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.

G V Prakash's 'Immortal' shooting wrapped up

IANS | May 19, 2026 10:17 AM

Chennai, May 19 (IANS) The makers of director Mariyappan Chinna's horror thriller 'Immortal', featuring actors G V Prakash and Kayadu Lohar in the lead, have now announced that shooting for the film had been wrapped up.

No proposal to monetise temple gold holdings approved: Govt

IANS | May 19, 2026 10:07 AM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The government on Tuesday dismissed as 'false, misleading and baseless' reports and social media claims suggesting that it was planning to introduce a gold monetisation scheme for temple trusts and religious institutions across the country.

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.