Sri Lanka cannot afford to overlook growing threat of transnational terrorism: Report

IANS | March 19, 2026 9:12 PM

Colombo, March 19 (IANS) Sri Lanka cannot afford to overlook increasing threat of transnational terrorism with terrorist organisations in South Asia remaining ideologically aligned, sharing targets and enemies, a report has highlighted while emphasising that the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks indicated that terrorism is not a domestic but global challenge with local networks exploited by terrorist groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hamas.

Jane Fonda signed for new film adaptation of ‘The Correspondent’

IANS | March 19, 2026 9:03 PM

Los Angeles, March 19 (IANS) Hollywood actress Jane Fonda will be headlining a new film adaptation of ‘The Correspondent’. Taking on both a starring role and producing duties as Lionsgate secured the project following a competitive bidding process, the two-time Oscar winner, 88, will star in the film based on Virginia Evans’ bestselling novel, with Cat Vasko attached to adapt the screenplay and executive produce.

Pakistan ICBM push raises US threat: Tulsi Gabbard​

IANS | March 19, 2026 8:49 PM

Washington, March 19 (IANS) Pakistan’s long-range ballistic missile programme could develop into a threat to the U.S. homeland, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard warned on Thursday.​

2026 Bengal Assembly polls: PM Modi to address 14 rallies across state

IANS | March 19, 2026 8:48 PM

Kolkata, March 19 (IANS) As West Bengal heads for crucial two-phase Assembly elections next month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to participate in a total of 14 programmes in the state over the next month.

EAM Jaishankar, Israeli counterpart Sa'ar discuss West Asia conflict

IANS | March 19, 2026 8:40 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar held a telephonic conversation on Thursday over the ongoing conflict in West Asia and its repercussions.

CBI questions Anil Ambani over alleged Rs 2,929 crore fraud in SBI case

IANS | March 19, 2026 8:33 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) questioned Reliance Group Chairperson Anil Ambani on Thursday for 8 hours at a stretch in a complaint filed by the SBI related to an alleged Rs 2,929 crore fraud by Reliance Communications (RCom).

Kevin Spacey settles with sexual assault accusers, avoids London civil trial

IANS | March 19, 2026 8:28 PM

Los Angeles, March 19 (IANS) Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey has avoided a civil trial in London that was set for October. The actor reached a settlement with three men who sued him over sexual assault claims.

Delhi L-G Sandhu travels in Metro, poses for selfies with youth

IANS | March 19, 2026 8:23 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Delhi Lt Governor T.S. Sandhu on Thursday happily surprised many citizens by joining them for a ride on Metro. From using a smart card to enter the station, posing for pictures on the station escalator and platform, Sandhu mingled with commuters with warmth and also discussed issues related to the city while travelling in the train.

Train accidents decline by 90 pc since 2014-15, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | March 19, 2026 8:14 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The number of train accidents on Indian Railways has seen a sharp decline over the years, with consequential accidents dropping by nearly 90 per cent, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Parliament.

IPL 2026: DC’s Ashutosh Sharma banks on visualization, constant practice for more success as a finisher

Niharika Raina | March 19, 2026 8:07 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Ashutosh Sharma does not think there’s been any major transition in his playing career, but the right-handed batter firmly believes that visualisation and constant practice will fetch him more success when the pressure is high on him as a finisher for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026.