Unrest in PoK reflects deep-seated frustration with local governance: Report

IANS | August 5, 2026 3:59 PM

Islamabad, Aug 5 (IANS) Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has been witnessing some of the most significant unrest in recent decades. The protests, initially held against a hike in flour prices and electricity tariffs, have transformed into a systemic challenge to Pakistan's authority in the region. This unrest demonstrates deep-seated frustration of the people of PoK with local governance, a report has detailed.

'I want to see my father...': Children's cries bring tears as Kerala bids farewell to flood hero

IANS | August 5, 2026 3:51 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 5 (IANS) "I want to see my father, sir... please remove the cloth covering his face" - the heart-rending plea of the young children of flood rescue volunteer R. Rajesh, who sacrificed his life while saving a stranded farmer in Kannur, reduced even seasoned public officials to tears as his mortal remains were brought to his home at Kalliyoor near here on Wednesday.

7 years after Article 370 abrogation, focus must shift from politics to performance: Report

IANS | August 5, 2026 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Seven years after the constitutional changes of August 5, 2019, Jammu and Kashmir stands at a crucial juncture where the debate should move beyond constitutional amendments and instead focus on the tangible changes witnessed on the ground, as well as the challenges that still need to be addressed, according to a recent report.

Meta and other social media platforms must comply with law of the land: Govt sources

IANS | August 5, 2026 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Social media platforms, including Meta, must comply with the law of the land, IT Ministry sources said on Wednesday, as a parliamentary panel asked Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to issue an "unqualified apology" within three days over the brief removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post recently.