NATO chief backs US strikes, warns on Iran threat

IANS | March 23, 2026 7:07 AM

Washington, March 23 (IANS) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte backed US actions against Iran, warning that Tehran is “very close” to developing missile capabilities that could threaten Europe, even as NATO assessed reports of a long-range strike on a US-UK base in the Indian Ocean.

Air India group to operate 30 flights to West Asia on March 23

IANS | March 22, 2026 11:35 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 30 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from West Asia on March 23, even as services on several routes remain limited, according to an official statement issued by the airline.

ISL 2025-26: Sanchez brace powers Bengaluru past Inter Kashi

IANS | March 22, 2026 11:33 PM

Kolkata, March 22 (IANS) A second-half brace from Braian Sanchez helped Bengaluru FC secure a 3-1 victory over Inter Kashi in the Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday. Earlier in the first half, Ashique Kuruniyan put Bengaluru FC in front before Alfred Planas equalised for Inter Kashi.

Indian Open 2026: Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh emerge champions

IANS | March 22, 2026 10:11 PM

Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) It turned out to be a night of celebrations for Indian squash fans with local favourites Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh winning the men’s and women’s titles respectively on the final day of the Indian Open 2026 at the CCI here on Sunday.