IPL 2026: Aim is to maintain my mindset and win as many games as I can for KKR, says Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Niharika Raina | March 18, 2026 1:35 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Angkrish Raghuvanshi is well-aware the T20 game is rapidly evolving. Since entering the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) camp in their triumphant 2024 season, where he wowed everyone with his ramp, reverse-sweep and scoop shots to make 163 runs in ten matches, Raghuvanshi had a productive IPL 2025 – making 300 runs in 12 games.

'Tapori'-like, makes women uncomfortable; should learn from Priyanka: Kangana Ranaut on Rahul Gandhi

IANS | March 18, 2026 1:33 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, alleging that his behaviour makes women uncomfortable and lacks decorum, while contrasting it with the conduct of his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

US sees China’s monopoly over critical minerals as major challenge: Report

IANS | March 18, 2026 1:21 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The US sees China’s dominance of rare earth minerals, which are critical inputs required for electronic products, defence hardware and electric vehicles, as a major challenge. Ironically, senior officials also realise that America itself is responsible for having allowed the technology and production of these critical minerals go into China’s hands.

Commodity inflows plunge Rs 45,708 crore in Feb; lead annual return

IANS | March 18, 2026 1:15 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Commodity fund inflows plunged by Rs 45,708 crore in February 2026, even as the asset class overtook peers with an 80.3 per cent annual return, a report said on Wednesday.

Bengal polls: ECI transfers five more IPS officers, all in DIG ranks

IANS | March 18, 2026 1:14 PM

Kolkata, March 18 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI), on Wednesday, ordered the transfer of five more Indian Police Service officers, in the ranks of Deputy Inspector General (DIG), and all in charge of specific ranges under a division in West Bengal.

RS Dy Chairman Harivansh thanks PM Modi, Kharge during farewell remarks

IANS | March 18, 2026 1:07 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh, who is set to retire from the House, on Wednesday expressed gratitude to all members for their cooperation, contributions and the respect extended to him during his tenure.

A R Rahman to score music for Mani Ratnam's film with Vijay Sethupathi

IANS | March 18, 2026 1:02 PM

Chennai, March 18 (IANS) If sources in the industry are to be believed, Oscar winner A R Rahman is to score the music of ace director Mani Ratnam's next film featuring actor Vijay Sethupathi in the lead.

UN Special Rapporteur calls for probe, compensation after Pakistani strike on Kabul hospital

IANS | March 18, 2026 12:58 PM

Kabul, March 18 (IANS) The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, on Wednesday, called for an immediate, independent and transparent probe into Pakistan's airstrike on drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul. He demanded that compensation should be paid to victims and their families.

Palam fire: Death toll rises to 9; Delhi CM orders magisterial probe

IANS | March 18, 2026 12:54 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The number of fatalities in the fire incident at a multi-storey residential building in Delhi's Palam area on Wednesday has risen to nine, prompting Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to initiate a magisterial investigation.

Unfortunate, regrettable, says Priyanka Gandhi on Pradyut Bordoloi’s resignation from Assam Cong

IANS | March 18, 2026 12:50 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Following the resignation of Assam Lok Sabha MP, Pradyut Bordoloi, from the Congress, party leader Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday termed the development as "unfortunate" and "truly regrettable," expressing disappointment over his exit.