India-Bangladesh partnership grounded in trust, shared values and common commitment to peace: Kirti Vardhan Singh

IANS | March 26, 2026 9:01 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday reiterated that India warmly welcomes the new government of Bangladesh as both countries remain bound by deep-rooted ties of history, culture, and language, which lend a unique warmth and closeness to the relationship.

Midhun Venugopal's character in Tovino Thomas-starrer 'Pallichatambi' released!

IANS | March 26, 2026 8:52 PM

Chennai, March 26 (IANS) The makers of director Dijo Jose Antony's upcoming big budget Malayalam action entertainer, 'Pallichattambi', featuring actor Tovino Thomas in the lead, have now revealed that actor Midhun Venugopal plays a character called Davi in the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

In MP's Mandla, PM-KISAN aids farmers in grappling with unseen challenges

IANS | March 26, 2026 8:48 PM

Mandla (Madhya Pradesh), March 26 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme (PM-KISAN), a Central government programme to financially support small and marginal farmers, has given the farming community dignity and respect, besides helping them grapple with monetary challenges in difficult times.

Bihar: Manjula Kumari sets up spice business under PMFME, employs over 30 people

IANS | March 26, 2026 8:37 PM

Nalanda, March 25 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME), a scheme launched in Covid-era to support 'vocal for local' mission is doing wonders in the food processing sector, particularly in the tier-II and tier-III towns.

KITG Day 2: Five-star Manikanta dominates swimming for Karnataka; Odisha’s Anjali Munda bags golden hat-trick (round-up)

IANS | March 26, 2026 8:37 PM

Raipur, March 26 (IANS) Swimmer Manikanta L. single-handedly kept Karnataka at the top of the medals table as he grabbed three more gold medals on Thursday to take his individual gold tally to five while Odisha’s Anjali Munda completed a hat-trick of gold medals in the swimming competition on the second day of the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 in Raipur on Thursday.

'UNCLOS needs strengthening to meet 21st-century maritime challenges'

IANS | March 26, 2026 8:37 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Reimagining the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is not about drafting a new constitution for the seas but about rescuing the existing one from strategic insufficiency, a report said on Thursday.

Nandamuri Balakrishna conferred with Lifetime Achievement Award at International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD)

IANS | March 26, 2026 8:29 PM

Hyderabad, March 26 (IANS) Legendary Telugu star Nandamuri Balakrishna has been conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 in recognition of his contribution to the film industry over a period of five decades.

France: EAM Jaishankar holds discussions with counterparts from Canada, South Korea and Japan

IANS | March 26, 2026 8:28 PM

Paris, March 26 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met his counterparts from South Korea, Canada and Japan on the sidelines of G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in France on Thursday.

Pakistan poses unprecedented threat to US mainland but Trump prioritising economic interests: Report

IANS | March 26, 2026 8:18 PM

London, March 26 (IANS) Pakistan’s increasing reliance on China raises concerns over Islamabad's ability to retain operational autonomy and military sovereignty in a major conflict amid Beijing's apparent involvement in its Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) programme.

Prithvi Pandiarajan plays Murugesan in Dhanush-starrer 'Kara'

IANS | March 26, 2026 8:11 PM

Chennai, March 26 (IANS) After having disclosed the character names and looks of actors Mamitha Baiju, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Karunas, Jayaram and director K S Ravikumar in director Vignesh Raja's upcoming action entertainer 'Kara', featuring actor Dhanush in the lead, the makers of the film on Thursday released actor Prithvi Pandiarajan's look in the film as Murugesan.