Marine Capt. John Ripley to Receive Medal of Honor for Vietnam War Heroics
Marine Capt. John Ripley, who single-handedly destroyed a key bridge during the Vietnam War, is set to receive the Medal of Honor posthumously.
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Delhi Market Closure After Holi Clash, Heavy Security Deployed
Delhi's Uttam Nagar markets have shut down amid heightened security following a deadly Holi clash, disrupting daily life and business.
India Wins Historic T20 World Cup Title at Ahmedabad
India made history on March 8, 2026, by defeating New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final.
Bangladesh PM to Launch Monthly Allowances for Religious Leaders on March 14
Bangladesh PM to launch monthly allowances for religious workers to promote interfaith harmony.
Glenn Phillips Warns Bumrah Ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 Final
Glenn Phillips warns Jasprit Bumrah ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 final as New Zealand faces India.
Delhi CM Highlights Organ Donation as Noble Cause at Film Festival
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal highlights organ donation as the 'greatest gift' during a film festival, emphasizing the need for greater public awareness.
Samurai Exhibition Explores Myth and Reality at British Museum
The British Museum's new 'Samurai' exhibition challenges perceptions of Japan's warrior class, revealing a complex history far removed from the romanticized image of the lone swordsman.
Pakistani Man Convicted in Iran-Linked Assassination Plot Targeting U.S. Politicians
A Pakistani businessman was convicted of planning an assassination plot linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
India Letting Iran Warship Dock After US Sank Another Off Sri Lanka
India letting Iran warship dock after US sank another off Sri Lanka, officials say.
Madame Nhu, Vietnam War Figure Known as the Dragon Lady, Dies at 86
Madame Nhu, a prominent figure during the Vietnam War known as the 'Dragon Lady,' has died in Rome at the age of 86.
Trump’s Asian Allies Fear Iran War Will Ssap Defences Against China
Regional allies fear that U.S. involvement in the Middle East could weaken defences against China, with Tokyo, Taipei and Seoul worried about a strategic vacuum.
Bangladesh Govt Announces Zero Tolerance for Crime in Chattogram Hill Tracts
Bangladesh's government has declared a zero tolerance policy against crime in the Chattogram Hill Tracts, vowing to bring all criminals under the law.
Former Australian PM Tony Abbott Calls Out Trump’s ‘Gratuitous Alienation’ of India
Former Australian PM Tony Abbott calls out Trump's 'gratuitous alienation' of India, highlighting trade tensions and diplomatic missteps.
China in talks with Iran to allow safe oil and gas passage through Hormuz, sources say
China and Iran discuss safe oil passage through Hormuz amid regional tensions.
Khamenei Killing Sparks Anger and Grief in South Asia’s Shiite Muslims
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death has triggered protests and mourning across South Asia, with Shiite Muslims in India and Pakistan expressing outrage.