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
ED Raids Reliance Power Ltd Premises in Mumbai and Hyderabad
The Enforcement Directorate launched searches at 10-12 locations linked to Reliance Power Ltd., part of Anil Ambani’s group, in Mumbai and Hyderabad on Friday morning as part of a money laundering probe. Probe Background Fifteen ED teams targeted company executives and associated premises over alleged bank fraud and financial irregularities
Fake Wars, Real Consequences: The AI Misinformation Flood Amid US-Israel-Iran Conflict
When Conflict Goes ViralAs tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran escalated into military confrontation, another war broke out—online. Within hours, social media was flooded with fake visuals: AI-generated explosions, recycled footage, and miscaptioned videos. One such fabricated clip claiming to show an Iranian strike on Dubai garnered over 200
Samson Dedicates Player of the Match Award to ‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Bumrah
Sanju Samson earned Player of the Match honors for his explosive 89 off 42 balls in India’s thrilling seven-run T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal win over England at Wankhede Stadium, powering the hosts to 253/7. Match-Winning Performances Samson’s aggressive knock laid the foundation on a batting paradise, where nearly 500
Amit Shah to Visit Odisha on Friday to Launch Projects Worth Rs 3275 Cr, Attend CISF Event
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Odisha on Friday morning to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for projects totaling Rs 3,275 crore, alongside key ceremonial events. Packed Itinerary Shah arrives in Bhubaneswar around 10:15 AM, originally slated for Thursday evening. He will inaugurate 69 projects worth Rs 1,159.03
Iran Launches Wave of Missiles at Israel; US Republicans Block Measure to Halt US Air Campaign
Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel early Thursday, forcing millions into bomb shelters as the U.S.-Israel war with Tehran entered its sixth day, hours after U.S. Republicans thwarted efforts to curb American airstrikes. Missile Onslaught and Defenses Air raid sirens blared across Israel, activating defenses against the Iranian
Indian Refiners Buying Prompt Russian Oil as Iran War Hits Supplies
India’s refiners are snapping up millions of barrels of immediate Russian crude amid supply disruptions from the Iran conflict, securing energy needs through the volatile Strait of Hormuz. Supply Crunch Triggers Shift Iranian strikes and regional tensions have choked Middle East oil flows, with 40% of India’s imports passing through
India Triumphs Over England in T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Thriller
India clinched a thrilling 28-run victory over England in the T20 World Cup 2026 second semi-final at Wankhede Stadium, defending their massive 253/7 to storm into the final against New Zealand. Jasprit Bumrah’s 4/32 and Axar Patel’s 3/19 dismantled England’s chase, restricting them to 225/8 despite Jacob Bethell’s valiant 82
India Unleashes Bodyguard Satellites: Space Startups Gear Up for Orbital Defense
India’s security agencies have tapped private space startups to develop “bodyguard satellites” designed to escort, shield, and neutralize threats to critical national spacecraft amid rising geopolitical tensions. Twin Threat Response spurred development after China’s satellite aid to Pakistan during 2025 border clashes enabled real-time radar adjustments against Indian forces. Startups
Modi to Stubb: Military Conflict Cannot Resolve Global Crises
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that military solutions alone fail to address complex international disputes during bilateral talks with Finland President Alexander Stubb in New Delhi on March 5, 2026. Strategic Dialogue Amid Turmoil Modi reiterated India’s commitment to peaceful resolutions—echoing positions on Ukraine and West Asia—while Stubb shared European
