Sufi scholars meet NSA Ajit Doval, vow fight against radicals

IANS | January 11, 2026 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Aiming to spread the values of brotherhood and national integration, a group of scholars on Sunday called on National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and shared their plans to popularise the Sufi culture, calling it the best antidote against radical thoughts.

Adani Group to invest Rs 1.5 lakh crore in Gujarat’s Kachchh

IANS | January 11, 2026 3:37 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 11 (IANS) The Adani Group will invest Rs 1.5 lakh crore in Gujarat’s Kachchh region over the next five years, underlining its long-term commitment to the state, Adani Ports and SEZ Limited Managing Director Karan Adani said on Sunday.

India, Russia cement business ties at Moscow conference

IANS | January 11, 2026 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) The XVI Russia–India Business Dialogue held in Moscow, attended by over 1,250 participants, observed that the development of Russia–India cooperation and implementation of joint business projects will continue at major international platforms, including the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, scheduled to take place from June 3 to 6.

'Many tried to destroy Somnath Temple, India, but did not succeed', PM Modi hails centuries of resilience

IANS | January 11, 2026 2:12 PM

Somnath (Gujarat), Jan 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled the repeated attacks by foreign invaders on the Somnath Temple, and said that the story of the sacred shrine should not be confined to episodes of destruction alone, but should also be remembered for the courage, sacrifice and determination that led to its reconstruction every time it was attacked.

Left, BJP youth wings hold protests against Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil

IANS | January 11, 2026 1:35 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 11 (IANS) The members of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), which is the youth wing of CPI(M), and the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) on Sunday held separate demonstrations against Rahul Mamkootathil, the expelled Congress MLA, who has been arrested in connection with a rape case.

Cong to protest against 'scrapping' of MGNREGA, observe fast nationwide: Ajay Rai

IANS | January 11, 2026 1:02 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Congress UP Chief Ajay Rai on Sunday said that the party workers across the country will hold protests and observe a fast against the Central government’s decision to "end" MGNREGA and replace it with an alternative scheme, which he claimed fails to protect the interests of the poor.