India pauses username feature rollout, WhatsApp responds on impersonation fears

IANS | July 1, 2026 9:57 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) After the Centre issued a notice to Meta over the proposed rollout of its username feature on WhatsApp, the Meta-owned company said that to protect against impersonation, “we’ve held the highest-profile names like public figures, government entities, celebrities and verified Meta accounts” so they can only be claimed by their legitimate owners.

1st T20I: Chakaravarthy returns as India elect to bat first against England

IANS | July 1, 2026 9:48 PM

Chester-le-Street, July 1 (IANS) India have won the toss and elected to bat first against England in the T20I series opener at the Riverside Ground on Wednesday. India will be aiming to get a winning start in England after suffering a shocking 2-0 series loss to Ireland.

Wimbledon: Sinner overcomes Borges in straight sets, breaks Italian Grand Slam record

IANS | July 1, 2026 9:43 PM

London, July 1 (IANS) Defending champion Jannik Sinner produced a much-improved display to move into the third round of Wimbledon, defeating Portugal's Nuno Borges 7-6(4), 7-6(2), 6-4 on Centre Court and setting up a clash with American Jenson Brooksby.

Balochistan: Three more civilians forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces

IANS | July 1, 2026 9:35 PM

Quetta, July 1 (IANS) Another three civilians were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, leading human rights organisations alleged on Wednesday.

INS Sudarshini heads for New York to participate in SAIL4th 250 New York and SAIL Boston

IANS | July 1, 2026 9:35 PM

Washington, July 1 (IANS) Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sudarshini on Wednesday departed for New York to participate in the SAIL4th 250 New York and SAIL Boston events, reaffirming India’s commitment to maritime partnership and reflecting its enduring seafaring heritage.

Beijing seminar reflects China’s push to reinterpret Islam along party lines: Report

IANS | July 1, 2026 9:34 PM

Rome, July 1 (IANS) A recent seminar in Beijing underscored the evolution of China's Sinicisation of Islam — a campaign which requires religious groups to align their doctrines, customs and moral values with Chinese culture. Increasingly, the initiative has shifted beyond cultural adaptation to become a political programme that expects religious leaders to internalise and promote Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) doctrine, according to a latest report.

Turkey’s support for Pakistan during 1971 remains contentious issue in Bangladesh: Report

IANS | July 1, 2026 9:31 PM

Dhaka, July 1 (IANS) As Dhaka and Ankara deepen their engagement, questions have also emerged over Turkey’s posture towards Bangladesh's 2026 political landscape. While Turkey has outwardly maintained contacts across the political spectrum in Bangladesh, some observers argue that Ankara’s public statements and diplomatic outreach have been perceived as favoring Islamist political groups, particularly Jamaat-e-Islami, a report has stated.

Women’s T20 WC: Have beaten England twice in knockouts, not foreign territory for us, says Wolvaardt

IANS | July 1, 2026 9:28 PM

London, July 1 (IANS) South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt said the side head into their Women’s T20 World Cup semi‑final against England, to be played in front of a packed crowd at The Oval on Thursday, buoyed by past knockout wins over the hosts, as they chase a third successive final appearance.

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Bengaluru Blasters edge Hubli Tigers by two runs to strengthen playoff push

IANS | July 1, 2026 9:24 PM

Hubballi, July 1 (IANS) Rohan Patil and Praveen Dubey struck half-centuries while Nischith Rao bagged three wickets as Bengaluru Blasters withstood a spirited fightback from Hubli Tigers to register a thrilling two-run victory in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Tournament in Hubballi on Wednesday.

Danny Glover opens up on his Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

IANS | July 1, 2026 9:17 PM

Los Angeles, July 1 (IANS) Hollywood actor Danny Glover, who is known for his work in ‘Lethal Weapon’, has revealed that he’s been battling Alzheimer’s disease for a few years.