IFL 2025-26: Chanmari FC face Shillong Lajong, Sreenidi Deccan eye top spot

IANS | March 18, 2026 11:06 PM

Aizawl/Hyderabad, March 18 (IANS) Chanmari FC and Shillong Lajong FC will face each other in a crucial fixture in the first of two matches in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl on Thursday. In the second match of the day, second-placed Sreenidi Deccan will host Namdhari Sports Academy at Deccan Arena in Hyderabad in the evening.

Rain delays start of Miami Open, key stop for Alcaraz, Sinner in battle for World No.1

IANS | March 18, 2026 11:00 PM

Miami, March 18 (IANS) The Miami Open got off to a damp start with the match start times for Wednesday's first-round action being pushed back due to rain.

Football: Borussia Dortmund show interest in re-signing Jadon Sancho from Man United

IANS | March 18, 2026 10:26 PM

London, March 18 (IANS) Eight-time German league winners Borussia Dortmund have shown interest in re-signing England-born Jadon Sancho on a free transfer from Manchester United, who bought him to his home country in 2021 and sent him on loan deals to Chelsea and Aston Villa in recent seasons.

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag unveils new jersey for upcoming season

IANS | March 18, 2026 10:18 PM

Jaipur, March 18 (IANS) Inaugural IPL champions Rajasthan Royals unveiled their new jersey for the upcoming 2026 season on Wednesday, with newly-appointed captain Riyan Parag, teenaged batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi among those present to showcase it.

Direct tax collections up 7.19 pc at Rs 22.80 lakh crore

IANS | March 18, 2026 9:45 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Net direct tax collections went up 7.19 per cent (on-year) to Rs 22.80 lakh crore (up to March 17), according to the latest provisional data released by the Income Tax Department on Wednesday.

From Khelo India to India colours: Joya announces herself with a goal for India U17

IANS | March 18, 2026 9:42 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) When 14-year-old Joya’s volley hit the net deep in stoppage time to seal India’s 3-2 comeback win against Myanmar in Yangon on March 14, it marked a moment she will remember for a long time. Coming off the bench in only her second international appearance for the Indian U17 women’s national team, the young striker delivered the decisive goal and celebrated by immediately calling the person who had supported her the most – her mother.

US intensifying coordination with allies in Europe and Gulf to secure maritime routes: White House

IANS | March 18, 2026 9:31 PM

Washington, March 18 (IANS) The United States is intensifying coordination with allies in Europe and the Gulf as it moves to secure maritime routes and reopen key shipping lanes, the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday.

Post-Iran war, US Congressman seeks security for faith sites

IANS | March 18, 2026 9:29 PM

Washington, March 18 (IANS) An influential US lawmaker has stepped up calls to boost security funding for religious institutions, including those of the Hindus, as rising Middle East tensions and recent attacks heighten fears among faith communities across the country.

Balochistan: BLF targets 'death squads', kills three Pakistani army personnel

IANS | March 18, 2026 9:26 PM

Quetta, March 18 (IANS) The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed responsibility for carrying out attacks in Kech district that killed three Pakistani personnel and critically injured four others. Additionally, the armed group targetted Pakistan-backed death squads in Washuk district, killing three operatives, local media reported on Wednesday.

Bangladesh PM faces herculean task to restore stability in Bangladesh: Report

IANS | March 18, 2026 9:25 PM

Dhaka, March 18 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tariq Rahman confronts a formidable task in steering the nation towards stability and ushering in a new golden era, while ensuring extremist elements are kept in check, and the party’s hard-won credibility is preserved.