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Shivraj Chouhan unveils book 'Apnapan' detailing PM Modi’s leadership, his decades-long experience

IANS | May 26, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) 'Apnapan', a book penned by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on his decades-long association with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also giving a peek into the latter’s long-standing public life, was released on Tuesday, in the presence of several high-profile dignitaries in the national capital.

Ahmedabad medical student missing in Georgia for 12 days, family seeks govt intervention

IANS | May 26, 2026 2:54 PM

Ahmedabad, May 26 (IANS) A family from Ahmedabad has appealed for urgent intervention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Gujarat government after their 23-year-old son, a medical student in Georgia, went missing 12 days ago amid allegations of harassment by his landlord and roommates.

Cong criticises BJP over UCC move in Assam, calls it ‘step-by-step agenda’

IANS | May 26, 2026 2:35 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The Congress party on Tuesday criticised the BJP over the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), alleging that the ruling party’s larger agenda is to implement the UCC across the country in a phased manner.

PM-WANI gets citizen-friendly upgrade for easier access to public Wi-Fi

IANS | May 26, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) In a major step towards strengthening India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) and improving ease of internet access for citizens, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced a series of user-friendly reforms under the PM-WANI (Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) framework, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Communications on Tuesday.

Two Pakistanis among nine charged by NIA in Sirsa women police station attack

IANS | May 26, 2026 2:14 PM

Sirsa (Haryana), May 26 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed charges against nine accused, including two Pakistani nationals, in connection with the November 2025 grenade attack on the Sirsa women's police station in Haryana, an official statement said on Tuesday.

CBI begins probe in Twisha Sharma death case, visits matrimonial home in Bhopal

IANS | May 26, 2026 1:52 PM

Bhopal, May 26 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday began its investigation into the alleged suicide and dowry harassment case of former actor-model Twisha Sharma, a day after formally taking over the probe from the Madhya Pradesh Police Special Investigation Team (SIT).

Lashkar's new Kashmir plan: More launchpads, more infiltration attempts

Vicky Nanjappa | May 26, 2026 1:50 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The Lashkar-e-Taiba leadership has been meeting several persons, part of the political class, recently. These meetings have come under immense scrutiny by the Indian agencies.

India, US ink pact on critical minerals to break China’s monopoly

IANS | May 26, 2026 1:23 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) India and the US on Tuesday signed a strategic agreement to deepen cooperation in critical minerals and rare earths which constitute key materials for making semiconductors, electric vehicles, solar panels and high-tech defence products.

Delhi hospitals fully prepared to handle heatwave emergencies: Health Minister Singh

IANS | May 26, 2026 1:18 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh on Tuesday said that the government has directed all hospitals in the national Capital to remain fully prepared to tackle heatwave-related emergencies amid rising temperatures across the region.

Delhi HC refuses to stay Centre’s order on Gymkhana Club, issues summons

IANS | May 26, 2026 1:11 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to grant interim relief against the Union government’s move to reclaim possession of the Delhi Gymkhana Club premises in Lutyens’ Delhi.

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Shivraj Chouhan unveils book 'Apnapan' detailing PM Modi’s leadership, his decades-long experience

Ahmedabad medical student missing in Georgia for 12 days, family seeks govt intervention

Cong criticises BJP over UCC move in Assam, calls it ‘step-by-step agenda’

PM-WANI gets citizen-friendly upgrade for easier access to public Wi-Fi

Two Pakistanis among nine charged by NIA in Sirsa women police station attack

CBI begins probe in Twisha Sharma death case, visits matrimonial home in Bhopal

Lashkar's new Kashmir plan: More launchpads, more infiltration attempts

India, US ink pact on critical minerals to break China’s monopoly

Delhi hospitals fully prepared to handle heatwave emergencies: Health Minister Singh

Delhi HC refuses to stay Centre’s order on Gymkhana Club, issues summons

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