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'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.

Rahul Gandhi solely responsible for Congress' downfall: Acharya Pramod Krishnam

IANS | May 22, 2026 6:24 PM

Ghaziabad, May 22 (IANS) Spiritual guru and former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Friday remarked that Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi is "solely responsible for the downfall of the Congress".

India’s economy showed resilience in April despite West Asia crisis: RBI bulletin

IANS | May 22, 2026 6:19 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) India’s economic activity exhibited resilience in April, with industrial and services sectors maintaining strength across several segments even as the global economy continued to be shadowed by uncertainties in West Asia, according to the RBI’s monthly bulletin released on Friday.

India-Cyprus 'strong and futuristic partnership' rooted in shared values: PM Modi

IANS | May 22, 2026 6:07 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the "strong and futuristic partnership" between India and Cyprus, which he said remains rooted in shared values.

Rupee gains for 2nd straight session, closes 63 paise higher at 95.73 against dollar

IANS | May 22, 2026 6:01 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Indian rupee extended its recovery for a second consecutive trading session on Friday, appreciating 63 paise to close provisionally at 95.73 against the US dollar.

India and Cyprus discuss IMEC's 'transformational potential' in reshaping global trade, connectivity

IANS | May 22, 2026 5:54 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides discussed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) during their meeting in New Delhi on Friday, recognising that the initiative has transformational potential in reshaping and promoting global trade, connectivity and prosperity.

India better placed among top 10 economies in managing retail inflation: Assocham

IANS | May 22, 2026 5:52 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) India is better placed to manage retail inflation among the top 10 economies, according to an analysis by leading industry chamber Assocham on Friday, suggesting the RBI to maintain the repo rate status quo while introducing liquidity, interest subvention and moratorium support measures.

'Pakistan's gas sector on brink of collapse'

IANS | May 22, 2026 5:48 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Pakistan’s gas sector has gone into a structural decline, which, in turn, is damaging industrial competitiveness, discouraging exploration investment, increasing LNG dependence and weakening Pakistan’s long-term energy security, according to an article in the local media.

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'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

Rahul Gandhi solely responsible for Congress' downfall: Acharya Pramod Krishnam

India’s economy showed resilience in April despite West Asia crisis: RBI bulletin

India-Cyprus 'strong and futuristic partnership' rooted in shared values: PM Modi

Rupee gains for 2nd straight session, closes 63 paise higher at 95.73 against dollar

India and Cyprus discuss IMEC's 'transformational potential' in reshaping global trade, connectivity

India better placed among top 10 economies in managing retail inflation: Assocham

'Pakistan's gas sector on brink of collapse'

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