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Friday, March 6, 2026
TopicUnder-16 ban

Topic: Under-16 ban

Karnataka to ban social media for kids under 16, but yet to draw out implementation roadmap

If implemented, Karnataka will become the first Indian state to impose such a ban. Last year, Andhra Pradesh had it was considering a ban on social media for under-16s.

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Nepal’s Balen wave has stood its ground. Will the country get its youngest PM yet?

Balendra Shah’s popularity notwithstanding, the probability of RSP not getting a clear majority is high. But the Nepali Congress could benefit from its seven-decade-old voter base.

India has options beyond choked Strait of Hormuz. But conditions apply

Nearly 50% of India’s crude imports are exposed to the chokepoint. So far this year, India has imported an average of 2.6 million barrels per day (mbpd) from Gulf countries.

Indian Navy says it deployed P-8I, diverted ships to boost efforts to rescue sunk Iran warship’s crew

Two Indian naval ships involved in the search and rescue operations in connection with IRIS Dena, which was operating 20 NM West of Galle in SAR region under Sri Lankan responsibility.

Pakistan is fighting a two-front war. I saw it coming 15 yrs ago

The Pakistani political leadership is weak and devoid of any intellect. Its diplomacy is entirely India-China-US focused and suffers from a presumptive view of Afghanistan as a vassal.