Pakistan: Raid uncovers clinic involved in delivering vulnerable women, selling babies for profit

IANS | March 31, 2026 6:43 PM

Islamabad, March 31 (IANS) A recent raid in Sheikham near Sarai Mughal in Kasur district of Pakistan's Punjab province uncovered a clinic that allegedly handled deliveries of vulnerable women and sold babies for profit. Arrests were made and clinic was shut, however, it was only a small part of a vast network which thrives due to gaps in oversight as social stigma leaves women unprotected, local media has stated.

Confident Blue Colts ready to face Bhutan in SAFF U20 Championship semifinal

IANS | March 31, 2026 6:39 PM

Male (Maldives), March 31 (IANS) Defending champions India will look to rise to the occasion when they take on Bhutan in the semifinals of the SAFF U20 Championship at the National Stadium in Malé, Maldives, on Wednesday. The other semifinal will be played between Nepal and Bangladesh.

IPL 2026: When and Where to watch LSG vs DC, know all details

IANS | March 31, 2026 6:33 PM

Lucknow, March 31 (IANS) Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will start their campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Axar Patel's side, Delhi Capitals (DC), at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Russia expecting PM Modi's visit to Moscow in 2026: Deputy FM Rudenko

IANS | March 31, 2026 6:31 PM

Moscow, March 31 (IANS) Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko has expressed that Moscow is expecting a visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a bilateral summit later this year, local media reported on Tuesday.

Secretary, Sports, urges industry to position India as a global hub for sports goods manufacturing at ISGF 2026

IANS | March 31, 2026 6:26 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The 4th edition of the India Sporting Goods Fair (ISGF) 2026 opened on Tuesday with a strong focus on transforming India into a global hub for sports goods manufacturing, exports, and trade.

Discipline over distraction, the defining evolution of Suraj Aheibam

IANS | March 31, 2026 6:15 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Social media can subtly interfere with an athlete’s routine, transforming brief breaks into extended distractions and gradually influencing focus, recovery, and performance. For young players seeking consistency, this effect can be even more significant. India U20 men's goalkeeper Suraj Singh Aheibam faced this issue firsthand.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov plans to visit India in May for BRICS ministerial

IANS | March 31, 2026 6:11 PM

Moscow, March 31 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov plans to visit India in May to attend a meeting of the foreign ministers of the BRICS countries, local media reported on Tuesday citing a statement from Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko.

Somebody needs to ask, what is the meaning of 'heckle', AIFF reacts to harassment allegation by woman EC member (Ld)

IANS | March 31, 2026 6:11 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) All India Football Federation (AIFF) has reacted to allegations of harassment and "heckling" levelled by a woman Executive Committee member, Valanka Alemao, who is also a member of the FIFA Women’s Development Committee.

James McAvoy says he 'worries less' as an older dad

IANS | March 31, 2026 6:02 PM

Los Angeles, March 31 (IANS) Hollywood actor James McAvoy has spoken up about the changes that he has experienced after embracing fatherhood.

Dozens of Pakistani soldiers killed in 30 coordinated attacks across Balochistan, claims BLA

IANS | March 31, 2026 6:02 PM

Quetta, March 31 (IANS) The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on Tuesday claimed responsibility for carrying out more than 30 coordinated attacks against the Pakistani army across several regions in Balochistan, resulting in the death of dozens of personnel and injuries to several others.