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I am not in the race to become PM, says NCP chief Sharad Pawar

Karnataka Assembly election results are best example of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Padyatra: NCP chief Sharad Pawar

Maharashtra NCP chief Jayant Patil comes out of ED office after more than 9 hours of questioning

Aiming at withdrawing AFSPA completely from Assam by end of 2023, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

We are aiming at withdrawing AFSPA completely from Assam by the end of 2023. We will also rope in ex-military personnel to train our police force: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Massive fire breaks out in pipe warehouse in Sambalpur district

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Janganana Bhawan in Delhi

VP Jagdeep Dhankhar meets his school teacher in village in Kerala's Kannur

PM Modi was not at all in favour of Rs 2000 notes, says Nripendra Misra, Former Principal Secretary to PM

Extreme weather, climate and water-related events caused 573 disasters in India between 1970 and 2021 that claimed 1,38,377 lives, according to data from World Meteorological Department, a specialised agency of UN

NHRC notice to Uttar Pradesh govt over reported suicide by father of rape victim due to unlawful action by police

Actor Aditya Singh Rajput found dead at his apartment in Andheri

PM Modi to hold bilateral meeting with Australian PM Anthony Albanese

I don't think Jayant Patil will be scared: Aaditya Thackeray on ED summon to NCP leader

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra briefs about PM Modi's recently concluded visit to Papua New Guinea

Assets worth Rs 121 cr of Chhattisgarh IAS officer Anil Tuteja, Raipur mayor's brother Anwar Dhebar, others attached in liquor 'scam': ED

Sameer Wankhede writes letter to Mumbai Police Commissioner

Wankhede gave a written complaint to the Mumbai Police Commissioner in which he mentioned that he and his family are receiving serious threats. Wankhede has also sought protection from the Mumbai Police.

PM Modi arrives in Australia on last leg of three-nation tour

I promise you that by the end of 2024, Rajasthan's roads will be made at par with those of America's. Due to these roads, Rajasthan will also become happy and prosperous state: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari

4 severely injured as fire breaks out in Maharashtra

Abandoned houses set ablaze by miscreants in New Lambulane area in Imphal in Manipur

Veteran Actor Sarath Babu who worked in several films including Telugu and Tamil passes away

G20 Srinagar meeting likely to promote Kashmir on film tourism map of world

Spain, Singapore, Mauritius, Nigeria, South Africa and Brazil are the six countries to discuss the global perspective of film tourism during a side event on ‘Film Tourism for Economic Growth and Cultural Preservation’ which is part of the mega eventorganised in Srinagar from May 22-24.

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Anti-Gangster Task Force's arrests 4 shooters of Lawrence Bishnoi gang

In a major breakthrough, Anti-Gangster Task Force's (AGTF) arrested 4 shooters of Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Six pistols and 26 live cartridges recovered from the accused. The arrested accused have a criminal history with a number of criminal cases registered against them in Punjab & Haryana. FIR has been registered. The shooters were tasked to harm their rival gang members. More revelations are expected during the course of investigation: DGP Punjab Police (ANI)

J&K: Actor Ram Charan arrives at Srinagar airport to attend G20 meet

J&K: Actor Ram Charan arrives at Srinagar airport to attend the first side event on 'Film Tourism for Economic Growth and Cultural Preservation' of the 3rd G20 Tourism Working Group meeting. (ANI)

Minor impregnated by brother; Kerala High Court allows termination of 7-month pregnancy

The Kerala High Court has allowed medical termination of pregnancy of a minor girl who was impregnated by her own brother, saying that various social and medical complications are likely to arise if abortion was not permitted.

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NCLAT upholds NCLT's Go First insolvency order

The IRP (Interim Resolution Professional) has been allowed to go ahead with the insolvency resolution.

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Delhi & several other parts of north India witnesses massive heatwave

Nepali climber ties record with 27th Everest summit

Pasang Dawa reached the Everest summit -- at 8,849 metres (29,032 feet) -- for the 26th time only last week, matching Kami Rita's record.

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Modi government’s Rs 2,000 bet

This Rs 2,000 announcement might be the new road to higher-value denominations going digital, and not being used as paper currencies

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Candle march tomorrow at India Gate at 5 pm tomorrow, says wrestler Sakshi Malik

PM met members of the Indian diaspora in Papua New Guinea, he is enroute Australia now

3 dead after boat capsizes in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia

UP: 3 women died after a boat they were travelling in got disbalanced and capsized due to engine failure and heavy wind, in Ballia. Rescue operations were started immediately. All the passengers have been pulled out. 4 women are undergoing treatment at the hospital. Rescue operations will continue till we make sure that there is no one trapped under the boat: Ravindra Kumar, DM, Ballia (ANI)

All the girls, along with me ready to undergo Narco test, says Vinesh Phogat

Heatwave alert today for south Haryana, Delhi, south UP, north MP, Jharkhand, Bihar and Bengal, says IMD

(ANI)

TMC leader Chandrima Bhattacharya protests against the Centre's stepmotherly attitude towards Bengal

Siliguri, West Bengal: Our protest is against the Centre's stepmotherly attitude towards Bengal. We are not getting whatever we are demanding, as we are not their political ally: West Bengal minister and TMC leader Chandrima Bhattacharya (ANI)

Temperatures to fall & heatwave conditions will ameliorate in northwest India, says IMD scientist

Sameer Wankhede granted interim relief until June 8

Case related to Aryan Khan's drugs on the cruise case | Mumbai Court asks CBI to file their reply by 3rd June. Next hearing in the matter is on 8th June, Sameer Wankhede granted interim relief until then. (ANI)

PM works for country, is not the country: Kapil Sibal on Shah's 'insult to country' remark

Sibal's dig came a day after Shah, while addressing a national convention of the Modi community in Ahmedabad, referred to Purnesh Modi's defamation suit that led to Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as an MP over his "Modi surname" remark.

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Suffering because I am part of Opposition, says NCP's Jayant Patil amid ED summons

"The politician was subsequently asked to appear on May 22. Patil on Monday said, “I am part of the opposition and one needs to face such type of suffering. I never heard the name of the IL&FS in the past, but the ED officials have summoned meto appear before them. I will try to address their queries in the legal framework.”

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Mumbai Airport Customs seized over 2.95 kg gold in 3 different cases

Mumbai Airport Customs on 19th and 20th May seized over 2.95 kg gold valued at Rs 1.58 Crore in three different cases. This includes a Kenyan Airways Crew carrying around 1 kg of gold. (ANI)

PM Modi departs for Australia for the last leg of his 3-nation visit

PM Modi interacted with alumni of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation across PIC

PM Narendra Modi interacted with alumni of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) from across Pacific Island Countries (PIC). These ITEC alumni, including government officials, professionals and community leaders, are contributing to their societies using the skills gained in India. PM lauded them for keeping India in their hearts and reiterated his support for capacity-building efforts in the region: MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi (ANI)

PM Modi receives a special gift President Surangel Whipps, Jr of Palau

A special gift from a valued friend. President Surangel Whipps, Jr. of Palau honoured PM Narendra Modi with Palauan tool ‘Ebakl’. Ebakl holds important significance in Palauan society as a symbol of leadership and wisdom: MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi (ANI)

G20 Tourism Working Group Meet in Srinagar: Spain, Singapore, Mauritius to discuss film tourism

(ANI)

PM Modi meets New Zealand PM Chris Hipkins

J&K: Delegates arrive in Srinagar for the 3rd G20 Tourism Working Group meeting

I will cooperate with ED, says NCP's Jayant Patil

I will cooperate and provide whatever information they ask for: Maharashtra NCP President Jayant Patil He will appear before ED today in connection with the alleged IL & FS scam (ANI)

The notes have completed their life cycle, says Shaktikanta Das on Rs 2,000 note withdrawal

That purpose has been fulfilled, today there are enough notes in circulation, of other denominations. Even the circulation of Rs 2000 notes as we have explained has come down from its peak of 6 lakh 73,000 crores to about 3 lakh 62,000 crores. The printing also has been stopped. The notes have completed their life cycle: RBI Governor

Rs 2,000 notes were primarily issued to replenish value of money during Demonetisation

We have clearly explained in our press note that the Rs 2000 notes were primarily issued for the purpose of quickly replenishing the value of money which was being taken out from the system when the legal tender status of then-prevailing Rs 1000 and Rs 500 notes was withdrawn: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das (ANI)

Rs 2,000 notes removed from circulation but continue to be legal tender

Delhi High Court summons BBC in defamation suit over Modi documentary

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued summons to BBC on a defamation suit claiming its documentary The Modi Question cast slur on reputation of India, judiciary and PM Modi.

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Satyendar Jain's health deteriorates, taken to Safdarjung Hospital

Jailed AAP leader Satyendar Jain has beenbrought to Safdarjung Hospital after he complained of deterioration in health.

More details awaited.

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Maharashtra NCP President Jayant Patil reaches ED office

SC agrees to hear on Friday TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's plea seeking no coercive action by CBI in school jobs scam case

(PTI)

Delhi HC issues summons to BBC on defamation suit claiming its documentary cast slur on reputation of India, judiciary and PM Modi

(PTI)

Exchange of Rs 2,000 notes into other denominations made upto a limit of Rs 20,000

The facility of exchange of Rs 2,000 banknotes across the counter shall be provided to the public in the usual manner, that is, as was being provided earlier: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Exchange of the Rs 2000 banknotes into banknotes of other denominations can be made upto a limit of Rs 20,000 at a time at any bank starting tomorrow, May 23 (ANI)

PM Modi receives highest honour of Fiji by the PM of Fiji

PM Narendra Modi has been conferred the highest honour of Fiji by the PM of Fiji: Companion of the Order of Fiji in recognition of his global leadership. Only a handful of Non-Fijians have received this honour till date. (ANI)

Sameer Wankhede & her wife Kranti receive threats & obscene messages since 4 days

My wife Kranti Redkar & I are receiving threats for the last 4 days and obscene messages coming on social media. I will write to Mumbai Police Commissioner today about it and demand special security: Sameer Wankhede, Former Zonal Director of Mumbai NCB (ANI)

Youth Congress leader BV Srinivas to appear before Guwahati Police today

Mumbai Police gets anonymous calls, caller claims to receive information about 26/11 attack

Another suspicious call was received in the Mumbai Police control room on Sunday night. The caller said that he is from Rajasthan & claimed that he is getting multiple calls wherein he is given information about 26/11 Mumbai attack. He disconnected the call after that: Mumbai Police (ANI)

TCS-led consortium bags Rs 15,000-crore BSNL project for 4G network

A consortium led by Tata Consultancy Services Limited hasreceivedan advance purchase order valued over Rs 15,000 crorefrom BSNL for the deployment of a 4G network across India.

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J&K: Security tightened in Srinagar for the 3rd G20 Tourism Working Group meeting

Maharashtra NCP President Jayant Patil to appear before ED at 11 am today

FIR filed over Infosys employee death in Bangalore

Karnataka: FIR registered at Halasuru Gate Police Station regarding the death of a 23-year-old woman Bhanurekha. She died after drowning in the waterlogged underpass in KR Circle area in Bengaluru yesterday. FIR registered on the complaint filed by her brother Sandeep. (ANI)

PM Modi announced a 12-step action plan to propel India's partnership with Pacific Island Countries

PM Modi to visit Sydney in his last leg of 3-nation visit

PM Modi & PM James Marape released the Thirukkural in Tok Pisin language

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with James Marape, PM of Papua New Guinea

Prime Minister James Marape and I had very productive talks, covering the full range of bilateral relations between India and Papua New Guinea. We discussed ways to augment cooperation in commerce, technology, healthcare and in addressing climate change.

PM Modi meets Governor General of Papua New Guinea, Sir Bob Dadae

Hooch Tragedy: 2 dead after consuming spurious liquor from state-run TASMAC

Tamil Nadu: Two people died after allegedly consuming liquor from a state-run TASMAC bar at Keela Alangam in Thanjavur district The deceased have been identified as Vivek (36) and Kuppusamy (68). An FIR has been registered. According to the forensic report, there was no methanol in the liquor & cyanide poisonous substance was there. A special team has been formed to probe the matter: Tanjore Collector Dinesh Ponraj (ANI)

High Commission in UK organises beach clean-up as part of India's G20 Presidency

A mega clean-up drive was organised at Brighton Beach yesterday by the High Commission of India, London As part of India’s G20 Presidency, a coordinated beach cleaning activity- G20 Mega Beach Clean Up - was organized across G20 Countries, Guest countries as well as in all the coastal States/UTs of India to draw global attention to the need to combat coastal and marine pollution and role of citizens and their participation in the same. (ANI)

Mega Textile Park in MP's Dhar will open new doors of progress: PM Modi

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Haj 2023: First batch of 381 Hajis from India leaves for Saudi Arabia

Former Pak PM Imran Khan fears arrest in Islamabad on Tuesday, says there are "80 per cent chances"

(ANI)