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UK grooming gang scandal: Pakistani-origin men’s involvement puts Islamabad under scrutiny

IANS | August 8, 2026 8:33 PM

Dhaka, Aug 8 (IANS) Amid revelations of Pakistani-origin British men being implicated in grooming gang scandals involving sexual exploitation of children across major cities in the United Kingdom, Islamabad cannot continue to dismiss external criticism as prejudice while avoiding difficult questions about child protection, political accountability and systemic violence against women, a report has stated.

Amit Uniyal appointed Punjab men’s head coach as PCA overhauls coaching staff

IANS | August 8, 2026 8:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) In a major administrative shake-up ahead of the 2026/27 domestic season, the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) has overhauled its senior men's coaching staff and named former left-arm seamer Amit Uniyal as the new head coach in place of Sandeep Sharma.

US lawmaker’s comments on FCRA expose foreign influence on internal matters that India seeks to regulate: Report

IANS | August 8, 2026 8:33 PM

Brussels, Aug 8 (IANS) US Republican Congressman Riley Moore’s criticism of the proposed amendments to India’s Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), arguing that they could allow the Indian government more control over churches and Christian organisations and negatively affect India-US relations, amounts to little more than propaganda, a report has stated.

West stays silent amid Pakistan’s new media crackdown on foreign journalists: Report

IANS | August 8, 2026 8:20 PM

Tel Aviv, Aug 8 (IANS) As Pakistan tightens restrictions on foreign journalists, the muted response from Western governments has emerged as one of the most striking aspects of the latest media crackdown.

BCCI secretary Saikia likely to meet VVS Laxman during visit to CoE on Sunday

IANS | August 8, 2026 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Concerned by the mounting spate of injuries that has hit the India men’s team, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia will meet Head of Cricket VVS Laxman in Bengaluru on Sunday to take stock of the rehabilitation programme at the Centre of Excellence (CoE).

Delhivery’s Q1 net profit plunges 65 pc in FY27

IANS | August 8, 2026 8:15 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Logistics services provider Delhivery on Saturday posted a 64.9 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 32 crore for the first quarter of FY27.

Yash leads a dark world of chaotic relationships in 'Toxic'

IANS | August 8, 2026 8:13 PM

Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) The wait is finally over. The makers of Yash's eagerly awaited action entertainer, 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' have unveiled the enchanting trailer of the film on Saturday.

Islamabad fails miserably in addressing young generation's aspirations in PoJK

IANS | August 8, 2026 8:09 PM

Islamabad/New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) As Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) witnesses a series of protests reflecting the region’s deepening economic hardships, the demonstrations are being spearheaded by students and professionals under the banner of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC).

July saw massive surge in violence and killings in Balochistan: Report

IANS | August 8, 2026 8:08 PM

Quetta, Aug 8 (IANS) Pakistan’s decision to arm and finance former Afghan National Army (ANA) personnel, coupled with its continued militarised counterinsurgency campaign in Balochistan, risks fuelling further violence, a report has stated.

Odisha clinch 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 title

IANS | August 8, 2026 7:53 PM

Coimbatore, Aug 8 (IANS) Hockey Association of Odisha emerged champions of the 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 - Division ‘A’ after defeating Hockey Madhya Pradesh 2-1 in an exciting final held in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

latest-news

UK grooming gang scandal: Pakistani-origin men’s involvement puts Islamabad under scrutiny

Amit Uniyal appointed Punjab men’s head coach as PCA overhauls coaching staff

US lawmaker’s comments on FCRA expose foreign influence on internal matters that India seeks to regulate: Report

West stays silent amid Pakistan’s new media crackdown on foreign journalists: Report

BCCI secretary Saikia likely to meet VVS Laxman during visit to CoE on Sunday

Delhivery’s Q1 net profit plunges 65 pc in FY27

Yash leads a dark world of chaotic relationships in 'Toxic'

Islamabad fails miserably in addressing young generation's aspirations in PoJK

July saw massive surge in violence and killings in Balochistan: Report

Odisha clinch 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 title

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