Grand project to turn Bangladesh into Pakistan once again: Former PM Hasina

IANS | August 15, 2026 7:12 PM

Dhaka, Aug 15 (IANS) Marking National Mourning Day on Saturday, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accused anti-Awami League and anti-Bangladesh forces of conspiring to turn Bangladesh into Pakistan. She alleged that Bangladesh had descended into widespread anarchy, with Awami League supporters, minorities and women living under constant fear and insecurity.

Pakistan’s ‘hard state approach’ fuels insurgency, political turmoil: Report

IANS | August 15, 2026 7:12 PM

Islamabad, Aug 15 (IANS) Pakistan’s "hard state" approach has fuelled insurgency, deepened political divisions and intensified instability across Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces while persistent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) further expose the depth of its internal turmoil which no amount of international goodwill can offset, a report has stated.

PM Modi’s agriculture push can open new global opportunities for Indian farmers: Expert

IANS | August 15, 2026 7:10 PM

Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s emphasis on strengthening the agriculture sector, promoting millets, harnessing artificial intelligence and developing the blue economy can open new avenues for India’s economic growth, according to CA Aditya Sesh, Member of the Expert Committee at the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

‘The biggest obstacle is myself’: Chen Yu Fei refuses to let Olympic gold become a burden at Badminton WC

IANS | August 15, 2026 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Chen Yu Fei has won Olympic gold and established herself among the world’s elite, but one prize continues to elude her. Yet as the Chinese star returns to the World Championships in pursuit of that elusive gold, she believes the biggest challenge is not an opponent; it is herself.

‘PM Modi’s call to take Agri products global can boost millet-based businesses’

IANS | August 15, 2026 6:52 PM

Shahdol, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address, emphasised the need to take millets and agricultural products to global markets. On this, IANS spoke to Founder and Director of Shahdol-based Granoxy Naturals Private Limited, Shubham Tiwari.

Joe Gelhardt returns to Hull City on permanent deal from Leeds

IANS | August 15, 2026 6:50 PM

Hull, Aug 15 (IANS) Premier League newcomers Hull City have completed the permanent signing of forward Joe Gelhardt from Leeds United for an undisclosed fee, the club announced on Saturday. The 24-year-old has signed a four-year contract with Hull, with the club holding an option to extend his stay by a further year.

PoK unrest exposes Islamabad’s hollow and opportunistic character: Report

IANS | August 15, 2026 6:45 PM

Islamabad, Aug 15 (IANS) The escalating unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) - characterised by economic exploitation, political subjugation and periodic repression - exposes the operating model of Islamabad that lectures the world on Kashmir while illegally occupying the region, a report has stated.

SRK celebrates 80th Independence Day: Proud to be an Indian and love being one

IANS | August 15, 2026 6:44 PM

Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan is proud of being an Indian and doesn’t shy away from expressing the same.

1st Test: Padikkal's maiden Test century helps India dominate proceedings against Sri Lanka

IANS | August 15, 2026 6:40 PM

Galle, Aug 15 (IANS) Playing in Tests for the first time since November 2024, Devdutt Padikkal hit his maiden Test century as India dominated Sri Lanka, reaching 288/2 in 73 overs at stumps after bad light and rain brought an early close to the opening day of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.

J&K: Terror hideout busted in Poonch, arms cache recovered

IANS | August 15, 2026 6:31 PM

Jammu, Aug 15 (IANS) Joint forces on Saturday busted a terror hideout in J&K’s Poonch district and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition, averting a major tragedy.