‘I am meeting SLC tomorrow, Sri Lanka played some good games too’: Sanath Jayasuriya

IANS | March 2, 2026 5:41 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya, who was the team’s head coach during their recently concluded ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign, said members and officials of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will hold a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the future plans after the co-hosts failed to make it to the semifinals of the marquee event.

Chinese firms drag feet on paying for workers’ social insurance

IANS | March 2, 2026 5:40 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) While a top Chinese court has made it mandatory for employers and workers to contribute to social insurance schemes for workers, in practice, only around one-third of companies in the country are following the order, according to a media report.

Canadian student detained in Pakistan over social media content denied bail

IANS | March 2, 2026 5:38 PM

Ottawa, March 2 (IANS) The Canadian student who was arrested in Pakistan while conducting research for his dissertation has not been granted bail. Hamza Ahmed Khan's brother, Awes Ahmed Khan, said that there was no reason to keep his brother in prison, local media reported.

NITI Aayog, JICA sign pact to boost sustainable development in aspirational districts and blocks

IANS | March 2, 2026 5:35 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) India and Japan on Monday took another important step to deepen their development partnership with the signing of a key agreement aimed at supporting sustainable growth in India’s most underdeveloped regions.

Three US jets downed in Kuwait, friendly fire: CENTCOM​

IANS | March 2, 2026 5:33 PM

Washington, March 2 (IANS) Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury were shot down over Kuwait in what American military officials described as an apparent friendly fire incident, with all six aircrew safely recovered.​

Prisons treated like chicken coops in Pakistan with no reform or rehabilitation: Report

IANS | March 2, 2026 5:28 PM

Islamabad, March 2 (IANS) Even though prisoners are entitled to adequate living arrangements that are hygienic - including food, clothing and medical care - in Pakistan, they are being treated like chicken coops with no introduction of reform or rehabilitation. The current situation in prisons of Pakistan makes the protection of these rights almost impossible, a report has stated.

Panic mounts among Indian medical students stuck in conflict-hit Iran

IANS | March 2, 2026 5:15 PM

Isfahan (Iran), March 2 (IANS) Fear and uncertainty have gripped several Indian students stranded in Iran as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, with many appealing to the Indian government for evacuation or relocation to safer places.

BSE resolves 150 investor complaints in Feb, receives 113 new grievances

IANS | March 2, 2026 5:14 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) BSE Limited on Monday said it resolved 150 investor complaints against 114 companies during the month of February, including issues carried forward from previous months.

F1: Australian GP to go ahead as planned despite travel disruptions, say organisers

IANS | March 2, 2026 5:08 PM

Melbourne, March 2 (IANS) Organisers of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix said that the season-opening race will go ahead as planned on Sunday despite travel disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

Intel, Digital India BHASHINI bring offline multilingual capabilities to AI PCs

IANS | March 2, 2026 5:07 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Intel India on Monday announced a collaboration with Digital India BHASHINI Division to make the real-time translation and transcription facility BHASHINI’s Vidyalekha available on Intel‑based AI PCs.