dna Must Reads at 11 pm: Modi in Ireland, Govind Pansare case, Ishant Sharma, Volkswagen

Here are some of the must read stories on dna at 11 pm.

1) Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Ireland: Speaking in Hindi, he apologised for spending such little time with them. He said to a cheering crowd: “I want to apologise first of all, I should have given more time to you and it would have been better if I had a little more time in my hand. But this is an auspicious visit.”

2) Govind Pansare's daughter slams Goa government: The daughter of rationalist Govind Pansare joined the growing chorus for a ban on right wing group Sanatan Sanstha suspected to be behind his murder and said she is satisfied with Maharashtra police probe into the killing.

3) Volkswagen CEO resigns: Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn resigned on Wednesday amid controversies when the company has found itself in a huge mess over emissions scandal.

4) Ishant Sharma goofs up: Not responding to phone calls and text messages of chief selector Vinay Lamba has cost Ishant Sharma a place in the 15-man Delhi squad for its Ranji Trophy opener against Rajasthan starting October 1.

5) Father of Saudi teen on death row asks King for clemency: The sentence against Ali al-Nimr, only 17 when he was arrested in February 2012, has drawn international condemnation over his young age at the time and allegations that he was tortured into making a confession.​