10 dead, several injured in ICU fire at SCB Medical College Hospital in Odisha

IANS | March 16, 2026 8:59 AM

Bhubaneswar, March 16 (IANS) In a tragic incident, at least 10 patients died while several others sustained serious burn injuries after a major fire broke out in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the trauma care centre at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, Odisha, in the wee hours of Monday.

Oscars 2026: Michael B. Jordan honoured with Best Actor for ‘Sinners’

IANS | March 16, 2026 8:14 AM

Los Angeles, March 16 (IANS) Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan bagged the trophy for Best Actor at the ongoing 98th edition of the Academy Awards for his performance in the film ‘Sinners’. The win marked the first Oscar of his career and represented a major milestone after years of acclaimed performances in both independent and blockbuster films.

Rajya Sabha polls today for 37 seats across 10 states

IANS | March 16, 2026 7:21 AM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Voting for the biennial elections to 37 seats in the Rajya Sabha will take place on Monday, with polling scheduled from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and counting of votes will begin at 5:00 P.M. the same day, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Oscars 2026: Amy Madigan wins Best Supporting Actress for ‘Weapons’

IANS | March 16, 2026 7:10 AM

Los Angeles, March 16 (IANS) Hollywood actress Amy Madigan was conferred with the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress at the ongoing 98th Academy Awards for her performance in the film ‘Weapons’. This marked the first Academy Award of her career, several decades after her earlier nomination for Best Supporting Actress for the 1985 film ‘Twice in a Lifetime’.