Mahrang Baloch's life sentence demonstrates deterioration in Pakistan's engagement with Baloch rights activism: Report

IANS | June 28, 2026 8:56 PM

Quetta, June 28 (IANS) The life sentence handed down to Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch demonstrates a significant deterioration in the Pakistani state's engagement with Baloch rights activism. The court's judgement is likely to increase concerns about the human rights situation in Balochistan and increase the mistrust between the people and the authorities, a report has stated.

Women's T20 WC: Kohli, Shastri, Dhawan cheer for India at Lord's in must-win clash against Australia

IANS | June 28, 2026 8:56 PM

London, June 28 (IANS) Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma, Ravi Shastri and Shikhar Dhawan were among the familiar faces at Lord's as India produced a commanding batting display to post 170/4 against Australia in their must-win ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash on Saturday.

Women's T20 WC: Harmanpreet's fastest fifty powers India to 170/4 vs Australia in a must-win clash

IANS | June 28, 2026 8:48 PM

London, June 28 (IANS) Captain Harmanpreet Kaur produced a captain's knock with a scintillating half-century after Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma laid a solid platform, helping India post a competitive 170/4 against Australia in their final Group stage match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday.

PM Modi, Seychelles’ President discuss new opportunities in various sectors

IANS | June 28, 2026 8:43 PM

Victoria, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie on Sunday discussed new opportunities in industries, connectivity, technology, and digital infrastructure during the PM’s state visit to the archipelagic island.

HM Amit Shah flags off 'PM eBus Sewa' in Gandhinagar, 40 electric buses begin operations

IANS | June 28, 2026 8:39 PM

Gandhinagar, June 28 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is also the Member of Parliament from the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency, on Sunday flagged off 40 electric buses under the PM eBus Sewa scheme in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and other senior officials.

Aly Goni wishes Jasmin Bhasin a speedy recovery as she spends her birthday in the hospital

IANS | June 28, 2026 8:32 PM

Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) Television actor Aly Goni wished his ladylove Jasmin Bhasin a speedy recovery as she ended up spending her birthday in the hospital.

Ben Stokes to retire from international cricket after New Zealand series

IANS | June 28, 2026 8:14 PM

Nottingham, June 28 (IANS) England captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket at the conclusion of the ongoing Test series against New Zealand, bringing the curtain down on one of the most remarkable careers in English cricket.

PM Modi's visit to encourage Seychelles lawmakers to look at India as example of unity in diversity: LoP Bernard Georges

IANS | June 28, 2026 8:12 PM

Victoria, June 28 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in Seychelles National Assembly, Bernard Georges, said on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit will encourage political leaders of the East African island country to look at India as an example of unity in diversity.

Akshay Kumar says a film doesn't need to be eventful to work, cites 'Saiyaara' as example

IANS | June 28, 2026 8:10 PM

Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is of the opinion that a film doesn't need to be eventful in order to work in the theatres.

Great Nicobar project: A strategically necessity (IANS Analysis)

Siddhant Hira | June 28, 2026 8:06 PM

New Delhi, June 28: Located roughly 1,000 miles from the Indian mainland, Great Nicobar is one of the 500-plus islands that make up the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. The island is historically tied to two distinct indigenous groups: the Shompen and the Great Nicobarese.