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Nepal Election Results 2026: Balen Shah’s RSP wins 18 seats, leads in 99, poised for sweeping victory

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is surging to power in Nepal’s parliamentary elections, capturing 18 seats outright and leading in 99 more, according to the latest Election Commission data. This breakthrough in the first polls since last year’s deadly Gen Z protests signals a dramatic shift, challenging entrenched parties and positioning the anti-corruption upstart for a potential two-thirds majority in the 275-seat House of Representatives.

Box Office [March 6, 2026]: How much The Kerala Story 2, Hoppers and Mrithyunjay earned on Friday

The Friday box office saw mixed results as films like the animal adventure animation Hoppers, the Telugu film Mrithyunjay, and the Hindi film Charak: Fair of Faith hit the screens on March 6, 2026. Meanwhile, the already running film The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond continued to attract audiences to theatres.

Lakshya Sen outclasses China’s Li Shifeng to progress to All England Open semi-final

Lakshya Sen defeated China’s Li Shifeng to move to the semi-finals of the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham. The Indian shuttler delivered a composed and assertive performance at the Utilita Arena Birmingham, beating the world number six in straight sets – 21-13, 21-16 in 45 minutes.

Delhi: Man killed in Holi clash, vehicles torched and roads blocked amid tight security in Uttam Nagar | VIDEO

A violent altercation during Holi celebrations in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar has left one man dead, triggered arrests and ignited widespread unrest, prompting heavy police deployment to restore order. On March 4 (Wednesday), tensions boiled over between neighbours from different communities in southwest Delhi’s Uttam Nagar area amid Holi festivities. A 25-year-old man named Tarun suffered severe injuries in the clash and was rushed to medical treatment, but he succumbed to his wounds shortly after. 

US to deploy ‘Merops’ anti-drone system in Middle East to deter Iranian attacks: Know about it

The United States is preparing to send an advanced anti-drone system to the Middle East to strengthen its defence capabilities against Iranian drones. The system has already proven effective against Russian drones during the war in Ukraine, The Associated Press reported citing two US officials. Although American forces have successfully intercepted Iranian missiles using the Patriot and THAAD missile defence systems, officials admit that the region still lacks reliable tools to counter drone attacks. A US defence official, speaking on condition of anonymity to The AP, said existing defences against drones in the Middle East remain limited.