CSK players don't roam as 5-time champions; happy to be a part of that culture: Samson

IANS | March 30, 2026 12:33 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Sanju Samson is stepping into unfamiliar territory this IPL season, but the transition to the Chennai Super Kings already appears to have settled him. On the eve of their 2026 campaign opener against his former side, the Rajasthan Royals, Samson offered an unfiltered glimpse into his early days with the five-time champions, touching on culture, transition, and what lies ahead.

Hockey India names 31-player senior women’s national coaching camp

IANS | March 30, 2026 12:27 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Hockey India announced the women’s national coaching camp, scheduled from April 1 to 9, 2026, as India begins preparations for a crucial international season. Coming off a strong performance at the recently held FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad, Telangana, where they won a silver medal, the team has successfully qualified for the upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands in 2026.

Shaheer Sheikh says life is about ‘moments that take your breath away’

IANS | March 30, 2026 12:21 PM

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Television actor Shaheer Sheikh shared a reflective note, saying that for him, life is defined by fleeting yet powerful moments that leave one in awe.

Kerala polls: Aranmula on edge as Health Minister Veena George in high-stakes triangular fight

IANS | March 30, 2026 12:17 PM

Pathanamthitta, March 30 (IANS) The Aranmula Assembly constituency in Pathanamthitta is shaping into one of the most closely watched electoral battles in Kerala, with Health Minister Veena George seeking a third consecutive victory amid stiff and layered opposition.

From guns to glamour: Khalistan-linked gangsters lure youth online

Vicky Nanjappa | March 30, 2026 12:16 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Security agencies are closely monitoring a growing network of social media accounts allegedly operated by Khalistan-linked gangsters, who are increasingly using displays of wealth and luxury to attract young recruits in Punjab and Haryana.

CM Nitish Kumar resigns from Bihar Legislative Council

IANS | March 30, 2026 12:13 PM

Patna, March 30 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday resigned from his membership in the Legislative Council, fulfilling the constitutional requirement ahead of assuming office as a Rajya Sabha member.

'We got close in the last 13 seasons, delighted to break the streak,' says Jayawardene as MI end opening-game hoodoo

IANS | March 30, 2026 12:13 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) As Mumbai Indians have finally shed one of the IPL’s most curious streaks, head coach Mahela Jayawardene revealed that the long-standing hoodoo had remained a recurring theme within the dressing room, making its end as much a mental breakthrough as a statistical one.

'Integral part of 'Bengal family': Mamata Banerjee tries to woo Marwari society ahead of elections

IANS | March 30, 2026 12:03 PM

Kolkata, March 30 (IANS) On the occasion of Rajasthan Diwas, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that the “Rajasthani” and “Marwari” communities in the state will always remain an essential part of West Bengal, recognising their contributions to the overall development of the region.

Indian CEOs’ median pay rises 5 pc to Rs 10.5 crore in FY26: Report

IANS | March 30, 2026 11:58 AM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Median compensation for professional chief executives in India rose 5 per cent year‑on‑year to about Rs 10.5 crore in FY26, marking the slowest pace of growth since the COVID‑19 pandemic period, a new report has said.

Deportations were higher during UPA tenure: Chaturvedi on BJP's 'illegal immigrants' claims in Bengal

IANS | March 30, 2026 11:57 AM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, Priyanka Chaturvedi, on Monday criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his recent remarks alleging unchecked infiltration in West Bengal, questioning the BJP’s narrative on “ghuspaithiyas (illegal immigrants)".