US Labels Afghanistan “Sponsor of Wrongful Detention” Amid Taliban Hostage Tactics
The US State Department designated Afghanistan a “state sponsor of wrongful detention” on March 9, 2026, accusing the Taliban regime of hostage diplomacy by arbitrarily detaining Americans for ransom or policy leverage. Second Nation After Iran in Two Weeks Afghanistan joins Iran—designated February 27, pre-US-Israel strikes—as a target under Executive
Iran-US War Enters Day 11: Key Updates from March 10, 2026
The US-Iran conflict rages into its second week, with new strikes on Tehran, diplomatic shifts, and global economic tremors dominating headlines. Israeli Strikes Hit Tehran Energy Sites Israel launched a second wave of airstrikes on Tehran, targeting “terror infrastructure” but impacting civilian energy facilities, sparking fires and power outages in
Lakshmi Das: Pioneering Cybersecurity Innovation as Prophaze Co-Founder
Lakshmi Das, Co-Founder and COO of Kochi-based Prophaze Technologies, has emerged as a trailblazing force in India’s cybersecurity landscape, leveraging her decade-long expertise to build a Kubernetes-native Web Application Firewall (WAF) disrupting traditional security models. From Infosys to Startup Leadership Das’s journey began with a Computer Science Engineering degree and
“Till I’m There, Individual Milestones Won’t Be Celebrated”: Gautam Gambhir’s Team-First Philosophy Shines After India’s T20 World Cup 2026 Triumph
India head coach Gautam Gambhir reiterated his staunch belief that team trophies trump individual milestones, declaring no celebrations for personal feats during his tenure following India’s dominant 96-run win over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 final on March 8. Trophies Over Milestones: Gambhir’s Core Mantra The two-time
Nepal 2026 Elections: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Sweeps 124 Seats, Nepali Congress Trails at 17
Nepal’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), led by rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, achieved a stunning landslide victory in the March 2026 general elections, securing 124 seats and poised to form the next government. Gen Z Revolution Shatters Old Guard RSP dominated 110+ of 165 FPTP seats with 60% voter turnout fueled by
South India’s Real Estate Boom: Infrastructure Investments Fuel 2026 Surge
South India’s real estate markets—led by Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad—are poised for explosive growth in 2026, driven by unprecedented infrastructure spending unlocking residential, commercial, and villa demand. Record 2025 Sales Set Stage for Acceleration Bengaluru clocked 54,414 units (13% YoY), Chennai surged 55% to 24,892, and Hyderabad added 6% to
IndiGo Delhi-Manchester Flight Makes Dramatic U-Turn Near Ethiopia Border Amid Middle East Airspace Chaos
An IndiGo Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flight (6E33) en route from Delhi to Manchester executed a sudden mid-air U-turn near the Ethiopia border on March 9, 2026, safely returning to Indira Gandhi International Airport after cruising over the Arabian Sea. War Disruptions Force Route Reversal The long-haul service reversed course amid
Neuroscientist Daya Grant’s 3 Simple Habits to Keep Your Brain Sharp and Energized Daily
Los Angeles-based neuroscientist and mental performance consultant Daya Grant advocates building mental resilience through consistent, low-effort routines rather than intense grinding, drawing from her work with high-performers, parenting, and endurance sports. Protect Unstructured “White Space” Time Grant blocks deliberate downtime in her schedule, often outdoors tuning into ambient sounds, sunlight,