May 13, 2026
25 articles published on this date
‘Shot in the arm’: NIA arrests Hizbul terror funding accused Iqbal Singh Shera after Portugal extradition
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Iqbal Singh alias "Shera" at Delhi airport on May 13, 2026, immediately upon his arrival from Portugal follo...
West Asia war impact on oil market worse than earlier anticipated: What’s the worry for India?
The ongoing West Asia conflict has pushed crude oil prices to levels significantly higher than earlier anticipated, with the Indian crude basket reaching app...
Trump arrives in China for talks with Xi
US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on May 13, 2026, for a state visit and bilateral summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping — Trump's first visit ...
Cabinet clears Kharif MSP hikes, ₹37,500-crore coal gasification push to shore up economy
In a single CCEA session, the Union Cabinet approved two major economic measures: MSP hikes for 14 kharif crops for 2026-27, and a ₹37,500-crore incentive sc...
Assam's Himanta Sarma govt to present Uniform Civil Code Bill in Assembly on 26 May—who are exempted from UCC?
The Assam Cabinet approved the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, clearing it for introduction in the state legislature on May 26, 2026. The Bill proposes ...
Nicobarese oppose proposal for three wildlife sanctuaries
The Tribal Council of Campbell Bay and Nicobarese community representatives have formally opposed a proposal to establish three new wildlife sanctuaries on L...
ST quota back at 3% raises concerns over proportional representation
Karnataka has restored the Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservation to 3% — after a period when it was altered — prompting a debate about proportional representation...
Trump's proposed ‘Golden Dome’ estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated the proposed US "Golden Dome" missile defense system could cost approximately $1.2 trillion over 20 years — f...
In Delhi for BRICS meet, Iran’s Dy FM says Tehran will continue levying Hormuz ‘service fees’
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, present in New Delhi for the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting (May 14–15, 2026), stated that Tehran intends to continue levyi...
Call to strengthen enforcement against illegal wildlife trade
A three-day enforcement meet focused on combating illegal wildlife trade concluded with a call to significantly strengthen enforcement mechanisms across Indi...
India flexible on Palestine for BRICS FMs’ joint statement as West Asia remains a ‘fracture point’
The BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting is scheduled for May 14–15, 2026, in New Delhi, under India's chairship of the bloc. Eight of BRICS's eleven Foreign Min...
India targets $1 trillion exports as FTAs now cover two-thirds of global trade: Piyush Goyal
India now has preferential trade access covering two-thirds of global trade, following the conclusion of multiple free trade agreements since 2021. The FTAs ...
Govt raises paddy MSP by ₹72 to ₹2,441/quintal for 2026-27
The CCEA approved an increase of ₹72/quintal in paddy MSP for the 2026-27 kharif marketing season (procurement begins September–October 2026). Common paddy M...
U.S. appeals court halts order declaring Trump’s global 10% tariff illegal
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on May 12, 2026 issued an administrative stay on an order by the US Court of International Trade (CIT) that h...
All religious practices presumed protected unless they violate public order, health, morality: Centre in Sabarimala review hearing
The Supreme Court's nine-judge constitution bench, hearing the Sabarimala reference case, articulated a broad principle: all religious practices are presumed...
How the anti defection law is going to operate in the AIADMK case?
A floor test in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly triggered a split within the AIADMK legislative party, with a faction of approximately 24–25 MLAs voting ...
Centre increases MSP for kharif crops, farm groups say rise inadequate amid rising input costs
The CCEA approved MSP hikes for 14 kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season; all notified crops maintain at least 50% return above A2+FL production cost...
State MSP bonuses fuelling excess rice procurement, warns CACP
The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) has flagged that state governments offering bonuses above the Union Government's announced MSP for pa...
Import duty on gold, silver more than doubled to curb imports, support rupee
The Union government raised the import duty on gold and silver from 6 percent to 15 percent, effective May 13, 2026. The revised structure comprises a 10 per...
India-Japan seek to advance coop in critical minerals, semiconductors & ICT
The second round of the India-Japan Economic Security Dialogue was held in New Delhi on May 11, 2026, co-chaired by India's Foreign Secretary and Japanese Vi...
Cabinet raises Minimum Support Prices for 14 kharif crops
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for 14 kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season. Sunflower seed ...
Karnataka government withdraws 2022 hijab ban order in educational institutes, permits 'limited' religious symbols
The Karnataka state government issued a fresh dress code order withdrawing its February 2022 order that had effectively barred students from wearing hijab an...
Jaishankar holds talks with Russia’s Lavrov; trade, geopolitics top agenda
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held wide-ranging bilateral talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New Delhi on May 13, 2026. The meeti...
'One can wake up a Hindu, have lunch as a Muslim and go to sleep as a Christian', this argument from rationalists could lead to absurdity: SC
The Supreme Court, in proceedings concerning religious conversion, reaffirmed the constitutional position that Article 25 of the Constitution protects the fr...
Operating framework for facilitating Outward Remittance services by non-bank entities through Authorized Dealer (Category I) banks in India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued an operating framework governing the facilitation of outward remittance services by non-bank Payment Service Provi...