Sooryavanshi is too good to not play for India: Ashwin

IANS | March 31, 2026 12:04 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin heaped rich praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his breathtaking innings powered Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a commanding eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL 2026 opener in Guwahati on Monday, and mentioned that he must not be hurried into India’s international setup.

Seven killed in stampede at temple in Bihar's Nalanda

IANS | March 31, 2026 12:02 PM

Nalanda, March 31 (IANS) A stampede broke out during prayers at Mata Sheetla Temple in Bihar's Nalanda on Tuesday, leaving seven people dead and one seriously injured, police confirmed.

Snehlata Vasaikar on ‘Vashikaranam’ look: Reflects strong woman who stays connected to her roots

IANS | March 31, 2026 12:00 PM

Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Actress Snehlata Vasaikar, who’s currently seen playing Suman in Vashikaranam - Kis Par Rakhein Vishwas, has opened up about the carefully crafted look she adopts for her character and said that it beautifully reflects a strong woman who stays connected to her roots.

eGramSwaraj routes over Rs 3 lakh crore to deepen rural India's digital push

IANS | March 31, 2026 12:00 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) India’s Gram Panchayats have routed over Rs 3 lakh crore in cumulative payments through the eGramSwaraj platform and the AI‑powered 'SabhaSaar' meeting tool is now available in 23 Indian languages, the government said on Tuesday.

Gold, silver likely to trade positive amid hopes of de-escalation in West Asia, crude oil prices slip

IANS | March 31, 2026 11:53 AM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Gold and silver prices are likely to open higher in Tuesday’s evening session amid hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict.

I challenge Gaurav Gogoi to make his income linked to Pakistan, UK public: Assam CM

IANS | March 31, 2026 11:49 AM

Guwahati, March 31 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday launched a sharp attack on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, questioning his alleged foreign assets and challenging him to make his financial details public.

Iran's parliament starts process to adopt plan on Strait of Hormuz management

IANS | March 31, 2026 11:47 AM

Tehran, March 31 (IANS) Iran's parliament has kicked off a process to approve a plan to exercise smart management over the Strait of Hormuz.

Zendaya on back-to-back releases: Hope people don’t get sick of me

IANS | March 31, 2026 11:37 AM

Los Angeles, March 31 (IANS) Actress Zendaya has a jam-packed year with many releases throughout 2026, and she plans to step away from the limelight soon after.

Tovino Thomas on braving the middle-east conflict and releasing 'Pallichattambi': We don't know when this war will end! (IANS Exclusive)

Manigandan K R | March 31, 2026 11:37 AM

Chennai, March 31 (IANS) Actor Tovino Thomas, who is fast emerging as one of the top stars of the south, has now disclosed to IANS as to why the makers of his eagerly awaited period action film 'Pallichattambi' have chosen to release their film on the date they originally announced even as the makers of several other big Malayalam films are postponing their films' releases in the wake of the ongoing conflict in the Gulf.

'Scientific training, workload management in focus' at Kabaddi camp for Asiad: Sonali Shingate

IANS | March 31, 2026 11:23 AM

Bellary, March 31 (IANS) As India's women’s kabaddi probables continue their high-performance camp at the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) Bellary, experienced all-rounder Sonali Shingate believes the shift towards structured strength and conditioning is a significant step forward for the sport.