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May 22- SC To Revisit Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam Bail Issue; India-Cyprus Elevate Ties; Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Completes Cabinet Expansion

On News@7 this May 22, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. The Supreme Court is set to examine whether prolonged delays in trial can justify bail under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act in cases involving activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, following conflicting rulings by different benches on the issue. Meanwhile, India and Cyprus on Friday elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in New Delhi. The two countries launched a joint task force to strengthen cooperation in defence, cyber security and counter-terrorism. In Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay completed his Cabinet expansion by inducting Dalit Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi leader Vanni Arasu and Indian Union Muslim League legislator A M Shahjahan, triggering a political row with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Tune In! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

May 21- Vande Mataram Made Mandatory In Madrassas In WB; Pulwama Mastermind Killed In POK; India-Africa Summit Deferred Over Ebola Concerns

On News@7 this May 21, Areeb Raza brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. The West Bengal government has made the singing of Vande Mataram mandatory before classes in all state-run and state-aided madrassas, triggering political controversy in the state. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the move during an official visit to a monastery, extending an earlier directive that made the national song compulsory in government-run schools.  Meanwhile, Hamza Burhan, one of the masterminds of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Separately, India and the African Union have postponed the India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi due to the evolving Ebola-related public health situation in parts of Africa and ongoing consultations over participation and safety concerns. Tune In! Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Aman Pal

May 20- India, Italy Elevate Ties; Kerala Finalises Cabinet Portfolios; 5 Sent To Judicial Custody In NEET-UG Paper Leak Case

On News@7 this May 20, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. India and Italy on Wednesday elevated their ties to a Special Strategic Partnership after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome. The two sides discussed cooperation in trade, investment, artificial intelligence, energy and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. Meanwhile, the Kerala government finalised portfolios in the new United Democratic Front cabinet led by Chief Minister VD Satheesan, with senior leaders handling departments including Home, Finance and Industries. Separately, a Delhi court sent five accused in the NEET-UG paper leak case to judicial custody till June 2, while the Central Bureau of Investigation sought extended custody for another accused linked to the alleged sale of leaked examination papers. Tune In! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Aman Pal

May 19- PM Modi Holds Talks With Nordic Counterparts; Jahangir Khan Pulls Out Of Falta Repoll; Delhi Court Denies Umar Khalid Interim Bail

On News@7 this May 19, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held separate talks with the leaders of Iceland, Finland and Denmark ahead of the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo, with discussions focusing on clean energy, trade, sustainability, artificial intelligence and digital cooperation. Meanwhile, Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan announced that he would not contest the Falta Assembly repoll in West Bengal, two days before fresh voting in the constituency. Separately, a Delhi court denied interim bail to Umar Khalid in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. Khalid had sought temporary bail to care for his mother during surgery and attend a religious ceremony for his uncle. Tune In! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Aman Pal

May 18- India-Norway Elevate Ties To Green Strategic Partnership; Pakistan Deploys Troops To Saudi Arabia; WB Ends Religion Based Benefits

On News@7 this May 18, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held bilateral talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Oslo during the first standalone visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Norway in forty-three years. India and Norway elevated ties to a Green Strategic Partnership focused on clean energy, maritime cooperation, healthcare, artificial intelligence and digital technologies. Meanwhile, Pakistan has deployed around eight thousand troops, fighter jets and air defence systems to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defence pact amid rising tensions linked to the Iran conflict. The deployment includes JF-17 fighter aircraft, drones and Chinese-made HQ-9 air defence systems operated by Pakistani personnel. Separately, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced women’s welfare measures, phased out religion-based assistance schemes and set up inquiry panels to probe crimes against women, corruption and post-poll violence cases. Tune In! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti