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India's peak power demand hits all-time high of over 257 GW on May 18

According to the power ministry data, peak power demand set a new high of 257.37 GW at 1542 hrs on Monday, and it was fully met

Delhi HC seeks response from Kejriwal, Sisodia in criminal contempt case

Justice Sharma had asserted that the former Delhi chief minister "orchestrated a calculated campaign" of vilification against her on social media instead of pursuing his legal remedies

India's economic transformation post 2014 anchor point of US ties: Kwatra

Kwatra said India and the US had set a target to increase bilateral trade from approximately $220 billion annually to $500 billion by 2030

Edible oil imports rise 3% in FY26 on Nepal duty-free surge: Industry body

Refined soybean oil made up the bulk of Nepal's exports to India, with smaller volumes of sunflower oil, RBD Palmolein and rapeseed oil also traded

Three coaches of Ujjaini Express derail near Rishikesh, no casualties

Railway sources said the locomotive collided with the buffer (dead end) located at the terminus of the shunting line, resulting in increased pressure on the coaches

US to host G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta on October 30-31

The meeting will bring together foreign ministers from the world's leading economies to advance the G20'scoremission of promoting global stability and prosperity

Petrol, diesel prices raised by 90 paise in second rate hike in a week

In Delhi, petrol now retails at ₹98.64 per litre, up by 87 paise, while diesel is priced at ₹91.58 per litre, higher by 91 paise

US approves possible sale of Apache helicopter support services to India

Department of State also approved a possible sale of sustainment support for M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers for an estimated cost of $230 million

Bengal govt sanctions prosecution of ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh

The case pertains to alleged financial irregularities in procurement and allied matters at the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital during Ghosh's tenure as principal

Rahul slams PM Modi for 'not taking' Norwegian journalist's questions

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Jairam Ramesh criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a video involving a Norwegian journalist during his Oslo visit

Adani settles alleged Iran sanctions violation case with US Treasury

The settlement does not constitute a finding of guilt or wrongdoing and resolves all related liabilities

Niti Aayog urges raising R&D spend from 0.64% to 2% of GDP in 4-5 years

The report also suggested that India needs to introduce time-bound, incremental fiscal incentives to boost private sector investment in R&D

Fuel price hike cuts OMC losses by 25%; daily loss drops to ₹750 cr

The increase followed daily losses, climbing to an unprecedented ₹1,000 crore per day. The losses in a quarter rose to ₹1 lakh crore - enough to wipe out earnings of an entire year

PM Modi conferred Norway's top civilian honour, his 32nd global award

The Grand Cross is the highest grade of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit. It is awarded for exceptional service in advancing Norway's interests and international relations

Gunveer Singh appointed RBI Executive Director with immediate effect

Prior to this, Singh was serving as Chief General Manager-in-Charge of Department of Payment and Settlement Systems of the central bank

Deeply concerned: India on drone strike near UAE's Barakah nuclear plant

No one has claimed responsibility for the attack. The UAE's Ministry of Defence said it is working to determine the source of the drone strike

IndusInd Nippon Life Insurance FY26 profit rises 15.12% to ₹248 crore

Strong new business growth lifts IndusInd Nippon Life Insurance FY26 profit

FinMin asks PSU banks, insurers to adopt austerity measures, shift to EV

Austerity measures would be implemented with immediate effect, the Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance said in the circular

Parliament panel to review groundwork for VB-G RAM G rollout on May 20

Under the new framework, every rural household whose adult members volunteer to undertake unskilled manual work will be entitled to 125 days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year

Arohan Financial Services files IPO papers; eyes ₹600 cr via fresh issue

Proceeds from the fresh issue will be used to boost the company's capital base and for general corporate purposes, the draft papers filed last week showed