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Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq underlined the path shown by his late father (Mirwaiz Moulana Farooq), where he put thrust on “resolution, peace, brotherhood, dignity, and coexistence”

Justice Sharma had on May 14 initiated criminal contempt proceedings against Mr. Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and other AAP leaders over their “vilifying” social media posts against her in relation to the excise policy case.

Following Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's Delhi visit, the Centre has approved Rs 39,000 crore for West Bengal's water resources ministry schemes. Prime Minister Modi pledged support for central projects and economic development, aiming to boost welfare initiatives like Ayushman Bharat and rural employment. Discussions also covered border security with Home Minister Amit Shah.

Tempers flared between Virat Kohli and Travis Head during an IPL 2026 match, escalating into a post-match handshake snub. After a verbal exchange on the field, Kohli notably ignored Head's outstretched hand during the customary greetings, despite warmly acknowledging other SRH players.

Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister and Kalaburagi district in-charge Priyank Kharge expressed shock and grief over the incident and directed the district administration to extend necessary assistance to the families of the deceased

Police arrested a 33-year-old man, Karthik, in Coimbatore for the kidnapping and murder of a 10-year-old girl. The girl went missing on Thursday and was found dead on Friday. Karthik allegedly abducted her on a two-wheeler. His aide, Mohan Raj, was also detained. Protests demanding strict action were held, and officials assured a thorough investigation.

The Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 aims to place India among the top five shipbuilding countries by 2047, with an annual capacity of 4.5 million gross tonnage and an expected investment of ₹4.5 lakh crore.

The Delhi High Court strongly criticized the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for its stance on Vinesh Phogat's Olympic 2024 disqualification, calling it a "national shame." The court vowed to ensure Phogat's participation in upcoming Asian Games trials, deeming WFI's selection policy "absolutely retrograde" and potentially discriminatory.

The National Testing Agency has activated the NEET UG 2026 refund link on its official registration portal for candidates to submit bank account details for fee refund processing. The facility is available from May 22, 2026, to May 27, 2026, up to 11:50 pm. Candidates must log in to neet.nta.nic.in and provide account details, including IFSC code and account number. Submitted information will be final, with no further changes permitted after submission.

Michael Vaughan has advised Jacob Bethell to return to England from the IPL due to injury concerns and limited playing time with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Vaughan believes Bethell should prioritize his recovery and England's upcoming Test series against New Zealand, especially with a national training camp starting soon.

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s omission from India’s ODI squad for the Afghanistan series has slipped under the radar. Despite scoring an unbeaten century in his last ODI appearance and playing a key role in reshaping India’s aggressive T20 batting approach after the 2022 T20 World Cup, the 24-year-old has quietly gone out of contention in both formats. With no spot in the India A squad either, Jaiswal finds himself in an unusual limbo despite being regarded as an all-format player and one of India’s brightest batting talents.

Delhi experienced a welcome respite from intense heatwave conditions on Saturday morning with light rainfall and cool breezes. Despite the temporary relief, the IMD has issued an orange alert for heatwave conditions to persist until May 28, with maximum temperatures expected to remain high.

LOT had demanded $250 million in damages, accusing Boeing of misleading airlines about the safety of the MAX jets before the Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines disasters killed 346 people and triggered a worldwide suspension of the aircraft. But after hearing the case in a Seattle federal court, jurors sided with Boeing, dismissing allegations that the company committed fraud or concealed critical information about the aircraft.

CNG prices have seen a third hike in under ten days, now costing Rs 81.09 per kg in Delhi. This follows recent increases in petrol and diesel prices, driven by surging global crude oil costs due to Middle East tensions. Transport operators are protesting, demanding fare revisions and a rollback of fuel surcharges.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced sharp criticism from Congress for a third fuel price hike in ten days, with the party labeling him "Mehengai Man" Modi. Accusations claim the government prioritizes oil companies over citizens, raising petrol and diesel prices again. This move, impacting ordinary people, contrasts with global relief efforts, sparking concerns about benefiting capitalists.

An IRGC-trained operative, allegedly seeking revenge for Qasem Soleimani's death, was arrested in Turkey and extradited to the US. Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi is accused of plotting to assassinate Ivanka Trump, even possessing a blueprint of her Florida home. He reportedly made threats against Americans online.

Services were disrupted from 7.50 p.m. to 8.33 p.m., Delhi Metro Rail Corporation confirmed

SmackDown's go-home show for Saturday Night's Main Event delivered intense action. Tiffany Stratton retained her US title, while Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams clashed. The main event saw Cody Rhodes defeat Sami Zayn, but the night concluded with a shocking post-match attack by Gunther on Rhodes, leaving fans stunned.