Cleric arrested in forced conversion case involving Air Force officer’s wife

IANS | June 18, 2026 9:56 AM

Nagpur, June 18 (IANS) The Nagpur Police have arrested a cleric who was allegedly involved in the forced religious conversion of a 24-year-old woman, the wife of an Indian Air Force officer. The accused, identified as Hazrat Maulana, was apprehended in Madhya Pradesh and brought into custody for questioning.

OP Rajbhar claims SP split 'bound to happen', to be led by Ballia 'rebel'

IANS | June 18, 2026 9:52 AM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) A day after claiming Trinamool Congress-style defections in Uttar Pradesh, Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar claimed that the split within the Samajwadi Party is inevitable and will be led by "son of UP's land of rebels", apparently referring to SP MP Sanatan Pandey.

Big B quips that 24 hours aren’t enough, then makes time for FIFA

IANS | June 18, 2026 9:49 AM

Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has hilariously spoken about the relentless march of time, joking that a 24-hour day should be extended to 36 hours because there is still so much to accomplish. However, he ended his reflection on a lighter note, saying it was time to watch a game of football.

Lindsay Lohan pens b’day wish for Bader Shammas: You’re an incredible husband

IANS | June 18, 2026 9:47 AM

Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan, who is known for her work in films such as “Parent Trap”, “Freaky Friday,” “Herbie: Fully Loaded”, “Mean Girls” and “Just My Luck,” to name a few, has penned a heartmelting birthday note for Bader Shammas, whom she called her favourite husband, an incredible husband and a loving father.

Indian markets trade flat in early deals amid mixed global cues

IANS | June 18, 2026 9:33 AM

Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Indian equity markets traded flat on Thursday in morning trade amid mixed global cues as investors and traders assessed indications that the US Federal Reserve may still raise borrowing costs later this year, despite the benefits of lower oil prices and the Fed's decision to keep rates unchanged.

'All of us are very emotional': Indian diaspora after meeting PM Modi in Paris

IANS | June 18, 2026 9:29 AM

Paris, June 18 (IANS) Members of the Indian diaspora in Paris expressed immense joy and emotion on Thursday after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to France. Many described the occasion as a proud and memorable moment, saying that his presence made them feel connected to their homeland despite being thousands of miles away.