Arab nations condemn Iranian attacks on civilian, oil infrastructure, reaffirm support for Lebanon's security

IANS | March 19, 2026 1:31 PM

Riyadh, March 19 (IANS) Several Arab nations have reaffirmed their condemnation of Iranian attacks on residential areas, civilian infrastructure, including oil facilities, desalination plants, airports, residential buildings, and diplomatic premises and stressed the right of states to defend themselves in accordance with Article-51 of the United Nations Charter.

Pakistan has LPG stock for just 9 days, crude oil for 11 amid Middle East tensions

IANS | March 19, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Pakistan has limited petroleum reserves, with crude oil stocks sufficient for just 11 days, raising concerns over energy security amid disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict, a report has said.

'He had become the face of RR’: Faf calls Samson's move to CSK massive thing for IPL

IANS | March 19, 2026 1:28 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Faf du Plessis reflected on the impact of Sanju Samson’s departure, describing the India wicketkeeper-batsman as the face of the franchise for the last decade, and believes that RR losing Samson is ‘a massive thing’ for the fans and the tournament.

Transfer to farmers under PM-KISAN scheme shoots past Rs 4.27 lakh crore

IANS | March 19, 2026 1:27 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's release of over Rs 18,640 crore as the 22nd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme this month has enabled over 9.32 crore farmers to receive financial assistance, out of whom 2.15 crore are women farmers.

India's Tier-2 cities host nearly 9 mn sq ft or 9 pc of flex stock

IANS | March 19, 2026 1:25 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Tier‑2 cities now host over 575 flex centres and about 8.8 million sq ft of flex stock, representing nearly 29 per cent of the nation’s flex centres and over 9 per cent of pan‑India flex stock, a report said on Thursday.

Kummanam returns as BJP unveils second Kerala list amid internal churn

IANS | March 19, 2026 1:25 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 19 (IANS) Senior leader Kummanam Rajasekharan has been brought back into the electoral fray as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its second list of candidates on Thursday for the Kerala Legislative Assembly election 2026, seeking to quell internal discontent and recalibrate its strategy.

Sharad Kelkar reveals why he holds on to roots, traditions

Akshay Acharya | March 19, 2026 1:24 PM

Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Actor Sharad Kelkar, who plays the role of Arya in the television show ‘Tumm Se Tumm Tak’, has shared that he likes to hold on to his roots and traditions as they remind him of his beginnings, and how far he has come.

Pakistan: Elite Force personnel shot dead in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IANS | March 19, 2026 1:23 PM

Islamabad, March 19 (IANS) An assistant sub-inspector of the Elite Force was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Mano Banda area of Gandigar in Upper Dir district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, local media reported on Thursday, citing police.

'Never seen PCB this weak in my life': Ahmed Shehzad slams PCB for lack of control

IANS | March 19, 2026 1:20 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Former cricketer Ahmed Shehzad has strongly criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), calling it a weak board and blaming it for giving too much power to a small group of people, which he believes has hurt the team’s performance.

Let’s welcome new beginnings with new dreams: Sachin, Suryakumar extend Gudi Padwa wishes

IANS | March 19, 2026 1:16 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav extended heartfelt wishes to their friends and family on the occasion of Gudi Padwa, marking the Marathi New Year.