US Congress examines campus speech conflicts

IANS | April 30, 2026 8:58 PM

Washington, April 30 (IANS) Top American lawmakers clashed sharply over free speech and academic freedom on US college campuses, a development that showed deep political divisions over whether universities are suppressing dissent or facing growing government overreach.

IFL 2025-26: Rajasthan United aim to stay in title race against Dempo

IANS | April 30, 2026 8:56 PM

Sri Bhaini Sahib (Punjab), April 30 (IANS) Rajasthan United FC’s title ambitions face a critical test when they take on Dempo SC in a Championship Phase fixture of Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Namdhari Football Stadium in Sri Bhaini Sahib in Punjab on Friday.

China’s UN influence alarms US lawmakers

IANS | April 30, 2026 8:52 PM

Washington, April 30 (IANS) China’s growing influence at the United Nations drew sharp warnings from US lawmakers on Wednesday, as they expressed concerns that Beijing is expanding its reach across the global body while Washington debates pulling back.

As terror networks converge across West Asia, India emerges as a trusted balancer

IANS | April 30, 2026 8:36 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) An instability persists across the Middle East from Gaza to the Gulf, regional voices are increasingly warning that the real threat is no longer confined to state rivalries, but lies in the growing convergence of terror networks and ideological movements. Amidst this, India is beginning to be seen as a potential balancer.