Rights group condemns brutal attack on Christian man in Pakistan

IANS | January 30, 2026 2:00 PM

Islamabad, Jan 30 (IANS) A leading minority rights group on Friday drew attention to a brutal attack on a Christian man in Pakistan’s Punjab, expressing concerns over the dangers and challenges faced by religious minorities across the country.

Rights group flags 522 communal violence incidents across Bangladesh in 2025

IANS | January 30, 2026 1:37 PM

Dhaka, Jan 30 (IANS) The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, a human rights organisation against religious discrimination, claimed that at least 522 communal violence incidents occurred across Bangladesh in 2025, in stark contrast to the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government’s recent figures, which said only 71 incidents involved communal elements, local media reported.

Jaipur Polo Team beat Chandna Polo 9.5–5 in Kognivera Cup

IANS | January 30, 2026 1:29 PM

Jaipur, Jan 30 (IANS) Continuing their strong momentum in the Kognivera Cup, Jaipur Polo Team registered a comprehensive 9.5-5 victory over Chandna Polo in a well-controlled encounter. Displaying attacking cohesion, disciplined structure and composure across all four chukkers, Jaipur asserted their dominance to record another assured win in the tournament.

'India now fastest-growing economy': Leaders react to Economic Survey 2026

IANS | January 30, 2026 1:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Political reactions poured in on Friday after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2025-26 in Parliament, with leaders across parties offering sharply contrasting assessments of the country’s economic trajectory, growth projections and sectoral challenges.

WHO monitoring Nipah cases in India, rules out travel curbs

IANS | January 30, 2026 12:54 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The risk of transmission of Nipah virus remains low, and there is no need for any travel or trade restrictions, said the World Health Organisation, noting that it is closely monitoring the deadly virus cases in India.