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Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of compromising India’s interests to protect industrialist Gautam Adani and alleged US pressure over the Adani case. Speaking in Raebareli, Gandhi also criticised rising inflation, fuel prices, and unemployment

Narendra Modi concluded his Norway visit after India-Nordic ties were elevated to a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership. Modi departed for Italy to hold talks with PM Giorgia Meloni on trade, defence, clean energy, and technology cooperation

The CBI searched the homes of two NEET-UG 2026 aspirants in Nagpur in connection with the alleged paper leak case, seizing digital devices and handwritten notes while probing a wider network linked to Pune-based intermediaries and coaching-related accused persons

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi after Norway’s sovereign wealth fund excluded Adani Green Energy from its portfolio, asking whether Norway acted on Modi’s “personal request” to remove Adani from the pension fund blacklist during the PM’s Norway visit

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, during his visit to Raebareli, warned of a severe economic crisis affecting common people, criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign tour, and alleged that government policies were benefiting industrialists while farmers, youth and small traders suffered

UPI accounted for 85.5 per cent of India’s digital payment transaction volume in H2 2025, according to the RBI. While RTGS dominated transaction value, India’s digital payments ecosystem recorded massive growth over the last decade, driven by smartphones and cashless infrastructure

A history exam question on “brahmanical patriarchy” at Banaras Hindu University sparked controversy after members of the Brahmin community alleged ideological bias. Critics claimed the question targeted a community, while others raised concerns over political influence in educational institutions

The UPSC will, for the first time, release the provisional answer key for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination immediately after the test on May 24. Candidates can submit representations until May 31, which will be reviewed by subject experts. This move aims to enhance transparency and provide timely feedback to aspirants.

Indian National Congress criticised the Centre over the second fuel-price hike in a week, warning of rising inflation and economic distress. Congress leaders accused the Modi government of failing to safeguard India’s energy security and demanded a concrete fuel pricing action plan

Supreme Court of India directed continued judicial custody of two men arrested over violence during the Noida workers’ protest while hearing allegations of custodial torture by Uttar Pradesh Police. The court also sought responses on journalist Satyam Verma’s preventive detention related to the case

During PM Narendra Modi’s Oslo visit, CSIR signed agreements with Norwegian institutions to boost cooperation in climate, clean energy, oceans, and health research. The partnerships focus on innovation, sustainability, carbon capture, offshore energy, and academic exchanges between India and Norway

Narendra Modi is expected to visit New Zealand in July, marking his first trip there, according to reports. The visit follows the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement and aims to strengthen bilateral trade, investment, and diplomatic relations

The NHRC has recommended inclusion of categories like ‘Intersex’, ‘Transmen’ and ‘Transwomen’ in the upcoming Census of India. As part of Advisory 2.0, it urged ministries and states to ensure equal rights in property, education, healthcare, and workplace inclusivity for transgender and intersex persons.

India’s rupee has fallen to record lows amid high oil prices, foreign portfolio outflows, widening trade deficit, and a strong US dollar. Structural pressures and geopolitical tensions are driving depreciation, raising concerns over inflation, CAD widening, and possible touch of 100/USD

Amit Shah declared that Naxalism has been eradicated in India ahead of the March 31, 2026 deadline, crediting security forces. He highlighted development efforts in Bastar, including security camps, cooperative models, and tribal welfare initiatives to sustain peace and growth

A special PMLA court in Mumbai allowed the Enforcement Directorate to arrest self-styled godman Ashok Kharat in a Rs 70 crore money laundering case linked to extortion, alleged sexual exploitation, benami accounts, and fraudulent sale of “blessed” items

Police in Kochi arrested three women for allegedly running a sex racket under the guise of overseas modelling and job offers. Victims claimed they were drugged, sexually assaulted abroad, blackmailed with videos, and threatened against approaching authorities

Supreme Court of India collegium approved the appointment of 19 new judges to the Madras High Court, including nine judicial officers and 10 advocates. It also cleared six additional judges of the Bombay High Court for appointment as permanent judges

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea seeking directions to rename the Navi Mumbai International Airport after D B Patil, saying courts cannot interfere in policy matters. The bench allowed petitioners to pursue the issue before competent authorities while stressing peaceful democratic protests

A 33-year-old woman tourist died as an elephant fell on her after two elephants broke into a fight in the Cauvery River at the Dubare elephant camp

Rahul Gandhi warned of an impending economic crisis, claiming the burden would fall on youth, labourers, and small traders rather than industrialists. During his Raebareli visit, he also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over foreign travel and alleged crony capitalism involving Adani and Ambani

Narendra Modi met Nordic leaders in Oslo ahead of the India-Nordic Summit, discussing trade, renewable energy, technology and sustainability. The talks aimed to deepen India’s strategic engagement with Nordic nations across green transition, defence, innovation, Arctic cooperation and economic partnerships

India’s Rs 3.91 per litre fuel price hike is reportedly the lowest among major economies amid global crude oil volatility. State-run oil firms absorbed rising costs for 76 days, while countries like Pakistan, the US, and UAE witnessed significantly steeper petrol and diesel price increases.India’s Rs 3.91 per litre fuel price hike is reportedly the lowest among major economies amid global crude oil volatility. State-run oil firms absorbed rising costs for 76 days, while countries like Pakistan, the US, and UAE witnessed significantly steeper petrol and diesel price increases

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticised the Centre over rising fuel prices, alleging that the Union government would blame the West Asia conflict for its failures. He also accused the Centre of pushing the country towards an undeclared lockdown and hiding economic realities