Here are the top national and international news updates for the school assembly on May 19, 2026.NATIONAL
India to keep buying Russian oil regardless of US sanctions waivers, says official
New Delhi: India has been purchasing Russian oil irrespective of US sanctions waivers and will continue to do so based on commercial viability and energy security needs, a senior petroleum ministry official said on Monday
Deeply concerned: India on drone strike near UAE's Barakah nuclear plant
New Delhi: India on Monday voiced deep concern over a drone attack targeting the Barakah nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as it marked a dangerous escalation in the West Asia conflict.
IMD warns of severe heatwave in northwest and central India
New Delhi: Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to prevail over the plains of northwest and central India during the week, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday
Coaching centre founder arrested in NEET case
New Delhi: The CBI arrested Renukai Career Centre founder Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar on Sunday over his alleged involvement in the NEET-UG paper leak, agency officials said on Monday.
Vinesh Phogat gets no relief from HC for participation in May 30 Asian Games trials
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to grant immediate relief to wrestler Vinesh Phogat "without hearing the other side" after she sought a direction permitting her to take part in the May 30-31 selection trials for this year's Asian Games
Parliamentary panel summons NTA chief; to review reforms, NEET-UG paper leak case on Thursday
New Delhi: 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.
PM Modi, Centre 'lack' foresight, responsible for rising inflation: Kharge
Bengaluru: Hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre over the recent hike in fuel prices, AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday accused them of "lacking foresight" and driving up inflation in the country.
UDF govt announces welfare measures, free KSRTC travel for women from June 15
Thiruvananthapuram: The newly sworn-in UDF government in Kerala on Monday announced a series of welfare measures, including free travel for women in KSRTC buses from June 15, enhanced honorarium for ASHA and Anganwadi workers, and the creation of a dedicated department for elderly people.
ED arrests AAP leader Deepak Singla in money laundering case
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate on Monday arrested AAP leader Deepak Singla in an alleged money laundering case following searches in Delhi and Goa, officials said.
Woman 'jumps to death' over dowry harassment in Gr Noida; husband held
Noida: A 24-year-old woman died allegedly after jumping from the terrace of her three-storey matrimonial house in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar district following harassment by her in-laws over dowry, police said on Monday.
Rupee settles at record low of 96.35 against US dollar
Mumbai: The Indian rupee weakened further and closed at a record low of 96.35 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by rising crude oil prices on the back of ongoing geopolitical tensions and a strong dollar.****
Finance Minister asks PSU banks, insurers to adopt austerity measures, shift to EV
New Delhi: The Finance Ministry on Monday urged public sector banks and financial institutions to adopt austerity measures and shift to electric vehicles, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal.
Indian markets capable of absorbing different types of shocks: SEBI chief on West Asia crisis
Bhubaneswar: Volatility has shot up in the financial markets due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, but the Indian bourses have the capacity to "absorb different types of shocks", Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Monday.
SC questions its January verdict denying bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case
New Delhi: Underlining that "bail is the rule and jail is the exception" is not merely an empty statutory slogan, the Supreme Court on Monday questioned its January 5 judgment denying bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case
INTERNATIONAL
PM Modi holds talks with Norwegian counterpart
Oslo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Støre on Monday, focusing on trade and investment, green technology, blue economy, and other key areas.
China committed to US on not providing material support to Iran: US trade representative
Washington: US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has said that President Donald Trump secured a commitment from China not to "provide material support to Iran." By Sagar Kulkarni
After Trump, Putin to visit Beijing for talks with Xi
Beijing: Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China on Tuesday â€" a trip that comes shortly after his US counterpart Donald Trump's visit to Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Pacts signed with UAE, Netherlands, Sweden to boost Indian economy with FDI: BJP
New Delhi: The BJP on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UAE, the Netherlands and Sweden has proved to be "unprecedented" from strategic, economic and cultural perspectives as the pacts signed with these countries will strengthen India's energy security and boost its economy with foreign investment.