PM Modi conferred with 32nd global honour — Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:38 PM

Oslo, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Norway's top honour, Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, by King Harald V in Oslo on Monday. This marks the 32nd global honour conferred upon PM Modi and the second during his ongoing five-nation tour. On Sunday, Sweden had conferred its highest civilian honour, the Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross, upon PM Modi, marking his 31st international honour.

Former England captain and rugby union player Mike Smith dies aged 92

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:38 PM

London, May 18 (IANS) Former England Test captain Mike Smith, widely known by his initials MJK, has died at the age of 92, the Warwickshire County Cricket Club said on Monday.

Chhattisgarh: HM Amit Shah inaugurates public service centre in former Maoist stronghold​

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:38 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah’s Monday visit to Netanar village in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district witnessed a moment of deep emotion when he met family members of soldiers Kalendra Prasad Nayak and Pawan Kumar Mandavi, martyred in a Maoist attack in Bijapur.​

Over 1.72 crore domestic LPG cylinders sold in four days

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:34 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) More than 1.72 crore domestic liquefied petroleum gas cylinders were delivered during the last four days, against bookings of around 1.69 crore cylinders, as the supply of cooking gas remains normal with no dry-outs reported at retail distributorships despite supply chain disruptions due to the Middle East conflict, according to an update issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Monday.

‘Kohli delivers through performances, not reels’: IPL chief Arun Dhumal urges cricketers to stay focused

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:27 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal has urged cricketers to prioritise their on-field performances over social media activity during tournaments, saying players should remain focused on cricket instead of spending time making reels and behind-the-scenes content.

Nearly 40 pc govt organisations will likely establish TrustOps by 2028 to counter deepfake

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:20 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Nearly forty percent of government organisations across the globe will establish dedicated TrustOps functions by 2028 to combat deep fake identity impersonation and disinformation-as-a-service (DaaS), a report said on Monday.

PM Modi's Oslo visit reflects growing partnership, shared ambitions: Norwegian PM

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:14 PM

Oslo, May 18 (IANS) Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store on Monday underscored the importance of deeper cooperation between India and Norway in upholding a rules-based international order amid growing geopolitical tensions and rising protectionism. He also said that both countries must remain united in opposing the use of diplomacy, trade and technology as instruments of pressure in global affairs.

Sunil plays Maari in Antony Varghese's 'Kattalan'

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:01 PM

Chennai, May 18 (IANS) The makers of director Paul George's pan-Indian Malayalam film 'Kattalan', featuring actor Antony Varghese (Pepe) in the lead, have now disclosed that Telugu actor Sunil plays a character called Maari in their film.

India-Norway Green Strategic Partnership will benefit entire world: PM Modi

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:58 PM

Oslo, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced transformation of India-Norway relationship into a Green Strategic Partnership that will be "beneficial for the entire world". Making a press statement alongside Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Store following their meeting in Oslo, PM Modi also stated that Norway has decided to join the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative.

Rising crude oil prices biggest headwind for markets, says market expert

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:57 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Rising crude oil prices have emerged as the biggest concern for financial markets, with inflation fears, higher bond yields and foreign fund outflows creating pressure on equities, a market expert said on Monday.