India assure five medals at World Boxing Futures Cup as youth boxers reach semis
Bangkok, March 13 (IANS) The Indian Youth boxing team confirmed five medals at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok after a series of impressive quarterfinals wins on Friday. India’s medal hopes were strengthened with victories from Gunjan (48kg), Joyshree Devi (54kg), Ambekar Meetei (50kg), Chandrika Pujari (51kg) and Radhamani Longjam (57kg), all of […]
IPL 2026: Zimbabwe pacer Muzarabani leaves out PSL to join KKR
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders have signed Blessing Muzarabani for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026. “The 6 ft 8” right-arm quick has emerged as one of Zimbabwe’s leading pace bowlers in the shortest format, known for his steep bounce and ability to strike in key phases of the innings. Muzarabani brings […]
Brijesh Kumar and Jhared Hack hold joint lead on day two of Indorama Ventures Open 2026
Ahmedabad, March 13 (IANS) Brijesh Kumar and Jhared Hack fired scores of three-under 69 and two-under 70 respectively to emerge joint leaders on day two of the DP World PGTI’s US$300,000 (INR 2.7 crore) Indorama Ventures Open Golf Championship 2026 being played at the Kalhaar Blues & Greens Golf Club in Ahmedabad. Brijesh Kumar (68-69) […]
AFC Women’s Asia Cup: Australia hold off DPR Korea to stay on title track
Perth, March 12 (IANS) Australia progressed to the semi-finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 with a hard fought 2-1 win against DPR Korea at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Friday. Sam Kerr played a starring role, scoring one and making the other for Alanna Kennedy as Australia – who fell in the […]
Hockey WC Qualifiers: India beat Italy 1-0 to enter final
Hyderabad, March 13 (IANS) The Indian Women’s Hockey team earned their spot in the Final of FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Hyderabad, Telangana as they beat Italy 1-0 in their Semi-Final contest at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex) on Friday. Manisha Chauhan (40′) scored the winning goal for India […]
Maruti Suzuki’s Dzire crosses 3 million sales in India
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Maruti Suzuki India Limited, a prominent automobile firm, on Friday said that its popular sedan Maruti Suzuki Dzire has crossed the 3 million cumulative sales milestone in India. The company said the Dzire was also the highest-selling car in India in calendar year 2025 and continues to dominate the sedan […]
Indian banks benefit from AI‑driven operating models: Report
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Indian banks are benefiting from sustained credit growth, deeper digital public infrastructure and rapid adoption of AI‑driven operating models, and heightened regulatory focus on climate risk, cyber resilience and governance, a report said on Friday. The report from KPMG International said the sector is at par with global peers scaling […]
India plans fresh incentives to boost mobile phone manufacturing after PLI scheme ends
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) India is planning a new set of incentives to support domestic mobile phone manufacturing after its flagship production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the sector ends this month. The move is expected to benefit global smartphone makers such as Apple and Samsung, which have significantly expanded their production in the country […]
Global supply chain disruptions highlight need for resilient infrastructure: Karan Adani
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) As global supply chains face recurring disruptions from geopolitical tensions and shifting trade routes, resilient infrastructure and logistics networks will be critical to sustaining economic growth, said Karan Adani, Managing Director (MD), Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), and Director, Adani Cement, at the annual leadership summit of a […]
First year IIT Delhi student found dead in hostel room, police launch probe
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) A first-year undergraduate student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi was found dead in his hostel room at the New Vindhyachal Apartments on the campus, officials said on Friday. The incident triggered concern among students and the institute’s administration. The institute stated that the student’s body was discovered […]
