TN Surfing Association wins Chief Minister’s State Sports Award for Best Sports Organiser

IANS | March 27, 2026 6:06 PM

Chennai, March 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Surfing Association (TNSA) has been conferred with the prestigious Chief Minister’s State Sports Award for 2025-26 in the Best Sports Organiser category by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDATN), in recognition of its outstanding contribution to hosting national and international surfing events and promoting the sport across the state.

China-linked hackers plant stealth malware deep in global telecom networks: Report

IANS | March 27, 2026 6:03 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) A China-linked state-sponsored hacking group has been found embedding highly stealthy malware deep inside global telecom infrastructure, raising concerns of long-term cyber espionage, a report has said.

Chinese vessels cautious about Iran’s safe shipping corridor amid mounting economic risks: Report

IANS | March 27, 2026 5:59 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Iran’s plan to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz has been met with reluctance from China, even as the country along with "Asia’s major economies facing serious issues amid disruptions in shipping traffic," a new report has said.

Hrithik Roshan keeps Saba Azad's spirits up as she gets hospitalized from parasitic infection

IANS | March 27, 2026 5:58 PM

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Actress Saba Azad has been hospitalized after suffering from Cyclospora cayetanensis, a parasitic infection.

Adivi Sesh reveals how he keeps anxiety issues in check

Akshay Acharya | March 27, 2026 5:53 PM

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Actor-director-writer Adivi Sesh, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film ‘Dacoit’, has opened up on his struggles with anxiety.

EAM Jaishankar congratulates Shisir Khanal on taking over as Nepal's Foreign Minister

IANS | March 27, 2026 5:45 PM

Paris, March 27 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday extended wishes to Shisir Khanal for taking over as Nepal's Minister for Foreign Affairs and expressed readiness to work with him to further strengthen partnership between the two nations.

Centre gives nod for buying military hardware worth Rs 2.38 lakh crore

IANS | March 27, 2026 5:40 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Friday granted acceptance of necessity (AoN) for various proposals to buy military hardware worth an estimated cost of about Rs 2.38 lakh crore.

Randeep Hooda reflects on 'Sarbjit', 'Laal Rang' after a decade: Was just getting started

IANS | March 27, 2026 5:36 PM

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Actor Randeep Hooda decided to turn back the clock and relive some of the memorable roles he played 10 years ago in 2016.

Hockey India Awards: Navneet, Hardik named Players of the Year; Zafar Iqbal gets Lifetime Achievement Award

IANS | March 27, 2026 5:31 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) International stars Navneet Kaur and Hardik Singh were named Players of the Year, while former India captain Zafar Iqbal, a member of the 1980 Olympic gold medal-winning team, was honoured with the Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award in the Hockey India 8th Annual Awards in New Delhi on Friday.

'Thudakkam' director Jude Anthany Joseph greets Vismaya Mohanlal on birthday

IANS | March 27, 2026 5:28 PM

Chennai, March 27 (IANS) Wishing Vismaya Mohanlal, the daughter of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, a very happy birthday, 'Thudakkam' director Jude Anthany Joseph on Friday called Vismaya the "most down-to-earth actress".