Delhi HC seeks WFI stand on Vinesh Phogat's plea against show-cause notices

IANS | September 1, 2026 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) stand on a plea filed by wrestler Vinesh Phogat challenging show-cause notices and disciplinary proceedings initiated against her, while also issuing notice on her separate plea seeking a fair and transparent framework for women athletes returning to competitive sport after pregnancy and maternity leave.

Indian national killed in wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine: Zelensky

IANS | September 1, 2026 8:14 PM

Kyiv/New York, Sep 1 (IANS) An Indian national has been killed in a wave of intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Tuesday. He said on X that the Indian was among 12 killed in drone and missile strikes on several targets across Ukraine in five days of heightened attacks by Moscow. Zelensky did not name the Indian victim or where he was killed.

Pakistan court condemned for giving minor Christian girl's custody to her kidnapper

IANS | September 1, 2026 7:59 PM

Islamabad, Sep 1 (IANS) Christian rights advocates have criticised a Pakistan court for granting custody of a 13-year-old Christian girl to a man accused of kidnapping, forcibly converting and getting married to her. Rights advocates said that the court's decision could expose the girl, identified as Amber Nadeem, to further abuse and coercion and urged authorities to protect the child.