16 trainees graduate from India's first ITI-based semiconductor cleanroom skilling programme in Dholera

IANS | May 19, 2026 4:56 PM

Ahmedabad, May 19 (IANS) A first-of-its-kind semiconductor cleanroom skilling initiative in India has produced its first batch of trained candidates from the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Dholera, marking a structured step towards building industry-ready manpower for the country’s emerging chip manufacturing ecosystem.

Bengal govt ends allowances for imams, purohits; Cong calls it 'political ambition'

IANS | May 19, 2026 3:50 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) A day after the BJP-led West Bengal government decided that assistance-oriented schemes for religious leaders would be discontinued from June this year, the Congress accused the BJP of changing its stance post its electoral victory for "political ambition".

'Global investors likely to back Adani Group again after US case resolution'

IANS | May 19, 2026 3:30 PM

Ahmedabad, May 19 (IANS) The decision by US authorities to drop charges against Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani is a major positive development for the Adani Group and is expected to strengthen investor confidence while paving the way for the conglomerate to continue raising global capital, a market expert said on Tuesday.

From soldier to statesman: Uttarakhand mourns BC Khanduri's passing

IANS | May 19, 2026 3:08 PM

Dehradun, May 19 (IANS) Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri passed away at a private hospital in Dehradun on Tuesday at the age of 91 after a prolonged illness, triggering a wave of grief across the state and among political leaders from different parties.

'Way to loot citizens': Opposition slams Centre over fuel price hike, alleges burden on common people

IANS | May 19, 2026 2:40 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Tuesday strongly criticised the Centre over the recent increase in petrol and diesel prices, accusing the government of "looting" the public through repeated fuel price revisions amid a global surge in crude oil rates.

'Extremely heartbreaking': Prez Murmu, PM Modi express grief over BC Khanduri's demise

IANS | May 19, 2026 2:08 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday expressed distress over the demise of former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Major General (Retd.) Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri, remembering his commitment towards the development of Uttarakhand and public welfare, will always be remembered.

Religious freedom should not inconvenience others, but rules must be same for all: Cong backs CM Yogi on roadside prayers

IANS | May 19, 2026 2:04 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Tuesday said that while every citizen has the right to practice their religion freely, religious activities should not create inconvenience for others, reacting to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s remarks against offering 'namaz' on public roads. However, the party added that there must be a uniform policy applicable to all religions in the country on this.

Norwegian FM terms PM Modi's visit 'very fruitful', calls India 'important partner' (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | May 19, 2026 1:59 PM

Oslo, May 19 (IANS) Norwegian Foreign Affairs Minister Espen Barth Eide on Tuesday described India as an "important partner" for Norway and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Scandinavian nation "very fruitful".

Delhi HC issues fresh notice to Kejriwal, Sisodia in excise policy case

IANS | May 19, 2026 1:53 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued fresh notices to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, ex-Deputy CM Manish Sisodia and party leader Durgesh Pathak in a plea filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging their discharge in the alleged excise policy corruption case.

Fuel prices in India still lower than many nations despite global crisis, say NDA leaders

IANS | May 19, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) BJP and its allies on Tuesday defended the recent hikes in petrol and diesel prices, arguing that despite the global energy crisis triggered by tensions in West Asia, fuel costs in India remain comparatively lower than in many countries.

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16 trainees graduate from India's first ITI-based semiconductor cleanroom skilling programme in Dholera

Bengal govt ends allowances for imams, purohits; Cong calls it 'political ambition'

'Global investors likely to back Adani Group again after US case resolution'

From soldier to statesman: Uttarakhand mourns BC Khanduri's passing

'Way to loot citizens': Opposition slams Centre over fuel price hike, alleges burden on common people

'Extremely heartbreaking': Prez Murmu, PM Modi express grief over BC Khanduri's demise

Religious freedom should not inconvenience others, but rules must be same for all: Cong backs CM Yogi on roadside prayers

Norwegian FM terms PM Modi's visit 'very fruitful', calls India 'important partner' (IANS Exclusive)

Delhi HC issues fresh notice to Kejriwal, Sisodia in excise policy case

Fuel prices in India still lower than many nations despite global crisis, say NDA leaders

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