Pakistan’s Lashkar-ISKP gamble backfires against resurgent BLA-TTP

Vicky Nanjappa | May 16, 2026 12:32 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) After having faced embarrassing losses at the hands of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), the Pakistani security forces have been hit hard by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Eighteen Pakistani security personnel were killed, and scores of others were injured following a coordinated attack that targeted security camps and police posts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

Iran envoy says BRICS can showcase 'failure' of unipolar security model

IANS | May 16, 2026 12:09 PM

New Delhi/Tehran, May 16 (IANS) Iranian Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali on Saturday said that the 2026 BRICS Summit presents an important opportunity to underline how a global security framework dependent on guarantees from a "single power" has failed in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world order.

‘We are well prepared to handle pressure,’ says Indian women’s hockey team captain Salima Tete ahead of Australia tour

IANS | May 16, 2026 12:05 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) As the Indian Women’s Hockey Team prepares for its upcoming tour of Australia, Captain Salima Tete emphasized that the squad is leaving no stone unturned at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Bengaluru. Following a modest outing in Argentina, Tete expressed confidence in the team’s preparation and its ability to handle pressure, viewing the upcoming matches against Australia as a crucial stepping stone.