Govt tightens citizenship rules for applicants holding Pak/B’desh/Afghan passports

The Centre has notified amended Citizenship Rules 2009, making it mandatory for applicants seeking Indian citizenship to declare whether they hold a valid or expired passport issued by Pakistan, Afghanistan or Bangladesh. Applicants must also agree to surrender those passports within 15 days after Indian citizenship approval. MHA notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules 2026 on May 18.
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10:49 am Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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K'taka bans tourists within 100 ft of elephants after woman dies in clash

The Karnataka government ordered visitors to maintain a minimum 100-foot distance from elephants at all camps across the state. This came after a 33-year-old female tourist died in a clash between two captive elephants during a bathing session at Dubare Elephant Camp. Taking selfies and photographs near elephants, as well as touching and feeding them, has also been banned.
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11:13 am Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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SC refuses to recall order on shifting stray dogs to shelters, says 'Dog bite menace rising'

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to recall its directions that stray dogs picked up from public places like hospitals, bus stands, schools and railway stations mustn't be released to same place after vaccination/sterilisation. The apex court dismissed pleas seeking modifications to directions issued in November last year. The court stated that dog bite menace is rising in the country.
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11:07 am Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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VHP urges Andhra govt to restrict 3rd, 4th child incentives for Hindus

The Vishva Hindu Parishad has demanded that the Andhra Pradesh government restrict its newly announced monetary incentives for the third and fourth child in families to Hindu couples only. The demand comes after Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announced that the state government will provide parents ₹30,000 on the birth of a third child and ₹40,000 for a fourth child.
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11:17 am Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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How could Iran respond if US-Israel strikes resume?

Iran can possibly respond by attacking Gulf energy infrastructure if US-Israeli strikes resume. It can also attack UAE to retaliate against the strikes. Iran may also attempt to increase pressure through important international maritime routes by targeting Bab-al-Mandeb Strait, the narrow waterway linking the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. It can also reach out to Houthis.
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11:17 am Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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No Indian firm in list of world's 100 most-valuable companies for the 1st time in years

No Indian firm is part of the world's 100 most-valuable companies' list for the first time in years, a signal of how a sharp sell-off hit India's corporate sector. India's most-valuable firm, Reliance Industries, has slipped from its 57th position in 2025 to 106th. HDFC Bank dropped 93 places to rank 190th, while TCS fell from 84th to 314th rank.
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11:43 am Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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Ex-FIFA VP Barassi hid WC trophy in shoebox under his bed during WWII

During World War II, the then-used FIFA World Cup trophy, the Jules Rimet Trophy, was held by the 1938 champions Italy. Ottorino Barassi, then Vice President of FIFA and President of the Italian Football Federation, secretly transported it from a bank in Rome. He hid the trophy in a shoebox under his bed to protect it from the Nazis.
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11:58 am Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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Traffic advisory issued in Delhi for rehearsal ahead of twin summits

Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory for today regarding the rehearsal at Bharat Mandapam ahead of International Big Cat Alliance Summit and India-Africa Forum Summit. Restrictions will be in place from 12 pm to 3 pm. SP Marg and Mathura Road will be affected and may remain closed. "Use Ring Road and Vande Mataram Marg for uninterrupted travel," advisory said.
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11:58 am Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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Former Uttarakhand CM Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri passes away at 91

Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri passed away at the age of 91 after a prolonged illness at a hospital in Dehradun on Tuesday, ANI reported. Khanduri, a retired Major General in the Indian Army, served as Uttarakhand CM from 2007 to 2009 and again from 2011 to 2012. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has condoled Khanduri's demise.
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12:29 pm Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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Video shows BJP leader announcing ₹1-cr reward for beheading TMC MP Saayoni, he calls it fake

A video showing Pradeep Dixit, a BJP leader from Uttar Pradesh, announcing a reward of ₹1 crore to anyone who beheads TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh went viral. Dixit reportedly made the remarks over an old derogatory Shivling image posted from Ghosh's X account. "I haven't made any such statement," Dixit said, dismissing the video as fake and manipulated with AI.
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News By: Garima Garg
12:28 pm Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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What are the key differences between Ebola & COVID-19?

Ebola and COVID-19 are both viral diseases but differ in transmission and symptoms. While Ebola spreads through direct contact with infected body fluids such as blood, vomit, saliva and urine, COVID-19 spreads through respiratory droplets released while coughing or sneezing, an expert said. COVID-19 symptoms include fever, cough, loss of smell, while Ebola causes fever, vomiting and diarrhoea.
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12:40 pm Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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Pak increased bonhomie with US at the cost of China, stalled CPEC projects for it: Report

Pakistan increased its bonhomie with US at the cost of its "all-weather friendship" with China, according to Drop Site. Its 'London Plan' saw no new projects taking off under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) since 2022, when the Pakistan-US deal began fructifying. Pakistan's balancing act led to strained ties with China, which worsened over attacks on Chinese workers in Pakistan.
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12:36 pm Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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HC issues contempt notices to Kejriwal, Sisodia over remarks against Justice Sharma

The Delhi High Court issued contempt notices to AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others over alleged "defamatory and vilifying" remarks made against Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. It granted four weeks' time to all alleged contemnors to file their replies and listed matter for hearing on August 4. Kejriwal had sought Justice Sharma's recusal from excise policy case.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
12:56 pm Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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Employee claims pay cut after appraisals at TCS, says 'Salary decreased by ₹3,000'

After TCS's latest appraisal cycle on May 18, some employees alleged that their compensation had been reduced. One employee claimed, "Salary actually decreased by ₹3,000," while another said, "Our annual CTC had fallen by ₹1,000- ₹10,000 despite receiving appraisal letters." Some also reported that their monthly variable pay components had either reduced or shifted to quarterly or annual payouts.
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12:56 pm Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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120 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

At least 120 people have died in an outbreak of a rare Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with more than 513 suspected cases reported. The WHO has declared the outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus a "public health emergency of international concern". The virus spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids and through broken skin.
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01:04 pm Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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Why would we demand dowry, we ourselves gave ₹7.5 lakh: Twisha's mother-in-law

Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law, retired judge Giribala Singh, rejected her family's claims that they paid ₹2 lakh to the in-laws after they allegedly harassed her for dowry. "Why would we demand a dowry of ₹2 lakh when we ourselves gave them ₹7.5 lakh?" she said. Twisha was found dead under mysterious circumstances at her matrimonial home in Bhopal.
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01:04 pm Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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What do Arsenal & Manchester City need to do to win the PL title?

Arsenal lead the Premier League with 82 points (37 games), while Manchester City have 77 points (36 games). Arsenal need to win their last match against Crystal Palace to win the title, and will be confirmed as champions if City fail to win at Bournemouth on Tuesday. City need to win both their games and hope Arsenal lose their match.
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News By: Pravel Jain
01:29 pm Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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Ishan Kishan dedicates Player of the Match award to cousin who lost his sister

SRH wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan dedicated his Player of the Match award against CSK to his cousin who lost his sister in an accident. "My motivation was my cousin [who attended the match]...It was a tough time in our family, and they are watching the match for the first time," he said. "I was just feeling blessed from upstairs," he added.
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01:29 pm Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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India, Vietnam review defence ties, sign MoU on AI and quantum

India and Vietnam held a ministerial-level bilateral meeting to review their defence partnership and exchange an MoU on AI and quantum technology. "We discussed ways to further deepen cooperation in maritime security, defence industry, training and regional stability," Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said. The two countries marked 10 years of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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01:43 pm Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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Menace of dog bites extended to airports: SC in stray dogs judgement

The Supreme Court, while refusing to lift its ban on releasing captured stray dogs back into public places, said, "The menace of dog bites has extended to public places of critical areas including airports and residential areas." It mentioned the 31 dog bite incidents reported at Delhi airport since January. This demonstrates "grave inadequacy" of public safety measures, SC observed.
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01:42 pm Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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