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Nepal elections: Read about the voting process, who the main candidates are, and why Gen Z may play the deciding role on March 5

Divya Bharti - 3 March, 2026

Following the historic 2025 "Gen Z" protests that ousted the previous government, Nepal heads to the polls on March 5.

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Explained: How Iran’s Strait of Hormuz blockade and Qatar’s LNG halt could trigger an unprecedented global energy shock

Shraddha Pandey - 3 March, 2026

The decision came after Iranian drone strikes targeted an energy facility of Qatar’s state-owned energy giant, QatarEnergy, in the massive Ras Laffan Industrial City and a water tank at a power plant in Mesaieed Industrial City.

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How Israel managed to assassinate Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Years of intelligence gathering, hacking traffic cameras, hi-tech data analysis and knowing every inch of Tehran

OpIndia Staff - 3 March, 2026

Israel stated, "The decision to strike in the morning rather than at night allowed Israel to achieve tactical surprise."

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Pahalgam attack: NIA investigation turns to China over GoPro used in recce. Read what the Letter Rogatory is

Anurag - 3 March, 2026

GoPro BV informed investigators it lacks downstream transaction details, prompting NIA to seek judicial assistance from China through diplomatic channels to establish chain of custody and evidentiary linkage of the seized device.

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Pakistan allowed its airspace to USA and Israel to launch attacks on Iran, says IRGC commander

OpIndia Staff - 3 March, 2026

“Our precise investigations indicate that the United States and the Zionist regime used Pakistan’s airspace in their attack on Iran. Pakistan will soon pay the price for this action and, like the Gulf (states), will not remain safe from our missiles,” Nejat posted on X on 2nd March.

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US tells its citizens to leave Middle East countries immediately, sparks concerns of worsening, prolonged war with Iran

OpIndia Staff - 3 March, 2026

The advisory covers Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, West Bank, Gaza and Gulf nations after US Israeli strikes killed Ali Khamenei, with Washington warning of escalating risks and possible prolonged conflict across the region.

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The idea of ‘unbreakable friendship’ between India and Iran is more myth than reality: Read how geopolitical reality marks the relationship between the two...

Divyansh Tiwari - 2 March, 2026

The story of India and Iran is not one of unshakable friendship but rather one of strategic interaction. Historical links serve as a basis, but geopolitical realities such as nuclear aspirations, positions on Kashmir, and outside influences cause enduring divisions.

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With Jagmeet out of the coalition, Canadian govt goes into buttering up India mode: Read how Carney is trying to salvage a ruined bilateral...

Shraddha Pandey - 2 March, 2026

When asked if ‘middle powers’ like India and Canada are resetting ties, PM Carney said that while he is content with Canada being called a middle power, India cannot be called that. Earlier, PM Carney had hailed India as a “natural partner”.

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Canada’s Cameco signs $1.9 billion uranium supply deal with India during Carney’s visit, PM Modi announces

OpIndia Staff - 2 March, 2026

Canada's Cameco Corp. has signed a major long-term uranium supply agreement with India's Department of Atomic Energy, valued at $1.9 billion (2.6 billion Canadian...

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