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Karnataka to Become First Indian State to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16 0
- Explainers & Reports, Government, Politics & Policy, Social Media, Uncategorized
- March 7, 2026
Bengaluru, March 2026 — Karnataka has officially moved to become the first Indian state to ban social media for children under the age of 16. The landmark decision, unveiled during the 2026-27 state budget, marks the beginning of a high-stakes battle against digital addiction and the pervasive influence of algorithms on the state’s youth. What
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“An Existential War”: Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Denounces US-Israeli “Aggression”0
- Defence, Global News, Government, Politics & Policy
- March 7, 2026
Tehran, March 2026 — In a high-stakes diplomatic confrontation, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Saeed Khatibzadeh, has declared that the Middle East is witnessing a “war of choice” initiated by the United States and Israel. Accusing Western powers of orchestrating a campaign of “flat lies,” Khatibzadeh warned that Tehran now views the conflict as an existential
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Global Energy Pivot: US Signals Potential “Unsanctioning” of Russian Oil 0
- Finance, Global News, Government, Politics & Policy
- March 7, 2026
Washington D.C. / New Delhi, March 2026 — In a stunning reversal of global energy policy, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has indicated that the United States may “unsanction” Russian oil. The move aims to plug a widening “oil gap” in the global market, a decision that highlights the fragile balance between geopolitical pressure and
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End of an Era as Nitish Kumar Swaps CM Chair for Rajya Sabha 0
- Government, Politics & Policy, Top Headlines
- March 7, 2026
PATNA, March 2026 — After two decades as the undisputed pivot of Bihar politics, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has stunned the nation by filing his nomination for the Rajya Sabha. The move effectively ends an era that began in 2005, marking a transition that many insiders describe as a “respectable exit” for a leader whose
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OpenAI Signs Pentagon Deal as Trump Administration Bans Anthropic 0
- Global News, Government, Politics & Policy, Tech & Ai, Top Headlines
- March 2, 2026
WASHINGTON D.C., February 2026 — The high-stakes tug-of-war between AI safety and national defense has reached a breaking point. In a swift series of moves, the Trump administration has effectively blacklisted Anthropic from federal use, while OpenAI has moved to fill the void, signing a historic agreement to deploy its AI models directly onto the
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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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