Indian Railways clears Holi rush on war footing

IANS | March 3, 2026 9:26 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Indian Railways continues to maintain enhanced operational preparedness this week with the running of special trains to facilitate safe, smooth, timely and comfortable travel for passengers during the ongoing Holi festive rush across the country, an official statement said on Tuesday.

T20 WC: It’s a completely fresh start in semifinal, says Markram ahead of clash with NZ

IANS | March 3, 2026 9:19 PM

Kolkata, March 3 (IANS) South Africa skipper Aiden Markram emphasised on treating the T20 World Cup semi-final as a “completely fresh start” ahead of their clash against New Zealand at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on Wednesday. The Proteas, the only unbeaten side left in the tournament, are chasing a maiden cricket World Cup title and hoping to shed their long-standing reputation for faltering in knockout stages.

Pakistani terror outfits developing maritime capabilities: Report

IANS | March 3, 2026 9:10 PM

Washington, March 3 (IANS) The formation of a maritime wing by Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) reflects an evolving strategy towards naval operations that could significantly pose a serious maritime terror threat and complicate regional security in the subcontinent, a report said on Tuesday.