Allahabad HC flags lapses in arms licence regime in UP, seeks data on holders with criminal antecedents

IANS | May 22, 2026 6:25 PM

Prayagraj, May 22 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court has expressed serious concern over widespread violations of arms licensing norms in Uttar Pradesh, observing that district administrations and police authorities in all 75 districts were not adhering to government orders and statutory provisions governing the grant and renewal of firearm licences.

Rahul Gandhi solely responsible for Congress' downfall: Acharya Pramod Krishnam

IANS | May 22, 2026 6:24 PM

Ghaziabad, May 22 (IANS) Spiritual guru and former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Friday remarked that Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi is "solely responsible for the downfall of the Congress".

'Pakistan's gas sector on brink of collapse'

IANS | May 22, 2026 5:48 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Pakistan’s gas sector has gone into a structural decline, which, in turn, is damaging industrial competitiveness, discouraging exploration investment, increasing LNG dependence and weakening Pakistan’s long-term energy security, according to an article in the local media.

Delhi HC pulls up WFI, asks Centre to ensure Vinesh Phogat's participation in trials

IANS | May 22, 2026 5:15 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday questioned the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) decision to declare wrestler Vinesh Phogat ineligible to participate in domestic competitions and asked the Centre to explore measures to facilitate her participation in the upcoming Asian Games selection trials.

PM Modi's tourism push seen boosting forex, hotel investment: HAI

IANS | May 22, 2026 4:52 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call urging Indians to increasingly choose destinations within the country for leisure travel, conferences, weddings and events has opened up a major economic opportunity for India's tourism and hospitality sectors, according to the Hotel Association of India (HAI).

Cong leader caught on camera making filthy comments at PM Modi, BJP fumes

IANS | May 22, 2026 4:17 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Ajay Rai was caught on camera on Friday making highly objectionable and filthy comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

19th Rozgar Mela: PM Modi to distribute 51,000 appointment letters tomorrow

IANS | May 22, 2026 3:59 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly-appointed youth in various government departments and organisations at the 19th Rozgar Mela on Saturday, said an official.

'Wants to create communal hatred': Opposition parties attack BJP over Delhi govt's guidelines for Bakrid

IANS | May 22, 2026 3:28 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Opposition parties, particularly the Congress and the Samajwadi Party, on Friday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the Delhi government issued a set of guidelines ahead of the upcoming festival of Bakrid, accusing it of attempting to create "communal hatred".

Kamal Haasan urges PM Modi to convene CMs summit on West Asia crisis, backs conservation call

IANS | May 22, 2026 3:22 PM

Chennai, May 22 (IANS) Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a national summit of all Chief Ministers to evolve a coordinated mechanism to protect ordinary citizens from the economic fallout of the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict.

MP Govt recommends CBI probe in Twisha Sharma’s death case (Lead)

IANS | May 22, 2026 2:46 PM

Bhopal, May 22 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has taken a significant step in the high-profile suspected death case of Twisha Sharma by initiating the process to transfer the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Politics

Allahabad HC flags lapses in arms licence regime in UP, seeks data on holders with criminal antecedents

Rahul Gandhi solely responsible for Congress' downfall: Acharya Pramod Krishnam

'Pakistan's gas sector on brink of collapse'

Delhi HC pulls up WFI, asks Centre to ensure Vinesh Phogat's participation in trials

PM Modi's tourism push seen boosting forex, hotel investment: HAI

Cong leader caught on camera making filthy comments at PM Modi, BJP fumes

19th Rozgar Mela: PM Modi to distribute 51,000 appointment letters tomorrow

'Wants to create communal hatred': Opposition parties attack BJP over Delhi govt's guidelines for Bakrid

Kamal Haasan urges PM Modi to convene CMs summit on West Asia crisis, backs conservation call

MP Govt recommends CBI probe in Twisha Sharma’s death case (Lead)

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