Month: May 2026

Delhi High Court dismisses plea to deregister AAP, disqualify Arvind Kejriwal

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Delhi High Court dismisses plea to deregister AAP, disqualify Arvind Kejriwal

AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) dismissed a petition seeking a direction to the Election Commission of India to deregister the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and disqualify its chief, Arvind Kejriwal, and other leaders from contesting elections for boycotting court proceedings…

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MCD mulling euthanasia of ‘aggressive’ stray dogs following Supreme Court ruling

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MCD mulling euthanasia of ‘aggressive’ stray dogs following Supreme Court ruling

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is planning to undertake euthanasia of aggressive and demonstrably dangerous stray dogs after the Supreme Court’s recent order upheld prioritisation of human safety. A senior MCD official said a review meeting chaired by MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar is likely to be held on Thursday (May 20, 2026) to determine…

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Modi, Shah are traitors who are attacking the Constitution, says Rahul at Rae Bareli meet

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Modi, Shah are traitors who are attacking the Constitution, says Rahul at Rae Bareli meet

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai and others during a meeting in Rae Bareli on on May 20, 2026. Photo: AICC via PTI Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home…

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No double standards, we condemn Russia, U.S. and Israel for international law violations: Norway’s Foreign Minister

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No double standards, we condemn Russia, U.S. and Israel for international law violations: Norway’s Foreign Minister

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide. | Photo Credit: Reuters India and Norway must engage more to ensure they aren’t “overdependent” on any one global power, said Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, pitching for more trade, technology and cooperation on renewable energy, which now powers all of Norway’s electricity grid. Speaking to The Hindu…

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No double standards, we condemn Russia, U.S. and Israel for international law violations: Norway’s Foreign Minister

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No double standards, we condemn Russia, U.S. and Israel for international law violations: Norway’s Foreign Minister

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide. | Photo Credit: Reuters India and Norway must engage more to ensure they aren’t “overdependent” on any one global power, said Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, pitching for more trade, technology and cooperation on renewable energy, which now powers all of Norway’s electricity grid. Speaking to The Hindu…

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Doctor can’t enrol as advocate without cancelling registration: HC

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Doctor can’t enrol as advocate without cancelling registration: HC

The Kerala High Court has dismissed the plea of a registered medical practioner to be enrolled as an advocate. “She ought to cancel her registration as a medical practitioner if she wants to enrol as an advocate,” the court held. The petitioner, a law graduate, had cancelled her licence issued by the local municipality to…

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Delhi government launches talent hunt scheme for youth

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Delhi government launches talent hunt scheme for youth

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the ‘Talent Hunt Scheme – Hauslon Ki Udaan 2026-27’ on May 20, 2026. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) launched the ‘Talent Hunt Scheme – Hauslon Ki Udaan 2026-27’ to identify and nurture young talent in the city. The competition…

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Iran examining U.S. proposal, as Trump says in ‘final stages’ of talks

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Iran examining U.S. proposal, as Trump says in ‘final stages’ of talks

Iran said on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) it was examining the latest U.S. proposal received from mediator Pakistan in talks to end the West Asia war, despite the two sides trading threats over resuming attacks. It came after U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters that Washington was in the “final stages” of negotiations with Iran….

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Bowlers rise to the occasion as KKR lives to fight another day

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Bowlers rise to the occasion as KKR lives to fight another day

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Sunil Narine celebrates the wicket of Mumbai Indians’ Hardik Pandya during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on May 20, 2026. | Photo Credit: K.R. Deepak Kolkata Knight Riders’ commendable bowling effort, followed by Manish Pandey and Rovman…

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Southern Railway saves big with solar plants at stations

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Southern Railway saves big with solar plants at stations

A senior official said the renewable energy initiative, which was launched from the Dr. MGR Chennai Central station, has been steadily expanding. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Southern Railway has planned to install 2,600 kilo watt per hour (KWPH) of solar power capacity in the current financial year 2026-27, at its city stations. Once completed,…

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