Abi Nakshatra, Balaji Sakthivel's characters in Vijay Sethupathi-starrer 'Kaattaan' revealed

IANS | March 22, 2026 4:54 PM

Chennai, March 22 (IANS) The makers of National Award winning director M. Manikandan and director B Ajith Kumar's eagerly awaited web series, 'Muthu Alias Kaattaan', featuring Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, have now revealed the character names and looks of some actors playing pivotal roles in the series, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

NDA leaders hail historic milestone as PM Modi becomes longest-serving head of govt

IANS | March 22, 2026 4:53 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) NDA leaders on Sunday hailed PM Narendra Modi after he became the longest-serving head of an elected government in India, completing 8,931 days in office across his tenures as Chief Minister of Gujarat and Prime Minister of India.

4th T20I: Esterhuizen shines as SA beat NZ by 19 runs to level the series 2-2

IANS | March 22, 2026 4:52 PM

Wellington, March 22 (IANS) Wicketkeeper batter Connor Esterhuizen's half-century, followed by a combined bowling effort from Gerald Coetzee, Ottneil Baartman, Prenelan Subrayen, and Keshav Maharaj, helped South Africa register 19- run win against New Zealand in the fourth T20I of the five-match series played at the Sky Stadium on Sunday.

Canada advised to act firmly against Khalistani extremist activities

IANS | March 22, 2026 4:47 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Canada is facing fresh calls to take firm action against Khalistani extremist elements operating from its soil, amid concerns that separatist networks continue to use the country as a base for anti-India activities.

BlueKraft CEO decodes ‘significance’ of PM Modi’s 24 years journey as head of govt

IANS | March 22, 2026 4:34 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed over 24 years as the head of an elected government, Akhilesh Mishra, CEO of BlueKraft Digital Foundation, a leading think tank, said the milestone reflects a rare democratic endorsement sustained across multiple elections.

Sikh student's turban removed, tortured in Pakistan school

IANS | March 22, 2026 4:26 PM

Faisalabad (Pakistan), March 22 (IANS) An Amritdhari Sikh girl’s turban was allegedly removed by force and she was brutally beaten at a Christian school in Faisalabad district (formerly Lyallpur), of Pakistan, according to a report in Khalsa Vox.

PSL to be played behind closed doors amid West Asia conflict, Naqvi issues apology to fans

IANS | March 22, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The Pakistan Super League (PSL) will begin as scheduled on March 26, but only at two venues, with no spectators, to conserve resources such as petrol amid the Gulf war, Pakistan cricket chief Mohsin Naqvi announced on Sunday.

FairPoint: 'Dhurandhar' isn't just cinema, it's India's long-suppressed anger speaking out

Deepika Bhan | March 22, 2026 4:20 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) 'Dhurandhar' is not the kind of film you watch and move on from. It lingers. It provokes. And more importantly, it says something which a majority of Indians have felt for years but were rarely encouraged to articulate openly.

'Black ops’ links in Myanmar conflict, Ukraine denies allegations: Report

IANS | March 22, 2026 4:20 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) A complex and controversial investigation involving foreign nationals has highlighted alleged links to covert activities in Myanmar’s ongoing conflict, even as Ukraine has strongly denied all accusations, according to a report.

Forest Guards lead ‘Guardians of Nature’ Fit India Sundays on Cycle event in Delhi

IANS | March 22, 2026 4:10 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) A sea of Forest Guards in uniform, sitting on their cycles and passing through India Gate, was the highlight of Sunday morning at the 66th Fit India Sundays on Cycle event. The flag-off at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium became a proud moment as the army band played patriotic tunes and conch shells were blown.