Pakistan: Imran Khan's sister raises fresh questions over former PM's treatment

IANS | June 16, 2026 5:25 PM

Islamabad, June 16 (IANS) Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, has raised questions over the medical treatment being provided to her brother, making it clear that they will be rejecting any medical report issued by Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). Aleema Khan also called for immediate restoration of Imran Khan's lawful rights as a prisoner, with access to independent and professional medical treatment in presence of family as the highest and most urgent priority.

Rabri Devi seeks one-month extension to vacate 10 Circular Road residence

IANS | June 16, 2026 3:59 PM

Patna, June 16 (IANS) Former Chief Minister of Bihar and Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Council, Rabri Devi, has requested a one-month extension to vacate the government residence at 10 Circular Road in Patna after the 15-day deadline issued by the administration expired.

TN expands crop loan waiver, loans up to Rs 75,000 fully written off

IANS | June 16, 2026 3:15 PM

Chennai, June 16 (IANS) Yielding to demands from farmers’ organisations and political parties, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday announced a major expansion of the state's crop loan waiver scheme, extending full relief to crop loans up to Rs 75,000 availed through cooperative banks by small, marginal, and other farmers.

Bhagwant Mann’s ‘profane’ act draws all-round condemnation, BJP demands resignation

IANS | June 16, 2026 3:06 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s alleged act of sacrilege, pertaining to Sikh Gurus’ images, has drawn widespread condemnation and denunciation from all quarters. Both the BJP and Congress took strong objection to his 'religious misconduct' and justified his labelling as “Guru Drohi” and “anti-Khalsa Panth” by the Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority of the Sikh community.