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.

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.

Family demands justice in Greater Noida dowry death case; seeks bulldozer action from CM Yogi against accused

IANS | May 19, 2026 1:32 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Family members of a 24-year-old woman who died in an alleged dowry harassment case in Greater Noida, on Tuesday demanded strict action against the accused, including 'bulldozer action' on their house from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The grieving family alleged that the victim was tortured for months over dowry and demanded justice for their daughter.

Police arrest mastermind behind Park Circus violence in Kolkata

IANS | May 19, 2026 1:24 PM

Kolkata, May 19 (IANS) The sleuths of Kolkata Police on Tuesday morning arrested Faridul Islam, the mastermind behind the violence at minority-dominated Park Circus area in central Kolkata on Sunday afternoon. Protesters pelted stones and bricks injuring several police personnel while the latter attempted to prevent a violent demonstration against the use of bulldozers to demolish illegal constructions.

Pak heads for civil-military showdown over Asim Munir’s massive Defence demands

Vicky Nanjappa | May 19, 2026 12:25 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Field Marshal Asim Munir is in complete control of Pakistan. The country may be ruled by a democratic government, but the fact is that the Pakistan Army under Munir is in complete control. However, even as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir put up a united front, in reality there are tensions brewing over massive military spending.