ISI-Jamaat strategy turns minority persecution into an extortion model

Vicky Nanjappa | January 7, 2026 3:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) For the ISI and Jamaat-e-Islami, targeting the minorities is part of a larger plan. Both want the minorities to be erased from the country, so that Bangladesh can turn into a full-fledged Islamic nation. However for those executing the killings on the field, this has turned into a full-fledged extortion racket.

Ashes: Australia take control on Day 4 despite Bethell's ton

IANS | January 7, 2026 3:07 PM

Sydney, Jan 7 (IANS) Despite Jacob Bethell’s fighting knock under pressure, Australia finished Day 4 of the final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in a commanding position, as the hosts reduced England to 302/8 at stumps, holding a narrow 119-run lead here at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

Sensex likely to touch 95,000 by December: Report

IANS | January 7, 2026 2:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) India’s equity markets could provide robust returns in near future due to impressive valuations, trailing performance, macro stability and the growth cycle, a report said on Wednesday.