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Namaz on roads not right, I support CM Yogi's remarks: U'khand Madrasa Board chief

IANS | May 19, 2026 10:07 AM

Dehradun, May 19 (IANS) Uttarakhand Madrasa Education Board Chairman Mufti Shamoon Qasmi on Tuesday expressed support for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his remarks opposing the practice of offering namaz on public roads, saying that those who claim to represent the Muslim community often lack a proper understanding of Islamic teachings.

New division bench of Calcutta HC to hear RG Kar rape-murder case today

IANS | May 19, 2026 10:06 AM

Kolkata, May 19 (IANS) A new division bench of the Calcutta High Court, Justice Shampa Sarkar and Justice Tirthankar Ghosh, will hear on Tuesday the case on the 2024 ghastly rape and murder of a woman doctor of the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Adani case closure a booster for India-US economic ties: USISPF

IANS | May 19, 2026 9:55 AM

Washington, May 19 (IANS) The resolution of the legal matter involving Adani Enterprises Ltd removes a major distraction from the growing India-US economic partnership, and could pave the way for fresh Indian investments in the United States, the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) said on Monday.

IMD issues yellow alert for heatwave in Delhi-NCR for next three days

IANS | May 19, 2026 9:41 AM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The spell of intense heat across Delhi-NCR is steadily worsening, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for severe heatwave conditions over the next three days.

US lawmaker hails Treasury settlement with Adani Enterprises

IANS | May 19, 2026 9:25 AM

Washington, May 19 (IANS) Republican Congressman Lance Gooden has welcomed the $275 million settlement between the US Treasury Department and Adani Enterprises Limited, calling it a “very positive step” for the India-US ties and accusing the previous Joe Biden administration of pursuing a politically motivated case against the Indian conglomerate.

HM Amit Shah to chair 26th Central Zone Council meeting in Bastar today

IANS | May 19, 2026 7:17 AM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 26th meeting of the Central Zonal Council in Bastar on Tuesday, marking a significant moment for regional governance and development in central India.

Bengal govt allows ED to prosecute ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh

IANS | May 18, 2026 11:28 PM

Kolkata, May 18 (IANS) The West Bengal government on Monday gave formal permission to the ED to prosecute former principal of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh, who has been tainted in both the R.G. Kar financial irregularities case as well as the rape and murder of a junior doctor of the same hospital in August 2024.

Bengal: ED arrests Sona Pappu in financial fraud, extortion case (Lead)

IANS | May 18, 2026 10:59 PM

Kolkata, May 18 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate on Monday arrested Biswajit Poddar alias Sona Pappu in connection with a financial fraud and extortion case.

PM Modi attends India-Norway Business and Research Summit, several pacts signed

IANS | May 18, 2026 10:54 PM

Oslo/New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attended the India-Norway Business and Research Summit in Oslo, marking the growing momentum in bilateral economic cooperation following the coming into force of India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement.

US Department of Justice drops all charges against Adani, court dismisses case

IANS | May 18, 2026 10:45 PM

New York, May 18 (IANS) In yet another significant development, the US Department of Justice has permanently dropped all criminal charges against Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar Adani, in an alleged securities and wire fraud case.

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Namaz on roads not right, I support CM Yogi's remarks: U'khand Madrasa Board chief

New division bench of Calcutta HC to hear RG Kar rape-murder case today

Adani case closure a booster for India-US economic ties: USISPF

IMD issues yellow alert for heatwave in Delhi-NCR for next three days

US lawmaker hails Treasury settlement with Adani Enterprises

HM Amit Shah to chair 26th Central Zone Council meeting in Bastar today

Bengal govt allows ED to prosecute ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh

Bengal: ED arrests Sona Pappu in financial fraud, extortion case (Lead)

PM Modi attends India-Norway Business and Research Summit, several pacts signed

US Department of Justice drops all charges against Adani, court dismisses case

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