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US Launches “Massive” Military Strikes on Iran; Trump Issues Surrender Ultimatum 0
- Defence, Economy & Jobs, Global News, Government, Politics & Policy
- March 2, 2026
WASHINGTON D.C. / TEHRAN, February 28, 2026 — The Middle East has been plunged into a state of full-scale war following the commencement of major U.S. combat operations against Iran. In a late-night address, President Trump declared that the U.S. military has begun a campaign to “totally obliterate” Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure, citing an
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Indian Carriers Suspend Middle-East Operations Amid Escalating Conflict 0
- Defence, Development, Explainers & Reports, Global News, Government, Top Headlines
- March 2, 2026
Indian Skies in Turmoil: Air India and IndiGo Suspend Middle East Routes Amid Rising Conflict NEW DELHI, March 2, 2026 — The Indian aviation sector has been plunged into a state of emergency following the sudden suspension of major flight routes to the Middle East. As tensions between Israel and Iran reach a breaking point,
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The “Digital Arrest” Nightmare: How Scammers are Hijacking Lives Through Video Calls 0
- Defence, Explainers & Reports, Science & Tech, Tech & Ai
- February 28, 2026
New Delhi, November 2024 — A terrifying new form of cybercrime known as “Digital Arrest” is sweeping across India, turning smartphones into virtual prison cells. Unlike traditional phishing, this scam uses extreme psychological pressure, forged legal documents, and simulated government offices to extort lakhs of rupees from unsuspecting victims, often leaving them traumatized for weeks.
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CBI Files FIR Against Anil Ambani and Reliance Communications in ₹2,223 Crore Bank of Baroda Loan Fraud Case 0
- Defence, Politics & Policy, Top Headlines
- February 27, 2026
New Delhi, February 2026 — A fresh legal storm is building around industrialist Anil Ambani after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a new fraud case linked to loans worth more than ₹2,000 crore. The move marks a significant escalation in the regulatory pressure on the Reliance Group chairman, following years of financial turbulence
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The Red Corridor Recedes: Development and Security Strategy Dismantles Naxalism 0
- Defence, Explainers & Reports, Government, Politics & Policy, Top Headlines
- February 26, 2026
New Delhi, February 2026 — The long-standing shadow of Naxalism across India’s eastern states is finally lifting. What was once described as the country’s greatest internal security threat is now being systematically dismantled, not just through military force, but through a calculated “Development vs. Extremism” strategy. The Illusion of a Revolution For over five decades,
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IAF Tejas Fighter Jet Crash: Entire fleet grounded 0
- Defence, Government, Politics & Policy
- February 26, 2026
New Delhi, February 2026 — The Indian Air Force (IAF) has reportedly grounded its entire fleet of Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) following a serious “runway overshoot” incident involving a single-seat fighter jet. While the incident occurred on February 7, 2026, details have only recently emerged, sparking a significant conflict of narratives between the IAF
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