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India Must Build Smart Power Architecture Rooted in Self-Reliance, Strategic Autonomy: COAS

19 May 2026 | 1:28 PM

Parwinder Sandhu
New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) Stressing that security has become the foundation of national prosperity in an increasingly fractured global order, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday called for the creation of a robust “smart power” architecture anchored in self-reliance, strategic autonomy, innovation, and resilience.

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Congress questions PM’s silence over Supreme Court-ordered CBI probe into Arunachal CM

19 May 2026 | 1:28 PM

‎New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) ‎The Congress on Tuesday intensified its attack on the BJP-led government over a Supreme Court-directed CBI preliminary inquiry into allegations of conflict of interest involving the family of the Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister, with senior party leader Jairam Ramesh questioning why the Chief Minister continues in office despite the apex court’s intervention.

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PM Modi invites Norwegian firms to boost investments in India’s green and maritime sectors ‎

18 May 2026 | 11:24 PM

‎New Delhi, May 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged stronger economic cooperation between India and Norway, encouraging Norwegian companies to increase investments in clean energy, shipbuilding, maritime industries and health technology during the India-Norway Business and Research Summit in Oslo. ‎
The summit, attended by Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, brought together CEOs from more than 50 companies along with over 250 representatives from the business and research sectors of both nations.

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Laws laid down by larger Benches binding, cannot be ‘diluted, circumvented or disregarded’ by smaller Benches: SC

18 May 2026 | 11:20 PM

Parmod Kumar

New Delhi, May 18 (UNI) Holding that bail remains the rule and jail the exception even in cases under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the Supreme Court on Monday expressed strong reservations over its January 5, 2026 judgment denying bail to Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, observing that the view taken therein appeared contrary to the law laid down by a three-judge Bench in the February 1, 2021 judgment in the K.A. Najeeb case.

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Dark side of AAP leaders has come to light, says Sachdeva on Singla’s arrest

18 May 2026 | 10:42 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (UNI) Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva, hitting out at the Aam Aadmi Party, on Monday said that the arrest of East Delhi’s AAP leader Deepak Singla following an ED investigation into a major bank scam has exposed yet another dark face of the party.

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Judges Inquiry Committee submits report on Justice Yashwant Varma to Lok Sabha Speaker ‎

18 May 2026 | 10:36 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (UNI) ‎The Judges Inquiry Committee, constituted to investigate allegations concerning Justice Yashwant Varma, today submitted its report to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at Parliament House here, marking a significant step in the statutory process governing inquiries into judicial conduct.

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Delhi reels under extreme weather, IMD warns of heat wave in coming days

18 May 2026 | 10:31 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (UNI) The national capital on Monday reeled under scorching heat with the maximum temperature settling at 43.4 degrees Celsius during the day, -- three points more than the season’s average, according to the India Meteorological Department.

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PM Modi meets King Harald V in Oslo, hails growing India-Norway friendship rooted in shared values‎

18 May 2026 | 10:27 PM

‎New Delhi, May 18 (UNI) ‎Prime Minister Narendra Modi today had an audience with His Majesty King Harald V of Norway at the Royal Palace in Oslo during his visit to Norway, with the two sides discussing the expanding partnership between India and Norway across sectors, particularly new technologies and innovation-driven industries.

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Delhi Congress criticises Delhi govt’s ‘Metro Monday’, seeks rollback of fuel price hike

18 May 2026 | 9:31 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (UNI) Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav today criticised the Delhi government’s “Metro Monday” initiative, calling it a publicity exercise that fails to address the capital’s larger governance and public transport challenges.

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Malviya Nagar MLA Satish Upadhyay named DJB Vice-Chair, two MLAs named members

18 May 2026 | 9:30 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (UNI) Malviya Nagar MLA Satish Upadhyay has been nominated as Vice Chairman of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) by Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly Vijender Gupta.

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AAP alleges political vendetta after ED arrests Goa co-incharge Deepak Singla

18 May 2026 | 8:57 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (UNI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today arrested Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Goa Co-incharge Deepak Singla and conducted searches at multiple locations in Delhi and Goa, prompting sharp reactions from senior party leaders ahead of the Goa Assembly elections.

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NIA files charges against another accused person in BKI-Lawrence Bishnoi gang terror nexus case

18 May 2026 | 8:50 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (UNI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today filed charges against another accused person in a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Lawrence Bishnoi gang terror nexus case of 2022.

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14 months after marriage, woman dies in Greater Noida; Family alleges dowry murder

18 May 2026 | 8:45 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (UNI) A 24-year-old woman, Deepika Nagar, allegedly died after being harassed for more dowry at her matrimonial home in Jalpura, Greater Noida, just 14 months after her marriage.

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Supreme Court rules that even under UAPA, bail is the rule

18 May 2026 | 7:50 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday reaffirmed that “bail is the rule and jail is the exception”, holding that this principle applies even under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The Court expressed criticism of its January 5 ruling denying bail to former JNU student Umar Khalid and activist Sharjeel Imam in the alleged larger conspiracy case related to the 2020 Delhi riots.

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‎India, Norway launch Green Strategic Partnership as Modi, Store pledge deeper ties in energy, Arctic and tech

18 May 2026 | 7:18 PM

‎‎New Delhi, May 18 (UNI) ‎Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held wide-ranging talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, with the two leaders unveiling an ambitious Green Strategic Partnership aimed at deepening cooperation in clean energy, maritime security, climate resilience, Arctic research, technology and global development.

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