Uniform Civil Code a 'shield' for Muslim women, says Uttarakhand minister

IANS | May 16, 2026 10:35 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Uttarakhand Social Welfare Minister Khajan Dass on Saturday praised a Muslim woman after she registered the first case under the state's Uniform Civil Code (UCC), saying UCC will become a "shield" for such women and other heinous practices will also be punished.

Hindus granted unrestricted entrance in Bhojshala, ASI issues order

IANS | May 16, 2026 10:28 PM

Bhopal/Dhar, May 16 (IANS) Following a significant judgment by the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, the Archaeological Survey of India has issued a comprehensive official order regarding the Bhojshala complex situated in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh.

K’taka: Deve Gowda opposes Bidadi township, slams Congress govt

IANS | May 16, 2026 7:03 PM

Bengaluru, May 16 (IANS) Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda on Saturday declared that he would launch a fight against what he termed as a “land scam” being carried out in the name of the proposed Bidadi township by taking away farmers’ lands.

Maha: NCP clarifies Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare continue in respective posts; fresh letter to ECI soon

IANS | May 16, 2026 6:39 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) In a move aimed at putting an end to widespread political speculation, the Sunetra Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Saturday clarified that senior leaders Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare continue to hold their respective organisational positions as the national working president and Maharashtra unit chief, respectively, with full authority.