Global community calls for tighter scrutiny of Pakistan’s GSP Plus status

IANS | March 28, 2026 9:23 PM

Geneva, March 28 (IANS) Several European politicians, campaigners and political representatives attending the ongoing 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva have called for closer scrutiny of Pakistan's special trade status under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP Plus) granted by the EU, citing growing concerns over the country’s worsening human rights record.

Northeast is India's gateway to Global South: Jyotiraditya Scindia

IANS | March 28, 2026 9:15 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Union Minister for Communication and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, said on Saturday that the Northeast is India's gateway to the Global South and holds potential as a strategic bridge for economic and cultural engagement.

India adopts people-centric approach to fisheries governance: Piyush Goyal

IANS | March 28, 2026 9:10 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday that India has adopted a balanced and people-centric approach to fisheries governance while participating in deliberations at the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Cameroon.

India should leverage West Asia crisis to redouble reform efforts: CEA Nageswaran​

IANS | March 28, 2026 9:05 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran on Saturday said that given the considerable impact of the West Asia conflict on India’s economy, the country should leverage the fallout to redouble its recent reform efforts to enhance India’s competitiveness and preparedness.​

Pakistan bids for mediation in West Asia conflict while fuelling regional instability

IANS | March 28, 2026 8:56 PM

Islamabad, March 28 (IANS) Pakistan, given its association with the A Q Khan network — a global nuclear smuggling chain that supplied enrichment technology to Iran, Libya, and North Korea — lacks credibility as the guardian amid its reported move to convey the American proposal to Iran and offer to host talks, a report stated.

Defending champion Chacarra leads by four, as OP Chouhan is the top Indian

IANS | March 28, 2026 8:43 PM

Gurugram, March 28 (IANS) Eugenio Chacarra, the defending champion, opened a four-shot lead after carding his third consecutive under par round of the week.

Pakistan topping Global Terrorism Index amid worldwide decline reflects internal failures: Report

IANS | March 28, 2026 8:24 PM

Athens, March 28 (IANS) Pakistan's ranking as the worst affected country in the 2026 Global Terrorism Index, despite a global decline in terrorism, exposes its deep-rooted internal challenges. The data in the index underscores both the immediate impact of violence and the long-term repercussions of structural and strategic policy choices, a report has highlighted.

KITG Day 4: Weightlifter Nikita wins first gold for Chhattisgarh, Odisha women dominate last day of swimming

IANS | March 28, 2026 8:22 PM

Raipur, March 28 (IANS) Weightlifter Nikita ended hosts Chhattisgarh’s wait for a gold medal while Odisha’s women swimmers clinched all the three gold medals on offer on the fourth day of the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 here on Saturday.

Gehlot promoted his son, public rejected him: BJP ​

IANS | March 28, 2026 8:16 PM

Jaipur, March 28 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore on Saturday launched a sharp attack on former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, accusing him of being disconnected from reality and attempting to mislead the public. ​

IPL 2026: Minute’s silence held in memory of stampede victims at Chinnaswamy Stadium

IANS | March 28, 2026 8:13 PM

Bengaluru, March 28 (IANS) Players, officials and fans observed a minute’s silence at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday ahead of the IPL 2026 season opener between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in memory of eleven supporters who died in a stampede during RCB’s title celebrations last year.