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Shiv Sena demands NIA probe into political outfit 'Cockroach Janata Party'

IANS | May 22, 2026 9:29 PM

Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Shiv Sena Spokesperson Krishna Hegde, on Friday, demanded that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) should conduct a probe into the rise of the digital-only political satire outfit 'Cockroach Janata Party’ (CJP). He said that the investigation should emphasise on whether there is an attempt to create "unrest" in the country, similar to what transpired in Nepal and Bangladesh.

Twisha Sharma death case: MP govt moves HC for cancelling Giribala Singh's interim bail, next hearing on May 25

IANS | May 22, 2026 9:26 PM

Bhopal/Jabalpur, May 22 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government on Friday moved the Madhya Pradesh High Court seeking cancellation of the interim bail granted to retired judge and alleged dowry death victim Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law Giribala Singh.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan tells officials to cut red tape to help farmers, rural poor get govt benefits

IANS | May 22, 2026 9:20 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Friday directed officials of both his Ministries to immediately establish a planned, time-bound and result-oriented mechanism to ensure that farmers and poor rural citizens do not have to run from pillar to post either to avail benefits of government schemes or for the redressal of grievances.

Why reservation again for children of IAS officers, asks SC

IANS | May 22, 2026 9:19 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court of India on Friday questioned whether children from families that have already attained educational and economic advancement through reservation should continue receiving its benefits, observing that such upward mobility should place them within the creamy layer category and exclude them from further reservation benefits.

FAO's highest honour for PM Modi, a recognition of India's agricultural policies: PMFME beneficiary

IANS | May 22, 2026 8:55 PM

Bhopal, May 22 (IANS) The felicitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)'s highest honour "Agricola Medal" during his visit to Italy, has been described by the farming community as a "proud and exciting' moment for India.

Ayushman Bharat milestone: 100 crore health records linked with ABHA accounts

IANS | May 22, 2026 8:13 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) In a major leap towards universalisation of the Ayushman Bharat healthcare scheme and expansion of digital footprints, more than 100 crore health records have been linked with Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA). Many states from the Hindi heartland, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Gujarat, have fared exceedingly well in linking the health records under ABDM.

'A matter of pride for entire nation': Padma Shri awardee hails FAO's highest honour to PM Modi

IANS | May 22, 2026 8:05 PM

Saharanpur, May 22 (IANS) Padma Shri awardee farmer Seth Pal Singh hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for receiving the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation's (FAO) highest honour, the 'Agricola Medal' for 2026, calling it a matter of pride for the entire country and the farming community.

'Trust PM Modi, trust govt': June 21 NEET-UG 2026 will be error-free, says Dharmendra Pradhan

IANS | May 22, 2026 7:20 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Acknowledging the mental torture suffered by 22 lakh students due to the NEET-UG 2026 exam cancellation, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan vowed on Friday that the retest on June 21 will be free from irregularities, urging parents and students to trust Prime Minister Narendra Modi for fulfilling their aspirations.

Delhi: Cyber fraudsters held for running nationwide online 'spiritual healing' scam

IANS | May 22, 2026 6:56 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Cyber Police Station of Delhi Police has busted an organised pan-India cyber fraud racket in which two accused allegedly cheated emotionally vulnerable people by posing as spiritual healers through fake female social media accounts, officials said on Friday.

Allahabad HC flags lapses in arms licence regime in UP, seeks data on holders with criminal antecedents

IANS | May 22, 2026 6:25 PM

Prayagraj, May 22 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court has expressed serious concern over widespread violations of arms licensing norms in Uttar Pradesh, observing that district administrations and police authorities in all 75 districts were not adhering to government orders and statutory provisions governing the grant and renewal of firearm licences.

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Shiv Sena demands NIA probe into political outfit 'Cockroach Janata Party'

Twisha Sharma death case: MP govt moves HC for cancelling Giribala Singh's interim bail, next hearing on May 25

Shivraj Singh Chouhan tells officials to cut red tape to help farmers, rural poor get govt benefits

Why reservation again for children of IAS officers, asks SC

FAO's highest honour for PM Modi, a recognition of India's agricultural policies: PMFME beneficiary

Ayushman Bharat milestone: 100 crore health records linked with ABHA accounts

'A matter of pride for entire nation': Padma Shri awardee hails FAO's highest honour to PM Modi

'Trust PM Modi, trust govt': June 21 NEET-UG 2026 will be error-free, says Dharmendra Pradhan

Delhi: Cyber fraudsters held for running nationwide online 'spiritual healing' scam

Allahabad HC flags lapses in arms licence regime in UP, seeks data on holders with criminal antecedents

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