TODAY NEWS ON May 19, 2026

News Headlines for CAT, CLAT and IPM aspirants
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PM Modi woos Swedish companies to invest in India, says ‘reform express’ going at full speed

Asserting that India’s “reform express” is going at full speed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (May 17, 2026) asked Swedish companies to enhance their presence in manufacturing, green hydrogen mission, clean energy and other sectors.

PM Modi in Norway: PM Modi thanks Norway for standing with India on terrorism

PM Modi thanks Norway for standing with India on terrorism, says whether it is Ukraine or West Asia, conflicts are spreading instability.

U.S. Justice Department drops all charges against Gautam Adani; case closed permanently

The U.S. Department of Justice has permanently dropped all criminal charges against Indian tycoon Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar, bringing the high-profile securities and wire fraud case in New York to a complete close after prosecutors concluded they could not sustain the allegations.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 90 paise per litre

Petrol and diesel prices were increased by 90 paise per litre on Tuesday (May 19, 2026), the second increase in less than a week. Petrol price was hiked to ₹98.64 a litre from ₹97.77 per litre in the national capital. Diesel now costs ₹91.58 a litre against ₹90.67 previously, according to industry sources.

Trump says delaying Iran attack at request of Gulf leaders

U.S. President Donald Trump said he was postponing a planned attack on Iran scheduled for Tuesday (May 19, 2026) at the request of Gulf leaders amid “serious negotiations” with Tehran. Mr. Trump’s sudden announcement on social media on Monday (May 18, 2026) came after Iran said it had responded to a new U.S. proposal aimed at ending the war.

CAA applicants must declare passport status, surrender foreign passports: Home Ministry

Applicants seeking citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019, will have to submit an affidavit declaring whether they hold a valid or an expired passport from Pakistan, Afghanistan or Bangladesh, according to an amendment to Citizenship Rules notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday (May 18, 2026).

U.S. extends sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil by 30 days

The U.S. Treasury secretary on Monday (May 18, 2026) said Washington was extending by 30 days its sanctions waiver for Russian oil cargoes already at sea, as global energy prices continue to surge due to the U.S.-Israel war on Iran. The latest “temporary 30-day general license” will “provide the most vulnerable nations with the ability to temporarily access Russian oil currently stranded at sea,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a social media post.

Iran submits new proposal, says U.S. open to sanctions relief

Iran has submitted a new 14-point proposal to the U.S. through Pakistan, aimed at ending the war amid a diplomatic impasse and fears of renewed hostilities, even as President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country “will not bow to any power”.

Centre closely monitoring Ebola situation in Central Africa: Health Ministry

The Union Health Ministry has clarified that there was no reported case of Ebola in India, and the current risk to the country remained minimal. The statement was issued on Monday (May 18, 2026) with the Ministry noting that close monitoring of the recent outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda was being maintained.

Jairam Ramesh moves privilege notice against Union Education Minister

Congress chief whip in the Rajya Sabha, Jairam Ramesh, on Monday (May 18, 2026) moved a privilege notice against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for his “derogatory” remarks that Mr. Ramesh allegedly lowered the dignity of Parliament.

Church bodies offer to broker Kuki-Naga peace in Manipur

Two church organisations have offered to broker peace between the Kukis and Nagas in ethnic conflict-scarred Manipur amid a “total shutdown” and an “economic blockade” affecting normal life across the State.

Inquiry committee probing allegations against Justice Varma submits report to Speaker

The Judges Inquiry Committee investigating allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma — against whom impeachment proceedings were initiated over the discovery of unaccounted cash from his officia

4 dead, 8 hurt as gunman opens fire in southern Turkiye: reports

Four people were killed and another eight wounded when a gunman opened fire near the southern Turkish city of Mersin on Monday, the DHA and IHA news agencies reported. At least two people were killed when the assailant opened fire at a restaurant, with the two others killed elsewhere and the assailant fleeing in a car, DHA said.

Pakistan forces kill 35 terrorists in Balochistan operation, capture 3 high-profile commanders

Pakistani security forces killed 35 terrorists and captured three high-profile senior commanders during an ongoing intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Mangla Zarghoon Ghar area.

Parliamentary panel summons NTA chief; to review reforms, NEET-UG paper leak case on May 21

A parliamentary panel has decided to review the implementation of reforms in the National Testing Agency (NTA) as well as the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case and has summoned NTA Chairperson Pradeep Kumar Joshi and other bureaucrats for deliberations.

IPL 2026 CSK vs SRH: Cummins and Kishan show the way as Sunrisers march into playoffs

Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling coach Varun Aaron hailed Heinrich Klaasen as the fulcrum of the team’s batting unit on the eve of his side’s clash against Chennai Super Kings. On Monday (May 18, 2026), Klaasen reinforced that claim with a fine knock on a tricky surface to help his side beat Super Kings by five wickets in a vital IPL 2026 encounter at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.