Gambhir shuns spotlight, credits T20 WC Triumph to Dravid, Laxman, Agarkar

IANS | March 9, 2026 8:51 AM

Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) India’s triumphant campaign at the Men’s T20 World Cup came with heartfelt acknowledgements from head coach Gautam Gambhir, who dedicated the historic victory to former head coach Rahul Dravid, from whom he took the baton, VVS Laxman, the head of the BCCI Center of Excellence (CoE), and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, stating that the win would not have been possible without their efforts of shaping the team.

Oil prices jump past $100 as Iran conflict shakes markets

IANS | March 9, 2026 8:49 AM

Washington, March 9 (IANS) Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel as the conflict involving Iran disrupted energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz and rattled global markets.

S. Korea urges oil refiners to refrain from excessive price hikes

IANS | March 9, 2026 8:44 AM

Seoul, March 9 (IANS) Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan on Monday called on major oil refiners to refrain from excessively raising prices amid a recent surge in international crude oil prices due to the ongoing Middle East situation, his office said.

Seoul shares down 8 pc following trading suspension amid market slide

IANS | March 9, 2026 8:40 AM

Seoul, March 9 (IANS) South Korean stocks plummeted around 8 per cent on late Monday morning after the Korea Exchange (KRX) resumed transactions following a 20-minute trading suspension amid extreme volatility triggered by recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

T20 WC: ‘Next goal is Olympic gold and 2028 World Cup,’ says Suryakumar after India’s record third title

IANS | March 9, 2026 8:38 AM

Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) India captain Suryakumar Yadav described the past month as ‘a wonderful journey’ following India’s emphatic victory over New Zealand on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at home and set gold at LA 2028 Olympic his next target.

Iran war: Indian carriers plan 50 inbound flights from West Asia region on Monday

IANS | March 9, 2026 8:36 AM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Indian carriers have planned 50 inbound flights from airports in the Iran war-affected West Asia region on Monday, subject to operational feasibility and prevailing conditions, according to the government.

Parthiban expresses regret for his comment on Trisha

IANS | March 9, 2026 8:35 AM

Chennai, March 9 (IANS) Actor and director Radhakrishnan Parthiban has now expressed regret for a comment he made on Trisha at a recent awards event.

H-1B bill seeks to reverse Trump rules

IANS | March 9, 2026 8:26 AM

Washington, March 9 (IANS) A Democratic lawmaker has introduced a legislation in the US House of Representatives seeking to nullify President Donald Trump’s proclamation that imposed strict wage requirements and steep fees on employers hiring H-1B visa workers.

Houston tribute to ‘Vande Mataram’ at 150

IANS | March 9, 2026 8:18 AM

Washington, March 9 (IANS) The Consulate General of India in Houston hosted a cultural evening to mark the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, the iconic national song composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.

Ekta Kapoor reveals she watched cricket for the first time ever, Sussanne Khan joins her for T20 final

IANS | March 9, 2026 8:02 AM

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Bollywood producer Ekta Kapoor took to her social media account to take her fans by surprise by revealing that she watched a cricket match for the first time as she enjoyed the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final that took place on the 8th of March.