UK MP terms situation in Bangladesh 'concerning', calls for protecting religious freedom

IANS | January 9, 2026 8:12 PM

London, Jan 9 (IANS) UK MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Priti Patel, on Friday termed the situation in Bangladesh "concerning and worrying" and called for protecting religious freedom in the South Asian nation. She urged the UK government to use its influence and convening powers to work to bring about stability in Bangladesh and a future, where religious freedom is protected and Hindus are safe.

PM Modi to join devotees in Somnath tomorrow

IANS | January 9, 2026 2:18 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-day visit to Gujarat, beginning Saturday, during which he will participate in major religious, cultural, diplomatic and infrastructure-related events across Somnath, Rajkot and Ahmedabad.