Noh leads Women’s Open as Diksha, Aditi exit early

IANS | August 2, 2026 4:22 PM

Lancashire , Aug 2 (IANS) American Yealimi Noh, who has had a modest season in 2026, shot two-under 69 to take a three-shot lead heading into the final day of action at the 2026 AIG Women’s Open. The American was in a share of third place overnight but went up to the top overcoming a rocky start.

Congress backs Rahul's delimitation stand; BJP hits back with 'dynastic politics' jibe

IANS | August 2, 2026 4:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) A major political controversy erupted after Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, alleged that the Centre's proposed delimitation exercise would weaken the political representation and interests of several states, prompting sharp reactions from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), its allies, and Congress leaders.

FairPoint: When the protest became a mirror to society

Deepika Bhan | August 2, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) In Hindu philosophy, there is a belief that everything happens for a reason. If that thought holds, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar has served a purpose far greater than drawing attention to examination paper leaks. It has exposed deep cracks in institutions, the erosion of civility, the weakening of family values and the ease with which sections of the youth could be drawn into outrage, abuse and manipulation.