India

Upcoming Logistics & Warehousing Policy to help de-congest, boost industry, jobs & investment in Delhi

13 May 2026 | 5:53 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) In a step which is expected to help de-congest the national capital, reduce pollution and boost business, the Delhi government has worked out a logistics and warehousing policy, which is in the final stages of implementation.

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No rift, no removal: Claim of Gen Dwivedi’s ouster goes viral, Govt sets record straight

13 May 2026 | 5:50 PM

Parwinder Sandhu
New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) The government on Wednesday dismissed as “fake and baseless” a viral social media claim alleging that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had removed General Upendra Dwivedi from his post as Chief of the Army Staff, describing it as yet another attempt to spread misinformation related to India’s military leadership.

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India secures extradition of terror-financing accused Iqbal Singh from Portugal

13 May 2026 | 5:35 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) The Government of India has successfully secured the extradition of fugitive Iqbal Singh from Portugal in a major breakthrough against transnational crime and terror financing networks.

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NIA arrestes Hizb-ul-Mujahideen linked narco-terrorist Shera after his extradition from Portugal

13 May 2026 | 5:27 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today arrested wanted narco-terrorist, Iqbal Singh @ Shera, after successfully securing his extradition from Portugal following sustained diplomatic and legal efforts.

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Cabinet clears Rs 37,500 cr coal gasification push to boost energy security, cut imports

13 May 2026 | 5:12 PM

‎‎New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) The union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a major Rs 37,500 crore scheme to promote surface coal and lignite gasification projects, in a significant push towards reducing India’s dependence on imported fuel and chemical feedstocks while accelerating the country’s clean coal utilisation programme.

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‎CCEA raises MSP for Kharif crops for 2026-27, announces major hike for sunflower, cotton

13 May 2026 | 5:10 PM

‎New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season, with the sharpest hikes announced for sunflower seed, cotton, nigerseed and sesamum, as the government sought to ensure higher returns to farmers ahead of the sowing season.

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Cabinet clears PPP Push for Nagpur Airport modernisation, paves way for 30-year GMR-led upgrade

13 May 2026 | 5:02 PM

‎New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) ‎The union Cabinet today approved the extension of the lease period of Airports Authority of India (AAI) land leased to MIHAN India Limited (MIL), clearing the way for the long-term privatisation, expansion and modernisation of Nagpur’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport under the public-private partnership (PPP) model.

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Soil, memory and vanishing nature take centre stage in Jyoti Tyagi’s solo exhibition

13 May 2026 | 5:00 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) Delhi-based artist Jyoti Tyagi’s solo exhibition "Stories the Soil Remembers" opened at Shridharani Gallery, presenting a powerful exploration of urban expansion, ecological fragility and the memories buried beneath modern cities.

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Cabinet approves India’s first semi high-speed rail corridor between Ahmedabad and Dholera

13 May 2026 | 4:33 PM

‎ New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) ‎The union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Ahmedabad (Sarkhej)-Dholera Semi High-Speed Double Line railway project in Gujarat at an estimated cost of around Rs 20,667 crore, marking a major milestone in India’s railway modernisation push and the country’s first semi high-speed rail corridor built with indigenously developed technology.

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Lavrov outlines deepening Russia-India partnership, calls it “unbreakable strategic friendship”

13 May 2026 | 4:15 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday described Russia-India relations as a “deep, trust-based and long-standing strategic partnership,” stressing that the relationship goes far beyond oil and defense cooperation.

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CBI team reaches NTA headquarters in NEET-UG 2026 paper leak probe

13 May 2026 | 3:32 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday intensified its probe into the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, with a team of agency officials reaching the headquarters of the National Testing Agency (NTA) in the national capital to collect details related to the examination process.

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Rahul Gandhi accuses Modi govt of running a “Chor Bazaar,” alleges theft of rights and opportunities

13 May 2026 | 3:04 PM

‎‎New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a sharp political attack on the Narendra Modi-led Centre, accusing the government of systematically “stealing” the rights, opportunities and resources of different sections of society, and alleged that the country was being run like a “chor bazaar” instead of a government.

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‎PM Modi congratulates Rangasamy on taking oath as Puducherry Chief Minister

13 May 2026 | 2:59 PM

‎New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated All India N.R. Congress founder N. Rangasamy after he took oath as the Chief Minister of Puducherry, describing him as an “experienced and effective administrator” who has strengthened the union Territory’s growth journey.

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13 May 2026 | 2:13 PM

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CBI secures extradition of wanted NDPS accused Prabhdeep Singh from Azerbaijan

13 May 2026 | 1:40 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) Prabhdeep Singh, a wanted fugitive of the Delhi Police Special Cell, was brought back to India from Azerbaijan by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

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