Spanish Para Badminton International 2026: Pramod Bhagat leads India’s charge with one gold and two silvers

IANS | March 29, 2026 9:15 PM

Toledo (Spain), March 29 (IANS) India delivered an impressive performance at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2026 – Level 1 in Toledo, with Pramod Bhagat emerging as the standout performer. The Paralympic champion clinched one gold and two silver medals, spearheading India’s strong showing on the international stage.

Belagavi farmer elated after PM Modi mentions fish farming in 'Mann Ki Baat' programme

IANS | March 29, 2026 9:00 PM

Belagavi, March 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised a farmer from Karnataka's Belagavi in his 'Mann Ki Baat' address on Sunday, highlighting fish farming as an important livelihood activity and bringing attention to rural entrepreneurship, he expressed joy and pride after being featured in the programme.

Jindal Panther stun Jaipur Achievers with thrilling late comeback to seal 9–8 win

IANS | March 29, 2026 8:56 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Jindal Panther pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat Jaipur Achievers 9–8 in a high-octane Northern India Polo Championship clash, with Juan Gris Zavaletta delivering the decisive blow in the final seconds.

'Conflict with Afghanistan could evolve into prolonged war if Pakistan allowed to conduct military operations'

IANS | March 29, 2026 8:54 PM

Athens, March 29 (IANS) Pakistan's ongoing conflict with Afghanistan could evolve into a prolonged war with severe consequences if Islamabad is allowed to conduct aggressive military operations in Kabul, as such a situation will not only destabilise Afghanistan but also reinforce a pattern of coercive state behaviour that affects international norms, as per a report.

Kareena Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Fatima Sana Shaikh wish Vijay Verma as he turns 40

IANS | March 29, 2026 8:50 PM

Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Bollywood actor Vijay Varma celebrated his 40th birthday on Sunday. Marking the occasion, his 'Jaane Jaan' co-star Kareena Kapoor penned a lovely wish for him on social media.

Two mine workers die due to gas poisoning in Afghanistan's Samangan

IANS | March 29, 2026 8:31 PM

Kabul, March 29 (IANS) Two mine workers have died due to gas poisoning in Afghanistan's Samangan, local media reported on Sunday.

IPL 2026: Brevis ruled out of CSK’s opening game against RR due to side strain

IANS | March 29, 2026 8:27 PM

Guwahati, March 29 (IANS) Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be without South Africa batter Dewald Brevis for their IPL 2026 opening match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) after he suffered a side strain while training, confirmed head coach Stephen Fleming.

China's Belt and Road projects tied to Iranian ports, rail corridors face heightened instability: Report

IANS | March 29, 2026 8:24 PM

Colombo, March 29 (IANS) China will materially and geopolitically lose heavily from the attack which the US and Israel have launched on Iran, as amid the ongoing conflict, its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects related to Iranian ports, rail corridors and energy infrastructure face increased instability and security risk, as per a report.

Mann Ki Baat: Amritsar resident, known for Vedic manuscripts preservation, proud after PM's acclaim

IANS | March 29, 2026 8:20 PM

Amritsar, March 29 (IANS) Amritsar resident Amit Singh Rana beamed with pride on Sunday, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Mann Ki Baat address to the nation, praised him for his work related to the preservation and digitisation of manuscripts.

Asian Boxing C'ships: Nikhat, Lovlina get byes, Jadumani handed tough bout in first round

IANS | March 29, 2026 8:20 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) India’s boxing contingent is set to begin its campaign as the Asian Boxing Elite Boxing Championships 2026 get underway in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on Monday, with the draw confirming key opening bouts and byes across categories.