Pakistan continues to have low conviction rates in child abuse cases: Report

IANS | March 8, 2026 9:28 PM

London, March 8 (IANS) Child abuse in Pakistan remains pervasive, with cases being reported of physical, sexual, and emotional violence and widespread exploitation through child labour and trafficking, but despite several legislative measures like the Zainab Alert and Recovery and Response Act of 2020, the country continues to have low conviction rates in child abuse cases, as per a report.

US asked India to buy Russian oil to avoid China: Energy Secretary Wright

IANS | March 8, 2026 9:24 PM

Washington, March 8 (IANS) US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday that the US asked India to purchase Russian oil cargoes that were waiting to unload at Chinese refineries in a bid to stabilise global energy markets during the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Modern tech can help identify potential faults, minimise risk to linemen: Minister

IANS | March 8, 2026 9:19 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy, has emphasised the need to strengthen safety culture at the workplace through consistent use of personal protective equipment, proper shutdown confirmation before undertaking maintenance work, and regular capacity-building and training.

T20 WC: Spectacular laser show and fireworks ignite Narendra Modi Stadium during IND-NZ final

IANS | March 8, 2026 9:18 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) The Narendra Modi Stadium dazzled both on and off the field during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, with a spectacular mid-innings laser show and fireworks thrilling the fans in attendance. The entertainment followed earlier performances by Falguni Pathak, Sukhbir Singh, and Ricky Martin, setting the stage for a high-octane cricketing showdown between India and New Zealand.

T20 WC: NZ still believe in their batting firepower to put India under pressure, says Henry

IANS | March 8, 2026 9:17 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Veteran seamer Matt Henry said New Zealand still have belief in their batting strength despite India posting an imposing 255/5 in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup final. On a flat mixed soil pitch, Sanju Samson (89), Ishan Kishan (54), and Abhishek Sharma (52) carried India to a massive 255/5, the highest score in a T20 World Cup final.

T20 WC: Samson, Kishan, Abhishek smash fifties, carry India to 255/5 against NZ

IANS | March 8, 2026 9:08 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan struck explosive half-centuries each as defending champions India posted a massive 255/5 against New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

T20 WC: PGTI president Kapil Dev attends final in Ahmedabad

IANS | March 8, 2026 8:50 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) president and former India cricket captain Kapil Dev, along with the CEO of PGTI, Amandeep Johl, were in attendance at the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Bangladesh: July mass uprising museum under cloud over alleged scandal, says report

IANS | March 8, 2026 8:45 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum, which was set to document the mass uprising of Bangladesh during July 2024, has been hit by a recruitment scandal, said a news report citing a string of irregularities even before the structure takes shape.

T20 WC: Tendulkar lauds India’s batting as Samson, Kishan script team records

IANS | March 8, 2026 8:36 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) India continued their assault on New Zealand bowlers in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, with a fiery partnership between Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan keeping the hosts firmly in command at the Narendra Modi Stadium, and former India legend Sachin Tendulkar was all praises for the top-order batters after their monstrous knocks.

T20 WC: Sanju Samson joins Virat Kohli in elite company with a fifty in final

IANS | March 8, 2026 8:26 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Continuing his rich form, Sanju Samson brought up his third consecutive fifty-plus score drawing levels with India great Virat Kohli in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.