AWS, Azure Eye India Data Centers as Iran War Disrupts West Asia Cloud Operations
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure are reportedly planning to reroute workloads from West Asia data centers to India amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict’s disruptions to regional infrastructure. War’s Toll on Gulf Cloud Capacity The Iran-US war, including Strait of Hormuz tensions and strikes on UAE/Saudi facilities, has forced
Iran’s Military Rallies Behind Mojtaba Khamenei as Oil Prices Soar Past $100
New Supreme Leader gains full armed forces backing amid war with U.S. and Israel; energy markets hit crisis levels A Unified Military Front in TehranIn a critical moment of succession, Mojtaba Khamenei was officially appointed as Iran’s new Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in
Former NSA Slams Trump’s Iran War Strategy: Goals Remain Dangerously Unclear
Former US National Security Advisors have sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s military approach to the Iran conflict, warning that vague objectives risk endless escalation amid rising casualties and oil shocks. Echoes of Past Criticisms Amplify Trump faces bipartisan backlash—even from MAGA allies like Erik Prince—for failing to articulate why strikes
Kevin Pietersen Declares Openness to England Cricket Coaching Role Amid Bazball Backlash
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has thrown his hat into the ring for a coaching position with the national team, expressing strong interest in refining their Test cricket strategy following recent setbacks. Post-Ashes and T20 World Cup Scrutiny England’s 4-1 Ashes defeat in 2025-26 and T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final
George Russell Triumphs at Australian GP 2026: Urges Patience for F1’s Bold New Era
George Russell delivered a commanding victory at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, leading Mercedes to a dominant 1-2 finish ahead of teammate Kimi Antonelli while fending off Ferrari’s early challenge. The British driver, starting from pole, navigated a chaotic opening under F1’s radical new regulations to cross the
Oppo K14 5G Launches Today in India: 7,000mAh Battery, Dimensity 6300, and 120Hz Display Under Rs 20,000
Oppo unveils the K14 5G in India on March 9, 2026, targeting budget buyers with standout endurance via a massive 7,000mAh battery—the largest in its segment—paired with 45W fast charging and reverse wired charging capabilities. Key Specifications and Standout Features The smartphone sports a 6.67-inch 120Hz display hitting 1,125 nits
CBSE Schools Urge Kerala Governor Arlekar to Tackle Student Screen Addiction Crisis
The National Council of CBSE Schools (NCCS) has appealed to Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for urgent intervention to combat rising digital dependency among children under 16, highlighting unregulated screen time’s toll on education, mental health, and society. PM Modi Initiatives Gain Traction NCCS Secretary General Indira Rajan welcomed PM
Saudi-UAE Oil Pipelines: Game-Changers in Iran-US War Over Strait of Hormuz
As Iran slams shut the Strait of Hormuz—choking 20 million barrels/day or 20% of global oil flows—Saudi Arabia’s 1,200-km East-West Pipeline and UAE’s Habshan-Fujairah line emerge as pivotal bypasses, potentially rerouting up to 7 million bpd and blunting Tehran’s economic warfare. Iran’s Economic Weapon vs. Gulf Counterplay Tehran’s Hormuz blockade
Sensex Crashes Over 2,000 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,000 as Oil Surges Past $105 on Iran War
Indian benchmark indices plunged sharply on March 9, 2026, with the BSE Sensex crashing 2,345 points (3%) to 76,573 and NSE Nifty tumbling 709 points (2.9%) to 23,742 in early trade, triggered by Brent crude spiking above $105/barrel amid escalating US-Iran conflict. GIFT Nifty signaled a 2.3% gap-down at 23,761,
Iran’s Assembly Names Mojtaba Khamenei New Supreme Leader Amid US-Israel War
Iran’s Assembly of Experts appointed Mojtaba Khamenei, son of slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the Islamic Republic’s new supreme leader on March 8, 2026, state media announced. The 56-year-old mid-ranking cleric, lacking senior public office, was selected decisively despite ideological aversion to hereditary rule, backed by powerful Revolutionary Guards (IRGC)
