Pakistan exploiting religion to mask its savage agenda in occupied Gilgit-Baltistan: Report

IANS | March 21, 2026 8:24 PM

Washington, March 21 (IANS) Pakistan would no longer be safe for its Shia citizens in the event of a full-fledged war between Iran and the surrounding Arab countries. The residents of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) could secure a dignified life by breaking free from the “shackles of the Two-Nation doctrine and rejoining India”, a report has highlighted.

Salman Khan brings Salim Khan out to greet fans on Eid, days after his discharge from the hospital

IANS | March 21, 2026 8:16 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan made his first public appearance after getting discharged from the hospital.

Chhattisgarh contract killing bid: Gujarat Police nab accused after five years

IANS | March 21, 2026 8:15 PM

Ahmedabad, March 21 (IANS) Nearly five years after a murder and robbery case in 2021 went undetected in Chhattisgarh, the Ahmedabad Crime Branch has now arrested the main accused, police said on Saturday.

‘Eyeing third term’: CM Sarma has evolved as popular face for BJP in Assam

IANS | March 21, 2026 8:14 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Among the states going to election next month, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress are in a direct contest only in Assam, where they are the principal constituents of their respective alliances.​

Constituency watch: Can CPI(M) defeat Trinamool in Kolkata Port stronghold

IANS | March 21, 2026 8:13 PM

Kolkata, March 21 (IANS) Since 2011, when the erstwhile minority-dominated Garden Reach assembly constituency in the southern outskirts of Kolkata was renamed Kolkata Port, voting has been one-sided in favour of the Trinamool Congress.​

CBI intensifies probe into Anil Ambani Group fraud cases, summons top executives in Delhi

IANS | March 21, 2026 8:03 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has ramped up its investigation into major alleged bank fraud cases linked to the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADA Group), summoning top executives for detailed questioning at its headquarters in New Delhi, a CBI statement said on Saturday.

West Asia impact should not be passed on to flyers: Ram Mohan Naidu

IANS | March 21, 2026 8:03 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Saturday said the government is taking steps to ensure that any impact of the ongoing war situation on the aviation sector is not passed on to passengers, even as it rolls out new passenger-friendly measures.

Diksha and Hitaashee enter top 10 as Green eyes third straight title

IANS | March 21, 2026 7:57 PM

Gold Coast, March 21 (IANS) Hitaashee Bakshi and Diksha Dagar climbed into a tie for sixth place after the third round of the Australian WPGA Championship, both sitting at 9-under par.

World leaders express readiness to make 'appropriate efforts' to open Strait of Hormuz

IANS | March 21, 2026 7:54 PM

Abu Dhabi, March 21 (IANS) The effects of Iran's actions will be felt by people in all parts of the world, especially the most vulnerable, several world leaders stated on Saturday while strongly condemning Tehran's attacks on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf and civilian infrastructure, including oil and gas installations in the region.

Krishna Kumar counts his blessings as he meets PM Modi with his family

IANS | March 21, 2026 7:44 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Actor and politician Krishna Kumar had the rare opportunity to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his family.