You become a champion team when there are selfless people in the side, says Kotak

Niharika Raina | March 11, 2026 5:40 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) India’s historic defence of their Men’s T20 World Cup title was built on a foundation of sheer dominance and a ‘team-first’ ethos. Under head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian team clobbered a record 106 sixes and became the first team in tournament’s history to maintain a run rate of above 10 runs per over.

Pakistan's rejection of bill to ban dowry exposes state's reluctance to confront systemic gendered coercion: Report

IANS | March 11, 2026 5:33 PM

Islamabad, March 11 (IANS) Pakistan National Assembly's Standing Committee on Interior recently rejected a bill that sought to ban dowry, terming it as "impractical". With an estimated 2,000 brides killed in Pakistan each year over dowry disputes, the rejection of this legislation is not only a parliamentary setback but also showcases the state's reluctance to systemic gendered coercion disguised as tradition, a report has stated.

In J&K’s Udhampur, ‘PM Surya Ghar Yojana’ gathers pace, 700 houses install solar panels

IANS | March 11, 2026 5:12 PM

Jammu, March 11 (IANS) The 'PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’ is rapidly gaining popularity in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district as an increasing number of people are subscribing to the Central government scheme.

Inspired by India, Ghana starts ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign​

IANS | March 11, 2026 5:01 PM

Gandhinagar, March 11 (IANS) Ghana has launched the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign after drawing inspiration from India, Gujarat’s Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia told the state Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.​

Pakistan pursuing strategy of cautious ambiguity amid West Asia conflict: Report

IANS | March 11, 2026 4:57 PM

Islamabad, March 11 (IANS) Pakistan appears to be pursuing a strategy of cautious ambiguity amid ongoing conflict in West Asia. After having officially declared neutrality, reports of logistical facilitation and intelligence cooperation with the United States have sparked perceptions that Islamabad is quietly positioning itself within shifting regional dynamics, a report has highlighted.

Barbra Streisand to be feted Cannes Honorary Palme d’Or

IANS | March 11, 2026 4:49 PM

Los Angeles, March 11 (IANS) Actress-singer Barbra Streisand is set to be conferred with an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in May.

Govt looking at supporting shipping firms, exporters as insurance costs rise amid Iran war

IANS | March 11, 2026 4:48 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The Indian government is actively exploring support measures for domestic shipping companies and exporters as insurance costs have shot up due to the war-risk premium that is being levied due to the Iran war, which has engulfed the Middle East region, according to a senior Finance Ministry official.

Delhi High Court lawyers' canteen suspends main course meals amid LPG crunch

IANS | March 11, 2026 4:42 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The Lawyers’ Canteen at the Delhi High Court has temporarily stopped serving main course meals due to the unavailability of LPG gas cylinders, according to a notice issued by the canteen management on Wednesday.

T20 WC winners India to get USD 2.63 mn prize money as ICC unveils final distribution

IANS | March 11, 2026 4:37 PM

Dubai, March 11 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the final prize money distribution for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, confirming that champions India will receive USD 2.63 million from the tournament’s USD 11.25 million players’ prize pool.

SHANTI Bill a ‘structural positive’ for India’s nuclear capacity expansion: Report

IANS | March 11, 2026 4:33 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025 is a structural step toward strengthening India’s nuclear power ecosystem which will improve project execution, a report said on Wednesday.