Amid PoJK unrest, Pakistan's new guidelines for press expose journalists to administrative retaliation: Report

IANS | August 9, 2026 5:25 PM

Islamabad, Aug 9 (IANS) Amid the unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), the Pakistani authorities have implemented new guidelines for the press aimed at restricting media freedom and exposing journalists to administrative retaliation, and seemingly designed to silence dissent so that the issues raised by the people of the area do not reach the outside world, as per a report.

Increased HIV, Hepatitis C cases point towards grim healthcare system in Pakistan: Report

IANS | August 9, 2026 4:56 PM

Islamabad, Aug 9 (IANS) Unsafe injections, poorly screened blood, inadequate sterilisation, and weak regulation leading to rising HIV positive cases and increased prevalence of Hepatitis C are a harsh reality of Pakistan's deficient healthcare services, according to a media report.

FairPoint: Netas, reels and the race for Gen Z

Deepika Bhan | August 9, 2026 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) It is quite an interesting phenomenon that has taken over the country. Almost everyone is talking about this group -- some with admiration, some in awe, some with fear, and many more with curiosity. Gen Z has become the new catchword. Whether inside homes, communities, industries or, of course, the political world, everyone seems to have suddenly discovered this generation.

'If PMs Modi, Rahman meet...': Indian envoy expresses confidence about sorting out bilateral problems

IANS | August 9, 2026 4:04 PM

Dhaka, Aug 9 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, on Sunday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as "people's persons" and expressed confidence about sorting out problems between the two nations if the two leaders hold a meeting, local media reported.

BrahMos emerges as India's defence export star after Op Sindoor, draws global interest: Report

IANS | August 9, 2026 3:47 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The accuracy and lethality of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile played a crucial role in prompting Pakistan to swiftly call for a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor, as the weapon demonstrated its capability to successfully evade Chinese-origin air defence systems deployed by it, according to a new report.

Pakistan considers Balochistan security issue, ignores economic and political aspects: Report

IANS | August 9, 2026 2:58 PM

Islamabad, Aug 9 (IANS) Poor governance is the primary reason behind instability and deprivation in Pakistan's Balochistan province as the Federal government regards the province as a security issue and does not address the social, economic, and political causes of the crisis there, a report said.

'Should introspect on mistakes', Oppn hits out at Dharmendra Pradhan over remarks on students stir

IANS | August 9, 2026 2:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Opposition, led by the Congress, lashed out at the former Union Education Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dharmendra Pradhan for claiming that some people had attempted to mislead members of Gen Z during protests over NEET paper leak issue, asking him to instead "self-introspect" the mistakes made during his tenure.

Country's youth capable of confronting any challenge, need right platform to channel energy: CM Yogi

IANS | August 9, 2026 2:27 PM

Lucknow, Aug 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that the country’s youth possess the talent and energy to face every challenge confronting India, but need the right platforms to channel their potential towards nation-building.

'Double standards, misleading youth', NDA leaders slams Rahul over Prayagraj event

IANS | August 9, 2026 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Various leaders from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Sunday hit out at the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over his 'Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, claiming that this showed his "double standards" regarding students' issues and it amounted to "misleading" them, than than showing them the right path.

Congress MP warns delimitation could 'harm' border states, calls for serious review

IANS | August 9, 2026 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Congress MP Manish Tewari on Sunday voiced strong opposition to the proposed delimitation exercise, arguing that it could adversely affect states in North India, South India and the Northeast, many of which share international borders, while disproportionately benefiting the central part of the country.

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Amid PoJK unrest, Pakistan's new guidelines for press expose journalists to administrative retaliation: Report

Increased HIV, Hepatitis C cases point towards grim healthcare system in Pakistan: Report

FairPoint: Netas, reels and the race for Gen Z

'If PMs Modi, Rahman meet...': Indian envoy expresses confidence about sorting out bilateral problems

BrahMos emerges as India's defence export star after Op Sindoor, draws global interest: Report

Pakistan considers Balochistan security issue, ignores economic and political aspects: Report

'Should introspect on mistakes', Oppn hits out at Dharmendra Pradhan over remarks on students stir

Country's youth capable of confronting any challenge, need right platform to channel energy: CM Yogi

'Double standards, misleading youth', NDA leaders slams Rahul over Prayagraj event

Congress MP warns delimitation could 'harm' border states, calls for serious review

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