PIL filed at Calcutta HC seeking immediate stay on new anti-social activities prevention law in Bengal

IANS | July 13, 2026 4:16 PM

Kolkata, July 13 (IANS) A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) had been filed at a division bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Monday, challenging the new West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Act, 2026, a law to prevent corruption, anti-social and rowdy activities in the state, that came into force in the wee hours of Monday.

Piyush Goyal junks Reuters report on India-US trade talks as 'false and baseless’

IANS | July 13, 2026 4:13 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday refuted a Reuters report, which claimed that India allegedly rejected a quick trade agreement with the US in recent trade negotiations, as "completely false" and "baseless".

When Raj Babbar escaped dancing during the shoot of 'Hum Paanch'

IANS | July 13, 2026 4:13 PM

Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Raj Babbar revealed during "The Kapil Sharma Show" how he escaped dancing during the shoot of their movie 'Hum Paanch'.

Sriimurali calls 'PARAAK' the most challenging project of his 23-year career, says team 'had to make small sacrifices'

IANS | July 13, 2026 4:12 PM

Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Actor Sriimurali has called his upcoming movie, 'PARAAK' as one of the most challenging films of his 23-year career, adding that the upcoming pan-India action entertainer demanded a different level of preparation, focus and commitment from every member of the team.

Indian-origin trio endure quiet finish as Tom Kim captures Scottish Open crown

IANS | July 13, 2026 4:09 PM

North Berwick (Scotland), July 13 (IANS) South Korea's Tom Kim produced a sensational final-round charge to win the Genesis Scottish Open on Sunday, while the Indian-origin contingent endured a disappointing finish, with none able to challenge for the title.

PoK protests intensify; protesters reject Pakistan's 'Srinagar liberation' narrative

IANS | July 13, 2026 4:02 PM

Islamabad, July 13 (IANS) The anti-government protest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) entered its 34th consecutive day, with protestors raising slogans against the Pakistani authorities.

Omar Abdullah says 1931 was struggle against oppression, not religious tussle

IANS | July 13, 2026 3:59 PM

Srinagar, July 13 (IANS) Calling the restrictions imposed by the authorities on Monday as ‘uncalled for and unfortunate’, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the struggle of July 13, 1931, observed by the party as martyrs' day was against oppression and not a religious tussle.

India’s merchandise exports rise 15.5 pc to $40.41 billion in June

IANS | July 13, 2026 3:54 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) India’s merchandise exports increased by 15.5 per cent (year-on-year) to $40.41 billion in June this year, compared with the corresponding figure of $34.98 billion in the same month last year, according to data released by the Commerce Ministry on Monday.

Shikhar Dhawan, Kedar Jadhav hail Neeru Dhanda after historic ISSF World Cup gold

IANS | July 13, 2026 3:54 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Former India cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Kedar Jadhav congratulated trap shooter Neeru Dhanda after she scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an ISSF World Cup gold medal in the Trap event, following her triumph at the ISSF World Cup Shotgun in Lonato, Italy.

Hetmyer drafted in as injured Greaves misses next two New Zealand ODIs

IANS | July 13, 2026 3:51 PM

Providence, July 13 (IANS) West Indies have been forced into a change for the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand after all-rounder Justin Greaves was ruled out of the second and third matches with a back injury, prompting the recall of left-handed batter Shimron Hetmyer.