Shivraj Chouhan to unveil his book ‘Apnapan’ based on PM Modi’s life and leadership

IANS | May 14, 2026 3:57 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is set to unveil his book titled ‘Apnapan’ on May 26, in which he has compiled three decades of his public life, a detailed account of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inspirational leadership and also numerous experiences of his close coordination with the latter in serving the nation.

PM Modi’s UAE visit seen as key move amid West Asia crisis

IANS | May 14, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the UAE on Friday, which comes against the backdrop of the West Asian crisis, reflects the strategic importance that India places on strengthening its ties with the Gulf nation, a report said.

Rajnath Singh, Bhajanlal Sharma share vehicle in Rajasthan's Nagaur

IANS | May 14, 2026 3:29 PM

Jaipur, May 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal for conserving petrol, diesel, and energy resources is finding resonance on the ground. A striking example was witnessed on Thursday in Merta in Rajasthan's Nagaur district, where Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma travelled together in a single vehicle from the helipad to the event venue, symbolically promoting resource conservation.

Prateek Yadav's father-in-law lights funeral pyre, Akhilesh bids final farewell

IANS | May 14, 2026 3:02 PM

Lucknow, May 14 (IANS) The last rites of Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, were performed at Baikunth Dham in Bhaisakund here on Thursday, with his father-in-law, veteran journalist Arvind Bisht, lighting the pyre, as family members, relatives, and supporters gathered to bid him a final farewell

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns

IANS | May 14, 2026 3:01 PM

Riga, May 14 (IANS) Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina on Thursday announced her resignation and termed it the "right decision in this situation." The government will continue to perform its duties until new cabinet ministers are approved, local media reported on Thursday.