BLA targets tribal leader and architect of Pakistan backed death-squad network

IANS | July 20, 2026 5:35 PM

Quetta, July 20 (IANS) The recent attack by Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on the heavily-fortified compound of Shafiqur Rehman Mengal, a local leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district, was more than an insurgent strike targeting the very machinery underpinning Pakistan's official counterterrorism narrative, a report has stated.

Siddhaarth Mishra reveals inspiration behind his ‘Gullak’ character

IANS | July 20, 2026 5:30 PM

Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) Actor Siddhaarth Mishra, who is known for his work in ‘Gullak 4’, has shared an interesting insight into preparing for his role as Dr. Prithvi in ‘Gullak 5’. The actor revealed that the director Abhat Raut gave him a very pointed brief about his character.

Rohit answered all questions with his bat, reminded why he’s one of world’s best: Akmal

IANS | July 20, 2026 5:23 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal believes Rohit Sharma delivered the perfect response to speculation surrounding his future with a sublime century in the third ODI against England at Lord's, saying the veteran opener reminded the cricketing world why he remains among the finest batters in the 50-over format despite India's 27-run defeat and 2-1 series loss.

MP govt tables Uniform Civil Code Bill amid opposition uproar in Assembly

IANS | July 20, 2026 5:13 PM

Bhopal, July 20 (IANS) In a latest development on the opening day of the Monsoon Session of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Monday, the state government introduced the much-anticipated Madhya Pradesh Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill. Higher Education Minister Gautam Tetwal tabled the bill in the House, triggering a massive uproar from opposition parties.

RVNL secures Rs 359 crore contract for Bihar rail doubling project

IANS | July 20, 2026 5:09 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) PSU Navratna firm Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) on Monday said it has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract worth Rs 358.97 crore from East Central Railway for rail doubling works in Bihar.