Pakistan slashes climate spending despite rising vulnerability to extreme weather

IANS | June 20, 2026 4:36 PM

New Delhi , June 20 (IANS) Despite mounting evidence that Pakistan is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change, the federal government has sharply reduced climate-related development spending in its budget for FY2026-27, even as neighboring countries continue to increase investments in climate resilience and adaptation, a report has said.

Aamir Khan praised by 'Sitaare Zameen Par' director as film turns 1: You are an addiction

IANS | June 20, 2026 4:33 PM

Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) As Aamir Khan's sports drama "Sitaare Zameen Par" completed one year of release on Saturday, the director of the movie, R. S. Prasanna, showered praises on Mr Perfectionist through his latest social media post.

Bangladesh: Report flags widespread class discrimination inside prisons

IANS | June 20, 2026 4:25 PM

Dhaka, June 20 (IANS) Bangladesh's prisons have increasingly deteriorated into a deeply discriminatory state mechanism. Within this system, imprisonment for those with wealth and power translates into a “life of pampered luxury" while for ordinary, poor citizens, it amounts to a "living hell".

Sports gets dedicated CSR push as Department of Public Enterprises names it common theme for FY27 and FY28

IANS | June 20, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has, for the first time, notified 'Development of Sporting Activities' as a common Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) theme for Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), a move expected to channel greater institutional funding towards sports development across the country.

Pakistan’s governance failures tarnishing global reputation further

IANS | June 20, 2026 4:12 PM

Male, June 20 (IANS) Pakistan's governance failures have extended beyond domestic politics and are increasingly affecting its global standing. The United States Trade Representative has concluded that Islamabad has failed to effectively enforce prohibitions against forced labour, while the European Union (EU) has pressed Pakistani authorities to deliver meaningful progress on human rights, labour protections, and governance reforms, a report has stated.

Shabana Azmi shares heartwarming glimpse of being serenaded by two ‘favourite people’

IANS | June 20, 2026 4:02 PM

Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) Veteran actress Shabana Azmi on Saturday shared a heartwarming glimpse of a special musical moment, where she was serenaded by two of her favourite people.

US must press Pakistan for accountability over civilian deaths in Afghanistan

IANS | June 20, 2026 4:00 PM

Washington, June 20 (IANS) The US should use its leverage with Pakistan to ensure accountability and affirm Afghanistan's right to be free from cross-border military actions that result in civilian casualties, including children, a report has stated.

Soni Razdan shares ‘trip stories’ with Neena Gupta from their serene vacation

IANS | June 20, 2026 3:58 PM

Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) Actor Soni Razdan, on Saturday, shared glimpses from her serene vacation with close friend Neena Gupta.

'Bridge needs a Vishy Anand,' says national coach Vinay Desai as sport tries to attract youth

B Shrikant | June 20, 2026 3:57 PM

Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) "Just like chess, Indian bridge needs a Viswanathan Anand to become popular among youth." That is the unequivocal assessment of Vinay Desai, coach of the senior national team, about contract bridge, the sport introduced by the British in the country as a recreational sport at various clubs.

NEET re-test: City change made through candidate’s login, says NTA on Abu Dhabi centre row

IANS | June 20, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday responded to the controversy surrounding a NEET-UG 2026 candidate from Nagpur who was allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi, stating that its web-activity records indicate that the city change was made through the candidate’s own registered login during the correction window.