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Brahmos advances India’s rise as major defence arms exporter: Report

IANS | May 18, 2026 9:37 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) As India advances on its path to becoming a major arms exporter, the BrahMos missile stands out as a symbol of its growing defence strength. Expanding expertise in missile manufacture and the increasing outreach, especially in the Global South, are strengthening India’s “Defence Atmanirbharta", while elevating its position on the global stage, a report said on Monday.

India to keep buying Russian oil despite US waiver expiry

IANS | May 18, 2026 9:09 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) India has been buying Russian oil regardless of US sanctions or waivers and will continue to do so based on commercial viability and the country’s energy security needs, a senior Petroleum Ministry official said on Monday.

US Treasury reaches settlement with Adani Enterprises

IANS | May 18, 2026 9:00 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Monday announced that it has reached a $275 million settlement with India’s Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) over the "apparent violations" of sanctions on Iran in the company’s purchase of LPG.

Indian Railways unveils design of India’s 1st bullet train for Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor

IANS | May 18, 2026 8:32 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Indian Railways on Monday unveiled the design of India’s first bullet train, which will operate on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor.

MP: Twisha Sharma’s father seeks SC’s intervention, second autopsy at AIIMS Delhi

IANS | May 18, 2026 8:23 PM

Bhopal/New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The alleged suicide of Twisha Sharma (33) in suspicious circumstances at her in-laws’ house in Bhopal’s Katara Hills on the night of May 12 has become a matter of discussion in Bhopal and Noida.

Delhi HC declines immediate relief to Vinesh Phogat over Asian Games trials

IANS | May 18, 2026 8:01 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday declined to grant immediate relief to three-time Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who had sought permission to participate in the Asian Games selection trials scheduled for May 30–31.

HM Amit Shah felicitates police officers for role in making Telangana LWE-free

IANS | May 18, 2026 7:43 PM

Hyderabad, May 18 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday felicitated police officers who played a key role in making Telangana a Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-free state. At a special event held in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, he honoured police officers who played a pivotal role in combating Maoist activities in insurgency-affected regions

Chandigarh Citizens Foundation launches ‘Project Sewa’ to cater to elderly residents, enhance their engagement

IANS | May 18, 2026 7:41 PM

Chandigarh, May 18 (IANS) Marking a new beginning in its engagement and outreach with the senior citizens of Tricity, the Chandigarh Citizens Foundation (CCF) has rolled out ‘Project Sewa’, a one-of-its-kind initiative to address their emotional, mental, social, and physical needs besides extending assistance in medical exigencies.

Telangana: Warangal police parade rowdy sheeters on roads

IANS | May 18, 2026 7:05 PM

Hyderabad, May 18 (IANS) In what is being described as a strong and unusual crackdown on criminal activities, police in Warangal town of Telangana paraded rowdy sheeters on the road on Monday.

Kerala CM Satheesan's Sudhakaran twist puts Vijayan in a tight spot

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:42 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 18 (IANS) After suffering a bruising electoral setback and growing criticism within his own party district committee meetings, Kerala's former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan now finds himself facing yet another politically uncomfortable moment, this time from the newly sworn-in government led by V. D. Satheesan.

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Brahmos advances India’s rise as major defence arms exporter: Report

India to keep buying Russian oil despite US waiver expiry

US Treasury reaches settlement with Adani Enterprises

Indian Railways unveils design of India’s 1st bullet train for Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor

MP: Twisha Sharma’s father seeks SC’s intervention, second autopsy at AIIMS Delhi

Delhi HC declines immediate relief to Vinesh Phogat over Asian Games trials

HM Amit Shah felicitates police officers for role in making Telangana LWE-free

Chandigarh Citizens Foundation launches ‘Project Sewa’ to cater to elderly residents, enhance their engagement

Telangana: Warangal police parade rowdy sheeters on roads

Kerala CM Satheesan's Sudhakaran twist puts Vijayan in a tight spot

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