ICC endorses development pathway for Afghan refugee women, reconstitutes task force for future roadmap

IANS | July 13, 2026 10:04 PM

Dubai, July 13 (IANS) The governing board of the International Cricket Council (ICC) has endorsed the continuation of the Development Pathway Programme for Afghan refugee women cricketers and also reconstituted the Special Taskforce and assigned it the responsibility to develop a roadmap for them to participate in ICC's qualification pathways by 2030.

Gujarat: HM Amit Shah inaugurates new vegetable sub-yard at Dahegam APMC

IANS | July 13, 2026 10:01 PM

Gandhinagar, July 13 (IANS) Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday inaugurated the newly constructed vegetable sub-yard of the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) at Dahegam in Gujarat's Gandhinagar district, marking a step towards strengthening agricultural marketing infrastructure in the region.

Sanya Vats in Chennai Squash PSA Challenger semis

IANS | July 13, 2026 9:49 PM

Chennai, July 13 (IANS) Sanya Vats was the lone Indian to advance to the semifinals of the HCL Squash PSA Challenger Tour-Chennai at the Indian Squash Academy in Chennai on Monday.

India emerges as trusted hub for global entertainment industry

IANS | July 13, 2026 9:43 PM

Abu Dhabi, July 13 (IANS) The global premiere of noted filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s film 'The Odyssey' in India is not merely a promotional strategy but represents the country’s growing prominence on the global entertainment map, and its emergence as a market the world increasingly trusts, a report has stated.

Pak forces extrajudicially kill four more civilians in Balochistan

IANS | July 13, 2026 9:43 PM

Quetta, July 13 (IANS) At least four more civilians have been extrajudicially killed by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, a leading human rights organisations alleged on Monday.

Security risks cast shadow over China-Myanmar-Bangladesh Economic Corridor: Report

IANS | July 13, 2026 9:21 PM

Dhaka, July 13 (IANS) Security concerns remain perhaps the biggest obstacle for the implementation of the proposed China-Myanmar-Bangladesh Economic Corridor (CMBC), despite renewed momentum for the project following Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to China in June.

India's unique perspective sought after by world: Rajya Sabha MP and former FS Shringla

IANS | July 13, 2026 9:20 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Asserting that India has become a country that is much sought after in the international high table, Former Foreign Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Monday said that New Delhi's unique perspective and point of view is now sought after by the world.

India pursues parallel bid for UNSC, launching candidature for election while campaigning for permanent seat

IANS | July 13, 2026 9:08 PM

United Nations, July 13 (IANS) India is pursuing parallel roads to the UN Security Council (UNSC), launching on Monday a campaign for election to it, while continuing its bid for a permanent seat.

Golf: Aditi Ashok finishes 56th as Ryu wins back-to-back Majors

IANS | July 13, 2026 9:05 PM

Evian Resort (France), July 13 (IANS) Aditi Ashok faltered in the final round with a 3-over 74 and ended in a modest T-56 place at the 2026 Amundi Evian Championship on the Ladies European Tour at the Evian Resort in France.

Glasgow CWG: Arshad Nadeem has high hopes of winning javelin gold despite strong competition

IANS | July 13, 2026 8:58 PM

Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s biggest hope for gold in athletics, has high hopes of defending his Commonwealth Games javelin throw title in the 2026 edition in Glasgow, admitting the competition is heating up with several new athletes attaining the next level.