Bruised on all fronts: Asim Munir eyes sectarian flashpoint in Pakistan

Vicky Nanjappa | March 21, 2026 12:22 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Pakistan is in need of multiple diversions as it faces setbacks on multiple fronts. The war in Afghanistan and the battle with the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has left the security apparatus in Pakistan badly bruised. The pressure on Field Marshal Asim Munir, who is the head of the army is immense and he is in need of a major diversion.

Bharath: 'Kaalidas 2' will definitely not be your regular crime thriller

IANS | March 21, 2026 12:21 PM

Chennai, March 21 (IANS) Actor Bharath, who plays the lead in director Sri Senthil's eagerly awaited upcoming film 'Kaalidas 2', has now disclosed that the sequel to the popular hit film that released in 2019 will be an emotional crime thriller.

US new AI policy push signals shift for India

IANS | March 21, 2026 12:16 PM

Washington, Mar 21 (IANS) The Trump administration unveiled a national framework on artificial intelligence, which could shape Indian talent, IT firms, and policy debates as the US moves to lead the global AI race.

Aasif Sheikh recalls enjoying Sheer Khurma, Biryani, & Kebabs during Eid as a kid

IANS | March 21, 2026 12:12 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) As Eid is being celebrated across the globe on Saturday, many prominent names from the television industry also shared some of their fond memories from the festival.

Life imprisonment for lone accused in Dr Vandana Das murder case

IANS | March 21, 2026 12:10 PM

Kollam, March 21 (IANS) In a verdict that brings closure to one of Kerala’s most shocking crimes, the Kollam Additional Sessions Court has sentenced Sandeep, the accused in the brutal murder of young doctor Vandana Das, to life imprisonment.

India’s industrial and warehousing stock inventory crosses half a billion square feet

IANS | March 21, 2026 12:04 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) The Industrial and warehousing inventory stock across eight primary markets in the country has crossed half a billion square feet, a report showed on Saturday.

IPL 2026: Wasim Jaffer names RCB playing XI ahead of opener, excludes Phil Salt

IANS | March 21, 2026 12:01 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer has picked his strongest playing XI of the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which is set to commence on March 28.

US targets $100 million Hezbollah network

IANS | March 21, 2026 12:01 PM

Washington, March 21 (IANS) The United States moved against what it described as a sprawling financial network that channelled more than $100 million to Hezbollah, sanctioning individuals and companies operating across several countries.

Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar resigns amid row over official’s suicide

IANS | March 21, 2026 11:59 AM

Chandigarh, March 21 (IANS) Amidst a row over the suicide by a senior official of the Punjab Warehousing Corporation and allegations of harassment, Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar on Saturday resigned from the Cabinet.

Sambhal: Shia community offers Eid prayers while wearing black armbands over death of Khamenei

IANS | March 21, 2026 11:50 AM

Sambhal, March 21 (IANS) Members of the Shia community in the Sambhal district on Saturday offered Eid prayers while wearing black armbands as a mark of mourning and protest over the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with a brief altercation with the police officials reported during sloganeering in the Sirsi region.