Pro-Khalistani groups doing their best to tear down Carney's push to reset ties with India: Report

IANS | March 2, 2026 11:13 AM

Ottawa, March 2 (IANS) As Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is on his visit to India -- widely seen as one of the most pivotal diplomatic missions -- a small but disruptive Pro-Khalistan extremist group operating within the North American nation is attempting to sabotage efforts to rebuild bilateral ties, a report said on Monday.

Bharti Singh reveals funny story behind naming newborn son as ‘Kaju’ in the sonography room itself

IANS | March 2, 2026 11:03 AM

Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) Star comedian Bharti Singh has revealed the adorable and funny story behind naming her newborn son as ‘Kaju’.

US Embassy in Pakistan cancels visa appointments, other services after attacks on its consulates

IANS | March 2, 2026 11:00 AM

Islamabad, March 2 (IANS) The US Embassy in Islamabad on Monday announced that visa appointments, as well as American Citizens Services, have been cancelled for the day following the violent protests that unfolded the previous day.

India’s manufacturing PMI rises to 4-month high in Feb over robust domestic demand

IANS | March 2, 2026 10:56 AM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The manufacturing PMI in India rose from 55.4 in January to a four-month high of 56.9 in February, as a substantial improvement in domestic demand for Indian goods fuelled new order intakes and spurred the greatest upturn in production volumes for four months, S&P Global data showed on Monday.

Jackky Bhagnani pens b’day wish for father-in-law, says ‘deeply respect, look up to you’

IANS | March 2, 2026 10:55 AM

Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) Actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani shared a warm and heartfelt birthday note for his father-in-law, expressing gratitude and admiration for the values he embodies.

Vin Diesel says Meadow Walker ‘excited’ about ‘Fast & Furious’ cars showcase

IANS | March 2, 2026 10:41 AM

Los Angeles, March 2 (IANS) Hollywood star Vin Diesel shared a heartwarming glimpse into a recent family dinner, where nostalgia filled the air as they marked the 25th anniversary of the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise.

Will not negotiate with US: Top Iranian secretary official

IANS | March 2, 2026 10:41 AM

Tehran, March 2 (IANS) Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, on Monday dismissed reports that Tehran is seeking dialogue with the United States as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East.

S.S. Rajamouli: Priyanka Chopra can be vulnerable at one moment, ferociously strong the next

IANS | March 2, 2026 10:40 AM

Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) Filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli has heaped praise on global head turner Priyanka Chopra Jonas, calling her one of the rare actors who can seamlessly shift between vulnerability and fierce strength on screen.

Army Public School in Delhi Cantt, two others receive threatening emails

IANS | March 2, 2026 10:28 AM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Three Delhi schools received threatening emails on Monday, prompting large-scale search operations by security agencies, officials said.

'We're safe; Govt, WFI assured us we won’t face any difficulty': Chief coach Virender Singh after women wrestlers stranded in Albania

IANS | March 2, 2026 10:27 AM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Indian women wrestling team has been stranded in Tirana, Albania, as the escalating Israel-Iran conflict severely disrupted the flight schedules. However, the Indian government and the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) promptly arranged accommodation for the team in the Albanian capital.