Sonia Gandhi, the senior Congress leader, was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi after feeling unwell, according to sources on March 25, 2026. Both of her children, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, were by her side at the hospital, although Rahul left after a while. The exact cause of her hospitalization has not been clarified yet. This hospitalization follows an earlier instance in January 2026, when Sonia Gandhi was admitted to the same hospital due to respiratory

In the midst of the ongoing war, Iran has continued to export millions of barrels of oil, with about 90 ships, including oil tankers, crossing the critical Strait of Hormuz between March 1 and 15, 2026. Despite the waterway being effectively "closed" to most traffic due to the conflict, Iran has managed to keep its oil exports flowing, benefitting from its control over this vital chokepoint. According to maritime traffic data from Lloyd's List Intelligence, Iran has relied on a mix

Iran has vowed to continue its fight against the United States and Israel following the killing of Ali Larijani, one of Iran's most influential political figures, in an Israeli airstrike. Iranian foreign minister Syed Abbas Araghchi made a bold statement, declaring that Iran’s political and economic structure would remain intact despite the loss of Larijani, the head of the Supreme National Security Council, who was killed alongside his family members and bodyguards near Tehran. I

In a bold move to end the ongoing war with the United

India has granted emergency docking permission to an Iranian naval vessel at Kochi and arranged accommodation for its crew after the ship reported technical difficulties, according to government sources. The Iranian vessel, identified as IRIS Lavan, arrived at Kochi on 4 March after receiving approval from Indian authorities earlier this month. Government officials said the request from Iran was received on 28 February 2026, stating that the ship required urgent docking due to technical issu

Pop sensation Britney Spears was arrested on March 4, 2026, on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and drugs in Ventura County, California. The singer was detained at 9:30 pm local time and released in the early hours of March 5, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. Following her release, Spears' representative addressed the incident, issuing a statement that emphasized the seriousness of the situation. The representative described the arrest as an "un

Israel has intensified its military campaign against Iran, announcing that more than 5,000 bombs have been dropped on targets across the country since the conflict began. The Israeli military said the operations are continuing to expand, with a strong focus on establishing and maintaining air superiority, particularly over the Tehran region. The announcement marks a significant escalation in hostilities, as the confrontation between the two regional powers enters its fifth day with mounting casu

A devastating submarine attack on an Iranian military vessel off the southern coast of Sri Lanka has resulted in a major maritime crisis, with at least 101 people feared missing and 78 others reported injured. The incident, which occurred on the morning of March 4, 2026, has led to significant concerns and confusion, with varying casualty figures being reported. The vessel has since sunk, but questions over the cause of the attack and the true extent of the damage remain unclear. Ac

Farah Pahlavi has described the death of Ali Khamenei as historically significant but cautioned that it would not automatically dismantle Iran’s political system. Speaking to AFP on Tuesday, March 3, the former empress said that while Khamenei had been central to the architecture of power within the Islamic republic, the passing of a single individual does not necessarily signal the collapse of an entrenched system. Pahlavi, who has lived in exile in Paris since the 1979 revolutio

The Santa Cruz Wharf is set to fully reopen this spring, more than a year after a powerful winter storm caused significant damage to the historic structure. The repairs mark an important milestone for the coastal city, which relies heavily on tourism and visitor activity along its waterfront. The wharf, originally built more than a century ago, remains one of the most recognized landmarks on the California coast and a major attraction for both residents and travelers. City officials confirme

City officials in Fremont, California, announced that DoorDash will begin rolling out its autonomous delivery robots in the city as part of a phased program expected to expand over the coming months. The initiative will introduce small robotic delivery units designed to operate safely on sidewalks, bike lanes, and neighborhood streets while completing short-distance food and package deliveries. The project marks another step in the growth of robot delivery and urban mobility technology in Cal

Residents of the San Ramon Valley are set to hear from a seismologist about a recent surge in earthquake activity that has drawn attention across the region. A researcher from the Berkeley Seismological Laboratory will speak Friday at the San Ramon Community Center, addressing why nearly 100 earthquakes have been recorded in the valley over the past 30 days. The most significant event occurred on the morning of February 2, when a magnitude 4.2 tremor shook the area. The quake was wi

The oldest Quaker meeting house west of Iowa is marking its 140th anniversary with a renewed focus on accessibility, launching a fundraising campaign to modernize the historic property while preserving its architectural heritage. The San Jose meeting house, a longstanding landmark in local and California history, is working to bring its facilities into full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as part of a broader commitment to inclusivity and community outreach. The

San Jose officials are calling on state regulators to withdraw newly approved gambling regulations that they say could significantly disrupt the city’s finances and threaten more than 1,000 local jobs. In a letter dated Feb. 19 and addressed to Attorney General Rob Bonta, city leaders warned that the new rules governing California’s card rooms would dramatically reduce tax revenue generated by the city’s two licensed casinos, Casino M8trix and Bay 101. According to city offici

The United States Treasury Department announced on Wednesday that it has imposed sanctions on more than 30 individuals, entities, and vessels accused of facilitating illicit Iran oil sales and supporting Tehran’s weapons programs. The action, carried out through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), forms part of Washington’s continuing maximum pressure campaign aimed at curbing Iran’s military capabilities and financial networks. According to the Treasury, the measures

San Jose officials say the city’s efforts to regulate immigration enforcement activities remain firmly in place, even as a recent federal court decision temporarily paused a related California law. Local leaders emphasized that the ruling does not weaken San Jose’s existing requirements for law enforcement officers to clearly identify themselves while on duty. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision Thursday that put California’s No Vigilantes Act on hold pending

A Bay Area radio station is preparing a special tribute to Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu by temporarily rebranding itself in her honor. Station officials announced that 96.5 KOIT will adopt the name “Alysa 96.5” for one day on Monday, celebrating the figure skating star’s historic achievement and her connection to the local community. The move follows Liu’s recent Olympic triumph, which marked a significant milestone for American figure skating. The 20-year-old athlete del