Violence against women reaches ‘deep national crisis’ in Bangladesh: Report

IANS | July 28, 2026 2:01 PM

Dhaka, July 28 (IANS) Bangladesh is facing a “deep national crisis” of violence against women and girls, with rape, gang rape, attempted rape, murder, suicide, sexual harassment, dowry-related violence and child marriage continuing at alarming levels, local media reported citing a study by a Dhaka-based women's rights organisation.

AIMIM leader Waris Pathan’s remark on ‘Vande Mataram’ evokes sharp reactions

IANS | July 28, 2026 1:52 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Reacting to AIMIM National Spokesperson Waris Pathan’s remarks on the proposed Vande Mataram Bill, couple of NDA leaders stated on Tuesday that respect for the national song is a matter of national duty and responsibility and also asked him to refrain from 'misleading' the people on the issue.

Chinese investment in Pak’s infrastructure failed to trigger economic growth: Report

IANS | July 28, 2026 1:50 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The debate surrounding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has become trapped between two extremes. One side portrays it as a transformational success that modernised Pakistan’s infrastructure and the other treats it as the source of many of the country’s current economic difficulties. Both perspectives miss the larger lesson, according to a new report.

Who is Saransh Jain, the 33-year-old all-rounder who earned his maiden India call-up?

IANS | July 28, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Persistence has finally paid off for Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain. After spending more than a decade proving his worth in India's domestic circuit, the 33-year-old has earned his first senior India call-up for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka, replacing the injured Washington Sundar in the squad.