Nebraska woman’s $20 crock becomes auction surprise, selling

US-Iran war: Gold being sold at steep cuts in Dubai; available at $30 an ounce discount

The United Arab Emirates, particularly Dubai, serves as a major hub for refining and exporting gold to buyers across Asia. It also acts as a transit point for shipments arriving from Switzerland, the United Kingdom and several African countries.

Notice to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will be taken up on March 9

Lok Sabha will debate a rare motion to remove Speaker Om Birla on Monday, with 118 opposition MPs backing the notice. Allegations include partisan conduct and silencing dissent. The resolution requires 50 MPs to stand in support to proceed. Both BJP and Congress have issued whips for MPs to attend.

India gave safe harbour to another Iranian ship days before IRIS Dena was sunk by US

Just days before the Iranian warship IRIS Dena was sunk by a US strike, India provided urgent assistance to another Iranian vessel, IRIS Lavan. The ship, facing technical issues, was granted emergency docking at Kochi port on March 1st and arrived on March 4th. Its 183 crew members are currently housed at Indian naval facilities.

White House glorifies Iran strike with Hollywood video, sparks backlash

The White House posted a 42-second, trailer-style montage celebrating US–Israeli strikes on Iran, blending real drone footage with Hollywood, anime, and video-game clips. Phrases like “Justice the American Way” frame war as spectacle, drawing viral attention and criticism. Observers condemned the surreal, propagandistic tone, noting copyright concerns, ironic film choices, and the ethical risk of trivializing deadly military operations.

10m barrels & counting: Indian refiners buy Russian crude to counter Middle East cisis

Shipping data compiled by Bloomberg shows that roughly 15 million barrels of Russian oil are currently held on tankers in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. In addition, vessels carrying about 7 million barrels are anchored near Singapore.

Indian refiners buy Russian crude to counter Middle East oil supply shock

Shipping data compiled by Bloomberg shows that roughly 15 million barrels of Russian oil are currently held on tankers in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. In addition, vessels carrying about 7 million barrels are anchored near Singapore.

Indonesia becomes latest country to block social media access for kids under 16

Indonesia will begin restricting social media access for children under 16 on March 28, gradually deactivating accounts on platforms like TikTok and Facebook. This policy aims to protect minors from online risks such as cyberbullying, fraud, and addiction. The move aligns with global trends of governments implementing measures to safeguard young users online.

Underwater Panda’ sea squirt species found 20m deep in Japan

Foxconn chairman says US-Iran war will impact everyone, hope it ends son

Foxconn chairman Young Liu warns of global price hikes for oil and raw materials if the US-Israel conflict with Iran escalates. Meanwhile, Iranian apps and websites are targeted by hackers, with popular prayer apps sending messages urging military surrender and promising amnesty. These cyberattacks aim to sow discord amidst the ongoing conflict.

TOISA 2025: Meet the distinguished jury panel

What is GPS spoofing & how fake satellite signals are confusing pilots in UAE

Who is Anuj Agnihotri, the UPSC CSE 2025 topper?

The Union Public Service Commission has announced the Civil Services Examination 2025 final results, recommending 958 candidates for the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service and other central services. Anuj Agnihotri from Rawatbhata in Rajasthan secured Rank 1. A medical graduate from AIIMS Jodhpur, he began civil services preparation after completing his internship in 2023.

Market crash: Sensex down nearly 1,100 points - top reasons for fall

Stock market today: BSE Sensex closed at 78,918.90, down 1,097 points or 1.37%. Investors reacted to intensifying tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

Watch: US rains precision strikes on Iran as Middle East war enters Day 7

The Middle East conflict intensifies as it enters its seventh day. United States forces conduct precision strikes on Iranian assets. Israel launches new attacks targeting regime infrastructure. Missile launches from Iran trigger air-raid alerts in Israel. Gulf nations report drone and missile threats. Humanitarian concerns rise with displacement and casualties.