Rajnath Singh congratulates PM Modi on becoming longest-serving head of govt, lauds his unwavering commitment

IANS | March 22, 2026 1:37 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi scripted a new record by becoming the longest-serving head of government in India’s history, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday extended his heartiest congratulations, stating that what defines PM Modi is his pure devotion to the nation as well as its people.

US 'Pyxis Pioneer' at New Mangalore Port with 16,714 tonnes of LPG (Ld)

IANS | March 22, 2026 1:28 PM

Mangaluru, March 22 (IANS) Amid the global supply chain crisis, a cargo ship, 'Pyxis Pioneer', carrying a major consignment of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), arrived at New Mangalore Port on Sunday, boosting supply prospects in the country.

Zverev advances with ease at Miami Open, Shevchenko stuns Shelton

IANS | March 22, 2026 1:19 PM

Miami, March 22 (IANS) Indian Wells semi-finalist Zverev eased past Damm to open his Miami campaign. The German enjoyed a straightforward outing as he eased past wildcard Martin Damm 6-2, 6-4 on Sunday (IST).

12 dead after train crashes into bus in Bangladesh's Comilla

IANS | March 22, 2026 1:14 PM

Dhaka, March 22 (IANS) At least 12 people were killed and 20 others injured early Sunday when a mail train ploughed into a bus at the Padua Bazar level crossing in Comilla, in one of the deadliest rail-road collisions in recent times, according to The Dhaka Tribune.

India’s digital partnership opens way ahead for Nigeria: Report

IANS | March 22, 2026 1:12 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) India’s MoUs with Nigeria on sharing digital technology provide the African nation with an opportunity to emulate the successful experiment already carried out in a 1.4 billion strong country in delivering social welfare services, education and the creation of jobs.

Shilpa Shetty's Sunday binge is all about Samosa love

IANS | March 22, 2026 1:11 PM

Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) While actress Shilpa Shetty is known to follow a strict fitness regime with intense workouts and a clean diet, time and again, the 'Dhadkan' actress satisfies her craving with the food she loves.

Sri Lanka sees another round of fuel price hike, bus services affected

IANS | March 22, 2026 1:11 PM

Colombo, March 22 (IANS) Sri Lanka's state-owned Ceylon Petroleum Corporation announced a revision of fuel prices.

Cong MP demands CBI probe into Punjab official's suicide

IANS | March 22, 2026 1:11 PM

Chandigarh, March 22 (IANS) Manish Tewari, the Congress MP from Chandigarh, on Sunday called for a CBI investigation into the suicide of Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, who served as the District Manager of the Punjab State Warehousing Corporation. This demand comes as opposition parties intensified their criticism of the AAP-led government in Punjab regarding the incident.

US attempts to dominate global energy market: Russian FM

IANS | March 22, 2026 1:01 PM

Moscow, March 22 (IANS) The United States is pursuing a doctrine of domination in global energy markets, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview with Russian media.

IPL 2026: 'Some stories don't end, they come back,' says Shaw on Delhi Capitals homecoming

IANS | March 22, 2026 12:54 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Indian opener Prithvi Shaw penned down an emotional message for the fans as he returns to the Arun Jaitley Stadium to join the Delhi Capitals (DC) camp ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which will commence on March 28.