Trump says Iran's navy and air defences destroyed

IANS | March 11, 2026 11:03 PM

Washington, March 11 (IANS) President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that American forces have inflicted devastating damage on Iran’s military infrastructure, claiming that Tehran has lost much of its naval and air defence capability as US strikes intensified during the ongoing conflict.

Kashmiri Pandit youth seeks to rebuild trust between communities in Valley

IANS | March 11, 2026 9:44 PM

Srinagar, March 11 (IANS) Away from the public glare, a Kashmiri Pandit youth is quietly trying to reshape the image of Kashmir for the younger generation without carrying the unpleasant baggage of migration and bitterness between communities created by violence over the past three decades.

Self-Help Group women in Sirmaur turn skills into income

IANS | March 11, 2026 9:23 PM

Sirmaur (Himachal Pradesh), March 11 (IANS) Women from self-help groups in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh are making remarkable strides towards financial independence by producing and selling a variety of handmade products.

Bangladesh's newly-formed Parliament may face constitutional crisis amid conflicting perspectives: Report

IANS | March 11, 2026 9:23 PM

Ankara, March 11 (IANS) With its first session scheduled for March 12, Bangladesh’s newly-elected parliament will confront two competing mandates - one rooted in the existing constitutional framework and the other guided by the political commitments of the July Charter. Experts warn that such a dual arrangement may trigger institutional friction as the new parliament convenes, a report has highlighted.

Coimbatore residents thank PM Modi for new railway projects

IANS | March 11, 2026 9:10 PM

Coimbatore, March 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation for several development projects in Tiruchirappalli. Addressing a gathering at the event, the Prime Minister announced the launch of multiple new train services connecting Nagercoil, Coimbatore, Rameswaram, Tirunelveli, Mayiladuthurai, and Karaikudi to other regions.

PM Modi’s Kochi visit sparks optimism for Kerala’s development​

IANS | March 11, 2026 9:07 PM

Kochi, March 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kochi and the launch of development projects worth about Rs 10,800 crore evoked positive reactions from BJP workers and professionals, many of whom said the focus on infrastructure and economic growth had strengthened hopes for a “Vikasit Keralam.”​