Prime Minister's Audience with His Majesty King Harald V of Norway

India, May 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today had an audience with His Majesty King Harald V of Norway at the Royal Palace in Oslo. Prime Minister conveyed the greetings and best wishes of the people of India. He appreciated the natural beauty of Norway and underlined that the long-standing friendship between India and Norway continues to grow stronger, anchored in shared values of democracy, the rule of law, and people-centric governanc...


Prime Minister holds bilateral talks with Prime Minister of Norway

India, May 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held today bilateral talks with the Prime Minister of Norway, H.E. Mr. Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo. In a special gesture emblematic of the close ties between India and Norway, on his arrival at the Oslo Airport this morning, he was warmly received by Prime Minister Støre. The leaders reviewed the full spectrum of India-Norway relations, covering trade and investments, follow up on the India-...


MEGHALAYA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGEMENT ON G/84220M EX HAVILDAR/GD PURAN SINGH V/S UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

SHILLONG, India, May 19 -- Meghalaya High Court issued the following April 16: In these connected matters, Dr. N. Mozika, learned DSGI, submits that the affidavit in WP(C) Nos. 431, 432, 437 and 464 of 2025, will be filed within 2 weeks. List these matters on 05.05.2026, for affidavit and further orders. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


MEGHALAYA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGEMENT ON MEGHALAYA COLLEGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION V/S STATE OF MEGHALAYA

SHILLONG, India, May 19 -- Meghalaya High Court issued the following April 16: On the prayer of Mr. K.Paul, learned Sr. counsel assisted by Ms. R.Dutta, learned counsel for the petitioner, list this matter on 23-04-2026. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


MEGHALAYA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGEMENT ON SMTI. KULSUMA BEGUM V/S STATE OF MEGHALAYA AND ANR.

SHILLONG, India, May 19 -- Meghalaya High Court issued the following April 16: Heard Mr. A.S.Siddiqui, learned Sr. counsel assisted by Ms. A.Kharmyndai, learned counsel for the petitioner. Issue notice. Ms. Z.E.Nongkynrih, learned GA is present and accepts notice on behalf of the respondent No. 1, as such, no further notice is called for on the said respondent. Notice to issue to the respondent No. 2 within three days. Petitioner is also permitted to take personal service on the respondent...


MEGHALAYA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGEMENT ON SMTI. DIPIKA HAJONG V/S STATE OF MEGHALAYA AND ORS.

SHILLONG, India, May 19 -- Meghalaya High Court issued the following April 16: As prayed for, further 2(two) weeks' time is allowed for the respondents to file affidavit. List this matter on 06.05.2026. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


MEGHALAYA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGEMENT ON SHRI HIMADRI DEB V/S UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

SHILLONG, India, May 19 -- Meghalaya High Court issued the following April 16: 1. The petitioner on not being allowed to join service as Constable (General Duty) in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), even after having cleared all stages of recruitment process, which had also resulted into an offer of appointment order dated 28.08.2023, on the ground of a small error in the 10th Marksheet is before this Court seeking appropriate directions. 2. Objection to the writ petition as to the mai...


RBI TO CONDUCT 5-DAY VARIABLE RATE REPO (VRR) AUCTION UNDER LAF ON MAY 20, 2026

MUMBAI, India, May 19 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 1,50,000 5 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM May 25, 2026 (Monday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction will be same as given in Reserve Bank's Press Release 2021-2022...


RBI INVITES COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT "RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (CAPITAL ADEQUACY) AMENDMENT DIRECTIONS, 2026"

MUMBAI, India, May 19 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: Upon a review and to ensure greater consistency with the Basel Pillar 3 disclosure requirements, the Reserve Bank of India has today released the following draft Amendment Directions on Pillar 3 disclosure requirements: * Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Seventh Amendment Directions, 2026 * Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks - Prudential Norms on Capita...


STATE GOVERNMENT SECURITIES - FULL AUCTION RESULT

MUMBAI, India, May 19 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The result of the auction of State Government Securities held on May 19, 2026, is as under: (Amount in ₹ Crore) ANDHRA SGS 2034 ANDHRA SGS 2042 ANDHRA SGS 2056 MAHARASHTRA SGS 2034 Notified Amount 1000 1800 1800 800 Tenor Re-issue of 7.63% ANDHRA SGS 2034 issued on 22-APR-2026 Re-issue of 7.79% ANDHRA SGS 2042 issued on 22-APR-2026 Re-issue of 7.81% ANDHRA SGS 2056 issued on 22-APR-2026 Re-issue of 7.55%...