India's humanitarian gesture towards Pakistani Sikh pilgrims wins hearts

IANS | November 14, 2026 3:17 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The decision by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to extend assistance to Sikh pilgrims from Pakistan, enabling them to undertake their religious journey and return home, goes beyond a mere travel facilitation measure. The move reflected India’s recognition of the religious and cultural ties that bind Sikhs across the world, a report has stated.

BJP slams LoP Gandhi's phone-tapping allegations; recalls UPA surveillance controversy

IANS | November 14, 2026 3:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has triggered a political controversy after alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was getting his phone tapped, with the BJP hitting back by recalling the alleged surveillance of senior ministers during the UPA regime, while the Congress has demanded an investigation to establish the truth.

Mekedatu project is Karnataka's right, says CM Shivakumar; invites TN Cong leaders to see how project would help them

IANS | November 14, 2026 1:40 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 14 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday hit back at Tamil Nadu Congress President Manickam Tagore for criticising him over the Mekedatu project, asserting that Karnataka has every right to build the proposed dam and that he was least bothered by political condemnation. He also extended an invitation to leaders from Tamil Nadu to visit Karnataka to understand how the project would benefit them.