Kerala CM tussle: Posters in Wayanad against Rahul, Priyanka for 'promoting' KC Venugopal

IANS | May 13, 2026 9:28 AM

Wayanad, May 13 (IANS) Ten days after the Congress-led UDF stormed to power in Kerala with one of its most emphatic victories in recent political history, the alliance still finds itself trapped in an embarrassing deadlock over the choice of Chief Minister, exposing deep cracks within the party and triggering public anger that has now spilled onto the streets of Wayanad.

Govt hikes gold, silver import duty to 15 pc to ease forex pressure

IANS | May 13, 2026 9:14 AM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The government on Wednesday announced a hike in customs duties on gold and silver to 15 per cent from 6 per cent as policymakers move to contain pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves and the external account amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.