Gujarat: PM Modi cites political continuity as key to development

IANS | May 11, 2026 9:26 PM

Vadodara, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday referred to recent election results across several states, stating that they reflected public sentiment and confidence in governance, during his address at the inauguration of Sardardham educational complex in Vadodara.

Pakistan: Over 100 activists urge govt not to oppose bail of human rights lawyers

IANS | May 11, 2026 9:21 PM

Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) Over 100 civil society organisations, lawyers, journalists, academics and human rights defenders have called on Pakistan’s federal government to refrain from opposing the bail of human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha ahead of a scheduled hearing in the Supreme Court on Tuesday.

‘Gold not necessary this time’: PM Modi urges spending discipline

IANS | May 11, 2026 9:21 PM

Vadodara, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday appealed for greater self-reliance in consumption habits and financial discipline, including reduced dependence on imported goods, gold purchases, and fuel consumption, during his address in Vadodara.​

Derogatory portrayal of Sikh Guru in Pakistan should draw ire from community: Report

IANS | May 11, 2026 9:17 PM

Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) Pakistan’s Sikh community and religious institutions should strongly condemn the circulation of a viral video in the country in which a man was seen using Guru Nanak Dev’s image to promote tantra-mantra, black magic, hypnotism, and other occult practices. They must make it clear to the world that Sikhism has no association with superstition or spiritual exploitation, as the Sikh Gurus guided humanity toward truth and wisdom, a report highlighted on Monday.