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PM Modi to embark on five-nation visit from May 15 to 20; energy, defence and trade in focus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation visit from May 15 to 20 during which he will visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a release on Monday. The focus of this visit will be on ensuring energy security for India amid disruptions in global supply chains due to the US-Iran war in the Middle East.
India rejects report of India-UAE pact for evacuation via Fujairah port, calls claim 'fake news'
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has firmly dismissed media reports suggesting that India and the United Arab Emirates are working on an agreement to evacuate Indian nationals from the UAE via Fujairah port. The government clarified that there is “no basis in fact” to such claims and no evacuation plan is currently under consideration.
Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani named next Chief of Defence Staff
Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani has been appointed as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India. He will also take charge as Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs from the date he assumes office. The appointment was announced ahead of the completion of the tenure of the current Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, who is set to retire on May 30, 2026.
Election Commission says over 68 lakh attempts foiled on counting day to hack EC's result portal
Two days after the results for the assembly elections were declared, the Election Commission on Wednesday said there were more than 68 lakh attempts from India and abroad targeting its key election platforms, including the results portal on May 4 when votes were being counted for five assemblies. In a statement, the poll authority said ECINET cybersecurity protocols resulted in "effectively countering" over 68 lakh malicious hits on the counting day originating from within and overseas targeting key election platforms, including the results portal.
Bhagwant Mann govt's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna emerges as lifesaver, 1 lakh dialysis sessions performed
The Bhagwant Mann government's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY) has emerged as a lifesaver for the kidney patients as around 1 lakh dialysis procedures, worth Rs 16.5 crore, have been performed under the scheme. As chronic kidney disease rises across India, government-backed cashless dialysis programmes are emerging as a lifeline. Yet experts warn that survival is still being shaped more by access and affordability than by cure.
Two wanted fugitives Kamlesh Parekh and Aalok Kumar brought back to India from UAE in fraud case
In a significant breakthrough, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), working closely with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Home Affairs, has brought back two wanted fugitives from the United Arab Emirates to India. Both accused were returned on May 1, 2026, after coordinated efforts between Indian and UAE authorities.
TMC moves SC against EC order to use only central staff for Bengal vote counting, hearing today
The TMC on Friday moved the Supreme Court, challenging a decision made by the Election Commission. Earlier in the day, the EC ruled that during the counting of votes, only employees of the Central Government and PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings) would be appointed as counting supervisors. The TMC contended that this decision raises questions regarding impartiality and effectively excludes state government employees. Prior to this, the TMC had filed a petition in the Calcutta High Court, but the court declined to grant them relief. Now, that very order has been challenged in the Supreme Court.
Big relief for Rahul Gandhi as Allahabad HC dismisses plea seeking FIR against him over 2025 remark
The Allahabad High Court on Friday refused to entertain a petition seeking an FIR against the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for an alleged objectionable statement made in 2025. The court dismissed the plea after examining the arguments presented by the petitioner. The single bench refused to entertain the plea, which challenged earlier orders related to a complaint filed against the Congress leader.
DRDO says it is fully ready for Agni VI ballistic missile as India steps closer to strategic supremacy
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman Samir V Kamat said the much-anticipated Agni VI ballistic missile programme will move forward the moment the government gives its approval. Speaking at the ANI National Security Summit 2.0, he noted that the agency has completed all groundwork and is positioned to begin once the formal nod comes. Agni VI is expected to become the most advanced missile in India's Agni series, featuring a significantly greater reach and improved performance. While the project remains tied to a policy decision, DRDO's readiness suggests India i
India, UAE in talks for stopover by Modi next month
Prime Minister Narendra Modi may make a brief stopover in the UAE next month during his European tour. Discussions are ongoing for this potential visit, which would underscore India's strong strategic partnership with the Gulf nation. This stopover would allow India to express solidarity following Iran's strikes on GCC countries.
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