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16 Mar

India-US Trade Deal Postponed; New Global Tariff Framework and West Asia Crisis Reshape Timeline

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia-US trade deal 2026, Rajesh Agarwal Commerce Secretary, US Global Tariff Framework, West Asia Trade Disruption

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— India has deferred the signing of its highly anticipated trade agreement with the United States, originally slated for March 2026. On Monday, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal clarified that the deal will now be finalized only after Washington clarifies its evolving global tariff architecture. The delay stems from significant legal and structural shifts in U.S. trade policy. According to Agarwal, traditional tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act are currently in flux following rulings by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). As a result, the March deadline is no longer applicable. The "New Tariff…

15 Mar

UAE Orders Arrest of 35 Individuals, Including 19 Indians, for Spreading “Fabricated” War Media

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAI Fabricated Content, Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Indian Expats UAE, UAE Arrests, War Misinformation

Abu Dhabi (Rajeev Sharma)— The United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities have ordered the arrest of 35 individuals including 19 Indian nationals—for disseminating misleading and AI-generated content on social media. The UAE's official news agency, Wam, reported on Sunday, March 15, 2026, that the accused have been referred for an expedited trial as the nation tightens its digital security during the ongoing regional conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi stated that the arrests followed "rigorous monitoring" of digital platforms aimed at curbing the spread of "synthetic scenes" designed to incite panic and undermine national…

15 Mar

CBSE Cancels Class 12 Board Exams in Middle East Amid Regional Conflict

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsWorld NewsCBSE Exam Cancellation, Class 12 Board Exams, Middle East Conflict 2026, Sanyam Bhardwaj

New Delhi (Gurpreet SIngh) — In a major decision affecting thousands of Indian students abroad, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced on Sunday, March 15, 2026, the cancellation of all Class 12 board examinations in the Middle East region. The move comes as a direct result of the escalating military conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran, which has severely disrupted daily life and safety across the Persian Gulf. CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj confirmed that all exams scheduled between March 16 and April 10, 2026, are now cancelled. This directive applies to students enrolled in CBSE-affiliated schools…

15 Mar

“I Am Dying for Coffee”: Netanyahu Mocks Death Rumors in New Video

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBenjamin Netanyahu, Death Rumors, Home Front Command, Israel-Iran war, Middle East conflict

Jerusalem (Rajeev Sharma)— Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu broke a week-long public absence on Sunday, March 15, 2026, by releasing a video aimed at silencing widespread social media speculation regarding his death. The video, posted to his personal X (formerly Twitter) handle, shows the Prime Minister in a casual setting at what appears to be a roadside mini-market, ordering coffee. Speculation had intensified over the past week as Netanyahu remained out of the public eye following the dramatic escalation of the U.S.-Israel joint strikes on Iran and the subsequent regional retaliation. Rumors were further fueled by a viral, allegedly doctored…

13 Mar

183 Iranian Sailors Repatriated from Kochi; Sri Lanka Returns Bodies of Fallen Crew

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIran-US Conflict, IRIS Dena, IRIS Lavan, Kochi Port, S. Jaishankar

Kochi (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant diplomatic and humanitarian move, 183 Iranian sailors who were stranded in Kochi are scheduled to fly back to Iran on Friday night, March 13, 2026. The sailors arrived in India on board the warship IRIS Lavan, which docked at the southern port city on March 4 for essential maintenance. While the crew returns home, the vessel itself remains stationed at the Kochi port. The repatriation follows a tense period for the Iranian flotilla that sailed eastwards toward India in mid-February. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, clarified that India’s decision…

13 Mar

First Land Fatalities: Two Indians Killed in Oman Drone Strike Amid West Asia Conflict

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndian Evacuation, Indian Fatalities, MEA West Asia, Oman Drone Strike, Safesea Vishnu, Sohar

Oman (Rajeev Sharma): In a tragic escalation of the regional crisis, two Indian nationals were killed and 10 others injured following a drone strike in the Omani city of Sohar on Friday, March 13, 2026. This marks the first time Indian citizens have died on land since hostilities between the U.S.-Israel alliance and Iran erupted on February 28. The incident occurred when two drones crashed in Sohar, with one specifically targeting the Al Awhi Industrial Zone, according to the Oman News Agency (ONA). Aseem Mahajan, Joint Secretary (Gulf) in the Ministry of External Affairs, confirmed the deaths during an inter-ministerial…

13 Mar

India Consults BRICS Partners to Build Consensus on West Asia Crisis; 1.5 Lakh Citizens Evacuated

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia BRICS 2026, Iran-Israel war, Randhir Jaiswal, S Jaishankar, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— India has initiated high-level consultations with fellow BRICS members to develop a unified position on the deepening conflict in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Friday, March 13, 2026. As the current chair of the expanded bloc, New Delhi is attempting to bridge diplomatic gaps within the group following persistent calls from Tehran for a stronger multilateral response to the U.S.-Israeli strikes. MEA Additional Secretary Randhir Jaiswal stated that India is in active contact with BRICS partners to ensure that a "consensus position can evolve." This diplomatic push coincides with India’s broader…

13 Mar

Iran Assures Safe Passage for Indian Ships Through Strait of Hormuz Amid West Asia Tensions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIran India relations, Iran safe passage Indian ships, Mohammad Fathali statement, Strait of Hormuz security, West Asia tensions

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Amid rising tensions in West Asia and growing concerns over maritime security, Iran has assured that Indian vessels will be allowed safe passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, describing India as a friendly nation with shared regional interests. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Mohammad Fathali said Tehran recognises India’s importance and will ensure unhindered navigation for Indian ships. “Yes, because India is our friend. You will see it within two or three hours. We believe that Iran and India share common interests in the region,” Fathali said after attending the International Quds Day Conference…

13 Mar

Afghanistan Accuses Pakistan of Airstrikes in Kabul and Kandahar Amid Escalating Border Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsAfghanistan

Kabul (Rajeev Sharma): Authorities in Afghanistan have accused neighbouring Pakistan of carrying out aerial bombardments in several parts of the country, including the capital and the southern province of Kandahar, marking a sharp rise in hostilities between the two nations. A spokesperson for the ruling Taliban administration claimed that Pakistani aircraft targeted multiple sites during the strikes. Among the locations reportedly hit was a fuel storage facility owned by the Afghan private airline Kam Air situated near Kandahar International Airport. According to the spokesperson, bombs struck the fuel depot close to the airport complex, though officials have not yet released…

12 Mar

New Iranian Leader Vows Retaliation as West Asia Conflict Widens

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Mojtaba Khamenei, oil prices, Retaliation, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia

Tehran (Rajeev Sharma)— In a stern first address on Thursday, March 12, 2026, Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed to "avenge the blood of Iranians" and warned that Tehran would continue its campaign against American military installations in the region. The message, delivered via state television, comes as the Islamic Republic navigates a volatile leadership transition following the death of Ali Khamenei in recent U.S.-Israeli strikes. Khamenei’s statement was deeply personal, acknowledging the loss of his father, wife, and other family members during the opening salvos of the conflict. He emphasized that the "lever of blocking the Strait of…