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US President Donald Trump says Iran is “on the verge of defeat” in the ongoing conflict, warning that the United States could strike specific sections of Tehran if necessary. Trump emphasized that while such action is not desired, it remains a possible option to ensure strategic objectives.

The complaint was filed by Pune-based advocate Wajid Khan Bidkar at the Shivaji Nagar police station in Maharashtra, accusing Pandya of insulting the national flag during on-field celebrations after the victory in the final match.

An Indian crew member was killed after the US-owned tanker Safesea Vishnu was attacked near Basra, Iraq amid the West Asia war. Thirty-eight sailors were rescued, including 15 Indians. Tensions are growing in the Strait of Hormuz

Dubai has paused its long-held Ramadan cannon firing tradition, replacing it with the beat of drums to signal iftar amid rising tensions linked to the Iran conflict. For decades, the cannon blast has been a cherished ritual in the UAE, fired daily at sunset to mark the end of fasting during Ramadan.

The doubts originated on the basis of ban on Pakistan players in IPL and a shadow boycott by IPL franachise-owned teams in other leagues around the world. Well, the moment of reckoning is here with Hundred men's auction set to take place on Thursday (Mar 12).

The Israeli military says it has struck 10 Hezbollah targets in Beirut in an early morning airstrike. Videos and images from the scene show smoke rising over parts of the city and chaos in the aftermath of the strike. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) say the operation targeted Hezbollah infrastructure as tensions continue to escalate along the Israel–Lebanon front. Authorities and emergency responders are assessing the damage and casualties.

Pete Hegseth briefed the media on the situation in Iran on March 2. However, the bigger issue to come out of it was not what the US was doing and the future course of the military action, but the bad photos apparently taken by the journalists.

If the anti-ship cruise missile deal went through it would have been among the most advanced military hardware to be transferred to Iran by China.

The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution demanding that Iran immediately halt attacks on Gulf states, calling the strikes a breach of international law. The resolution, led by Bahrain and co-sponsored by India, was adopted with 13 votes in favour and two abstentions. The council urged Tehran to cease hostilities against countries in the Persian Gulf, warning that continued escalation could threaten regional stability and global energy security.

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A Mumbai restaurateur shares how they paid ₹23,000 for a ₹9,000 induction cooktop as the LPG shortage and West Asia war cripple kitchens.

Months after the split, the Oscar-winning actress has finally addressed it, saying, ‘I’m Always Moving Towards What’s Good.’

India is navigating rising energy demand with sufficient coal reserves, currently enough to last approximately 88 days, according to the government. This move aims to stabilize electricity supply and prevent disruptions amid global energy volatility.

Kate Winslet is reportedly in talks to join the Lord of the Rings franchise. The upcoming film Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum will be helmed by Andy Serkis.

Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran on Feb 28, triggering a major regional war. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Israel and US-linked Gulf bases after the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. As the conflict enters Day 13, global fears rise over oil disruption

As West Asia spirals into high-intensity missile and drone exchanges, the economics of modern warfare are shifting. Low-tech systems like the Shahhed-136, a moped-engine drone, are proving devastatingly cost-effective, disrupting the billion-dollar traditional defence market. Legacy giants like Lockheed Martin and RTX struggle to scale production of $4 million Patriot interceptors, while agile startups are winning the “war of burn rates” with faster, cheaper, and innovative solutions.

US Stocks closed mostly lower on Wednesday, with the Dow leading the decline. Investors looked past the latest inflation report, instead focusing on rising oil prices and their impact on future rate cuts. Meanwhile, tech, food, and defence stocks saw big moves on earnings and forecasts.

The International Paralaympic Committee (IPC) has allowed the Russian athletes to participate in the ongoing Winter Pralaympics, a first since 2014. The Germans, who won silver, said no to taking a selfie with the gold winning Russians after women's sprint classic vision impaired event.

A strike on the Beirut seafront has killed seven people, prompting emergency services to respond to the scene. Authorities are investigating the cause of the strike and assessing damage to nearby buildings and infrastructure. Residents are advised to follow safety instructions as the situation unfolds.