Karnataka’s Tumakuru set to host its maiden ITF Women’s W35 event in May

IANS | March 21, 2026 4:01 PM

Bengaluru, March 21 (IANS) Tumakuru is poised to strengthen Karnataka’s tennis scene by hosting its inaugural ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour W35 event from May 4-10 at the Tumkur District Tennis Stadium, located within Tumkur University Campus. This W35 will mark Tumakuru’s second international tournament and its first ITF Women’s event in over twenty years.

Tarique Rahman extends Eid greetings, rallies public support for 'desired Bangladesh'

IANS | March 21, 2026 4:01 PM

Dhaka, March 21 (IANS) While extending Eid greetings on Saturday, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called on the citizens to back his government's efforts in shaping a "desired Bangladesh", local media reported.

Sundeep Kishan's next film is to be a mythological fantasy adventure

IANS | March 21, 2026 3:57 PM

Hyderabad, March 21 (IANS) Well known Telugu actor Sundeep Kishan on Saturday announced that his next film, tentatively being referred to as #SK33 (short for Sundeep Kishan 33), will be directed by Ugandhar Muni and that it will be a mythological fantasy adventure film.

Entrenched bias against minorities persists in Pakistan despite court ruling: Report

IANS | March 21, 2026 3:51 PM

Islamabad, March 21 (IANS) Pakistan's non-Sunni Muslim communities — including Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, and Ahmadis — have been subjected to discrimination for decades, often treated as second-class citizens through various subtle and overt ways.

7 pc continuous growth can make India prosperous and wealthy by 2047: Report

IANS | March 21, 2026 3:48 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) India can become a prosperous and wealthy nation by 2047,if the economy continues to grow at a strong pace and maintains a rate of 7 per cent over the long term, according to a new report.

Ibrahim Ali Khan shares a sneak peek of little Taimur busy devouring Eid-special biryani

IANS | March 21, 2026 3:47 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Actor Ibrahim Ali Khan, on Saturday, gave fans a glimpse into his Eid celebrations, and shared a picture of his younger brother Taimur Ali Khan devouring on a plate of Biryani.

S. Korea in consultation with Iran, others to secure ship passage

IANS | March 21, 2026 3:35 PM

Seoul, March 21 (IANS) South Korea is in close talks with countries, including Iran, to ensure a swift normalisation of the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran said it is ready to allow Japan-bound vessels to pass through the sea route virtually closed in the wake of the Middle East crisis, a foreign ministry official said on Saturday.

Soha Ali Khan twins with her little princess Inaaya this Eid, gets a sweet peck on the cheek

IANS | March 21, 2026 3:29 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Actress Soha Ali Khan decided to twin with her little princess, Inaaya, this Eid. The adorable mother and daughter duo were seen looking stunning in a white sharara with mirror work and a net dupatta.

Threat to energy security part of present-day warfare: Rajnath Singh

IANS | March 21, 2026 3:29 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday that present-day warfare transcends borders, with national security encompassing economic, digital, energy, and even food security.

Fanatics coveting nukes: Why Pakistan can't be trusted with doomsday weapons

IANS | March 21, 2026 3:16 PM

Washington, March 21 (IANS) As Pakistan’s trajectory mirrors North Korea’s path of sanctions, isolations and nuclear expansion, the risks are mounting for the US, making Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s recent warning especially timely, a report has detailed.