Where talent meets opportunity: Uncapped debutants who are ready to seize IPL 2026 spotlight

IANS | March 26, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Since its inception in 2008, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has evolved into more than just a cricket tournament; it embodies the intersection of talent, ambition, and opportunity. The IPL trophy has an inscription on it in Sanskrit, "Yatra Pratibha Avsara Prapnotihi", which translates to "where talent meets opportunity".

India positioning itself to supply electro-tech to the world: WEF report

IANS | March 26, 2026 2:21 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) India is positioning itself as a global electro-tech manufacturing hub to ensure energy sovereignty, according to a report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), adding that as India shows the world a fast track to a superior energy future, other emerging markets are watching.

Nepal’s probe panel report detailing Sept firing on Gen Z protestors may have serious political, social implications

IANS | March 26, 2026 2:16 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) A day before Nepal’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which swept the March 5 national election, officially names its Prime Minister on Thursday, the interim government was reportedly forced to release a probe agency report that investigated the September 8-9 firing on youngsters in Kathmandu, that led to several deaths.

Dhaka expert sounds note of caution on Bangladesh’s nuclear power plant: Report

IANS | March 26, 2026 2:12 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Bangladesh stands on the threshold of a historic milestone as fuel loading is scheduled to start at the first unit of the country’s Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant on April 7, bringing the reactor alive for the generation of electricity, according to an article in the Dhaka-based The Daily Star newspaper.

Delhi Crime Branch busts LPG hoarding racket in Ranhola; 459 cylinders seized

IANS | March 26, 2026 2:00 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) In a major enforcement action under the Essential Commodities Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Delhi Police Crime Branch on Thursday unearthed an illegal operation involving the hoarding and misuse of LPG cylinders in the Ranhola area of Outer Delhi. A total of 459 empty gas cylinders, including 175 Bharat Petroleum and 284 Indane cylinders, were seized during the raid.

Delhi CM distributes bicycles to 1,000 schoolgirls under 'Vidya Vahini' initiative

IANS | March 26, 2026 2:00 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday performed 'Kanya Pujan' in Pitampura and distributed bicycles to around 1,000 girl students from nine schools, reiterating her government's commitment to ensuring uninterrupted education for girls in the national capital.

India’s e-commerce hiring surges 35 pc in last 2 years: Report

IANS | March 26, 2026 1:59 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Hiring in India’s e-commerce and quick commerce sector has grown sharply by 35 per cent over the last two years, with companies increasingly focusing on technology and execution capabilities, a new report said on Thursday.

B'desh Prez Shahabuddin, PM Tarique Rahman pay tribute to 1971 martyrs on Independence Day

IANS | March 26, 2026 1:54 PM

Dhaka, March 26 (IANS) Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday paid homage to the 1971 Liberation War martyrs by laying wreaths at the National Memorial, marking the country's 56th Independence and National Day.

Private fuel retailer Nayara hikes petrol by Rs 5, diesel by Rs 3

IANS | March 26, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Nayara Energy on Thursday increased petrol and diesel prices, becoming one of the first fuel retailers in India to pass on the recent rise in global crude oil prices to consumers.

‘Aakhri Sawal’ starring Sanjay Dutt to release in cinemas on May 15

IANS | March 26, 2026 1:39 PM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) The makers of the upcoming film ‘Aakhri Sawal’ starring Sanjay Dutt have locked its release date. The film is set to arrive in cinemas on May 15, 2026.