US weighs tax relief for college athletes

IANS | July 2, 2026 10:54 PM

Washington, July 2 (IANS) US lawmakers have called for reforms to protect college athletes from crippling tax bills as the explosive growth of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals leaves many young sports stars struggling to navigate a complex tax system without adequate guidance.

Struck several Ukrainian military targets: Russian Defence ministry

IANS | July 2, 2026 9:38 PM

Moscow, July 2 (IANS) The Russian Armed Forces struck military industry enterprises and fuel and energy facilities in Ukraine, especially in and around region, using long-range precision weapons from air, land, and sea, as well as strike drones, the Russian Defence Ministry said Thursday.

Pakistan raises defence spending, grants little to human resources: Report

IANS | July 2, 2026 8:43 PM

Islamabad, July 2 (IANS) Pakistan's federal budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 has prioritised military spending over public welfare by increasing defence spending by 18 per cent to three trillion Pakistani Rupees (PK), showcasing the armed offers as the clear winner during attempts to meet economic stabilisation targets. The budget offers little to the human resources that actually drive economic growth.