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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with BNP leader Tariq Rahman following the party’s victory in the 2026 Bangladesh elections. Modi congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party on its win and underlined the importance of maintaining strong and cooperative ties between India and Bangladesh.
The United Arab Emirates has declined Pakistan’s request to defer repayment of a $2 billion loan for two years, according to reports. Islamabad had approached Abu Dhabi seeking relief amid ongoing economic challenges, but the UAE has reportedly maintained its position that the loan terms must be honoured.
Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of India’s upcoming match against Namibia after sustaining an injury during a net session. The wicketkeeper-batter was struck by a yorker from Jasprit Bumrah, prompting medical assessment and precautionary withdrawal.
Singer Mika Singh has extended financial support to actor Rajpal Yadav, who is currently lodged in Tihar Jail in connection with a cheque-bounce case. Mika said he provided monetary assistance and urged members of the film industry to take concrete steps instead of limiting support to social media posts.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi voiced support for workers and farmers during the Bharat Bandh and questioned whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi would respond to their concerns. In a social media post, Gandhi asked if the Prime Minister would listen to the demands raised during the protest or remain influenced by other interests.
Bengaluru-based AI startup Sarvam has launched Bulbul V3, a new voice model designed to understand and speak Indian languages in a natural, native-speaker style. The company said the model currently supports 11 Indian languages and is capable of conversational responses that reflect local accents and speech patterns.
A key update is expected on the no-confidence motion submitted against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, with sources indicating that the matter may be discussed on March 9. The date coincides with the first day of the second phase of the Budget Session of the Lok Sabha.
At least 10 people were killed in a mass shooting at a school in Canada, authorities confirmed, marking one of the deadliest such incidents in the country in recent years. Police said emergency responders were rushed to the campus after reports of gunfire, where multiple victims were found.
Former US President Donald Trump has claimed that 10 aircraft were shot down during a military confrontation between India and Pakistan and that his intervention helped avert a potential nuclear escalation. Speaking in an interview, Trump said he used the threat of imposing trade tariffs to pressure both sides to step back from further conflict.
A video from Colombo has sparked debate on social media over the hospitality arrangements for the Pakistan cricket team during the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Pakistan are playing all their tournament matches in Sri Lanka’s capital, and the footage, which recently surfaced online, has led to mixed reactions from fans.
Actor Rajpal Yadav has surrendered at Tihar Jail to serve his sentence in a cheque bounce case, marking a significant development in the legal matter. According to reports, Yadav became emotional before surrendering, expressing distress over his financial situation and saying he saw no way out.
A boat carrying African migrants capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving 53 people feared dead, the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration said. The vessel, which had 55 migrants onboard, departed from the western Libyan city of Zawiya around midnight before overturning on Friday morning.
