Creating problems for us: Fuel price hike draws concern from Delhi to UP

IANS | May 19, 2026 10:25 AM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) As state-run oil marketing companies increased petrol and diesel prices for the second time in less than a week amid rising global crude oil prices, people across Delhi and parts of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday expressed concern over the growing financial burden.

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.

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.

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.

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.