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Iranian state media has described newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who succeeded his father Ali Khamenei after the latter’s death in joint US-Israel strikes on February 28, 2026, as “Jaanbaz of Ramadan”—an injured war veteran—fueling speculation of his own wounds from ongoing airstrikes.
In his 17th state budget presented on March 6, 2026, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah proposed banning social media access for children under 16 to combat rising digital addiction, excessive mobile use.
The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Americans in 14 Middle Eastern countries, including Egypt, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE, and Yemen, to depart immediately due to serious safety risks from ongoing conflicts.
Iranian state TV announced the death of 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed at his office during duties, following US and Israeli airstrikes on military targets. The government declared 40 days of national mourning and 7 public holidays, while the Revolutionary Guard Corps promised severe retaliation amid regional missile exchanges and casualties.
Maharashtra is observing state mourning following the tragic death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash near Baramati. The veteran NCP leader died along with others when the aircraft crashed during an emergency landing attempt. Leaders across India, including top state and national figures, are expected to attend the funeral with full state honours. Public holidays, institutional c
State Bank of India (SBI) will introduce service charges on online IMPS transfers exceeding ₹25,000 starting February 15, 2026, ending the previous free service for high-value payments via internet banking, mobile banking, and YONO app.
Following the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump hinted at potential operations in Cuba, citing similar situations in both nations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a veiled warning, stating Cuban officials should be concerned. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel condemned the Venezuela action as “state terrorism” and rallied in support of Maduro. The rema
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that the State government will implement the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) for State government employees. Under the new arrangement, State government employees will be provided with an assured pension equal to 50% of their last-drawn basic pay.
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced that its mCASH service on OnlineSBI and YONO Lite will be discontinued after November 30, 2025. After this date, customers will no longer be able to transfer funds via mCASH without beneficiary registration, nor receive money through the mCASH link or app.
