Pakistan: Private schools neglect scholarship quota for low-income students

IANS | April 16, 2026 6:29 PM

Islamabad, April 16 (IANS) Private schools in Pakistan's capital Islamabad have been neglecting 10 per cent scholarship quota for low-income students which is mandatory under the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2012, documents submitted to the Islamabad High Court have revealed. According to experts, these educational institutions, by violating the law, earn Pakistani Rupees (PKR) five billion to PKR six billion each year, a report stated.

Injury sidelines Liverpool’s Hugo for FIFA World Cup and remainder of season

IANS | April 16, 2026 6:21 PM

Liverpool, April 16 (IANS) English football club Liverpool have been dealt a major blow as their premier striker Hugo Ekitike has been ruled out of the rest of the season due to an Achilles injury.

IOC Prez Coventry urges policymakers to protect the autonomy and neutrality of sports at EU Sport Forum

IANS | April 16, 2026 6:15 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry has underlined the unifying potential of sport amid rising global tensions, urging policymakers to safeguard its neutrality and independence. Speaking at the EU Sport Forum in Cyprus, Coventry said sport continues to serve as a rare platform that brings people together beyond political and cultural divides.

'Rara Dheevara' from Nikhil Siddhartha's 'Swayambhu' released

IANS | April 16, 2026 6:11 PM

Hyderabad, April 16 (IANS) The makers of director Bharat Krishnamachari's eagerly awaited pan Indian period film 'Swayambhu' on Thursday released the single 'Rara Dheevara' from the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

BSE warns investors about unregistered entity offering fund management services

IANS | April 16, 2026 6:09 PM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Thursday warned investors about an individual who is not registered with SEBI as a Research Analyst but offers unauthorised services and cautioned investors to stay away from any scheme or product offered by them.

NDA pushes LS numbers as PM Modi urges not to politicise Women’s Bill, delimitation​

IANS | April 16, 2026 6:01 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The Union government on Thursday introduced and initiated discussion on the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Delimitation Bill, even as Opposition members in the Lok Sabha pressed for a division before the move.​

1st T20I: India and SA rekindle rivalry as crucial preparation for Women’s T20 WC begins (Preview)

IANS | April 16, 2026 5:59 PM

Durban, April 16 (IANS) The upcoming T20I series between South Africa and India carries significance well beyond a routine bilateral contest, serving as crucial preparation for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The fixture also rekindles memories of their last major encounter at the DY Patil Stadium during the 2025 ODI World Cup, where the Women in Blue emerged victorious, extending South Africa’s run of near-misses in global finals.

Steven Spielberg reveals what could keep Hollywood away from slipping into oblivion

IANS | April 16, 2026 5:58 PM

Los Angeles, April 16 (IANS) The three-time Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg has shared ideas to ensure the longevity of cinema. The filmmaker recently premiered a new trailer of ‘Disclosure Day’ at CinemaCon.

PIB Fact Check flags fake AI video of FM Sitharaman promoting investment scheme

IANS | April 16, 2026 5:56 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The government’s fact-checking arm PIB Fact Check on Thursday debunked a viral video that falsely shows Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman endorsing a high-return investment scheme, warning citizens against falling for such misinformation.

Loan fraud case: Delhi court sends Anil Ambani’s former aides to five-day ED custody

IANS | April 16, 2026 5:52 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) A Delhi court on Thursday sent two former senior officials of the Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group — Amitabh Jhunjhunwala and Amit Bapna — to five days’ Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody in connection with a money laundering probe linked to an alleged bank loan fraud case.