Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to pause gold purchases for one year to conserve foreign exchange reserves, even as gold prices remained steady at ₹15,108 per gram (24K).
Modi also held a grand roadshow in Somnath, marking 75 years of the temple’s reconstruction, with the Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran team performing aerobatics.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a high-level meeting on the West Asia crisis, focusing on energy security and India’s preparedness amid rising tensions.
In Tamil Nadu, actor-turned-politician Vijay took oath as Chief Minister in a star-style ceremony, while DMK’s Udhayanidhi Stalin was named Leader of Opposition.
These developments highlight India’s economic priorities, cultural celebrations, and political shifts on May 11, 2026.
