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.

Amy Madigan signed for John Sayles' bold Western film

IANS | May 13, 2026 5:36 PM

Los Angeles, May 13 (IANS) Hollywood actress Amy Madigan, who received a lot of positive response to her work in ‘Weapons’, has been cast in new Western film ‘I Passed This Way’. She will be sharing the screen with Chris Cooper in the film.

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.

WFH mandate not under consideration: Govt sources

IANS | May 13, 2026 5:22 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) No proposal is currently being considered to mandate work-from-home arrangements for the IT sector, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for reduced fuel usage to tackle the fuel price surge, government sources clarified, as per reports.

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).

IPL 2026: Macneil Noronha replaces injured Ramakrishna Ghosh in CSK squad

IANS | May 13, 2026 5:09 PM

Lucknow, May 13 (IANS) Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have named Karnataka batting all‑rounder Macneil Noronha as replacement for Ramakrishna Ghosh, who has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 due to a right foot injury sustained against Mumbai Indians on May 3.

Pakistan: Women activists participate in 'Aurat March' despite restrictions, tighter scrutiny

IANS | May 13, 2026 5:03 PM

Karachi, May 13 (IANS) Despite restrictions imposed by Pakistani authorities on Aurat March in Karachi, hundreds gathered at Seaview to raise issues that continue to impact countless women across the country. Over the years, Aurat March has become one of Pakistan's most visible platforms for discussion on women's rights and social justice, a report has stated.

BLF claims responsibility for targetting Pakistani forces in Balochistan

IANS | May 13, 2026 4:50 PM

Quetta, May 13 (IANS) The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed responsibility for a wave of attacks against Pakistani forces across the province which resulted in the death of seven soldiers, local media reported.

New labour codes to cut compliance burden, boost competitiveness: Labour Secretary

IANS | May 13, 2026 4:50 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The government is working closely with states and industry stakeholders to ensure a smooth and technology-driven implementation of the new labour codes aimed at reducing compliance burden, improving worker welfare and enhancing India’s global competitiveness, Labour Secretary Vandana Gurnani said here on Wednesday.

Pierre de Bruyn named Netherlands women’s cricket team coach, to take charge from Aug 1

IANS | May 13, 2026 4:47 PM

Amstelveen, May 13 (IANS) Former South Africa cricketer Pierre de Bruyn will take charge as the new coach of the Netherlands women’s cricket team from August 1.