Copycat Drone Wars: Iran Copied the US, Then the US Copied Iran
The US-Iran conflict reveals decades of mutual technology imitation in drone warfare, where Iran reverse-engineered American designs post-1979 revolution while the US recently adapted seized Iranian models for its arsenal. Iran’s Reverse Engineering Legacy After the revolution severed US arms supplies, Iran adapted pre-1979 acquisitions like F-4 Phantoms, F-5 Tigers,
US-Israel-Iran War Enters Day 7: Live Updates on Strikes and Escalation
The US-Israel-Iran conflict, now in its seventh day since February 28, 2026, sees continued airstrikes on Iranian targets, Iranian missile barrages on Israel and Gulf states, and rising casualties amid Trump’s vow to press until objectives like halting Iran’s nuclear program are met. Air Campaign Intensity US B-52s and Israeli
US-India Trade: Washington Won’t Repeat China Mistake, Says Christopher Landau
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau stated at Raisina Dialogue 2026 that Washington will not repeat its “20-year-old mistake” with China while finalizing a trade deal with India, prioritizing American interests in a reciprocal partnership. Lessons from China Landau warned against allowing one-sided market access that lets partners dominate
UPSC CSE 2025 Final Results Out: 958 Recommended for IAS, IFS, IPS
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 final results on March 6, 2026, recommending 958 candidates for IAS, IFS, IPS, and various Group A and B Central Services. Toppers and Category Breakdown Anuj Agnihotri secured All India Rank (AIR) 1, followed by Rajeshwari Suve
Karnataka Bans Social Media for Children Under 16
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a ban on social media access for children under 16 during the presentation of the 2026-27 state budget, aiming to curb the adverse effects of rising mobile phone usage on youth. Policy Rationale The measure targets mobile addiction’s impact on children’s mental health, academics, and
Khamenei Killed by Israel’s Blue Sparrow Missile That Hits from Space
Israel assassinated Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, 2026, using the advanced Blue Sparrow missile launched from an F-35 fighter jet, which followed a quasi-ballistic trajectory into near-space before striking his Tehran compound. Blue Sparrow’s Deadly Path The Israeli-developed Blue Sparrow, with a 1,240-mile (2,000 km) range,
“Global South Emanates from Shared Historical Experiences”: EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar declared at Raisina Dialogue 2026 that the Global South stems from common histories of colonization and imperialism, reinforced by solidarity like India’s vaccine exports during COVID. Multipolarity Irreversible Jaishankar asserted the end of “big deals” among dominant powers, with multipolarity now permanent, leading to temporary
US-Iran War: Explosions Rock Dubai, UAE, Abu Dhabi, Tehran Amid Strikes and Flights Chaos
The escalating US-Iran conflict has triggered blasts across UAE cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, targeting US assets and civilian sites, while flights grind to halt and Trump vows more action after over 200 Iranian deaths, including a girls’ school tragedy. Gulf Strikes Intensify Iran launched 174 ballistic missiles and
Nepal Election 2026 Results Live Updates: Balendra Shah’s RSP Dominates Early Counts
Vote counting from Nepal’s general election—the first since 2025 Gen Z protests—shows Balendra Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) surging ahead in 72 of 165 direct seats, dwarfing rivals amid 60% turnout on Thursday. RSP’s Landslide Momentum RSP leads in 72 seats, with wins in Kathmandu-1 and Jhapa-5 where Shah personally
Who is Balendra Shah? Rapper Mayor Backed by Gen Z – Nepal’s Next Prime Minister?
Balendra Shah, known as Balen, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-Kathmandu mayor, leads early counts in Nepal’s 2026 general election with his Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), riding a youth wave against establishment politics. Rise from Rap to City Hall Shah exploded onto the scene with hits like “Balidan” (11M+ YouTube views) slamming corruption
