India-made warships come of age as guardians of maritime frontiers

IANS | July 13, 2026 2:17 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The India-made Nilgiri, Sandhayak and Arnala classes of warships in the Indian Navy fleet reflect the steady evolution of the country’s naval capability and defence manufacturing. The three classes of Naval vessels strengthen surface combat, hydrography and coastal anti-submarine warfare, according to an official factsheet released on Monday.

Very motivated by the way he bounced back after those six sixes, says Yuvraj on Broad

IANS | July 13, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has expressed immense pride in ex-England pacer Stuart Broad’s remarkable career turnaround, after he hit him for six sixes in an over in the 2007 Men’s T20 World Cup, adding that seeing his evolution gives him a lot of motivation and pride.

Kushal Tandon tells Aly Goni: ‘Jo karna hai bahar karte hai’

IANS | July 13, 2026 2:12 PM

Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) As tensions continue to escalate in “Alliance”, contestants Kushal Tandon, Aly Goni and Arsalan Goni attempt to clear the air. What begins as a calm conversation, however, soon takes a dramatic turn, spiralling into a heated confrontation.

Notorious criminal Raja Dutta shot dead in Kolkata, five detained

IANS | July 13, 2026 2:00 PM

Kolkata, July 13 (IANS) Notorious criminal Raja Dutta was killed in a suspected shootout in the early hours of Monday near the Belghoria Expressway in North Dum Dum, police said, adding that five people have been detained for questioning in connection with the incident. No arrests have been made so far.

Australian artist, Indian coppersmith unite to showcase centuries-old metalworking tradition

IANS | July 13, 2026 2:00 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) An Australian artist and a master coppersmith from India have teamed up together to celebrate centuries-old metalworking tradition through an exhibition, highlighting the growing cultural connection between the two nations.

1st ODI: Senior stars return as India begin 2027 WC build-up against England (preview)

IANS | July 13, 2026 1:56 PM

Birmingham, July 13 (IANS) After enduring a forgettable T20I leg of the tour, India have little time to dwell on the past as the focus shifts to a format that could define their long-term ambitions. The visitors will open a three-match ODI series against England at Edgbaston on Tuesday, hoping the return of several seasoned campaigners can provide the spark required to reset their campaign and begin preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup on a positive note.

Rights body condemns two more custodial deaths in Bangladesh, demands independent probe

IANS | July 13, 2026 1:47 PM

Paris, July 13 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation condemned the recent custodial deaths of an Awami League activist and another accused in Bangladesh, warning that the incidents raise serious human rights concerns over the right to life, the prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the right to health, and the state's duty of care towards people in custody.

SC issues notice to Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, seeks UP SIT report

IANS | July 13, 2026 1:39 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and sought a status report from the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government on a batch of petitions seeking a court-monitored probe into the alleged financial irregularities in the handling of donations and offerings received by the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Six months after Noida techie's death, father says he has lost hope of justice

IANS | July 13, 2026 1:23 PM

Noida, July 13 (IANS) Nearly six months after the death of 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta in Noida's Sector 150, his father, Rajkumar Mehta, has said he no longer believes justice will be delivered in the case.

Kuwait confronts hostile aerial targets as Iran retaliates after US strikes; Bahrain sounds siren

IANS | July 13, 2026 1:19 PM

Kuwait City, July 13 (IANS) Kuwait on Monday said its armed forces are confronting hostile aerial targets within Kuwaiti airspace, while Bahrain said that the siren has been sounded and urged residents to head to the nearest safe place.