Gujarat: Ahmedabad Civil Hospital records 250th organ donation

IANS | July 27, 2026 10:22 PM

Ahmedabad, July 27 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has reached the milestone of 250 deceased organ donations after the family of a 58-year-old man from West Bengal consented to donate his organs following the declaration of brain death, helping three patients to receive life-saving transplants.

A tougher law against paper leaks deserves debate, not Opposition's politics of obstruction

IANS | July 27, 2026 10:12 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The introduction of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha marks the Narendra Modi government's strongest legislative response yet to the challenge of examination paper leaks. Coming in the wake of the NEET-UG 2026 controversy, the proposed amendments reflect the Centre's determination to restore public confidence through tougher laws, faster investigations and time-bound justice.

Piyush Goyal announces task force to support toy sector

IANS | July 27, 2026 10:08 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The government on Monday announced the setting up of a task force to support the toy sector and identify interventions towards achieving the goal of reaching a 5 per cent share in the global toy market by 2032.

Unity among Tibetans more crucial than ever amid China's growing political repression: Report

IANS | July 27, 2026 9:39 PM

Beijing, July 27 (IANS) As the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) tightens its control over Tibet, the unity among Tibetans has become more crucial than ever. Amid mounting challenges such as cultural erasure, environmental exploitation and political repression, solidarity enables Tibetans to transform these obstacles into opportunities for resistance, coordinate across continents, amplify their voice in international forums and sustain the hope of return for the exiles to their homeland, a report has detailed.

Football: New Betis goalkeeper Conde sidelined after debut injury

IANS | July 27, 2026 9:33 PM

Madrid, July 27 (IANS) Real Betis goalkeeper Diego Conde is expected to spend several weeks on the sidelines after dislocating his left shoulder on his debut for the club. Betis confirmed the injury on Monday after the 26-year-old was hurt during Saturday's preseason friendly against Granada, just days after completing his move from Villarreal.

Chinese diaspora, activists in US face growing transnational repression: Report

IANS | July 27, 2026 9:12 PM

Athens, July 27 (IANS) Several Chinese communities in the United States that oppose the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) - along with pro-democracy activists and supporters of Taiwan, Tibetan and Uyghur rights - have accused Beijing of using agents to harass, spy on and intimidate them, a report has stated.