EAM Jaishankar, Rubio speak on Middle East tensions​

IANS | March 24, 2026 12:20 AM

Washington, March 24 (IANS) India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke over the phone on Monday about the West Asia crisis. They reviewed its impact on the global economy and energy supplies. Both agreed to continue working together.​

US won’t talk via media on Iran talks: White House​

IANS | March 23, 2026 11:36 PM

Washington, March 23 (IANS) The White House on Monday declined to comment on mediation efforts in the Iran crisis, saying sensitive diplomacy would not be discussed publicly even as reports pointed to growing back-channel activity.​

RG Kar victim’s parents have taken basic membership of BJP: Suvendu Adhikari

IANS | March 23, 2026 11:02 PM

Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) The parents of the doctor who became the victim of the ghastly rape and murder within the premises at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, in August 2024, have accepted the basic membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), confirmed the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari on Monday.

Anil Ambani urges SC to order lenders’ committee for RCOM dues​

IANS | March 23, 2026 10:54 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) In a fresh affidavit filed before the Supreme Court, industrialist Anil D. Ambani has proposed the constitution of a lenders’ committee to determine the actual dues owed by Reliance Communications (RCOM) and its group entities, along with a detailed plan for structured resolution of the liabilities. ​

ISL 2025-26: East Bengal script record derby win over Mohammedan Sporting

IANS | March 23, 2026 10:46 PM

Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) Anwar Ali and Youssef Ezzejjari scored a brace of goals each as East Bengal FC delivered a historic performance in the Kolkata derby, defeating Mohammedan Sporting Club 7-0 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Monday.