Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 90 paise per litre
The latest price hike comes less than a week after the first price rise by ₹3 on May 15
Maharashtra Congress to hold training camp for 7,000 office-bearers
The training programme is intended to familiarise new functionaries with party organisation, election procedures, and administrative responsibilities
Morning Digest: U.S. Justice Department drops all charges against Gautam Adani; Trump says delaying Iran attack at request of Gulf leaders, and more
Here is a select list of stories to start the day.
Lawyers abstain from work at Rouse Avenue Court over judge’s remarks to advocate
The protest, led by members of the Bar, affected regular proceedings in parts of the court complex, with several cases being adjourned or delayed owing to the absence of legal representation
Bombay High Court quashes Maharashtra GRs on school disqualification
The Bombay High Court, at its Kolhapur bench, on April 29 ordered that two government resolutions (GRs) issued on April 1 and April 2 are not applicable to the petitioner schools
Trump Threatens Iran and Then Pulls Back, All in the Same Day
President Trump has repeatedly said he’ll restart military action against Iran, only to stop short of plunging the United States directly back into an unpopular war.
Iran-Israel war highlights: Trump says delaying Iran attack at request of Gulf leaders
Iran’s top security body announced on Monday, May 18, the formation of a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively closed and wants to charge ships to traverse.
Janakpuri school rape case: Delhi Police urges High Court to cancel bail of accused
The incident came to light when the survivor’s mother filed a complaint alleging that her daughter was sexually assaulted during school hours
Here’s How Iran Could Respond to Renewed U.S.-Israeli Strikes
In any new round of fighting, Iranian officials could adopt new tactics, including intensified strikes on neighbors and trying to close off a second strait.
West Bengal Police reopens 59 cases linked to 2021 post-poll violence, registers 181 fresh FIRs
Multiple Trinamool leaders come under the police crackdown as many face arrests in corruption and post-poll violence charges

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