Reconstructed Jaish terror complex exposes Pakistan's counter-terrorism compliance

IANS | May 8, 2026 8:15 PM

Tel Aviv, May 8 (IANS) Pakistan has long portrayed itself as both a victim of terrorism and a partner in the global war on terror, yet the reported reconstruction of terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed's Bahawalpur headquarters following a major Indian military strike during Operation Sindoor last year goes far more than just a South Asian security concern.

UAE claims three injured in fresh missile and drone attacks launched from Iran

IANS | May 8, 2026 8:15 PM

Abu Dhabi, May 8 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) stated on Friday that Iran has once again launched ballistic missiles and UAV’s on its territory. Condemning the attack, the ministry said that the UAE air defence systems engaged two ballistic missiles and three UAV’s that were launched from Iran.

KSS Memorial Shooting: Rudrankksh Patil clinches 10m Air Rifle gold

IANS | May 8, 2026 8:13 PM

Bhopal, May 8 (IANS) Maharashtra’s Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil clinched the gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle Men ISSF event at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship being held at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy in Bhopal, on Friday.

J&K: Kalari cheese business soars after 'Mann Ki Baat' mention, demand spikes

IANS | May 8, 2026 7:58 PM

Jammu, May 8 (IANS) A pointed reference to Kalari cheese -- a traditional delicacy of Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir, in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' recently has done wonders to its business, significantly pushing up its demand in the local markets as well as those in adjoining districts.

World Cup Shotgun Almaty: Shapath Bharadwaj hits two perfect series to finish Day One as best Indian shooter

IANS | May 8, 2026 7:52 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Shapath Bharadwaj hit two perfect series and followed it up with 21 shots in the third series to end the first day of the men’s trap event with a total of 71 hits from 75 in the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shotgun at the Asanov Shooting Club in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Manisha Keer, with a score of 69, was the best Indian woman at the end of Day 1.

Aurat March crackdown in Pakistan labelled as 'disgraceful assault' on democratic freedom

IANS | May 8, 2026 7:44 PM

Islamabad, May 8 (IANS) The handling of the Aurat March by Pakistan’s Sindh government this week has been criticised as a “disgraceful assault” on democratic freedoms. The events outside the Karachi Press Club could not be law enforcement, but the “suppression of peaceful civic activity", a report said on Friday.

BCCI asks Arshdeep Singh to stop vlogging after Chahal vaping controversy

IANS | May 8, 2026 7:35 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Hours after the Board of Control for Cricket in India introduced stricter operational and security guidelines for IPL franchises and players, Arshdeep Singh has reportedly been warned by the board to stop his behind-the-scenes vlogging activities.

IPL 2026: Hopefully, we can change a bit of our momentum as well, says Starc ahead of clash against KKR

IANS | May 8, 2026 7:35 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Delhi Capitals left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc said he has settled back into the rhythm of T20 cricket and hopes to spark a turnaround in momentum as his side prepares to face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.

IPL 2026: Unchanged KKR elect to bowl first against DC, Mukesh, Vipraj included

IANS | May 8, 2026 7:26 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Delhi Capitals (DC), who have brought in pacer Mukesh Kumar and leg-spin bowling all-rounder in match 51 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.

Afghan migrants face extortion and forced evictions in Pakistan: Report

IANS | May 8, 2026 7:21 PM

Kabul, May 8 (IANS) Migrants returning from Pakistan to Afghanistan said that they faced extortion and intimidation from Pakistani police officers, local media reported on Friday.