Iran's Araghchi urges UN to explicitly condemn 'ongoing aggression'

IANS | March 11, 2026 6:35 PM

Tehran, March 11 (IANS) Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, during his recent call with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, emphasised the "serious expectation" of the Iranian government and nation from the Secretary-General and the UN Security Council to adopt "stronger and more responsible positions" in explicitly condemning the "ongoing aggression and crimes committed" in the region, Iran's Foreign Ministry stated on Wednesday.

Ravi Kishan calls ‘Maamla Legal Hai’, ‘coming home to a very crazy, lovable courtroom’

IANS | March 11, 2026 6:33 PM

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Actor Ravi Kishan, who is gearing up for the 2nd season of the streaming series ‘Maamla Legal Hai’, has said that returning to the legal comedy-drama show feels like coming home to a very crazy and very lovable courtroom.

Indian Railways renews 54,600 km of tracks during 2014-2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw​

IANS | March 11, 2026 6:26 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The Indian Railways renewed 54,600 km of tracks during 2014–2026 to ensure safe train operations, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.​

Domestic coal stock hits record 210 MT, enough for 88 days: Govt

IANS | March 11, 2026 6:22 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The government on Wednesday said that domestic coal production and supply have continued to outpace consumption this year, resulting in record-high coal stocks across mines and thermal power plants.

PM Modi arrives in Tiruchirappalli in traditional Tamil attire

IANS | March 11, 2026 6:21 PM

Chennai, March 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tiruchirappalli on Wednesday evening wearing traditional Tamil attire, including a white dhoti (veshti) and shirt, drawing attention from supporters and officials during his visit to the city.

RCB to host SRH in IPL 2026 opener on March 28: Report

IANS | March 11, 2026 6:19 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will see defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the season opener at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, March 28, a report said.

Alternative Investment Funds grow at 30 pc in India over 5 years: SEBI Chairman

IANS | March 11, 2026 5:51 PM

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) have emerged as an important pillar of India’s capital markets and are increasingly playing a key role in financing sectors that strengthen the country’s economic resilience, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, said on Wednesday.

Speaker is above partisan politics: HM Amit Shah responds to motion against Om Birla

IANS | March 11, 2026 5:48 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah stood in strong defence of Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla on Wednesday and lashed out at the Opposition for bringing notice to seek his ouster from the Chair.

EAM Jaishankar discusses West Asia conflict with French counterpart Barrot

IANS | March 11, 2026 5:44 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia during a telephonic conversation with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot on Wednesday.

Preity Zinta’s heartfelt birthday message for husband Gene Goodenough: My silver lining in a cloudy sky

IANS | March 11, 2026 5:43 PM

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Actress Preity Zinta is celebrating the birthday of her husband Gene Goodenough. On Wednesday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a series of pictures with her husband.