PM Modi's Europe outreach brings tech, geopolitical gains for India

IANS | May 19, 2026 2:32 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visits to the Netherlands and Sweden constitute part of India’s wider European outreach, which includes Norway and Italy, at a time of shifting alliances in the geopolitical landscape amid the dramatic change in US foreign policy under Donald Trump’s presidency.

East Bengal lift IWL trophy for the second time

IANS | May 19, 2026 2:21 PM

Kolkata, May 19 (IANS) The Indian Women’s League 2025-26 season concluded on Monday, May 18, 2026. Newly-crowned champions East Bengal FC signed off with a 2-0 victory against Sribhumi Football Club at the East Bengal Ground, while Gokulam Kerala FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Nita Football Academy at the same venue.

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.