UK signs trade agreement with six Gulf nations

May 21, 2026 5:59 PM

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UK signs trade agreement with six Gulf nations

The UK has signed a trade agreement with six Gulf nations, in what is described as a huge win for British business. The deal with the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC), comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, is expected to eliminate around 580 million pound...

Assam Rifles and Customs Department seize morphine worth ₹18 lakh in Tripura

May 21, 2026 5:03 PM

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Assam Rifles and Customs Department seize morphine worth ₹18 lakh in Tripura

In a successful crackdown on narcotics trafficking, a joint operation by the Assam Rifles and the Customs Department at the Agartala Railway Station in West Tripura District led to the seizure of approximately 180 grams of morphine worth 18 lakh rupees.   Acting on the coordination, security forces ...

India-Africa Forum Summit postponed due to evolving health situation in Africa

May 21, 2026 4:56 PM

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India-Africa Forum Summit postponed due to evolving health situation in Africa

The fourth India-Africa Forum Summit, scheduled to be held from 28th to 31st May in New Delhi, has been postponed in view of the evolving health situation in parts of Africa. The External Affairs Ministry said that consultations were held between India, the Chairperson of the African Union, and the ...

Education Ministry says SMC guidelines not applicable to private unaided schools

May 21, 2026 3:44 PM

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Education Ministry says SMC guidelines not applicable to private unaided schools

The Ministry of Education has clarified that the School Management Committee Guidelines 2026 are not applicable to private unaided schools, as such institutions do not receive any grants from the government or local authority towards meeting their expenses. Recently, Mr Pradhan launched School Manag...

Dengue cases rise across Sri Lanka amid mosquito breeding concerns

May 21, 2026 3:29 PM

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Dengue cases rise across Sri Lanka amid mosquito breeding concerns

Sri Lankan health authorities have reported a rise in dengue cases, with nearly 30,000 infections recorded nationwide so far this year amid concerns over increased mosquito breeding in public spaces.   The island's National Dengue Control Unit said 29,589 dengue cases and 15 deaths had been reported...