TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. President Smt Droupadi Murmu will present Padma Awards for the year 2026 on the 25th of this month.
2. The new Keralam government led by Congress leader V D Satheesan will be sworn in today in Thiruvananthapuram.
3. The Chhattisgarh government will launch the “Jan Bhagidari – Sabse Door, Sabse Pehle” campaign from today to ensure that welfare schemes reach tribal villages.
4. The Delhi Metro will run additional train trips to encourage the adoption of the Metro over private vehicles.
5. The Joint Parliamentary Committee on ‘One Nation One Election Bill’ held extensive consultations in Bengaluru with political parties, legal fraternity and civil society.
6. Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Innovation and Incubation Centre at the National Institute of Design (NID) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
7. Union Minister of State (MoS) for Rural Development and Communications Pemmasani Chandrasekhar said Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh should be developed as a model for modern and sustainable agriculture. He stressed the need for village-wise crop planning and systematic agricultural development across the district.
8. The Telangana Government will conduct a special “Youth & Sports Week” from May 18 to 23. This is part of a 99-day government service program called “Praja Palana Pragathi Pranalika.” The week aims to promote fitness, youth development, and employment opportunities across the state.
9. Delhi Government has taken a significant decision to reduce the Value Added Tax on Aviation Turbine Fuel in the National Capital from 25 per cent to 7 per cent. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said.
10. In Nagaland, the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial was observed yesterday at the College of Nursing in Kohima, joining communities around the world in remembering lives lost to HIV and AIDS.
11. The National Medical Commission is urging the healthcare sector to prepare doctors for the responsible and ethical integration of artificial intelligence to improve patient care and medical practices.
12. The West Bengal government has granted in-principle approval for the transfer of seven important national highway stretches to central agencies, clearing a prolonged administrative hurdle that had stalled several strategic projects across the state.
The decision allows the National Highways Authority of India (National Highways Authority of India) and the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd) to proceed with pending expansion and modernisation works on routes considered critical for regional trade, tourism and border connectivity.
13. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the Southwest Monsoon is likely to set in over Keralam on 26th of this month with a model error of plus or minus four days. IMD has forecast Heat Wave to Severe Heat Wave conditions over West Uttar Pradesh.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. West Central Railway has constituted a higher administrative grade level inquiry committee to investigate the fire incident in Thiruvananthapuram Central-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express yesterday.
2. Delhi Police has issued a memorandum regarding the rationalisation of government vehicle usage in its offices and units and measures for the reduction of Fuel Consumption. The memorandum has been issued by the office of Police Commissioner in view of the prevailing international situation and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for austerity measures and reduction in fuel consumption.
3. All India Students’ Association (AISA) members stage a protest against the National Testing Agency (NTA) over the alleged paper leak concerns following the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination, at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi.
4. The Anand Marriage Act, which enables Sikh couples to register their traditional marriages under their own specific legal framework, will come into force in Sikkim from June 1 after Supreme Court prod. This will allow members of the Sikh community in Sikkim to register their marriages solemnised under the traditional ‘Anand Karaj’ ceremony directly.
5. The Supreme Court, has taken a serious view of the persistent illegal sand mining within the National Chambal Sanctuary, reprimanding the Rajasthan state authorities for their failure to curb the activity.
The Court has impleaded the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in the matter, asked the authorities from the Mines Department and the Transport and Road Safety Department, State of Rajasthan, to file a compliance affidavit and be present in the court on the next date of hearing.
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DEFENCE News
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1. HAL has confirmed that TEJAS MK-1A deliveries to the Indian Air Force could finally commence by August or September 2026, following months of delays caused by engine supply bottlenecks and extended testing cycles.The company has already received six GE F404 engines.
2. Iran’s maritime actions on 14 May marked a sharp escalation in the ongoing confrontation in West Asia, coinciding with a fractious BRICS meeting in New Delhi.Within hours, Iranian forces seized a Chinese-operated floating armoury anchored off Fujairah and attacked the Indian‑flagged cargo vessel Haji Ali, which subsequently sank in the Gulf of Oman.
3. India’s defence exports have surged to nearly ₹38,000 crore in 2026 and are projected to cross ₹50,000 crore soon, marking a decisive transformation into a global defence technology powerhouse.
4. The High Commissioner of Canada to India, Christopher Cooter, held discussions with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi on Saturday, focusing on advancing defence cooperation between the two nations.
FINANCE
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Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai
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SILVER : ₹ 3,00,000/KG
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. Singer-composer Adnan Sami has weighed in on Arijit Singh stepping away from playback singing, saying his decision should be “respected” and not speculated upon.
Earlier this year, Arijit Singh shocked both the film and music industries, along with his fans, when he announced his retirement from playback singing in a social media post.
2. Tollywood Megastar Chiranjeevi gave fans a glimpse into his fitness routine, sharing an intense workout video as he gears up for his much-awaited next film, Mega 158, directed by Bobby Kolli.
18 May (Monday)
Vedic Ritu/ Grishma
Drik Ritu : Grishma (Summer)
पक्ष :: Shuklapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2083
Month : Jyeshta 02,
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1948
Month : Jyeshta 02
Tithi : Dwitiya (up to 5:53 pm)Tritiya
Nakshatra:Rohini (up to 11:31 am) Mrigashirsha
Rahu : 07:27 AM – 09:05 AM
Yamaganda : 10:44 AM – 12:23 PM
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