Nitish’s Exit Looms: Bihar Power Play Tests BJP Resolve, JDU Survival
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar faces mounting speculation of resignation, positioning his potential departure as a critical litmus test for BJP’s state dominance and an existential crisis for his JD(U). NDA’s High-Stakes Gamble Nitish’s ninth term hangs by razor-thin margins after JD(U)’s 2025 assembly sweep alongside BJP’s 89 seats, totaling
Venezuela Strikes Historic Gold Deal with US: 1,000 Kg Shipment Amid Trump Reset
Venezuela’s state-owned mining firm Minerven signed a multimillion-dollar pact to supply 650-1,000 kg of 98% pure gold dore bars to commodities giant Trafigura for US markets, Axios reports—potentially worth $166M at current prices. Post-Maduro Thaw Accelerates Deal follows President Trump’s ouster of Nicolás Maduro on drug charges, granting US de
When Iran Stood with Pakistan: Shah’s Crucial Support in India’s 1965 & 1971 Wars
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi’s Iran provided decisive military, economic, and diplomatic backing to Pakistan during the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak wars, reflecting Cold War alliances that shaped South Asian history. This pro-Pakistan tilt—rooted in CENTO membership and shared anti-communist stance—contrasts sharply with today’s balanced India-Iran ties. CENTO Brotherhood Forged in Fire
Iran Vows Retribution: “US Will Bitterly Regret” Sinking IRIS Dena Off Sri Lanka
Iran warned the United States will “bitterly regret the precedent it has set” after a US submarine torpedoed the frigate IRIS Dena—recent guest at India’s MILAN 2026 naval exercise—killing 80+ sailors in international waters 40km off Galle. Fiery Foreign Ministry Rebuke Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the “atrocity at sea,”
Cristiano Ronaldo Diagnosed with Hamstring Injury After Al-Nassr’s Win Over Al-Fayha
Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained during the Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Fayha on February 28, 2026, the club confirmed Tuesday. Injury Timeline and Impact Ronaldo limped off in the 81st minute of the 3-1 victory after missing a penalty and showing discomfort
Nepal Votes in Historic Polls Post-Gen Z Revolution
Nepal holds its first general election since Generation Z-led protests toppled PM KP Sharma Oli’s government in September 2025, with nearly 19 million voters choosing 275 House of Representatives members today, March 5, 2026. Post-Protest Power Shift The uprising—sparked by corruption scandals and youth unemployment—killed 19 protesters, forcing Oli’s resignation
Man City Stumbles: Forest’s Late Equalizer Gifts Arsenal 7-Point Lead
Manchester City dropped crucial points in the Premier League title race, held to a shocking 2-2 draw by relegation-battling Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium on March 4, 2026. Rollercoaster City Clash Antoine Semenyo volleyed City ahead (31′), but Morgan Gibbs-White leveled just before halftime (56′). Rodri restored the lead
Arsenal Powers Seven Points Clear After Saka Clincher vs Brighton
Arsenal solidified their Premier League lead with a 1-0 victory over Brighton on March 4, 2026, stretching their advantage to seven points over Manchester City. Saka Seals Vital Away Win Bukayo Saka’s 68th-minute strike—his 12th goal this season—clinched three crucial points at Amex Stadium, extending Arsenal’s unbeaten run to nine
Morgan Stanley Axes 2,500 Jobs Despite Record 2025 Revenue Surge
Morgan Stanley eliminated approximately 2,500 positions—3% of its 83,000 global workforce—across investment banking, wealth management, and asset management divisions on March 4, 2026. Performance-Based Cuts Layoffs targeted underperformers and roles misaligned with shifting priorities like AI integration and location strategies, sparing financial advisors. The bank posted record $70.6B revenue in
DR Congo Coltan Mine Disaster: Over 200 Dead in Rubaya Landslide
A massive landslide triggered by heavy rains killed more than 200 people at the Rubaya coltan mines in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on March 2, 2026, including around 70 children. Tragedy Details The collapse hit the Luwowo artisanal mining site controlled by M23 rebels, burying miners, traders, and nearby
