Dhaka, July 16 (IANS) Bangladesh has witnessed a surge in human rights violations, including abuses against women and children, mob violence, attacks on minorities, political clashes, assaults on journalists, and deaths in jail custody during the first half of 2026, local media reported citing a human rights organisation.
New York, July 16 (IANS) US-based advocacy group Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called for an impartial investigation into possible war crimes following Pakistan's recent strikes in Afghanistan, expressing grave concern over civilian casualties.
Cardiff, July 16 (IANS) A dramatic middle-order collapse saw India being bundled out for a below-par 233 in 44 overs, despite half-centuries from Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, in the second ODI against England at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday.
Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Actor Tom Hiddleston has shared insights into his docu-series ‘Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston’. On Thursday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a series of BTS pictures from the docu-series.
Quetta, July 16 (IANS) At least one civilian was killed and several others injured after Pakistani military forces allegedly carried out indiscriminate gunfire and heavy mortar shelling in the Jhao region of Balochistan’s Awaran district, a leading human rights organisation said on Thursday.
Miami, July 16 (IANS) Beaten semifinalists France and England face off in the third-place match in the 103rd match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Miami Stadium in Miami, eyeing a consolation prize that will elevate some of the hurt caused by missing the top prize.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) India captain and goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu believes a possible expansion of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to 64 teams could improve India's chances of reaching football's biggest stage, but stressed that the national team's immediate focus should remain on climbing the Asian rankings rather than getting carried away by speculation.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar and conveyed condolences on the demise of the Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) China’s auto company BYD has gained top spot in global electric‑vehicle market through its alleged "pirate business model", prompting concern in Europe and North America about the implications for domestic auto industries, a new report has claimed.
Madrid, July 16 (IANS) Getafe have strengthened their squad a month before the start of the new 2026/27 La Liga season by signing right-back Andrés García from Aston Villa. The 23-year-old Spaniard joins on loan after making just 18 first-team appearances for the Premier League club, which he joined from Levante in January 2025.
