Times of India

A Delhi man, Munchun Kewat, allegedly murdered his wife and three young daughters after a heated phone call with a lender demanding repayment of a significant debt. Kewat, a gambler facing financial ruin, reportedly used a newly purchased knife to commit the heinous crime before attempting to flee. He was apprehended by police in Kishangarh.

Amid soaring excitement around the wedding of Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, the couple’s team has confirmed that their March 4 reception in Hyderabad will remain a strictly invite-only event due to security reasons.

President Trump stated in an interview that Iran's new leadership wants to talk, and he has agreed to discussions. He expressed confidence in an upcoming uprising, noting celebrations among Iranians and expatriates. Trump also indicated he would assess support for any potential uprising at the time it occurs.

The Washington Wizards have signed rookie forward Julian Reese to a two-way contract, bringing him closer to his NBA debut. Reese, brother of WNBA star Angel Reese, previously played for the Raptors' G League affiliate. His sister expressed immense pride in his journey. Reese could potentially play against his former organization soon.

Pace or spin, Sanju Samson took the West Indies down with aplomb and never lost shape in the process. He hit the ball where it was meant to be hit but his ice-cool nerves stood out during his 50-ball 97*, which included 12 boundaries and four sixes. India will now face England in the T20 World Cup semi-final at Wankhede Stadium.

Donald Trump, once a critic of 'endless wars,' now presides over a presidency marked by muscular interventions. His second term features forceful actions in Venezuela and Iran, alongside territorial ambitions towards Greenland. This shift from a 'peace president' to one employing high-stakes brinkmanship redefines 'America First' as forceful global reshaping, aiming for dominance rather than negotiated equilibrium.

Following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Tehran launched a wide-ranging retaliatory campaign targeting US and Israeli military assets across the Middle East. Multiple Gulf nations reported missile and drone attacks, with US Central Command confirming three American service members killed. The scale of the strikes raises questions about regional air defence capabilities and potential escalation.

Prime Minister Modi launched a scathing attack on Tamil Nadu's DMK, accusing leaders of prioritizing scams over public welfare and failing to protect state interests. Addressing a rally, he asserted NDA's victory in the upcoming elections, highlighting issues like Katchatheevu, Jallikattu, and women's safety, while also inaugurating development projects.

Exporters have raised strong concerns that the conflict could disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, both of which are crucial maritime corridors.

Actor-comedian Rajpal Yadav recently addressed the media in Mumbai amid the ongoing Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case, arriving at the press conference with his lawyer Bhaskar Upadhyay. During the interaction, he spoke about his legal battle, the support he has received and the scale of his upcoming work. Reacting to Sonu Sood’s recent comment about offering him work, Rajpal said, “Please get over the misconception that I need to keep asking for work."

Saudi Arabia and Israel have quietly converged, driven by shared concerns over Iran's regional influence. Despite public diplomacy, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly urged a US strike, warning of a stronger Iran if action was delayed. This alignment, fueled by geopolitical rivalry and Iran's nuclear ambitions, risks hardening sectarian divides and intensifying the struggle for Islamic world leadership.

Recent conflicts have exposed troubling vulnerabilities in Chinese weaponry. Pakistan's air defenses buckled against Indian missiles, Venezuela's radars went dark during a US raid, and Iran's systems faltered under airstrikes—patterns that point to shoddy engineering and weak software. Taken together, these incidents suggest systemic quality-control problems that erode buyer confidence and fuel a credibility crisis for China's arms industry.

After the US and Israel's airstrikes on Iran and their counter-attack on US military installations around the Gulf, it has affected the airspace in the global business hub of Dubai. Zimbabwe were due to fly out through that region on their way back home after a positive tournament.