Shared beliefs, interests deepening ties among nations across Indo-Pacific and Mediterranean-Atlantic theatres

IANS | March 20, 2026 9:07 PM

Washington, March 20 (IANS) The national interests of the United States, India, Israel, Italy, and Japan form a critical allied bridge across the Indo-Pacific and Mediterranean-Atlantic theatres, underscoring the importance of these regions to all five nations. This alignment should be consolidated into a resilient, resolute fabric advancing the shared beliefs and interests of these countries, a report mentioned.

Akshay Kumar calls watching late Chuck Norris on screen 'education'

IANS | March 20, 2026 9:01 PM

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Renowned martial artist and action film star Chuck Norris passed away at the age of 86. 

IFL 2025-26: Gokulam Kerala ease past Dempo SC for their first win of the season

IANS | March 20, 2026 8:54 PM

Manjeri (Kerala), March 20 (IANS) A first-half strike from Moses Lalrinzuala and a late penalty conversion by Mirjalol Kasimov sealed a comfortable 2-0 victory for Gokulam Kerala FC over Dempo SC, as they secured their first win of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri, Kerala, on Friday.

US-NATO rift widens as Trump calls allies ‘cowards’

IANS | March 20, 2026 8:42 PM

New York, March 20 (IANS) The rift between US President Donald Trump and NATO deepened on Friday as he called members of the pact “cowards” and warned that he would “remember” their refusal to help open the Strait of Hormuz.

CBI grills Anil Ambani for 2nd consecutive day in Rs 2,929 crore SBI fraud case

IANS | March 20, 2026 8:34 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani was interrogated by the CBI here for seven hours on Friday for the second day in a row in connection with the alleged Rs 2,929.05 crore SBI fraud case.

Sectarian violence fuels humanitarian crisis in Pakistan’s Kurram

IANS | March 20, 2026 8:25 PM

Athens, March 20 (IANS) The worsening situation in the Kurram district of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reflects broader challenges in the country's periphery, where unresolved disputes, weak institutions and politicised security responses intersect.

PM Modi discusses West Asia conflict with Bahrain King, condemns attacks on energy infrastructure

IANS | March 20, 2026 8:24 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday discussed the current situation in West Asia with Bahrain's King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa and condemned the attacks on the energy and civilian infrastructure in the region.

PM Modi shares influencer Yuvraj Dua's reel, urges people to cut sugar intake and stay fit

IANS | March 20, 2026 8:08 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took note of a request made by social media influencer Yuvraj Dua and shared his Instagram reel, reiterating the importance of healthy living while urging people to reduce sugar intake and adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Golf: Aaron Rai in Top 10 as Theegala has a day to forget

IANS | March 20, 2026 8:04 PM

Palm Harbour (Florida), March 20 (IANS) Aaron Rai opened the week with a round of 3-under 68 to be placed T-7 on the leaderboard at the Valspar Championship. He was tied alongside nine other players.

Classic introvert: Cillian Murphy speaks about his very early bedtime

IANS | March 20, 2026 7:58 PM

Los Angeles, March 20 (IANS) Hollywood star Cillian Murphy is quite particular about his bedtime. The actor has shared that he likes to think about bedtime at 5.30pm because he loves an early night.