US blitz hits 1,000 Iran military sites

IANS | March 2, 2026 6:27 AM

Washington, March 2 (IANS) The US launched a sweeping military offensive against Iran early striking more than 1,000 military targets within 24 hours under “Operation Epic Fury,” in what officials described as a campaign to dismantle the Iranian regime’s security apparatus and neutralise sites posing an “imminent threat.”

T20 WC: Brian Bennett leaves World Cup stage with reputation vastly enhanced

IANS | March 2, 2026 12:45 AM

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IANS) Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza and head coach Justin Sammons heaped praise on opener Brian Bennett after the 22-year-old had a breakthrough Men’s T20 World Cup campaign, with both suggesting the best is still very much to come from a player who has quietly emerged as one of the most exciting young batters in world cricket.

Not just India, Pakistan fans too hail Sanju’s heroics

IANS | March 1, 2026 11:59 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Sanju Samson’s brilliant 97 under pressure not only carried India into the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals but also earned praise from across the border, with several Pakistani fans taking to X to applaud the batter’s match-winning effort.

PM Modi speaks to UAE President, condemns attacks; expresses solidarity

IANS | March 1, 2026 11:55 PM

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, strongly condemning the recent attacks on the Gulf nation and expressing India's solidarity during what he described as a difficult time.