Agencies find Lashkar reviving old Kashmir strategy: Proxies, pistols and civilians

Vicky Nanjappa | August 1, 2026 4:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed two terror attacks in a span of ten days. Both the attacks, the first at Anantnag and the most recent one at Kulgam are the handiwork of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba proxy, The Resistance Front, officials have learnt. Agencies find that Lashkar is reviving its old Kashmir strategy of using proxies to target civilians.

'Scott has done a great job': De Leede pays tribute to Edwards after taking over as Dutch captain

IANS | August 1, 2026 4:44 PM

Amsterdam, Aug 1 (IANS) Incoming Netherlands captain Bas de Leede showered high praise on outgoing skipper Scott Edwards for his excellent leadership over the past four years, saying that he did a great job and expressed delight at the veteran wicketkeeper-batter continuing to serve the national team as a player.

Lara Dutta enjoys summer on the French Riviera with husband Mahesh Bhupathi & daughter Saira

IANS | August 1, 2026 4:39 PM

Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) Actress Lara Dutta is making the most of her summer as she is enjoying the beauty of the French Riviera with husband Mahesh Bhupathi and daughter Saira.

Chinese govt fears open-source AI could undermine information control

IANS | August 1, 2026 4:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Even as China presents itself as a global champion of low-cost, open-source artificial intelligence, the Chinese Communist Party is increasingly concerned that advanced artificial intelligence could undermine its control over information and national security, a new report has said.

CWG 2026: Double glory for India as Praveen wins silver, Selva bags bronze in men's triple jump

IANS | August 1, 2026 4:31 PM

Glasgow, Aug 1 (IANS) India's men's triple jump contingent delivered a memorable double podium finish at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as national record holder Praveen Chithravel clinched the silver medal while rising star Selva Prabhu Thirumaran secured bronze in a high-quality final on Saturday.

CWG 2026: Jaismine outclasses Northern Ireland’s Michaela Walsh 5-0 to clinch women’s 57kg boxing gold

IANS | August 1, 2026 4:10 PM

Glasgow, Aug 1 (IANS) India’s Jaismine produced a commanding performance to defeat Northern Ireland’s Michaela Walsh by a unanimous 5-0 decision and win the women’s 57kg boxing gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Saturday.

China calls for ‘more proactive’ tax policy as economy falters: Report

IANS | August 1, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Leaders in China have stressed need to strengthen economy which is stumbling amid weak consumer spending, high youth unemployment and a weakening stock market, according to a new report.

Neha Dhupia reveals Karishma Tanna rushed to hospital for delivery immediately after podcast shoot

IANS | August 1, 2026 4:04 PM

Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) Actress Neha Dhupia revealed that actress Karishma Tanna and her husband Varun Bangera headed straight to the hospital to welcome their first child immediately after wrapping up the shoot for her podcast, "Double Date", which she hosts alongside husband Angad Bedi.

'Football is not for sale': UEFA hails FIFA's withdrawal of controversial WC investment plan

IANS | August 1, 2026 4:02 PM

Geneva, Aug 1 (IANS) UEFA has welcomed FIFA's decision to abandon its controversial proposal to sell a stake in the commercial rights of its competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, calling the reversal "a victory for the whole game" while urging world football's governing body to rebuild trust through greater transparency and accountability.

Indian Railways prematurely retires 5 Group 'A' officers in public interest

IANS | August 1, 2026 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Indian Railways on Saturday said it has recommended premature retirement of five Group 'A' officers in public interest on grounds of doubtful integrity, vigilance inputs, disciplinary history and other relevant service records.