Rights body condemns ‘arbitrary detention’ of journalist in Pakistan

IANS | December 19, 2025 9:09 PM

Islamabad, Dec 19 (IANS) The Human Rights Council (HRC) of Pakistan on Friday expressed serious concern over the continued “arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, and judicial harassment” of Pakistani journalist Sohrab Barkat, warning that the case raises troubling questions about respect for press freedom, due process, and constitutional safeguards in the country.

Rights group raises alarm over wave of extremist attacks across Bangladesh

IANS | December 19, 2025 9:07 PM

Paris, Dec 19 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation on Friday condemned the recent series of “horrific extremist” violent incidents that occurred across Bangladesh.

Zeenat Aman on being ‘parented by her children,’ says their attitude often leaves her miffed

IANS | December 19, 2025 8:54 PM

Mumbai Dec 19 (IANS) Veteran legend Zeenat Aman, in an adorable post today, shared how she has now reached an age where her children have started to parent her.

U19 Asia Cup: India edge Sri Lanka by eight wickets, set up title clash against Pakistan

IANS | December 19, 2025 8:28 PM

Dubai, Dec 19 (IANS) Unbeaten half-centuries from Vihaan Malhotra and Aaron George helped India beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in a rain-hit U19 Men’s Asia Cup semi-final and set up a high-voltage title clash against Pakistan, to be held on Sunday.

11,776 polluting vehicles penalised in one day: Delhi Environment Minister

IANS | December 19, 2025 8:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Enforcement teams issued 11,776 challans against polluting and non-compliant vehicles on Friday as part of an aggressive crackdown on emission sources across Delhi, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Friday.

Dev Dutt appointed selector for Delhi Civil Services team

IANS | December 19, 2025 8:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Devdutt has been appointed as selector for the Delhi Services team for the All India Civil Services Tournament.

Pakistani forces forcibly disappear one more woman in Balochistan

IANS | December 19, 2025 8:12 PM

Quetta, Dec 19 (IANS) Another Baloch woman was forcibly disappeared by the Pakistani forces in Balochistan amid an escalating wave of enforced disappearance across the province, a leading human rights organisation said on Friday.

Scene of bonhomie, light-hearted moments mark Lok Sabha Speaker’s tea party

IANS | December 19, 2025 7:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The customary “tea party” hosted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at the close of Parliament’s Winter Session on Friday turned into an occasion of cross‑party civility with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra being present, among others.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Pant appointed as Delhi’s captain, Kohli confirms availability

IANS | December 19, 2025 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been named as Delhi’s captain for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, starting on December 24 in Bengaluru.

Chotrani, Suraj enter quarterfinals of Western India Squash

IANS | December 19, 2025 7:41 PM

Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) Top four seeds in the men’s category continued to have a field day in the 80th CCI Western India Squash as they moved into the quarterfinals quite easily on Friday.