Oscars 2026: In Memoriam pays tribute to Diane Keaton, Robert Duvall, Robert Redford

IANS | March 16, 2026 6:47 AM

Los Angeles, March 16 (IANS) The 98th Academy Awards ceremony paid tribute to several notable figures from the global film community who passed away during last year. The In Memoriam segment at the Academy Awards paid tribute to several notable figures from the global film community who passed away during the year. Among those remembered were actors Diane Keaton, Robert Duvall, and Robert Redford, all of whom left a lasting mark on American cinema through decades of influential performances and filmmaking.

6 killed, 142 injured in UAE amid escalating regional tensions: Defence Ministry

IANS | March 16, 2026 12:07 AM

Abu Dhabi, March 16 (IANS) Six nationals of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh have been killed and 142 residents of multiple nationalities have suffered minor to moderate injuries in the UAE amid the recent escalating regional tensions, the UAE's Defence Ministry said on Sunday.

3rd ODI: Tanzid, Taskin, Mustafizur shine as Bangladesh beat Pakistan to clinch series

IANS | March 15, 2026 11:29 PM

Dhaka, March 15 (IANS) Tanzid Hasan struck a superb maiden century while fast bowlers Taskin Ahmed (4-49) and Mustafizur Rahman (3-54) shared seven wickets between them as they propelled Bangladesh to a series-clinching 11-run win over Pakistan in a tense third and final ODI at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Sunday.

Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav holds strategy meeting ahead of RS polls ​

IANS | March 15, 2026 11:13 PM

Patna, March 15 (IANS) Ahead of voting for five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar, Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav held a crucial meeting with legislators of the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) and members of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) on Sunday at Hotel Panache.​