Trump presses allies on Hormuz, rejects ceasefire with Iran

IANS | March 21, 2026 7:03 AM

Washington, March 21 (IANS) President Donald Trump urged US allies and major global economies to take responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz, while firmly rejecting calls for a ceasefire in the ongoing Iran conflict.

Trump declares Iran 'defeated' as war rages

IANS | March 21, 2026 6:29 AM

Washington, March 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump asserted that Iran’s military had been “finished,” even as fighting continued and global concerns mounted over oil routes and regional stability.

ISL 2025-26: Lachenpa, resolute Mumbai defence shut out Mohun Bagan to go top

IANS | March 20, 2026 11:44 PM

Kolkata, March 20 (IANS) Noufal PN’s first-half strike, backed by a standout performance from their goalkeeper Phurba Lachenpa and a disciplined defensive display, guided Mumbai City FC to a 1-0 victory over Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Friday.

PGTI Open 2026: Daffue and Khan share two-stroke advantage on Day 2

IANS | March 20, 2026 11:34 PM

Nuh (Haryana), March 20 (IANS) MJ Daffue and Rashid Khan share a two-stroke lead following the second day of the DP World PGTI Open. Khan from India, who still has three holes of his second round to play, pulled level with South African Daffue at 13 under par, who had earlier carded a course record 11-under 61 at Classic Golf and Country Club.