Global rights group says activist Ali Wazir’s detention, prosecution highlight Pakistan’s ‘arbitrary, unlawful’ actions

IANS | April 24, 2026 1:56 PM

Islamabad, April 24 (IANS) Global rights watchdog Amnesty International has stated that 20-month long detention and ongoing prosecutions against human rights defender and former parliamentarian Ali Wazir in Pakistan highlight a pattern of "arbitrary and unlawful" against him. Amnesty has urged Pakistani authorities to immediately release Ali Wazir.

Rights Body flags surge in violence against women across Pakistan

IANS | April 24, 2026 1:50 PM

Islamabad, April 24 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation on Friday highlighted a disturbing pattern of violence against women, citing 6,543 cases of gender-based violence reported last year.

Sonakshi Sinha indulges in Aamras-Puri, says ‘Diet who?’

IANS | April 24, 2026 1:48 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha recently gave fans a glimpse of her lipsmacking indulgence - Aamras with Puri.

Islamic State pushes train arson, knife attacks in South India

Vicky Nanjappa | April 24, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The Islamic State, which has managed to capture a large audience in the country, especially in South India, has been urging its recruits online to set trains on fire. In addition to burning down trains filled with passengers, it has also been urging its supporters to carry out knife attacks on busy streets.

'Your discipline, humility set the standard for all of us': Cricket fraternity shares heartfelt wishes as 'God of Cricket' Sachin turns 53

IANS | April 24, 2026 1:40 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) As India's batting legend Sachin Tendulkar is celebrating his 53rd birthday on Friday, the cricket fraternity took to social media to extend heartfelt wishes.

Being boatman for Prime Minister's ride today was great experience: Gouranga Biswas

IANS | April 24, 2026 1:26 PM

Kolkata, April 24 (IANS) For Gouranga Biswas, the boatman who rowed the boat in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi went for a ride on Friday morning, the experience was really fascinating.

Dileep's next film titled 'Neekkam'

IANS | April 24, 2026 1:22 PM

Chennai, April 24 (IANS) Director Jagan Shaji Kailas's upcoming film, featuring Malayalam actor Dileep in the lead, has been titled 'Neekkam', its makers have now announced.

Disinvestment process of IDBI Bank to continue: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

IANS | April 24, 2026 1:21 PM

Pune, April 24 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday confirmed that the government plans to continue with the disinvestment process of IDBI Bank.

BSE warns investors against 4th fake deepfake video of CEO Ramamurthy promoting investment advice

IANS | April 24, 2026 1:20 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) India's stock exchange BSE Limited on Friday warned investors about the resurfacing of a fraudulent deepfake video circulating on social media and messaging platforms, which falsely shows its Managing Director and CEO, Sundararaman Ramamurthy, purportedly offering stock market tips and investment advice.

Sri Lanka launches investigation after cyber fraud tricks $2.5 million from government

IANS | April 24, 2026 1:18 PM

Colombo, April 24 (IANS) Sri Lanka has initiated a multi-agency investigation into a massive cyber fraud that led to the diversion of a government payment of 2.5 million US dollars, the country's Ministry of Finance has said.