News digest for 22 May , 2026

National Governance & Policy

• The controversy surrounding the NEET-UG Examination deepened after NTA officials informed a Parliamentary panel that the exam had to be cancelled because paper leaks had seriously damaged its credibility and fairness.
• The Central Government is considering a proposal to divide the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to create a separate department dedicated exclusively to managing Delhi’s fast-growing urban infrastructure challenges.

• The Delhi Government announced a major overhaul of the capital’s power infrastructure as electricity demand is expected to touch nearly 11,000 MW by 2030.
• Sanitation workers across Punjab ended their strike after the state government agreed to accept key demands, bringing relief to municipal and public health services.
• The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the Punjab Government to submit a clear roadmap for clearing pending Dearness Allowance dues owed to government employees.
• The Calcutta High Court asked the West Bengal Government to take a final decision within 24 hours regarding exemptions linked to cattle slaughter rules during the upcoming Bakrid festival.
• The Supreme Court of India appreciated the humane “NALSAR model” for stray dog management developed by a Hyderabad-based law university and granted it special consideration.

🌍 Global Affairs & Security

• Global concern over the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak increased after a passenger from Democratic Republic of the Congo mistakenly boarded an international flight, forcing emergency diversion and quarantine measures in Canada.
• Following the Ebola alert issued by the World Health Organization, India placed international airports on high alert and postponed several Africa-related diplomatic and wildlife events.
• Amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed officials to explore alternative energy sources to reduce the impact of possible crude oil disruptions.
• The Government of India asked domestic industries to study local manufacturing possibilities for more than 200 petro-chemical products as global supply chains remain under pressure.
• US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described India as a trusted energy partner and signaled America’s willingness to expand energy exports to India.
• Security agencies in Manipur uncovered an insurgent network allegedly involved in illegal weapon sales despite earlier peace agreements in the region.
• In Honduras, at least 16 people were killed after armed attackers targeted labourers and police personnel in coordinated coastal assaults.

💰 Business & Economy

• Honda officially introduced the ZR-V e:HEV hybrid SUV in India, entering the premium SUV segment dominated by global competitors.
• Life Insurance Corporation of India reported a strong quarterly performance with a 23% rise in net profit during Q4 of FY26.
• The Enforcement Directorate informed a special court that more than ₹203 crore linked to the IDFC First Bank scam case had allegedly been routed through shell companies and jewellery businesses.
• India’s infrastructure growth momentum continues across sectors including highways, railways, airports, logistics, and urban connectivity projects, reflecting the country’s long-term development push.
• Rising energy uncertainty in West Asia has increased focus on fuel diversification, renewable energy expansion, and strategic petroleum planning within India’s economic policy framework.