'Right now it's better not to give a timeline': Arbeloa unsure over Mbappe’s availability for Man City clash

IANS | March 1, 2026 7:13 PM

Madrid, Mar 1 (IANS) Fifteen-time UEFA Champions League winners, Real Madrid, have been dealt a big blow ahead of their highly anticipated round of 16 clash against the 2023 champions, Manchester City, as coach Alvaro Arbeloa has confirmed that their top goal scorer, Kylian Mbappe, remains doubtful for the match due to knee problems.

India moving towards bio-driven economy: Dr. Jitendra Singh

IANS | March 1, 2026 7:09 PM

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) India is preparing for a bio-driven economy where biotechnology will shape the future of manufacturing, healthcare and sustainable growth, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Sunday.

Rashmika Mandanna meets Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, receives special gift

IANS | March 1, 2026 7:03 PM

Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) New bride Rashmika Mandanna enjoyed a fun conversation with Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

Russian President offers condolences to Iranian counterpart Pezeshkian over Khamenei's killing

IANS | March 1, 2026 6:54 PM

Moscow, March 1 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday offered condolences to his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian over the killing of Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family.

T20 WC: Semi-final spot on line as unchanged India put West Indies to bat

IANS | March 1, 2026 6:49 PM

Kolkata, Mar 1 (IANS) India won the toss and elected to bowl first against the West Indies in their Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens on Sunday.

Iran targeting civilians in ballistic attacks, says Israeli spokesperson, calls it 'war crime'

IANS | March 1, 2026 6:41 PM

Tel Aviv, March 1 (IANS) Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Oren Marmorstein, on Sunday, accused the Iranian regime of deliberately targeting civilians with ballistic missiles, describing the attacks as "war crimes" and asserting that Israel's military actions are aimed solely at military targets.

T20 WC: Brevis hits 42 as South Africa continue unbeaten run with five-wicket win over Zimbabwe

IANS | March 1, 2026 6:39 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Dewald Brevis top-scored with 42 as South Africa overcame a stunning spell from Sikandar Raza to beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in their 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eights clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.

Afghanistan claims it thwarted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram airbase

IANS | March 1, 2026 6:34 PM

Kabul, March 1 (IANS) Afghanistan said on Sunday that it thwarted Pakistani military's attempt to carry out airstrike on Bagram airbase, media reported.

Airtel, Google join hands to curb spam on RCS messaging in India

IANS | March 1, 2026 6:25 PM

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Bharti Airtel and Google on Sunday announced a collaboration to offer a safer and more engaging messaging experience for millions of users in India.

India sends maiden youth arts delegation to 1st SCO Youth Delphic Games in Bishkek

IANS | March 1, 2026 6:21 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) In a significant step for India’s cultural diplomacy, the country will send its first officially organised national youth arts delegation to the 1st Youth Delphic Games of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), scheduled to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.