Israel staying on course until Iranian threats are neutralised: Ambassador Azar (IANS interview)

IANS | March 25, 2026 5:24 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has warned that Iran will face major consequences if it continues to double down and refuses to cooperate with the American and international community requirements. In an interview with IANS, Azar also asserted that Israel will continue with its operations until the Iranian threats are neutralised.

AIATF chief Bitta thanks PM Modi, CM Yogi for 'constructing Ram Temple without riots or violence'

IANS | March 25, 2026 5:22 PM

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), March 25 (IANS) Chairperson of the All India Anti-Terrorist Front (AIATF), Maninderjeet Singh Bitta, on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, for the construction of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple "without any riots or violence".

Skeet shooters get into action first as ISSF World Cup series kicks off in Morocco

IANS | March 25, 2026 5:19 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The top international skeet shooters will get into action on the opening day of the opening day of the first Shotgun World Cup of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup series starting in Tangier, Morocco, on Thursday. A 12-member team is all set to represent India in the year’s first ISSF World Cup Shotgun.

Pawan Kalyan welcomes wife to Instagram: Looking forward to inspiring interactions

IANS | March 25, 2026 5:03 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Actor and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Pawan Kalyan’s wife, Anna Lezhneva, has made her debut on social media.

If you win a home World Cup, you can go and play and win anywhere, says Harmanpreet

IANS | March 25, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said the team’s triumph in last year’s home Women’s ODI World Cup has given them the belief to succeed in any showpiece event in the world, adding that preparations were in full swing for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, to be played from June 12 to July 5 in England.

Hotels and restaurants charging 'gas and fuel surcharge' unfair practice: CCPA

IANS | March 25, 2026 5:00 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has flagged the practice of hotels and restaurants demanding or collecting additional charges -- 'LPG charges', 'gas surcharge' and 'fuel cost recovery' -- in consumer bills, terming it an unfair trade practice, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said on Wednesday.

Jasprit Bumrah checks into BCCI CoE for workload management ahead of IPL 2026: Report

IANS | March 25, 2026 4:47 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has reportedly checked into the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru as part of a structured workload management programme ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

India's markets to recoup lost ground, RBI rate hike unlikely: Report

IANS | March 25, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) India’s markets are likely to recoup some lost ground after the US announced a five‑day reprieve for Iran’s energy infrastructure, a report said on Wednesday.

Cabinet okays continuation of Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Tracking Scheme for Rs 1,800 crore

IANS | March 25, 2026 4:39 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme beyond March 31, 2026 for a period of five years -- from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031 -- with a budget outlay of Rs 1,800 crore.

5th T20I: SA beat NZ in decider to clinch series 3-2

IANS | March 25, 2026 4:38 PM

Christchurch, March 25 (IANS) Wicketkeeper batter Connor Esterhuizen's half-century, followed by a scintilating effort from the bowlers, helped South Africa register a 33-run win against New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I to seal the five-game series 3-2 here at the Hagley Oval on Wednesday.