Seoul shares down amid prolonged Middle East crisis

IANS | March 31, 2026 9:13 AM

Seoul, March 31 (IANS) South Korean stocks traded lower late on Tuesday morning, led by heavy foreign sell-offs, as an escalating conflict in the Middle East heightened concerns about global oil supplies and broader economic impacts.

Big B says ‘inner voice’ key to navigating polluted information age

IANS | March 31, 2026 9:10 AM

Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has reflected on the overwhelming surge of information in today’s world, noting that the line between truth and falsehood is increasingly blurred, often getting lost in the noise of external influences, leaving individuals in a constant search for clarity.

US Congressman urges King Charles to meet Epstein victims

IANS | March 31, 2026 8:50 AM

Washington, March 31 (IANS) US Congressman Ro Khanna has asked King Charles III to meet survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse during his upcoming visit to the United States, calling it a step towards accountability for a powerful global network.

Fake court, fake police: Retired Mumbai officer digitally arrested for 25 days, duped of Rs 1.57 crore

IANS | March 31, 2026 8:44 AM

Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) In a shocking case of cyber fraud, a 69-year-old retired senior officer from the DN Nagar area of Andheri in Mumbai was subjected to 'digital arrest' for 25 days and defrauded of Rs 1.57 crore by cybercriminals posing as police and court officials. The accused even staged a mock court hearing via video call, invoking the name of a former Supreme Court judge to intimidate the victim.

US lawmakers push bills against Sharia law

IANS | March 31, 2026 8:30 AM

Washington, March 31 (IANS) Republican lawmakers used a coordinated House floor debate to push for new laws targeting Sharia law, saying “seven bills stand ready” to ensure no foreign religious code enters the US legal system.

US lawmakers seek data on gun exports

IANS | March 31, 2026 8:21 AM

Washington, March 31 (IANS) Senior US lawmakers have pressed the Commerce Department to release detailed data on exports of American-made semi-automatic weapons, citing concerns that such sales are fuelling criminal violence abroad.