Feels like hard work is being recognised: Hardik, Navneet on Hockey India Annual Awards nominations

IANS | March 24, 2026 12:10 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) As Hockey India gears up to host the Hockey India Annual Awards 2025 on 27 March in New Delhi, Indian hockey stars Hardik Singh and Navneet Kaur expressed their gratitude and motivation after being nominated for the prestigious Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year 2025, saying it feels like their hardwork is being recognised.

A. R. Rahman says ‘Munbe Vaa’ is MS Dhoni’s favourite song, not just Suresh Raina’s

IANS | March 24, 2026 11:59 AM

Chennai, March 24 (IANS) Oscar-winning composer A. R. Rahman revealed that his popular Tamil track “Munbe Vaa” from the 2006 film “Sillunu Oru Kadhal” has found a special admirer in MS Dhoni, sharing that the former Chennai Super Kings captain personally told him it is among his favourite songs.

Package rights individually: Lalit Modi on IPL market strategy

IANS | March 24, 2026 11:56 AM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chief Lalit Modi has laid out a bold roadmap for the league’s next media rights cycle, urging decision-makers to move away from bulk deals and instead "package their rights individually, that is, by different media types."

Now Swiggy hikes platform fee by 17 pc to Rs 17.58 per order

IANS | March 24, 2026 11:55 AM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) After Zomato, food delivery platform Swiggy has raised platform fee, increasing it by 17 per cent to Rs 17.58 per order from Rs 14.99 earlier.

RG Kar lift death: Probe reveals loopholes; chaotic 30-minute search for key as family cried for help

IANS | March 24, 2026 11:53 AM

Kolkata, March 24 (IANS) Investigations into the RG Kar elevator death case have revealed that the security guards were completely unaware that a key to the basement was kept in the office of the Superintendent of the hospital.

Sabarimala review: Devaswom Board questions ‘essential practices’ doctrine before SC

IANS | March 24, 2026 11:52 AM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Ahead of the commencement of hearings before a nine-judge Constitution Bench in the Sabarimala review matter, written submissions filed on behalf of the Travancore Devaswom Board have urged the Supreme Court to adopt a “community-centric and subjective” understanding of religion under Article 25 of the Constitution, cautioning against judicial reinterpretation of religious beliefs and practices.

Smart recovery likely in Indian markets, rupee to rebound to 91 against dollar: Report

IANS | March 24, 2026 11:49 AM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) A smart recovery is likely in Indian markets as the crude overhang wanes and price‑earnings (P/E) premiums contract, a report said on Tuesday.

Sabalenka storms into Miami Open QF, Gauff sets up Bencic showdown

IANS | March 24, 2026 11:48 AM

Miami, March 24 (IANS) Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka continued her dominant run at the Miami Open, booking a place in the quarterfinals with a straight-sets win over Zheng Qinwen.

Security agencies flag terror, disinformation threat ahead of Tamil Nadu, Kerala polls

Vicky Nanjappa | March 24, 2026 11:47 AM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The security agencies are closely monitoring online chatter by terror operatives and their sympathisers as the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala get ready for elections.

Salman Khan's sister Arpita Khan shares a heartwarming pic of her little ‘beauty’ Ayat with her ‘beast’

IANS | March 24, 2026 11:41 AM

Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's sister Arpita Khan Sharma, on Tuesday, gave fans a glimpse of an adorable moment between her daughter and their pet in her latest social media post.