UDF aligning with communal forces, defectors won't be accepted: Kerala CM Vijayan (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | March 21, 2026 11:30 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 21 (IANS) With Kerala heading to the April 9 Assembly polls, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has mounted a strong defence of his government's decade-long record, positioning infrastructure expansion, social sector revival, and long-term planning as the cornerstone of the Left’s bid for a third consecutive term.

Shah Rukh Khan wishes everyone 'joy & peace' this Eid: May we get all that we pray for

IANS | March 21, 2026 11:28 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Bollywood's heartthrob Shah Rukh Khan wished everyone peace and joy in a heartfelt wish for Eid on social media.

ISL 2025-26: Three first-half goals help Punjab FC breeze past Kerala Blasters

IANS | March 21, 2026 10:58 PM

Kochi, March 21 (IANS) First-half strikes from Samir Zeljković, Bede Osuji and Dani Ramírez ensured Punjab FC breezed past Kerala Blasters FC 3-1 in Match 40 of the Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Saturday.

Mathura Police debunks rumours on Kosikalan accident, rules out cow smuggling angle (2nd Ld)

IANS | March 21, 2026 10:23 PM

Mathura, March 21 (IANS) The Mathura Police on Saturday issued a clarification dismissing rumours circulating on social media that linked a fatal road accident in the Kosikalan area to alleged cow smuggling.

Rashid Khan is best-placed Indian in tied second at DP World PGTI Open

IANS | March 21, 2026 10:04 PM

Nuh, March 21 (IANS) MJ Daffue will take a four-stroke advantage into the final day of the US$300,000 DP World PGTI Open after recording five under thru 12 holes on Saturday at Classic Golf & Country Club.

Anaya Bangar thanks father Sanjay Bangar after undergoing gender-affirming surgery

IANS | March 21, 2026 9:58 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Anaya Bangar, daughter of former India all-rounder and batting coach Sanjay Bangar, has expressed gratitude to her father after successfully undergoing gender-affirming surgery in Thailand.

Hana Moataz, Abhay Singh advance to Indian Open final

IANS | March 21, 2026 9:34 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Hana Moataz and Abhay Singh rose to the occasion with commanding performances to storm into the finals of the Indian Open, registering hard-fought 3-1 victories in their respective semi-finals on Saturday.

Despite job saved, McCullum faces scrutiny on damning allegations over England’s culture

IANS | March 21, 2026 9:17 PM

London, March 21 (IANS) Despite England head coach Brendon McCullum retaining his role, he now faces scrutiny due to damning allegations about the team’s culture during the Ashes, raising questions over discipline, leadership and professionalism in the set-up.

Russia and China weakening American primacy, expanding influence: Report

IANS | March 21, 2026 9:16 PM

Brussels, March 21 (IANS) Russia and China have carefully calibrated their support for Iran while avoiding a direct confrontation with the United States during the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Yet, a report has highlighted, the balancing act carries significant risks as Gulf states may drift closer to Washington if Beijing appears too aligned with Tehran and Russia could struggle to handle its own military commitments.

OpenAI eyes 8,000 workforce amid rising AI competition: Report

IANS | March 21, 2026 9:16 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) OpenAI -- a parent of ChatGPT -- plans to nearly double its workforce to around 8,000 employees by the end of the year as it accelerates its push into the enterprise market and seeks to regain ground from rival Anthropic, according to a report.