PM Modi's visit to give fresh strategic direction to India-Netherland ties

IANS | May 14, 2026 5:01 PM

Amsterdam, May 14 (IANS) India's Ambassador in Amsterdam, Kumar Tuhin, said on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Netherlands assumes special significance as this will be the first summit level interaction between the two leaders after the formation of the new government in the Netherlands with Rob Jetten as the Prime Minister.

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.

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.