Humayun Kabir calls Mamata Banerjee's post-poll violence move 'drama', backs 'Vande Mataram' in schools

IANS | May 14, 2026 4:07 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) National President and MLA Humayun Kabir on Thursday criticised former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her visit to the Calcutta High Court regarding alleged post-poll violence, terming it "pure drama" and claiming that no such incidents had taken place after the elections.

UP: Protests by BJP Mahila Morcha over SP MP’s abusive comments on PM Modi

IANS | May 14, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The storm over Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Ajendra Singh Lodhi’s abusive and derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi snowballed further, as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers staged a demonstration at multiple places in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday and demanded exemplary action against the lawmaker.

Sensex, Nifty end 1 pc higher on hopes of policy support

IANS | May 14, 2026 4:03 PM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Indian equity markets ended in the green for a second consecutive session on Thursday, with benchmark indices surging over 1 per cent each amid buying in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, metal and banking stocks and expectations of policy measures to address currency volatility.

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.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta lauds ‘Aakhri Sawal’ portraying 100 years of RSS’ journey

IANS | May 14, 2026 3:50 PM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Rekha Gupta, the Chief Minister of Delhi, has lauded the upcoming film ‘Aakhri Sawal’ after a special premiere in the national capital. The film, which stars Sanjay Dutt, portrays the 100-year inspirational journey of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

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.

BRICS discussions useful towards achieving more stable, equitable intl order: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | May 14, 2026 3:49 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday expressed confidence that the discussions held during the ongoing BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi will be useful towards achieving a more stable, equitable and inclusive international order.

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.