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Pentagon downsizes NATO brigade presence in Europe, delays deployment in Poland

In a statement issued, the Department of War mentions it has reduced the total number of Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) assigned to Europe from four to three, returning them to the levels of 2021

20 May 2026 9:49 am
Donald Trump to attend G7 Summit in France amid tensions with European allies

According to a White House official cited by Axios, Trump will participate in the annual summit scheduled to take place from June 15 to 17 in Evian-les-Bains

20 May 2026 9:47 am
mid-day Opinion: Ensure genuine train passengers get their seats

What was needed was a large-scale operation to weed out illegal seat occupation and see that only genuine passengers get their seats

20 May 2026 9:34 am
JD Vance warns Iran nuclear capability may spark global arms race

Vance said the US remains committed to negotiations with Iran but made it clear that Washington would not compromise on preventing Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons

20 May 2026 9:31 am
mid-day Opinion: Surender Mohan Pathak Ji ki jai ho!

Hows Vimal Khanna, a show on Amazon MX Player, so significant to Indias popular crime-fiction history?

20 May 2026 9:29 am
Suvendu Adhikari aide murder case: CBI arrest fifth accused from UP`s Varanasi

Officials said the accused has been identified as 40-year-old Vinay Rai alias Pumpum Rai, originally hailing from the Zamani area of Uttar Pradesh`s Ghazipur

20 May 2026 9:15 am
Welcome to Rome, my friend!: Giorgia Meloni welcomes PM Modi to Italy

PM Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Meloni and meet President Sergio Mattarella

20 May 2026 9:07 am
Nationwide chemists strike today over online medicine sales concerns

The protest has been organised to highlight concerns over what chemists describe as inadequate regulation of online medicine sales

20 May 2026 9:03 am
Rajasthan MLA pours petrol on self during protest march in Barmer

The protest march was organised following a large workers convention and rally at the private company, where labourers and truck drivers have been agitating for the past 40 days

20 May 2026 9:01 am
22-year-old man shot dead near college in northeast Delhis Welcome area

A firing incident was reported during the intervening night of May 19 and 20 in the Welcome area, it added.

20 May 2026 8:56 am
Ukrainian drone intercepted by NATO jet over Estonia, officials confirm

Neighbouring Latvia also issued a drone alert, with NATO Baltic Air Police jets summoned to the area. Ukraine has stepped up drone attacks on Russia

20 May 2026 8:51 am
Human trafficking bust in Jharkhand: 36 rescued, including six minors

The arrested accused were identified as Nikunj Borsania, 32, and Kadivar Nilesh Bhai, 34.

20 May 2026 8:48 am
SC allows euthanasia for incurably ill, rabid stray dogs to protect human life

The bench emphatically stated that ordering the euthanasia of stray dogs is the most important direction it is issuing to authorities and officials of civic bodies

20 May 2026 8:46 am
Global spotlight on Beijing as Putin and Xi meet following Trumps China tour

The visit coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship signed in 2001

20 May 2026 8:43 am
Scientists discover rare `white hydrogen` bursts in billion-year-old rocks

The gas is also used to forge steel, create methanol, and produce fertiliser.

20 May 2026 8:40 am
TMC candidate withdraws from May 21 Falta poll, credits CM Suvendu`s assurance

Addressing a press conference, Khan said he took the decision keeping Faltas interests in mind

20 May 2026 8:03 am
Iran plans bounty for whoever sends Trump, Netanyahu to hell

The legislative push comes in the wake of military strikes in February that resulted in the death of Irans Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

20 May 2026 7:57 am
Maharashtra: Two children drown in open pit in Latur, municipal staff suspended

Two children drowned in an open wastewater collection pit in Maharashtras Latur, triggering protests and action against civic officials. The Latur Municipal Corporation suspended two employees, while police registered a culpable homicide case over alleged negligence in securing the hazardous pit

19 May 2026 10:33 pm
Pune: Three arrested for allegedly attacking auto driver with machete

A 30-year-old autorickshaw driver was critically injured after being attacked with a machete on Punes Katraj-Narhe road. The victim fell off a bridge during the assault and sustained severe injuries. Police have arrested three accused, linking the attack to an old passenger dispute

19 May 2026 10:03 pm
Four senior officers appointed to NTA amid major structural reforms

The Ministry of Education has announced major reforms at the National Testing Agency, appointing four senior officers and opening applications for CTO, CFO and HR leadership roles. The overhaul follows NEET 2026 controversy and aims to improve transparency, technology, and exam integrity

19 May 2026 9:49 pm
Global roundup: PM Modi seals green tech partnership; Putin to visit India

India and the Nordic countries have elevated their ties to a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership during the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with leaders of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland

19 May 2026 8:56 pm
Major pharmacy chains, hospital-based medical stores to remain open on May 20

The strike call was reportedly issued by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) due to concerns regarding the regulation and functioning of e-pharmacies

19 May 2026 8:02 pm
NEET paper leak: `Demolish properties of accused coaching centre owners`

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar, who runs Renukai Chemistry Classes (RCC) in Latur, for his alleged role in the NEET (Undergraduate) paper leak case

19 May 2026 6:14 pm
Tough times ahead, youth and traders to suffer most: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday warned of difficult economic times ahead, claiming an impending economic shock would severely impact youth, labourers and small traders while criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi over austerity measures

19 May 2026 5:32 pm
PM Modi, Danish Premier Frederiksen hold discussions on sidelines of Nordic Summ

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West) Sibi George, and other officials attended the meeting

19 May 2026 4:33 pm
SC dismisses pleas against stray dog relocation, sterilisation directions

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed petitions seeking modification of its directions on stray dog relocation and sterilisation, stressing that the right to live with dignity includes freedom from threats posed by dog bites and directing states to strengthen infrastructure for stray animal management

19 May 2026 3:53 pm
Fuel price hike among lowest globally outside Gulf nations: BJP

The BJP on Tuesday defended the latest petrol and diesel price hike, saying Indias increase remains among the lowest globally outside Gulf economies despite rising crude prices and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz due to the West Asia conflict

19 May 2026 3:42 pm
PM Modi meets Iceland Premier in Oslo as India deepens Nordic engagement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Iceland Prime Minister Kristrun Mjoll Frostadottir in Oslo ahead of the third India-Nordic Summit. The meeting comes as India looks to deepen cooperation with Nordic countries in green energy, maritime affairs and innovation

19 May 2026 2:18 pm
Iran slam Germany over UAE strike accusation, calls remarks `hypocritical`

Iran on Tuesday criticised German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over accusations linked to the UAE nuclear facility strike, alleging Western double standards and selective application of international law while defending its stance on regional security

19 May 2026 1:33 pm
CBSE says re-evaluation portal working amid login complaints

The Central Board of Secondary Education said its Class 12 re-evaluation portal is functioning properly despite students reporting login issues and technical glitches. The board said only minor login-related complaints were received and advised candidates to retry if they face temporary access problems

19 May 2026 1:17 pm
Assam police summon Congress leader Randeep Surjewala in passport allegations ca

After appearing before investigators, Pawan Khera said he had fully cooperated with the investigation and confirmed that he had been asked to appear again on May 25

19 May 2026 12:35 pm
Rajnath Singh holds defence talks with Vietnam, focuses on maritime security

Singh said the discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in areas such as maritime security, defence manufacturing, military training and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific region

19 May 2026 11:38 am
System is flashing yellow: Richard Verma on evolving India-US ties

Speaking at a summit in Washington, he noted that while ties have grown rapidly since 2000, recent developments signal caution. He described the situation as flashing yellow

19 May 2026 10:53 am
Fuel prices hiked by up to 90 paise per litre amid global oil shock

State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) raised petrol prices by up to 86 paise per litre and diesel prices by up to 83 paise per litre. The latest revision comes just days after a Rs 3-per-litre hike announced on May 15, the first increase in more than four years

19 May 2026 10:49 am
Fuel price hike: Check petrol, diesel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata

With the latest increase, petrol in Delhi now costs Rs 98.64 per litre, up from Rs 97.77, while diesel prices rose to Rs 91.58 per litre from Rs 90.67

19 May 2026 10:48 am
US approves USD 428 million military support packages for India

The larger of the two proposals involves long-term sustainment support for Indias fleet of M777A2 ultra-light howitzers, valued at an estimated USD 230 million

19 May 2026 9:42 am
US court dismisses criminal case against Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani

According to court filings submitted before the Eastern District of New York, the Department of Justice requested that the indictment against Adani and other accused individuals be dismissed permanently

19 May 2026 9:25 am
Rajnath Singh pays tribute to Ho Chi Minh during Vietnam visit

Singh said he paid respects to Ho Chi Minh and praised his contribution to Vietnams national liberation movement and global solidarity

19 May 2026 9:13 am
Ten killed in head-on collision between van and truck on Lakhimpur highway

The van was going to Sisaiya from Lakhimpur when the accident took place between Unchgaon and Bharehta villages

19 May 2026 9:08 am
Gujarat introduces new Volvo bus service on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

As part of the new arrangement, all premium AC buses operating between Ahmedabad and Bhavnagar will now run via the newly constructed Ahmedabad-Dholera Express Highway

19 May 2026 9:04 am
mid-day Opinion: Lets ensure new Juhu park is treated with respect

Several sculptures dotted the lawns and pathways of the space, showing traditional occupations of the East Indian community

19 May 2026 9:03 am
Three coaches of Ujjain Express derail in Uttarakhands Rishikesh; probe on

Authorities said restoration and repair work began immediately after the accident, while railway officials launched an investigation into the cause of the derailment

19 May 2026 9:02 am
mid-day Opinion: The more the merrier

More collaborations and themed, community-driven museums and galleries can create a stronger ecosystem and a vibrant canvas for citizens to discover their citys treasures

19 May 2026 9:00 am
PM Modi to attend 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Norway today

According to the MEA, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo on May 19 alongside leaders of Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden.

19 May 2026 8:59 am
US President Trump pauses Iran strike amid diplomatic push by Gulf nations

At a White House healthcare event, Trump said the United States had been prepared to launch a very major attack on Iran as early as Tuesday, but he agreed to delay military action following requests from leaders in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates

19 May 2026 8:53 am
India-US ties growing stronger across trade, defence: Indian Ambassador

Kwatra said many assumptions about disagreements between New Delhi and Washington do not reflect the actual state of the relationship; he added India and the United States enjoy broad bipartisan support, regardless of changes in political leadership in either country

19 May 2026 8:50 am
United States tightens curbs after American citizen tests positive for Ebola

The announcement came during a White House event where President Donald Trump was asked whether Americans should be concerned about the outbreak

19 May 2026 8:47 am
HM Amit Shah to chair 26th Central Zone Council meeting in Bastar today

In anticipation of this significant event, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai chaired a comprehensive high-level review meeting to assess the ongoing preparations

19 May 2026 8:43 am
Delhi HC allows MP Rashid temporary bail in terror-funding case

Bail was needed to conduct the burial, carry out customary rites, and perform various other ceremonies

19 May 2026 8:37 am
19 May 2026 8:32 am