Why do most politically-sensitive cases involve Oppn leaders: Singhvi on excise policy case against Kejriwal (IANS Interview)

IANS | March 16, 2026 3:41 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Congress Rajya Sabha member Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Monday described the excise policy case involving Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal as "unfortunate", alleging that the kind of misuse of investigative agencies seen in recent years had never happened before. He also questioned why most politically-sensitive cases involve Opposition leaders.

US watchdog slams Pakistan for 'egregious violations' of religious freedom

IANS | March 16, 2026 3:38 PM

Islamabad, March 16 (IANS) The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has urged the US government to redesignate Pakistan as a 'Country of Particular Concern', or CPC, for engaging in systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, as defined by the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA).

Govt has claimed $2.81 bn from Reliance, BP for allegedly siphoning ONGC gas: Minister

IANS | March 16, 2026 3:31 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The government has made a claim of $2.81 billion from Reliance Industries Limited and UK oil giant BP for allegedly siphoning out gas from ONGC's fields in India’s eastern offshore KG basin, the Parliament was informed on Monday.

CCI may step in if AI leads to anti-competitive practices, says Chairperson Ravneet Kaur

IANS | March 16, 2026 3:25 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) India's fair trade regulator, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), is prepared to take action against any anti-competitive practices that could emerge in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, its Chairperson Ravneet Kaur said on Monday.

NZ batter Jacobs ruled out of Hamilton T20I against South Africa due to knee injury

IANS | March 16, 2026 3:20 PM

Hamilton, March 16 (IANS) New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs has been ruled out of Tuesday's second T20I against South Africa at the Seddon Park due to a left knee injury, said New Zealand Cricket (NZC).

Milind Dastane on his character in 'Vashikaranam': Tatya's internal conflict makes him intriguing

IANS | March 16, 2026 3:11 PM

Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Sony Entertainment Television’s latest release, "Vashikaranam – Kis Par Rakhein Vishwas" will finally be reaching the audiences on Monday.

EAM Jaishankar thanks Armenia for facilitating evacuation of over 550 Indian nationals from Iran

IANS | March 16, 2026 3:08 PM

Brussels, March 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday thanked the Armenian government and people for facilitating the safe evacuation of over 550 Indian nationals from Iran.

LPG bookings decline as consumer panic eases, raids on to check hoarding and black marketing

IANS | March 16, 2026 3:03 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) There has been a decline in LPG bookings as panic eased among consumers over the availability of domestic gas, while raids are being conducted across states to check hoarding and black marketing, an official statement said on Monday.

Nifty likely to reach 35,000 in 3 years over earnings growth, robust consumption: Report

IANS | March 16, 2026 3:01 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) India’s benchmark index Nifty 50 is likely to touch 34,000–35,000 levels over the next three years due to earnings growth, stronger consumption and banking credit expansion, a report claimed on Monday.

IndiGo partners with Adani Airports to offer IndiGo BluChips on duty-free shopping

IANS | March 16, 2026 3:01 PM

Ahmedabad, March 16 (IANS) IndiGo, India’s low-cost airline, and Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), the country’s largest private airport operator, on Monday announced a strategic partnership enabling IndiGo BluChip members to earn on duty-free shopping across AAHL-managed airports.