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A man was detained after throwing “ignited devices” containing nuts and bolts near New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s home during an anti-Muslim protest. Police are probing whether the devices were real explosives or hoaxes.

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With multiple match-winners on both sides, it is the one-on-one match ups which could decide the winner in IND vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 final on Sunday (Mar 8) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned Iran would be forced to respond if any neighbouring country is used to attack or invade its territory, stressing Tehran has no disputes with neighbours but would act out of necessity.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb recently spoke about Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar and showered praises on it. He also mentioned that he is looking forward to watching the sequel. Read to know more.

Russell's teammate Andrea Antonelli finished second in the 58-lap race with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and 7-time F1 champ Lewis Hamilton finishing third and fourth, respectively.

The MEA stated that the Indian government is closely monitoring the situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, with particular attention to the safety and welfare of Indian nationals who are stranded there in transit or on short‑term visits.

The world’s largest cricket stadium is already sold out, with fans travelling from different parts of the country to witness the historic final. Demand for tickets and hotel rooms in the city has surged dramatically, with some fans even offering three to four times the original ticket price.

The US-Israel war on Iran has entered its ninth day after joint strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader. Tehran has retaliated across the region while Israel expands attacks on Hezbollah. With bombings continuing and diplomacy stalled, global leaders are urging dialogue to prevent wider conflict.

On being asked about the earlier projection of six-week timeline the US President said he “he never project time, whatever it takes.”

Both, India and New Zealand have been scrappy in the tournament so far. The Kiwis, however, played a near-perfect game in the semis against SA while India escaped England's fightback by just seven runs. Both the side, however, have a lot of match winners who can turn the game on their own.

Saudi Ministry of Defense said air defense systems thwarted multiple drone attacks targeting Riyadh, the Diplomatic Quarter in the capital and the Shaybah oil field. Defense Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said air defenses foiled an attempted drone attack targeting the Diplomatic Quarter. He confirmed that no material damage or civilian injuries were reported after the drone was shot down.

As of March 2026, Ali Larijani, an official associated with Iran's Supreme National Security Council, claimed that American soldiers have been captured or "trapped" amid an escalating conflict. Larijani alleged that "a number" of U.S. troops were taken prisoner, while warning that any ground incursion would lead to heavy casualties.

Iran has accused the United States of bombing a freshwater desalination plant on Qeshm Island during the ongoing conflict. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the strike as a “blatant and desperate crime,” warning that it sets a dangerous precedent by targeting civilian water infrastructure. According to Iranian officials, the attack disrupted the water supply to around 30 villages, raising concerns about humanitarian impacts in the region.

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has apologised to neighbouring countries after Iranian missile and drone attacks rattled several Gulf states. He said Tehran will avoid targeting regional nations unless attacks originate from their territory, a policy approved by Iran’s interim leadership council following the death of Ali Khamenei.

The weapon that ultimately killed the Supreme Leader wasn't even born as an offensive weapon. The Blue Sparrow was originally designed by Rafael Advanced Defence Systems as a "dummy" target to mimic Soviet-era Scud missiles used during the Gulf War.

Kareena Kapoor and Ananya Panday recently gave their views about Deepika Padukone's 8-hour demand for working hours. The duo stresses maintaining the balance between work and personal life.

The President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, delivered a powerful message of reassurance and unity after visiting people injured during recent regional tensions, urging residents to forgive any shortcomings while pledging that the country will defend itself and protect everyone living within its borders. The remarks were broadcast on Abu Dhabi TV, marking the president’s first public message following a series of missile and drone interceptions linked to the escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States.

Israel has launched massive strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs and across Lebanon as the Iran war expands to a new front. The IDF says hundreds of Hezbollah targets have been hit, while the fighting has already displaced around 100,000 civilians. Fears are growing that Lebanon could become the next major battlefield in the widening Middle East conflict.