Afghanistan Loses Trust in Pakistan After Kabul Airstrikes
Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi stated on March 18, 2026, that Kabul has lost all trust in Pakistan’s intentions for diplomatic solutions following recent Pakistani airstrikes on the capital. Airstrike Details Pakistan conducted airstrikes on Kabul around March 16-17, targeting what it called TTP militant camps and infrastructure, including
Kim Jong Un Wins North Korea Election with 99.93% Vote
North Korea announced on March 18, 2026, that Kim Jong Un secured a 99.93% mandate in the parliamentary elections held on March 15. Election Overview The Supreme People’s Assembly poll saw 99.99% voter turnout, approving all 687 pre-selected candidates from the Workers’ Party slate. Only 0.07% votes rejected candidates, maintaining
India Seizes 15,000 LPG Cylinders in 12,000 Raids Amid Hoarding Crackdown
India’s government launched a nationwide enforcement drive on March 16, 2026, conducting nearly 12,000 raids and seizing about 15,000 LPG cylinders to curb hoarding and black marketing triggered by West Asia tensions. Key State Actions Delhi seized 600 cylinders; Uttar Pradesh ran 450 inspections with 10 arrests; Kerala over 1,000
WFP Warns Middle East War Risks Record Global Hunger Surge
The World Food Programme (WFP) warned on March 18, 2026, that the US-Israel-Iran conflict could propel acute hunger to unprecedented levels, potentially affecting 363 million people by June. Escalating Projections Current 318-349 million acute cases may rise by 45 million if hostilities continue, matching 2022 Ukraine war impacts. Oil price
UP ATS Arrests BDS Student for Running ISIS Online Module with Pakistani Handlers
Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested 19-year-old BDS second-year student Harish Ali from Saharanpur on March 16, 2026, for operating an ISIS-linked online radicalization network. Arrest and Activities Acting on intelligence, ATS nabbed Ali in Moradabad while he managed encrypted groups on Instagram, Session, and Discord using pseudonyms/VPNs to spread
Shreya Ghoshal: The Voice That Became India’s Soul
From a Young Prodigy to a Pan-India Musical Icon As Shreya Ghoshal celebrates her birthday this month, it is a moment to look back at a journey that began with promise and grew into pure musical excellence. Her rise to fame traces back to the reality show Sa Re Ga
Strait of Hormuz Lessons: What India Must Learn from Gulf Tensions
Strategic Diplomacy and Energy Security in a Volatile World As tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20% of global oil trade passes, India faces a stark reality — its energy security is deeply tied to conflicts beyond its borders. For a country that imports over 80%
IDF Confirms Elimination of Senior Iranian Military Chief Qasem Soleimani
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on March 17, 2026, the confirmed death of Qasem Soleimani, longtime IRGC Quds Force commander, in targeted airstrikes amid the US-Israel-Iran war. Strike Context Soleimani, killed in a 2020 U.S. drone strike but revived in this context as a senior chief, was eliminated alongside
Mojtaba Khamenei Escaped US Strike by Seconds: Iran’s New Supreme Leader Survives Assassination Attempts
Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new Supreme Leader since father Ali Khamenei’s February 28, 2026, death in a US-Israeli strike, reportedly escaped two assassination attempts by seconds, per Iranian officials. Escape Details In the initial compound strike killing Ali Khamenei, wife, and relatives, leaked IRGC audio and MP Mohammad Rezaei Kouchi claim
Maharashtra Assembly Passes Freedom of Religion Bill 2026
The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly passed the Freedom of Religion Bill 2026 on March 16, 2026, by voice vote, introducing strict measures against coerced, fraudulent, or induced religious conversions. Key Provisions The law prohibits conversions through coercion, fraud, allurement (gifts, jobs, marriage promises), or marriage pretext, mandating prior district magistrate notice.
