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Election Commission to Update Voter List in Odisha Special Revision from 30 May

May 16, 2026

OVERVIEW

The Election Commission of India will conduct a month-long Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Odisha. It will start on 30 May 2026. This is part of Phase III of the revision, which covers 16 states and three Union Territories. Booth-level officers will go door-to-door to check voter details. They will remove duplicate entries, deceased voters, and shifted voters. The draft voter list will be published on 5 July 2026. The final list will come out on 6 September 2026. Odisha has about 33.4 million voters as of 12 May 2026. The revision will also be coordinated with Census house-listing work.

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Book ‘Apnapan’ Shares 35 Years of Stories About PM Modi

May 16, 2026

OVERVIEW

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced his new book, ‘Apnapan’. The book is based on his 35-year association with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It will be launched on 26 May 2026 in New Delhi. The book shares personal insights into PM Modi’s leadership style, political thinking, governance approach, and personal values. Chouhan recalls how their bond began with the 1991 Ekta Yatra. The book is not just a political memoir. It talks about leadership, discipline, nation-building, and human sensitivity. It has attracted a lot of attention because it offers a rare first-hand view of one of India’s most influential leaders.

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New Ebola Outbreak Confirmed in Congo’s Ituri Province 65 Deaths Reported

May 16, 2026

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On 15 May 2026, health officials confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention announced the outbreak. Laboratory tests found the Ebola virus in 13 out of 20 samples. As of 15 May, there were 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths. The outbreak is in the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones. The virus strain is non-Zaire ebolavirus, and further testing is ongoing. An emergency meeting was held with health authorities from Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.

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India Wholesale Inflation Hits 8.3 Percent, Highest Level in 42 Months

May 16, 2026

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India recorded a sharp increase in wholesale inflation in April 2026. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) rose to 8.3%, the highest level in nearly three and a half years. The rise was mainly caused by higher fuel prices, rising crude oil costs, and tensions in West Asia. The increase may affect industries, transport costs, consumers, and future monetary policy decisions.

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India and UAE Sign Strategic Petroleum and LPG Supply Agreements

May 16, 2026

Overview

India and the United Arab Emirates signed major energy agreements on 15 May 2026 during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi. The agreements focus on strategic petroleum reserves and increased liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies to India. The partnership aims to strengthen India’s energy security and ensure stable fuel supply during global market disruptions.

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