Grand Mufti dismisses Muslim security concerns after meeting PM Modi

IANS | February 17, 2026 10:35 AM

New Delhi/Kozhikode, Feb 17 (IANS) Indian Grand Mufti Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar has dismissed concerns over the safety of Muslims in India, stating that he did not raise any security issues during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and that the community remains secure in the country.

Chloe Zhao career success: It does cost something

IANS | February 17, 2026 10:26 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 17 (IANS) Filmmaker Chloe Zhao has enjoyed huge success in the movie industry, helming projects like Nomadland and Eternals but she says that it's come at a cost, too.

Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi case's main petitioner writes to UP CM, seeks ban on Muslims selling colours on Holi

IANS | February 17, 2026 10:21 AM

Mathura, Feb 17 (IANS) Religious and political tensions have intensified in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the Holi festival, with Dinesh Sharma, also known as Falahari Maharaj, the main petitioner in the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Eidgah Mosque dispute case, writing a letter to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath seeking ban on Muslims selling gulal during the festival of colours.

Huma Qureshi hails Rajkummar Rao ‘one of the most committed actors of our times’

IANS | February 17, 2026 10:11 AM

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Actress Huma Qureshi has heaped praise on Rajkummar Rao, describing him as “one of the most committed actors of our times,” after a picture of him appearing to have gained weight began circulating on social media. The actor had later clarified that the transformation was for a role he would be seen playing on screen.

Yunus brings up India's 'Seven Sisters' in farewell speech

IANS | February 17, 2026 10:03 AM

Dhaka, Feb 17 (IANS) Bangladesh's outgoing interim government Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, in his farewell address, highlighted the "economic promise" of deeper regional integration involving Nepal, Bhutan and the "Seven Sisters" -- a term widely used to refer to India's northeastern states -- according to local media reports.