'Making mistakes is fine as long as you’re sticking to plan': Coach Ponting's pep talk to PBKS squad

IANS | March 23, 2026 4:30 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting set the tone for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season with a clear message to his players: embrace mistakes, but stay committed to the process. Addressing the squad at the start of their training camp in New Chandigarh’s Mullanpur, Ponting emphasised preparation, clarity of roles, and belief in the team’s approach.

ABAP congratulates PM Modi on becoming longest-serving head of govt

IANS | March 23, 2026 4:23 PM

Nashik, March 23 (IANS) Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad spokesperson Bhakti Charan Das Maharaj congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he became the longest-serving head of an elected government in the country, calling the milestone a reflection of stable and decisive leadership.

BRICS chair India to work closely with Russia to address shared challenges: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | March 23, 2026 4:23 PM

Moscow/New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) Jaishankar on Monday said that, guided by its humanity first and people-centric approach during its ongoing BRICS chairship, India remains focused on deepening engagement with Russia to collectively address common challenges through a balanced and inclusive framework.

Gold, silver prices drop sharply over rising geopolitical tensions

IANS | March 23, 2026 4:21 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Gold and silver prices plummeted further on Monday, over profit‑taking, a stronger US dollar and rising real yields.

Varun Dhawan says 'Hai jawaani toh workout karna hain' as he flaunts his toned physique

IANS | March 23, 2026 4:08 PM

Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Actor Varun Dhawan was seen flaunting his huge biceps and toned abs in a perfect mirror selfie.

I don’t like the Impact Player rule: Axar

IANS | March 23, 2026 4:07 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Axar Patel said he is personally not in favour of the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying that it reduces the role of all-rounders in the ten-team tournament, whose 19th edition starts on March 28.

'Didn't say anything new': Priyanka Gandhi on PM Modi's West Asia address

IANS | March 23, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi briefed the Lok Sabha on the West Asia conflict on Monday, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stated "nothing new" was revealed and reiterated the party's call for a discussion on the issue.

CM Rekha Gupta vows mega infra push on eve of presenting her 2nd Delhi Budget

IANS | March 23, 2026 4:04 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday reiterated her government’s commitment to the vision of a ‘Developed Delhi, Green Delhi,’ stating that Budget 2026-27 would be a significant step towards fulfilling the aspirations of nearly 30 million residents of the capital.

FM Sitharaman tables Finance Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha

IANS | March 23, 2026 3:59 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Finance Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Monday, marking a key legislative step that will provide legal backing to the proposals announced in the Union Budget for 2026-27.

Surge in crime cases even as thousands arrested in Dhaka

IANS | March 23, 2026 3:55 PM

Dhaka, March 23 (IANS) Bangladesh continues to grapple with persistent crime despite over 8,000 arrests in Dhaka's Mohammadpur and Adabor areas during the eighteen-month tenure of the previous Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, according to a local media report.