India

Delhi BJP holds training camps for party workers in Shahdara, Mayur Vihar

21 May 2026 | 9:06 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (UNI) The Delhi state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday began camps for MPs, MLAs, councillors, and office bearers of the party’s Shahdara and Mayur Vihar district under the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Mega Training Campaign.

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Transporters, drivers observe strike, unions say it may intensify if issues not addressed

21 May 2026 | 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (UNI) Taxis, trucks, and several transporters observed the strike, demanding a rise in the fare amid increasing price of fuel prices, and also against the environment cess imposed on commercial goods carriers entering the Delhi- NCR.

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Reels over responsibility’: Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi on NEET Paper Leak, demands Education Minister’s resignation

21 May 2026 | 7:50 PM

‎‎New Delhi, May 21 (UNI) ‎Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre over the NEET paper leak, accusing the government of ignoring student protests and using force against demonstrators while failing to hold anyone accountable.

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UNI NEWS DIGEST AT 1900HRS ON MAY 21

21 May 2026 | 7:01 PM

Kolkata : Bengal govt orders immediate deportation of illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators (CA19).

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Govt assures adequate fuel supply, says Indian seafarers safe

21 May 2026 | 6:51 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (UNI) The Government on Thursday assured citizens that adequate stocks of petrol, diesel and LPG are available across the country amid the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia, while confirming that all Indian seafarers in the Gulf region remain safe.

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Marco Rubio to visit India on May 23, Nuclear energy likely to top agenda

21 May 2026 | 6:45 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (UNI) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit India from May 23 to 26 to expand cooperation in energy, trade, defense, and emerging technologies.

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Indian Armed Forces showcase special operations expertise at SOF Week 2026 in US

21 May 2026 | 6:34 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (UNI) India reinforced its growing profile as a key global security partner with a high-level Indian Armed Forces delegation participating in the prestigious SOF Week 2026 held in Tampa, Florida, USA.

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ED arrests self-proclaimed Godman in Rs 5.62 cr extortion & money laundering case

21 May 2026 | 6:13 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Mumbai Zonal Office, on Thursday said it has arrested Ashokkumar Eknath Kharat alias “Captain”, a self-proclaimed godman, in a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

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New ration cards being issued in Delhi after 13 years; 7,71,384 ineligible and bogus beneficiaries weeded out: CM

21 May 2026 | 5:59 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (UNI) A large number of families belonging to economically weaker sections in the national capital are set to get relief with the Rekha Gupta-led government starting the process of making new Ration cards, something which was on hold since 13 years.

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CDS Releases Common Uniform Numbering Booklet to Enhance Interoperability

21 May 2026 | 5:57 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (UNI) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Thursday underscored the importance of “Jointness, Atmanirbharta and Innovation (JAI)” as key pillars for transforming the future architecture of the Indian Armed Forces during an address to officers of the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and the Department of Military Affairs at the Manekshaw Centre here.

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Govt to revive rainwater harvesting systems in 75 schools, 50 cr litres of water to be saved

21 May 2026 | 5:52 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (UNI) Delhi government has decided to revive the existing rainwater harvesting systems across the 75 CM Shri Schools across the national capital, and the initiative is expected to create an annual rainwater harvesting capacity of nearly 50 Crore litres, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday.

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CBI files first chargesheet in Rs504 cr Haryana govt funds misappropriation case

21 May 2026 | 5:48 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday filed its first chargesheet in connection with the large-scale misappropriation of Haryana Government funds involving officials of IDFC First Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, public servants of the Government of Haryana, and private persons.

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From village lanes to Rashtrapati Bhavan: Unsung guardians of India’s soul to receive Padma Shri

21 May 2026 | 4:34 PM

Parwinder Sandhu
New Delhi, May 21 (UNI) In a powerful reminder that greatness often lives far away from the spotlight, three humble custodians of India’s cultural and intellectual heritage, a folk musician from Gujarat, a village librarian from Karnataka and a Tamil devotional music master, will be honoured with the Padma Shri this year for dedicating their lives to serving society without seeking recognition.

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‎Congress slams Modi govt’s ‘total silence’ on Israeli Minister’s handling of Gaza Flotilla activists

21 May 2026 | 4:28 PM

‎New Delhi, May 21 (UNI) ‎The Congress on Thursday criticized the Centre for its silence over the actions of Israel’s national security minister against activists aboard a Gaza-bound peace flotilla, with senior leader Jairam Ramesh saying governments worldwide had condemned the incident while New Delhi “maintains total silence.” .

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Indian Army launches AI-powered ‘Kautilya’ platform to boost real-time decision-making

21 May 2026 | 3:59 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (UNI) The Indian Army has launched ‘Kautilya’, an advanced application designed to strengthen structured data generation and create a digitally empowered, AI-ready ecosystem aimed at enhancing operational and administrative efficiency.

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