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.

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.

Kuki-Zo body seeks PM Modi’s intervention in Manipur crisis

IANS | May 18, 2026 10:28 PM

Imphal, May 18 (IANS) The Kuki-Zo Council, an apex body of the Kuki-Zo tribal community in Manipur, sought the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resolve the ongoing ethnic crisis and ensure protection, security, and a political solution to the issues faced by the community.

India to keep buying Russian oil despite US waiver expiry

IANS | May 18, 2026 9:09 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) India has been buying Russian oil regardless of US sanctions or waivers and will continue to do so based on commercial viability and the country’s energy security needs, a senior Petroleum Ministry official said on Monday.