Uniform Civil Code a 'shield' for Muslim women, says Uttarakhand minister

IANS | May 16, 2026 10:35 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Uttarakhand Social Welfare Minister Khajan Dass on Saturday praised a Muslim woman after she registered the first case under the state's Uniform Civil Code (UCC), saying UCC will become a "shield" for such women and other heinous practices will also be punished.

ISL 2025-26: Kolkata Derby could be a potential title-decider

IANS | May 16, 2026 10:34 PM

Kolkata, May 16 (IANS) Few fixtures in Indian football carry the emotional weight, history, and intensity of the Kolkata Derby -- but Sunday's encounter between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal SC carries the extra weight of being the title decider.

Hindus granted unrestricted entrance in Bhojshala, ASI issues order

IANS | May 16, 2026 10:28 PM

Bhopal/Dhar, May 16 (IANS) Following a significant judgment by the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, the Archaeological Survey of India has issued a comprehensive official order regarding the Bhojshala complex situated in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh.

Badminton: Chinese shuttlers reach three finals in Thailand Open

IANS | May 16, 2026 10:04 PM

Bangkok, May 16 (IANS) The Chinese badminton team secured berths in three finals at the Thailand Open 2026 on Saturday, with Chen Yufei, Bao Lijing/Cao Zihan, and Zhu Yijun/Li Qian advancing to the women's singles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles finals, respectively.