Afghanistan: Families search for loved ones on Eid after Pakistan's deadly airstrike on Kabul hospital

IANS | March 24, 2026 3:17 PM

Kabul, March 24 (IANS) In a poignant sight, several Afghan families searched for their loved ones on Eid in Afghanistan after Pakistan's airstrike on a drug rehab centre in Kabul claimed lives of over 400 people on March 16, a report has detailed. The Pakistani attack against what it termed as "military and terrorist infrastructure" in Afghanistan seemed to have gone wrong catastrophically as a rehabilitation centre for drug addicts was targetted which resulted in a massive tragedy.

1st supplementary voters’ list would not have been published had I not moved SC: Mamata Banerjee

IANS | March 24, 2026 3:12 PM

Kolkata, March 24 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday claimed that the 1st supplementary list of voters referred for judicial adjudication would not have been published unless she had approached the Supreme Court in the matter.

AAP MLAs protest outside Delhi Assembly over fire safety concerns despite Rs 1 lakh crore budget

IANS | March 24, 2026 2:55 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Delhi's Leader of the Opposition Atishi, along with other AAP legislators, staged a protest outside the Assembly on Tuesday, alleging that despite a Rs 1 lakh crore budget, the government has failed to provide even a single ladder for the Fire Department.

Indian economy's fundamentals strong: PM Modi says efforts on to minimise West Asia impact

IANS | March 24, 2026 2:54 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the Indian economy's fundamentals are "strong" and the Centre is making "continuous efforts" to ensure the West Asia conflict has minimal effect on the country.

IPL 2026: This feels really good, have been waiting for this for a long time, says Dubey after being included by KKR

Niharika Raina | March 24, 2026 2:50 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) For Vidarbha pacer Saurabh Dubey, the wait has finally been worth it. Dubey, the left-arm fast bowler with a height of six feet and five inches, arrived at the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) camp as a net bowler when the three-time champions began their preparations for the ten-team competition.

Shraddha Arya says 'Goofy, happy, & completely in love' as she wishes husband on his birthday

IANS | March 24, 2026 2:44 PM

Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) A popular name in the television industry, Shraddha Arya showered her husband, Rahul Nagal, with love on his birthday with an adorable wish on social media.

India’s IPO boom continues in FY26, mainboard raises record Rs 1.65 lakh crore

IANS | March 24, 2026 2:42 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) India’s primary market has remained strong in the financial year 2025–26 so far, with record fundraising on the mainboard even as activity in the SME segment slowed slightly, according to NSE’s Market Pulse report for March 2026 on Tuesday.

'There's no need to think differently…': Ashish Nehra stresses GT’s mindset ahead of IPL 2026

IANS | March 24, 2026 2:42 PM

Ahmedabad, March 24 (IANS) Gujarat Titans have outlined their clear strategy ahead of IPL 2026, with head coach Ashish Nehra emphasising that the team remains committed to competing and winning and does not plan to alter their current style of play.

DMK seals pact with VCK in TN; gives eight seats, two more from 2021

IANS | March 24, 2026 2:38 PM

Chennai, March 24 (IANS) In a key step towards consolidating its electoral alliance, the DMK on Tuesday sealed a seat-sharing deal with the VCK, allotting eight Assembly constituencies to the Dalit-focused party ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu polls.

BJP MP Thakur calls LoP Rahul Gandhi 'Leader of Propaganda'

IANS | March 24, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Tuesday accused Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of being the "Leader of Propaganda or Leader of opposing Bharat." His reaction follows the Congress MP's recent remarks alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “100 per cent under the control” of US President Donald Trump.