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Maulana Rashidi defends Jamiat chief Madani's remarks, alleges growing 'intimidation' of Muslims

IANS | May 18, 2026 3:09 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) All India Imam Association President Maulana Sajid Rashidi on Monday defended remarks made by Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind chief Arshad Madani and launched a sharp attack on what he described as growing "intimidation" of Muslims in the country, while also responding to recent statements on Azaan, Bhojshala and religious beliefs.

Gates of Rudranath Temple open amid chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev’

IANS | May 18, 2026 3:07 PM

Chamoli, May 18 (IANS) The gates of the world-renowned Rudranath Temple in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, revered as the Fourth Kedar, were opened on Monday for devotees amid elaborate Vedic rituals, chanting of mantras, and traditional religious ceremonies.

‘World sees PM Modi as ray of hope’: NDA leaders hail Sweden’s highest honour conferred on Prime Minister

IANS | May 18, 2026 3:04 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) NDA leaders on Monday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi being conferred Sweden’s highest civilian honour, the ‘Royal Order of the Polar Star’ Commander Grand Cross, calling it a moment of pride and recognition for the entire nation.

CM Satheesan unveils welfare bonanza in first cabinet meeting

IANS | May 18, 2026 3:00 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 18 (IANS) Delivering on election promises within hours of assuming office, the maiden cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Monday rolled out a series of sweeping welfare decisions, signalling the beginning of an aggressive people-centric governance model under the new Congress-led UDF government.

India’s exports to scale $1 trillion mark in FY27: Piyush Goyal

IANS | May 18, 2026 2:45 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday that India is targeting exports worth $2 trillion over the next five years, while pegging the overall exports target for FY27 at $1 trillion.

Jodhpur Police registers suo motu FIR in woman’s suspicious death followed by overnight cremation

IANS | May 18, 2026 2:44 PM

Jodhpur, May 18 (IANS) Jodhpur Rural Police registered a suo motu FIR in connection with the suspicious death of a woman in the Asop-Bhopalgarh area and her subsequent overnight cremation, Superintendent of Police, P.D. Nitya, said on Monday.

Confident my visit will strengthen India-Norway friendship: PM Modi

IANS | May 18, 2026 2:27 PM

Oslo, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed gratitude to his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store for welcoming him at the airport and expressed confidence that his visit will strengthen the friendship between two nations.

NEET-UG paper leak case: CBI arrests Maha coaching centre director; 10th arrest in ongoing probe

IANS | May 18, 2026 2:17 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday arrested Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar, director of Maharashtra-based coaching centre, in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, taking the total number of arrests in the probe to ten.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, BJP leaders take metro ride after PM Modi's call for fuel conservation

IANS | May 18, 2026 2:12 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took a metro ride on Monday as part of the “Mera Bharat, Mera Yogdan” campaign, promoting the message of conservation at a time when fuel prices have become a politically sensitive issue.

Greater Noida dowry death case: Husband, father-in-law arrested after woman jumps off building

IANS | May 18, 2026 2:04 PM

Greater Noida, May 18 (IANS) Following the death of a 24-year-old woman in Greater Noida’s Ecotech-3 area in Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to dowry harassment at the hands of her in-laws, the city police on Monday arrested her husband and father-in-law.

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Maulana Rashidi defends Jamiat chief Madani's remarks, alleges growing 'intimidation' of Muslims

Gates of Rudranath Temple open amid chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev’

‘World sees PM Modi as ray of hope’: NDA leaders hail Sweden’s highest honour conferred on Prime Minister

CM Satheesan unveils welfare bonanza in first cabinet meeting

India’s exports to scale $1 trillion mark in FY27: Piyush Goyal

Jodhpur Police registers suo motu FIR in woman’s suspicious death followed by overnight cremation

Confident my visit will strengthen India-Norway friendship: PM Modi

NEET-UG paper leak case: CBI arrests Maha coaching centre director; 10th arrest in ongoing probe

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, BJP leaders take metro ride after PM Modi's call for fuel conservation

Greater Noida dowry death case: Husband, father-in-law arrested after woman jumps off building

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