Afghanistan: UN expresses concern over detention of women in Herat

IANS | June 8, 2026 1:34 PM

Kabul, June 8 (IANS) The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has voiced concern over the detention of women by Taliban authorities in Herat for alleged non-compliance with dress requirements, stressing that the action raises serious human rights concerns.

Pakistani handler asked arrested K'taka youths to form groups, reveals probe

IANS | June 8, 2026 1:15 PM

Tumakuru (Karnataka), June 8 (IANS) The investigation into the alleged terror-related social media network busted by Karnataka's Tumakuru police has revealed that the Pakistan-based handler had instructed the arrested youths to build a larger group and recruit 50 to 60 members, promising financial support for their activities, police said on Monday.

Ram Temple trust General Secy Champat Rai refutes Akhilesh Yadav's allegations over donation fund offerings (Ld)

IANS | June 7, 2026 11:57 PM

Ayodhya, June 7 (IANS) Amid the growing uproar, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai on Sunday issued a strong rebuttal, dismissing the claims of Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav that crores of rupees are missing from the donation fund of the Ram temple as "baseless", clarified that the financial system of the Trust is fully transparent and that regular internal audits are conducted with the participation of representatives from the Trust and the State Bank of India.

Ram Temple trust refutes Akhilesh Yadav's allegation; RSS, Hindu seers accuse SP of 'false statements'

IANS | June 7, 2026 10:48 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra on Sunday denied the allegation made by Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav that crores of rupees have been found missing from the offerings made at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Moreover, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) along with Hindu saints in Ayodhya criticised the SP Chief, accusing him of making false statements.

'Pro-Khalistan movement goes against principles of Sikhism'

IANS | June 7, 2026 7:40 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The incident where slogan-shouting pro-Khalistan activists barged into an Indian High Commission outreach event in London, forcing police to be called in, is a stark contrast to the principles that Sikhism has championed for over five centuries, an article said.