Communist divide resurfaces in Kerala even after defeat, again over power-sharing

Jayanta Bhattacharya | May 13, 2026 7:12 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The struggle for space within the Left domain is not without antecedents, and beyond Kerala, where, after the recent poll defeat of the Left Democratic Front (LDF), tensions between the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Communist Party of India-Marxist -- or CPI-M -- surfaced publicly over the position of Deputy Leader of Opposition in State Assembly.

Calling it ‘Austerity’ misses the point of PM Modi’s appeal

IANS | May 13, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Multiple media platforms and opposition voices have described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve fuel, revive work-from-home practices, reduce unnecessary imports, and avoid non-essential overseas travel as “austerity measures.” However, using the term “austerity” to describe the Prime Minister’s remarks is both inaccurate and misleading.

CM Dhami halves official fleet, U'khand rolls out sweeping energy conservation measures

IANS | May 13, 2026 5:31 PM

Dehradun, May 13 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday announced a 50 per cent reduction in his official fleet and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for energy conservation a pledge in national interest, as the state government unveiled a series of short-term and long-term reforms aimed at saving fuel and resources.

PM Modi is world's most popular politician: Norwegian newspaper

IANS | May 13, 2026 5:16 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been referred to as the world's most popular politician and the Prime Ministers of Nordic countries have a lot to learn from him, according to an article in Norway's leading financial newspaper Dagens Næringsliv (DN).

Cabinet approves Rs 20,667 crore double line railway project in Gujarat

IANS | May 13, 2026 4:15 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Ahmedabad (Sarkhej)-Dholera semi-high-speed double line railway project - the first of the Indian Railways planned with indigenously developed technology, with a total investment of Rs 20,667 crore.

Cabinet okays increase in MSP for 14 kharif crops

IANS | May 13, 2026 4:00 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 kharif crops for Marketing Season 2026-27 to ensure remunerative prices to farmers.

Cabinet okays coal, lignite gasification scheme with Rs 37,500 crore outlay, to create 50,000 jobs

IANS | May 13, 2026 3:50 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a scheme for the promotion of surface coal/lignite gasification projects with a financial outlay of Rs 37,500 crore.

PM Modi's appeal to save fuel: GST Deputy Commissioner cycles to office

IANS | May 13, 2026 3:44 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The appeal made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to save petrol and diesel amid the ongoing fuel crisis in the world, resulting from the West Asia conflict, has impacted citizens at the ground level. GST Department's Deputy Commissioner Narendra Yadav has given up his luxury car and has begun using a bicycle to commute to his office.

PM’s appeal receives strong response from Surat women; wedding plans changed, foreign trips cancelled

IANS | May 13, 2026 3:43 PM

Surat, May 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal urging citizens to save fuel, avoid unnecessary foreign travel, and reduce gold purchases is beginning to reflect on the ground, with several women and young professionals in Gujarat’s Surat changing their lifestyles and spending habits in response.

'Takes some time to build consensus': Tariq Anwar over delay on Kerala CM pick

IANS | May 13, 2026 3:35 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) As uncertainty continues over the UDF's Chief Ministerial pick in Kerala, Congress MP Tariq Anwar on Wednesday said that building a consensus takes time and that a slight delay is natural in such a process.

Politics

Communist divide resurfaces in Kerala even after defeat, again over power-sharing

Calling it ‘Austerity’ misses the point of PM Modi’s appeal

CM Dhami halves official fleet, U'khand rolls out sweeping energy conservation measures

PM Modi is world's most popular politician: Norwegian newspaper

Cabinet approves Rs 20,667 crore double line railway project in Gujarat

Cabinet okays increase in MSP for 14 kharif crops

Cabinet okays coal, lignite gasification scheme with Rs 37,500 crore outlay, to create 50,000 jobs

PM Modi's appeal to save fuel: GST Deputy Commissioner cycles to office

PM’s appeal receives strong response from Surat women; wedding plans changed, foreign trips cancelled

'Takes some time to build consensus': Tariq Anwar over delay on Kerala CM pick

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