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India
May 19, 2026
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Gulf conflict pushes up fertiliser prices, but supply will stay steady: Jakhar

Gulf conflict pushes up fertiliser prices, but supply will stay steady: Jakhar Sunil Jakhar urged farmers to use fertilisers judiciously, in line with recommendations of agricultural universities to avoid wastage and protect soil healthUpdated – May 20, 2026 01:52 am IST The…

India
May 19, 2026
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Government misleading people on inflation, fuel shortage: Ashok Gehlot

Government misleading people on inflation, fuel shortage: Ashok Gehlot Ashok Gehlot said the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party was engrossed in elections during the last three months despite Congress leader Rahul Gandhi having warned that a “storm of inflation”…

India
May 19, 2026
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Examining the Tadmetla encounter inquiry

Examining the Tadmetla encounter inquiry The investigation of grave offences, particularly involving banned organisations such as the CPI (Maoist), requires special skills Published – May 20, 2026 02:09 am IST R.K.Vij The site where Maoists launched an attack…

India
May 19, 2026
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Amid soaring temperatures, India successfully meets record peak power demand of 260.45 GW

Amid soaring temperatures, India successfully meets record peak power demand of 260.45 GW Thermal power accounted for about 62.5% of the power generated when the peak demand was met. Published – May 20, 2026 02:16 am IST Saptaparno…

India
May 19, 2026
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Modi and Meloni outline road map for India-Italy strategic partnership

Modi and Meloni outline road map for India-Italy strategic partnership Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni joint op-ed talks about emerging “Indo-Mediterranean” corridor and pushes for €20-billion bilateral trade target by 2029.Updated – May 20,…

India
May 19, 2026
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Supreme Court notice on plea that U.P. Police played ‘agent provocateur’ in Noida workers’ violence

Supreme Court notice on plea that U.P. Police played ‘agent provocateur’ in Noida workers’ violence Rather than fulfilling its role as a welfare state, the petition says Uttar Pradesh had used its police officers to covertly become part…

International Relations
May 19, 2026
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At least ten killed as torrential rains batter southern, central China

At least ten killed as torrential rains batter southern, central China China’s weather agency said areas in Jiangxi, Anhui, Hunan, Hubei, Guizhou, Guangxi, Guangdong and Hainan faced a high risk of rain-related disasters Published – May 19, 2026…

International Relations
May 19, 2026
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Gaza aid flotilla says Israeli forces intercepted 41 vessels, 10 still sailing

Gaza aid flotilla says Israeli forces intercepted 41 vessels, 10 still sailing Israel’s Foreign Ministry had ⁠said on X on May 18 that it ‘will not allow any breach of the ‌lawful naval blockade on Gaza’ Published -…

International Relations
May 19, 2026
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New Zealand’s government plans to cut 14% of public sector jobs to slash spending

New Zealand’s government plans to cut 14% of public sector jobs to slash spending The military, teachers and doctors would be exempt from the job losses; measures would also reduce the number of govt departments and agencies from…

International Relations
May 19, 2026
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European Union prepares to cut U.S. import duties to avoid Trump tariff hike

European Union prepares to cut U.S. import duties to avoid Trump tariff hike President Donald Trump has said he would impose much higher tariffs on EU goods if the European Union did not implement its trade ‌deal commitments…