Lucknow, May 18 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, on Monday asserted that offering namaz on public roads should not be allowed, saying that roads are meant for smooth traffic movement and daily commuting, and not for activities that obstruct public spaces or inconvenience common citizens.
Bhopal, May 18 (IANS) The tragic and unnatural death of 23-year-old Twisha Sharma, daughter of Navnidhi Sharma, has taken a new turn as Twisha’s grieving father, Navnidhi Sharma, has submitted an urgent representation to the Governor of Madhya Pradesh, Mangubhai C Patel, citing the powerful administrative stature of Twisha’s mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, who is an accused in the case.
Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj is set to collaborate with veteran music composer Ilaiyaraaja for an upcoming Tamil feature film. The film marks their first collaboration, while also standing as Karthik Subbaraj’s 10th directorial venture and Ilaiyaraaja’s 1540th film as a composer.
Jaipur, May 18 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals will take on Lucknow Super Giants at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Tuesday in a high-stakes encounter that could significantly influence the playoff picture as the league stage nears its conclusion. With the competition intensifying and every result carrying added weight, both sides enter the fixture with sharply contrasting momentum and objectives.
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) US-based aircraft engine maker GE Aerospace on Monday said that it will invest Rs 100 crore in its manufacturing facility in Pune to support infrastructure upgrades, advanced equipment and process enhancements as it continues to scale up its operations in India.
Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Actress Bhumi Pednekar, who was recently seen in the streaming series ‘Daldal’, recently opened up on her inward journey, as she met the spiritual and temporal leader of Tibet, 14th Dalai Lama.
Kolkata, May 18 (IANS) It is more than four decades now that India’s noted pop-singer Usha Uthup first rendered the celebrated lines in her ode to Kolkata (then spelt Calcutta), calling the city “beautiful” despite the several challenges and obstacles that its residents have been facing through the times.
Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) S8UL, a global name in esports and gaming content, has officially qualified for its third title at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 after Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram emerged victorious in the Road to EWC qualifier held at DreamHack Atlanta, becoming the first Indian player to secure qualification for the Chess main event at the prestigious tournament.
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) With IPL 2026 entering its decisive phase to decide the remaining three playoffs spots, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has described the Chennai Super Kings–Sunrisers Hyderabad contest as a ‘virtual knockout game’ that could go a long way in determining playoff qualification.
Pennsylvania, May 18 (IANS) Aaron Rai produced the defining moment of his career at the 2026 PGA Championship, sealing his maiden major crown with a sensational late flourish at Aronimink Golf Club.
