha 3rd line project to boost passenger, freight movement: Vaishnaw

19 May 2026 | 6:18 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) Indian Railways has approved the 54-km Kiul–Jhajha third line project at an estimated cost of Rs 962 crore to enhance capacity and improve operational efficiency on the high-density Howrah–Delhi rail corridor.

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Article 21 includes right to live without fear of stray dog attacks; dangerous, aggressive & rabies dogs may be euthanised: SC

19 May 2026 | 6:04 PM

By Parmod Kumar
New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) Linking the issue of stray dog menace to the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held that citizens have a right to live with dignity and move freely in public spaces without fear of dog bites and violent attacks, while ordering the authorities to euthanise rabid, incurably ill and demonstrably dangerous or aggressive stray dogs in accordance with law.

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Railways Clears Major Slope Stabilisation Project on Jammu–Vaishno Devi Katra Line

19 May 2026 | 5:31 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) Indian Railways has approved critical slope stabilisation, tunnel rehabilitation, and bridge protection works worth Rs 238 crore on the Jammu–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra section of Northern Railway, aimed at enhancing the long-term safety and reliability of the strategically important route.

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PM Modi holds extensive talks with Nordic leaders in Oslo, focuses on green growth and emerging technologies

19 May 2026 | 5:13 PM

‎‎New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with leaders from Iceland, Denmark and Finland on the sidelines of the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo, with discussions centering on clean energy, sustainability, emerging technologies, trade, investment and innovation-driven partnerships.

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Maj Gen B.C. Khanduri, soldier-statesman passes away at 91

Maj Gen B.C. Khanduri, soldier-statesman passes away at 91

19 May 2026 | 4:43 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) Major General (Retd.) Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri, AVSM, former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, ex-Union Minister and a decorated Army officer, passed away in Dehradun on Tuesday. He was 91.

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India, Vietnam reaffirm Indo-Pacific commitment; ink AI, quantum tech pact during Rajnath Singh's Hanoi visit

19 May 2026 | 3:42 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held bilateral talks with Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Phan Van Giang in Hanoi, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to maintaining peace, stability, security, safety, and freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Between Elections and Armies: Myanmar’s Unfinished Democratic Transition

19 May 2026 | 3:15 PM

(UNI SPECIAL)
Guru Saday Batabyal

New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) On the morning of February 1, 2021, Myanmar’s democratic transition did not simply falter—it collided with a structural reality that had long constrained it. Television screens in Yangon went dark, mobile networks were severed, and armoured vehicles appeared at major junctions. Within hours, elected leaders were detained, and civilian rule was abruptly suspended.

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Jairam Ramesh raises alarm over Great Nicobar Project, says UNESCO-recognised biosphere reserve under threat

19 May 2026 | 3:03 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday expressed concern over the future of the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, alleging that the Centre’s ambitious Great Nicobar Island Project posed a serious threat to one of India’s internationally recognised ecological zones.

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Indian Railways approves two key Rail Infrastructure projects worth over Rs 1,950 Crore

19 May 2026 | 2:43 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) Indian Railways has approved two major rail infrastructure projects, the Kiul-Jhajha 3rd Line Project in Bihar and the Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Doubling Project in Tamil Nadu, with a combined investment of over Rs 1,950 crore aimed at enhancing network capacity, improving operational efficiency and strengthening passenger as well as freight movement across key corridors.

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19 May 2026 | 2:10 PM

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Supreme Court upholds directive on removal of stray dogs from public institutions, warns of contempt proceedings for non-compliance

19 May 2026 | 1:38 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) The court declined to alter its November last year order directing all States and union Territories to remove stray dogs from crowded public institutions, including schools, hospitals, sports complexes, bus depots, and railway stations, clarifying that the animals must not be returned to these locations even after sterilisation.

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Kharge Attacks Centre Over Fresh Fuel Price Hike, Calls It Modi Government’s ‘Compromised Model’

19 May 2026 | 1:29 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday hit out at the Modi government over the latest increase in petrol and diesel prices, alleging that the Centre was shifting the burden of its failures onto the public while seeking concessions abroad.

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