India-Israel farm ties poised for big leap

IANS | March 29, 2026 7:13 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The India-Israel cooperation in agriculture has received a huge push with the announcement, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jerusalem last month, of setting up more Centres of Excellence as high-tech agricultural hubs and taking these further to the village level to ensure that the use of modern farm techniques percolates directly to the grassroots.

Sonakshi Sinha & Zaheer Iqbal groove on original disco dancer Mithun's tunes

IANS | March 29, 2026 7:05 PM

Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Beloved Bollywood couple Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal were seen grooving on original disco dancer Mithun Chakraborty's tunes in their latest social media post.

BJP slams Trinamool Congress over law and order, economic decline in Bengal ahead of polls

IANS | March 29, 2026 6:49 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, on Sunday, launched a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, accusing it of fostering lawlessness, corruption, and economic decline, while claiming that people in the state are now seeking political change.

'Rusty, but not far off': Vettori backs SRH to bounce back after RCB loss

IANS | March 29, 2026 6:43 PM

Bengaluru, March 29 (IANS) Head coach Daniel Vettori motivated the players after Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) six wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener played at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday calling the performance 'rusty but far from alarming.

Satadhar Dham's biogas-driven mega kitchen in Gujarat serves 10,000 pilgrims daily

IANS | March 29, 2026 6:41 PM

Gandhinagar, March 29 (IANS) In a remarkable example of sustainable living and self-reliance, Satadhar Dham has emerged as a model for renewable energy use, with its massive community kitchen catering to around 10,000 pilgrims daily powered entirely by biogas.

Abdominal fat bigger risk than overall obesity in India: Dr Jitendra Singh

IANS | March 29, 2026 6:38 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Abdominal or central obesity poses a greater health risk than overall obesity, especially in the Indian context, where even lean-looking individuals may carry harmful visceral fat, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday.

PM Vishwakarma Yojana transforms labourer into entrepreneur in MP's Damoh

IANS | March 29, 2026 6:36 PM

Damoh (Madhya Pradesh), March 29 (IANS) The PM Vishwakarma Yojana, a flagship Central government scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is steadily changing lives across rural India, enabling traditional workers to become 'self-reliant' entrepreneurs.

Reyneke becomes first woman to win player of the match award on debut in multiple formats

IANS | March 29, 2026 6:35 PM

Christchurch, March 29 (IANS) South Africa all-rounder Kayla Reyneke capped her ODI debut with a last-ball six against New Zealand on Sunday, giving the Proteas a thrilling two-wicket win. In the process, Kayla has become the first woman in international cricket to win player of the match awards on debut in multiple formats.

‘From essay to PM’s praise’: Pratham Barar overwhelmed after ‘Mann Ki Baat’ mention

IANS | March 29, 2026 6:17 PM

Yamunanagar (Haryana), March 29 (IANS) Pratham Barar, a B.Com student from Haryana’s Yamunanagar, on Sunday expressed immense surprise and happiness after Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned his name in the latest episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, praising his thoughts on building a Green and Clean Bharat.

Pakistan train safety under scanner after Shalimar Express incident

IANS | March 29, 2026 6:10 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) A recent train accident in Pakistan involving the Shalimar Express has raised serious concerns about railway safety and accountability, with questions emerging over whether deeper systemic issues are being overlooked.