Rights body condemns mass arrests of Awami League leaders by Bangladeshi police

IANS | September 14, 2026 9:25 PM

Paris, Sep 14 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation on Monday strongly condemned the extensive crackdown by Bangladeshi authorities on Awami League leaders, activists and supporters across the country, warning that the arbitrary mass arrests linked to peaceful processions and meetings pose a serious threat to civil liberties, political pluralism and accountability in the exercise of state power.

PM Modi-Xi meeting sets positive trajectory for India-China ties: CCP mouthpiece

IANS | September 14, 2026 9:25 PM

Beijing, Sep 14 (IANS) China and India should translate the understandings reached at the recent meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi into concrete action, the country’s biggest English language newspaper 'China Daily' opined after the conclusion of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Sunday.

US lawmaker condemns xenophobic attack on South Asians

IANS | September 14, 2026 9:24 PM

Washington, Sep 14 (IANS) Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has condemned a Texas Republican politician’s social media post targeting South Asian students celebrating their university’s football victory.

Indian delegation arrives in Cape Town for Commonwealth parliamentary conference

IANS | September 14, 2026 9:16 PM

Cape Town, Sep 14 (IANS) A Rajya Sabha delegation led by Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh arrived in Cape Town on Monday to participate in the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, the High Commission of India in South Africa said.

Pietersen brings fresh eyes and discipline to England backroom setup, says McCullum

IANS | September 14, 2026 9:06 PM

Southampton, Sep 14 (IANS) England’s white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum welcomed Kevin Pietersen’s arrival as a mentor in the setup, adding that the former captain’s past criticisms of the team would bring valuable perspective to a side enforcing stricter off-field standards.

India, Canada kick off 4th round of trade talks

IANS | September 14, 2026 9:02 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) India and Canada on Monday began their fourth round of talks here for the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as the two countries aim to seal the deal by the end of this year, a senior official said.

INS Trishul arrives in Alexandria, cultivating cooperation between Indian and Egyptian Navies

IANS | September 14, 2026 8:55 PM

Cairo, Sep 14 (IANS) Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trishul, a front-line Talwar-class guided missile frigate, arrived in Alexandria Naval Base in Egypt on Monday.

Tanisha Mukherjee says women having affairs with married men are ‘evil’

IANS | September 14, 2026 8:54 PM

Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) Actress Tanisha Mukherjee has said that women, who have affairs with married men, are just evil. On Monday, the actress took to her X, formerly Twitter, and penned a long note calling out married men who have affairs. However, the actress said that more than such men, women who fall for them are to be blamed, and cannot be called feminist.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar calls on Bhutan King in Thimphu

IANS | September 14, 2026 8:49 PM

Thimphu, Sep 14 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar called on Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu on Monday as he began his three-day visit to the Himalayan kingdom during which he will also join celebrations on country's National Voters’ Day.

Sr Men Inter-Department National Hockey: Railway Sports Promotion Board clinch title

IANS | September 14, 2026 8:46 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 14 (IANS) Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) lifted the title after a commanding 4-1 win in the final over All India Police Sports Control Board as the 6th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2026 concluded in Hyderabad on Monday.