Great Nicobar project to solidify India’s position in Strait of Malacca: Report

IANS | July 11, 2026 7:40 PM

Ottawa, July 11 (IANS) The Great Nicobar project has assumed greater significance in the aftermath of the Iran war, with the Strait of Malacca continuing to serve as a lifeline for East Asia’s energy and economic flows. The project reinforces India's strategic position at the gateway of the Malacca Strait, a report has stated.

Global rights group revives focus on religious persecution of minorities during 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War

IANS | July 11, 2026 7:39 PM

Dhaka, July 11 (IANS) While Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan has long been associated with mass killings, displacement and systematic repression, Brussels-based Human Rights Without Frontiers (HRWF) said that the religious dimension of the violence remains insufficiently recognised. The organisation noted that Hindu communities were disproportionately targeted and persecuted on the basis of their religious identity, a report has stated.

HDFC Bank says legal review did not substantiate former chairman Atanu Chakraborty's claims

IANS | July 11, 2026 7:38 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) HDFC Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to the highest standards of corporate governance, saying an independent legal review found that the concerns raised by former chairman Atanu Chakraborty in his resignation letter were not substantiated by records reviewed and witness interviews, according to the bank's annual report released on Saturday.

Trust, not just water, foundation of the Indus Water Treaty: Report

IANS | July 11, 2026 7:37 PM

Washington, July 11 (IANS) Although the international debate on Pakistan's growing water insecurity has largely centred on India's upstream position, that narrative overlooks a deeper and more longstanding reality. Despite inheriting one of the world's largest contiguous irrigation systems, decades of inadequate domestic planning, chronic underinvestment and weak water governance have steadily undermined Pakistan's long-term water security.

Japan sees India as indispensable partner in Free and Open Indo-Pacific: Report

IANS | July 11, 2026 7:36 PM

Ottawa, July 11 (IANS) The recent visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was intended to convey that India is indispensable to Japan's Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) vision, particularly at a time when US President Donald Trump has signalled his apparent distaste for both the FOIP and the Quad, a report has stated.

5th T20I: Samson, Shedge come in as India elect to bowl first against England

IANS | July 11, 2026 7:35 PM

Southampton, July 11 (IANS) India have brought back Sanju Samson and Suryansh Shedge as India won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in the fifth and final T20I at The Rose Bowl on Saturday. The toss was delayed by 45 minutes due to the Indian team arriving late at the stadium after being stuck in traffic.

Ariana Grande dropped from ‘American Horror Story’

IANS | July 11, 2026 7:15 PM

Los Angeles, July 11 (IANS) Actress-singer Ariana Grande is no longer a part of the ‘American Horror Story’. Ryan Murphy, the creator of the US TV show, had previously announced that the 33-year-old singer would be joining the cast for the upcoming 13th season.