New video contradicts US claims on Iran school strike (Ld)

IANS | March 9, 2026 9:31 AM

Washington, March 9 (IANS) A newly surfaced video appears to show a US Tomahawk cruise missile striking an Iranian military facility next to an elementary school in the southern town of Minab, adding new questions to competing claims over a deadly attack that reportedly killed scores of civilians, including children.

Rashmika Mandanna: Find a love that liberates you

IANS | March 9, 2026 9:12 AM

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Actress Rashmika Mandanna, who has stepped into her happily ever after, turned emotional after reading a heartfelt note written about her affection for actor Vijay Deverakonda, saying that love should be something that liberates a person.

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.