Sharma Endures tough final round at Joburg Open, finishes tied 57
Johannesburg, March 9 (IANS) Shubhankar Sharma carded a 2-over 72 in the final round of the Joburg Open to finish tied for 57th place in the tournament. Sharma began his final round on a positive note with a birdie on the opening hole but dropped a shot with a bogey soon after, before making five […]
BCCI congratulates Team India on ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 triumph
Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated Team India on winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, defeating New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India secured a resounding 96-run victory in the summit clash to lift the trophy in front of […]
Bates, Devine, Plimmer, and Devonshire return to NZ squad vs South Africa
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Georgia Plimmer, and Flora Devonshire return to the New Zealand squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa. “Bates (quad tear), Devonshire (broken finger), and Plimmer (shoulder) have all come through their rehabilitation and will be available for the series which gets underway at […]
SAI, Odisha Sports dept to organise 3-day ‘Fit India Carnival’ in Puri
Puri, March 9 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Odisha Sports and Youth Services Department will jointly organise the Fit India Carnival–2026 in Puri district from March 15 to 17, according to official statement issued on Monday. The three-day event aims to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among people under the […]
Govt to curb opaque shipping surcharges amid Middle East tensions: Report
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) The government is preparing to take action against what it describes as “profiteering” by shipping companies and port operators, following complaints from exporters about steep and often undisclosed surcharges amid disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, according to a report. The government authorities have asked shipping lines […]
AI-related deflation for Indian IT firms likely to be offset by stronger demand: Report
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) India’s IT sector faces a 14-16 per cent AI‑driven deflation but robust US corporate earnings in Q4 2025 and incremental investment could offset much of the hit, a report said on Monday. The report from HSBC Global Investment Research said these factors could lead to mid-single digit ‘net’ growth for […]
India expanding digital health infrastructure, enhancing disease surveillance: Minister
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) The government is expanding the digital health infrastructure under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, strengthening primary health services through health and wellness centres, Union Minister of State for Health and Ayush Minister, Prataprao Jadhav, said on Monday. He further stated that “we are also expanding immunization efforts, introducing new vaccines, […]
TN moves to measure climate impact of urban tree planting
Chennai, March 9 (IANS) Tamil Nadu is taking steps to introduce a structured system to evaluate the environmental and climate impact of urban tree-planting initiatives. A newly prepared roadmap proposes a scientific approach to quantify how expanding green cover in cities contributes to climate mitigation and strengthens urban ecological resilience. The framework aims to provide […]
Stay calm, avoid panic amid global volatility from Middle East conflict: SEBI Chief
Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Monday urged investors to stay calm and avoid panic-driven decisions as global financial markets face turbulence due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said geopolitical tensions, particularly […]
Indonesia inks pact to buy BrahMos missile from India
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Indonesia has entered into an agreement with India to buy the BrahMos missile system, its Defence Ministry spokesperson Rico Ricardo Sirait said on Monday. Rico told the Reuters news agency that the agreement was “part of Indonesia’s modernisation of military hardware and defence capabilities, especially in the maritime sector”. BrahMos, […]
