India, Sweden to continue fight against terrorism and its backers: PM Modi

IANS | May 17, 2026 11:50 PM

Gothenburg (Sweden), May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed gratitude to his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson for the support India received from Sweden following the dastardly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam last year, saying that "both the countries will continue to fight against terrorism in all its forms as well as its supporters".

PM Modi’s dream 'Kalpasar Project' moves closer to reality after key Dutch cooperation

IANS | May 17, 2026 11:33 PM

Gandhinagar, May 17 (IANS) The renewed engagement between India and the Netherlands on the Kalpasar project is being seen as a significant development for Gujarat’s long-term water security, with implications for irrigation capacity, renewable energy generation and regional connectivity if the large-scale infrastructure plan is eventually implemented.

IUML to get five berths in VD Satheesan-led UDF government

IANS | May 17, 2026 10:21 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 17 (IANS) Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the new United Democratic Front (UDF) government under Kerala Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan on Monday, Ministers-designate from the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) expressed confidence in the incoming administration and said they were prepared to shoulder responsibilities in the new government.

BJP, NDA governments now rule 80 pc of India, says Amit Shah

IANS | May 17, 2026 9:38 PM

Gandhinagar, May 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that the BJP and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) governments are now in power across 80 per cent of the country, attributing the political expansion to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the work of grassroots party workers.

Adani Group to invest in big infra, energy projects in Bihar: Gautam Adani

IANS | May 17, 2026 9:26 PM

New Delhi/Patna, May 17 (IANS) Billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani said on Sunday that the Adani Group is fully committed to giving a new direction to the development of Bihar through active collaboration in big-ticket infrastructure and energy sectors, along with employment generation and social service in the state.