Pakistan leans on Sunni groups to curb Shia mobilisation, maintain Iran neutrality

Vicky Nanjappa | March 25, 2026 11:33 AM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) For Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, countering the pro-Iran Shia mobilisation in the country is increasingly becoming a headache. For Pakistan, countering this mobilisation is important as it is threatening to become bigger. However, the dilemma the establishment faces is that it cannot use its official machinery to take on the mobilisation of the Shias.

Pant's talent is tremendous, but you need a method and game plan in T20s: Faf

IANS | March 25, 2026 11:31 AM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has delivered a pointed critique of Rishabh Pant’s T20 performance, pointing out why the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) leader’s considerable talent has not consistently shown in the shortest format before IPL 2026.

Saurabh Shukla says there’s no such thing as a perfect marriage

IANS | March 25, 2026 11:29 AM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) National Award-winning actor-filmmaker Saurabh Shukla believes that the idea of a “perfect” relationship or marriage is a myth, stressing that imperfection is what truly defines human connections.

Hasina says efforts on in Bangladesh to rehabilitate perpetrators of 1971 genocide by Pakistan

IANS | March 25, 2026 11:23 AM

Dhaka, March 25 (IANS) As Bangladesh observes Genocide Day on Wednesday, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid tribute to the millions of people killed during the 1971 brutal crackdown by Pakistani forces.

Tiafoe sets Sinner Miami QF showdown, Zverev prevails in two tie-breaks

IANS | March 25, 2026 11:20 AM

Miami, March 25 (IANS) Frances Tiafoe entered his fifth ATP Masters 1000 quarter-final and his first since Cincinnati in 2024 after beating Terence Atmane 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 at the Miami Open.

Global crude oil plunges up to 7 pc on ceasefire hopes

IANS | March 25, 2026 11:20 AM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) International crude oil prices witnessed a sharp decline on Wednesday amid growing hopes of a ceasefire in the West Asia region.

Gauff sets up Muchova clash in maiden Miami Open SF

IANS | March 25, 2026 11:14 AM

Miami, March 25 (IANS) Coco Gauff produced a gritty comeback performance to book her maiden semifinal berth at the Miami Open, overcoming Belinda Bencic in a hard-fought three-set contest.

Suraj Venjaramoodu plays a cop called 'Bharathan' in Dhanush's 'Kara'

IANS | March 25, 2026 11:12 AM

Chennai, March 25 (IANS) After having disclosed the character names of Mamitha Baiju 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 Wednesday disclosed that Malayalam actor Suraj Venjaramoodu would be seen as a cop called Bharathan in their film.

West Asia crisis: Safety of Indians, gas supply and self-reliance among top priorities for govt

IANS | March 25, 2026 11:11 AM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Amid the West Asia crisis, the Indian government is leaving no stone unturned when it comes to the safety of Indians in conflict zone, gas and fuel availability, long-term energy security measures and push for self-reliance across sectors.

Harish Rana, first Indian allowed passive euthanasia, cremated in Delhi

IANS | March 25, 2026 11:07 AM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The final rites of Harish Rana, the first person in India to be granted permission for passive euthanasia, were conducted on Wednesday at New Delhi's Green Park cremation ground.