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.

CM Chandrababu Naidu reduces convoy size from 12 vehicles to 4

IANS | May 14, 2026 3:49 PM

Amaravati, May 14 (IANS) Responding to the call given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has reduced the size of his official convoy by more than 50 per cent.

After 15 years, Congress' Kerala headquarters sees buzz of activity as Satheesan arrives to hero’s welcome

IANS | May 14, 2026 3:42 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (IANS) After a gap of nearly fifteen years, the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram again witnessed scenes of political frenzy on Thursday afternoon as Chief Minister-designate V. D. Satheesan arrived to a thunderous welcome from jubilant party workers and leaders.

EU Heads of Missions meet LoP Rahul Gandhi, discuss 'evolving Indian and global geopolitical dynamics'

IANS | May 14, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Heads of Missions (HoMs) of the 27 European Union (EU) Member States met Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing the "thriving EU-India strategic partnership" and the current geopolitical situation.

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.

Kerala leadership decision: After the call from Delhi, Chennithala retreats into silence

IANS | May 14, 2026 3:15 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (IANS) As celebrations erupted in Congress circles following the announcement of V. D. Satheesan as Kerala’s next Chief Minister, an air of silence and disappointment descended over the residence of veteran party leader Ramesh Chennithala, where hopes had remained very much alive until the very last moment.

Mamata Banerjee claims she was assaulted by some advocates within Calcutta HC premises

IANS | May 14, 2026 3:10 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) A mild tension erupted at the premises of the Calcutta High Court on Thursday as Mamata Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress chief and former Chief Minister, was leaving the court premises after arguing as a counsel on a PIL filed at a division bench on the alleged post-poll violence in the state.

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.

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

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

CM Chandrababu Naidu reduces convoy size from 12 vehicles to 4

After 15 years, Congress' Kerala headquarters sees buzz of activity as Satheesan arrives to hero’s welcome

EU Heads of Missions meet LoP Rahul Gandhi, discuss 'evolving Indian and global geopolitical dynamics'

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

Kerala leadership decision: After the call from Delhi, Chennithala retreats into silence

Mamata Banerjee claims she was assaulted by some advocates within Calcutta HC premises

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

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns

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