Nehru’s letters for probing a controversial leader’s tax assessment complaints reflect disturbing facts

IANS | June 22, 2026 1:35 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Independent India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s private letters to the then Finance Minister John Mathai and West Bengal Chief Minister Bidhan Chandra Roy reveal an episode reflecting attempts at addressing issues more in the context of perceptions then historical significance and sensitivities.

BNM stages protest in Germany, seeks international probe into human rights abuses in Balochistan

IANS | June 22, 2026 1:34 PM

Berlin, June 22 (IANS) The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organised a protest march and awareness campaign at the Marktplatz in Germany’s Bonn to draw the global community’s attention to the dire situation in Balochistan and to highlight the ongoing human rights abuses by the Pakistani forces in the province.

It add nothing and take away a lot: Hydration breaks divide opinion at FIFA WC 2026

IANS | June 22, 2026 1:21 PM

Mexico City, June 22 (IANS) As players battle high temperatures at the FIFA World Cup in North America, a measure introduced to protect their well-being has become one of the tournament's most debated topics.

Iulia Vantur calls Salman Khan's father Salim Khan as a ‘pillar in her life', wishes him on Father's day

IANS | June 22, 2026 1:19 PM

Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) Actress and singer Iulia Vantur marked Father's Day on June 21, with an emotional post dedicated to two important father figures in her life - her own father and Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's father and veteran screenwriter Salim Khan.

Huma Qureshi says her ‘Baby Do Die Do’ character doesn't rely on words, every emotion had to come from within

IANS | June 22, 2026 1:14 PM

Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) Actress Huma Qureshi, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film ‘Baby Do Die Do’, has shared that her character in the film doesn't rely on words, so every emotion for her had to come from within.

Women’s T20 WC: Athapaththu shoulders blame after SL’s setback, says ‘I'm a failure as captain’

IANS | June 22, 2026 1:09 PM

Bristol, June 22 (IANS) Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu took full responsibility for her side's five-wicket defeat to the West Indies in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, admitting the loss had left her devastated as it pushed Sri Lanka to the brink of elimination from the tournament.

Rights body condemns halt to Lord Ram statue construction in Bangladesh amid Islamist pressure

IANS | June 22, 2026 12:58 PM

Paris, June 22 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation on Monday strongly condemned the suspension of the construction of an 81-foot-tall statue of Lord Ram at the Sri Sri Radha Govinda and Kali Temple in Gaibandha district of Bangladesh, under pressure from Islamist extremists.

Avinash Mishra on his ‘KKK’ journey: Every challenge pushed me beyond my limits

IANS | June 22, 2026 12:58 PM

Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) Avinash Mishra has summed up his journey on the new season of stunt-based reality show “Khatron Ke Khiladi”, which is being shot in Cape Town. The television actor said that “every day taught me something new.”

Meenakshi Seshadri reconnects with Indian cinema as she celebrates 36 years of Ghayal with Sunny Deol

IANS | June 22, 2026 12:57 PM

Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) Veteran actress Meenakshi Seshadri, on Monday, took to social media to celebrate the 36th anniversary of her iconic film “Ghayal.”

Women's T20 WC: 'Kapp got three reprieves and capitalised on them...', says Veda on India's missed chances

IANS | June 22, 2026 12:53 PM

Manchester, June 22 (IANS) Former India batter Veda Krishnamurthy believes India's fielding lapses, particularly the dropped chances offered to Marizanne Kapp, proved decisive in their six-wicket defeat to South Africa in the Women's T20 World Cup at Old Trafford, adding that the team should also consider changes to its bowling attack ahead of its crucial group clashes against Bangladesh and Australia.