Indian billionaire and Chairman Adani Group, Gautam Adani. File
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U.S. Justice Department drops all charges against Gautam Adani; case closed permanentlyThe U.S. Department of Justice has permanently dropped all criminal charges against Indian tycoon Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar, bringing the high-profile securities and wire fraud case in New York to a complete close after prosecutors concluded they could not sustain the allegations.Trump says delaying Iran attack at request of Gulf leadersU.S. President Donald Trump said he was postponing a planned attack on Iran scheduled for Tuesday (May 19, 2026) at the request of Gulf leaders amid “serious negotiations” with Tehran. Mr. Trump’s sudden announcement on social media on Monday (May 18, 2026) came after Iran said it had responded to a new U.S. proposal aimed at ending the war.CAA applicants must declare passport status, surrender foreign passports: Home MinistryApplicants seeking citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019, will have to submit an affidavit declaring whether they hold a valid or an expired passport from Pakistan, Afghanistan or Bangladesh, according to an amendment to Citizenship Rules notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday (May 18, 2026).U.S. extends sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil by 30 daysThe U.S. Treasury secretary on Monday (May 18, 2026) said Washington was extending by 30 days its sanctions waiver for Russian oil cargoes already at sea, as global energy prices continue to surge due to the U.S.-Israel war on Iran. The latest “temporary 30-day general license” will “provide the most vulnerable nations with the ability to temporarily access Russian oil currently stranded at sea,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a social media post.Iran submits new proposal, says U.S. open to sanctions reliefIran has submitted a new 14-point proposal to the U.S. through Pakistan, aimed at ending the war amid a diplomatic impasse and fears of renewed hostilities, even as President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country “will not bow to any power”.Centre closely monitoring Ebola situation in Central Africa: Health MinistryThe Union Health Ministry has clarified that there was no reported case of Ebola in India, and the current risk to the country remained minimal. The statement was issued on Monday (May 18, 2026) with the Ministry noting that close monitoring of the recent outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda was being maintained.Jairam Ramesh moves privilege notice against Union Education Minister Congress chief whip in the Rajya Sabha, Jairam Ramesh, on Monday (May 18, 2026) moved a privilege notice against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for his “derogatory” remarks that Mr. Ramesh allegedly lowered the dignity of Parliament.Church bodies offer to broker Kuki-Naga peace in ManipurTwo church organisations have offered to broker peace between the Kukis and Nagas in ethnic conflict-scarred Manipur amid a “total shutdown” and an “economic blockade” affecting normal life across the State.IPL 2026 CSK vs SRH: Cummins and Kishan show the way as Sunrisers march into playoffsSunrisers Hyderabad bowling coach Varun Aaron hailed Heinrich Klaasen as the fulcrum of the team’s batting unit on the eve of his side’s clash against Chennai Super Kings. On Monday (May 18, 2026), Klaasen reinforced that claim with a fine knock on a tricky surface to help his side beat Super Kings by five wickets in a vital IPL 2026 encounter at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.Inquiry committee probing allegations against Justice Varma submits report to SpeakerThe Judges Inquiry Committee investigating allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma — against whom impeachment proceedings were initiated over the discovery of unaccounted cash from his officia4 dead, 8 hurt as gunman opens fire in southern Turkiye: reportsFour people were killed and another eight wounded when a gunman opened fire near the southern Turkish city of Mersin on Monday, the DHA and IHA news agencies reported. At least two people were killed when the assailant opened fire at a restaurant, with the two others killed elsewhere and the assailant fleeing in a car, DHA said.NTK will go it alone in the next Lok Sabha elections: SeemanUndeterred by the consecutive electoral setbacks, Naam Tamilar Katchi chief co-ordinator Seeman on Monday said the party will contest alone in all 40 Lok Sabha constituencies in the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry General elections in 2029. Published - May 19, 2026 06:17 am IST
