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The WB Police’s Special Task Force has arrested two Bangladeshi nationals accused of assassinating political activist Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka last December. The suspects, Rahul alias Faisal Karim Masud and Alamgir Hossain, travelled across the North-East and north Bengal using false identities.

Iran’s Assembly of Experts appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader after Ali Khamenei was killed during the ongoing US-Israel conflict. The leadership change signals hardliner continuity as fighting intensifies, with rising casualties, airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure and escalating tensions with Washington and Israel

The United States urged India to buy Russian oil cargoes waiting near Chinese refineries and redirect them to Indian refineries to ease supply concerns and curb price spikes during the West Asia conflict, while maintaining that Washington’s policy toward Russia remains unchanged

Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel as the Iran conflict disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, triggering market turmoil, production cuts and fears of a prolonged global energy shock and economic fallout.

India successfully defended their T20 World Cup title with a resounding 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final. A stellar all-round performance, including Jasprit Bumrah's 4-wicket haul and explosive batting from Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, led the team to victory

Lakshya Sen narrowly missed ending India's long wait for an All England title after losing to Lin Chun-Yi in the men's singles final in Birmingham. The Indian shuttler fought hard but went down 15-21, 20-22 in a thrilling contest

The Indian women’s hockey team began its FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2026 campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Uruguay in Hyderabad. Sunelita Toppo, Ishika, Lalremsiami and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal scored as India dominated the contest

Australia defeated India by 10 wickets in the one-off women’s day-night Test in Perth after bowling India out for 149 in the second innings. Annabel Sutherland starred as Alyssa Healy signed off her Test career with a convincing win

The UAE said its air defences intercepted most missiles and drones launched during Iranian attacks amid escalating tensions in West Asia. Authorities reported casualties among foreign nationals and reaffirmed readiness to defend the country against any security threats.

Israel launched fresh strikes on southern Lebanon and Beirut, killing 12 people, while also targeting commanders linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. Kuwait reported two border guards killed in missile and drone attacks.

Balendra Shah, popularly known as "Balen", has led the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) to a decisive victory in Nepal’s general election, defeating veteran leaders including former prime minister K P Sharma Oli. The RSP, formed in 2022, secured 107 seats, signalling a generational shift in Nepal’s politics.

Tehran has come under intense US and Israeli airstrikes targeting military and security infrastructure, causing widespread destruction and civilian disruption. Intelligence assessments suggest the campaign may damage Iran’s military but is unlikely to quickly topple its leadership.

An Iranian opposition blueprint for a post-Islamic Republic government proposes reviving the Chabahar port partnership and restoring oil exports to India, positioning New Delhi as a key economic partner in Iran’s future trade and geopolitical strategy

Escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz following the US–Israel conflict with Iran are rattling global energy markets, exposing Asia’s heavy dependence on Gulf oil

Emirates resumed flight operations to and from Dubai International Airport after temporarily suspending services due to safety concerns. The airline asked passengers with confirmed bookings to proceed to the airport and deleted an earlier advisory that had created confusion among travellers.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has rejected as baseless a viral social media claim alleging that an Indian national was detained in Saudi Arabia for being an Israeli spy. The misleading post, shared by an account named 'Amoxicillin' on X, claimed Saudi authorities arrested two Mossad agents, including an Indian.

A Canada-based social media personality, Nancy Grewal, known for her outspoken anti-Khalistan views, was fatally stabbed in LaSalle, Ontario. A Khalistani-linked extremist account claimed responsibility for the attack.

A US federal jury convicted Pakistani national Asif Merchant for plotting with Iran’s IRGC to assassinate Donald Trump during the 2024 campaign. The plan failed after an FBI informant alerted authorities. Merchant now faces life imprisonment

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah (Balen) and his Rastriya Swatantra Party are heading towards a sweeping victory in Nepal’s general elections, breaking the dominance of traditional parties. Riding on the momentum of last year’s Gen Z protests against corruption and political instability, the 35-year-old leader is now poised to become Nepal’s next Prime Minister

Indonesia has announced a ban on social media use for children under 16, citing rising concerns over online addiction, cyberbullying and harmful content. The rule will be implemented gradually from March 28 as digital platforms are required to comply

Sanju Samson, after match-winning knocks against West Indies and England, aims to deliver again in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad. The in-form batter says India must take one more step to lift the trophy

World Champion D Gukesh ended his winless run by defeating David Anton Guijarro in the final round of the Prague Masters. Aravindh Chithambaram finished joint second, while Divya Deshmukh secured third in the Challengers section of the festival

The ICC has named Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf as on-field umpires for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad. Allahuddien Paleker, Adrian Holdstock and Andy Pycroft complete the match officials’ team