Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared in public since he was named Iran’s Supreme Leader after the death of his father Ali Khamenei in a US-Israel strike on February 28. Iran’s state television recently described Mojtaba as “Jaanbaz of Ramadan War”. The word “Jaanbaz” means an injured war veteran. The reference has led to speculation that he may have been wounded in the ongoing conflict. However, state media gave no details about any injury. Some analysts said the term could simply be an honorific linked to his past service in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. So far, there has been no official confirmation that Mojtaba Khamenei was injured. (PC: X)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to review LPG supply concerns after the Iran conflict disrupted energy routes. The crisis followed the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which most LPG shipments to India pass. Officials said households will get priority as domestic use makes up about 87% of total LPG demand. Commercial users such as hotels and restaurants are facing shortages. The government has also extended the LPG refill booking cycle to 25 days. Authorities said the steps aim to control hoarding and manage limited supplies. (PC: NDTV)

US President Donald Trump said he would accept the findings of an investigation into a strike that reportedly killed more than 100 schoolgirls in Iran. The strike hit a girls’ school in Minab on February 28, the first day of the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Iranian officials say more than 170 people were killed. Reports by BBC and The New York Times suggest a US-made Tomahawk missile may have hit the school. Trump said he did not “know enough” about the incident. “Whatever the report shows, I’m willing to live with that report,” he told reporters. The Pentagon said the strike is under investigation. (PC: HT)

Iran has signalled a change in its war strategy by saying it will now fire missiles carrying explosives of 1,000kg or more. A senior Revolutionary Guard commander, Brigadier General Majid Mousavi, said the heavier missiles will be used in future attacks. Military analysts say this marks a new phase in the conflict with the US and Israel. Iran had earlier relied heavily on large numbers of low-cost drones and missiles. Experts say heavier warheads increase the blast radius and damage if they hit targets. Analyst Shanaka Anselm Perera said when a warhead weighs one ton, “the cost of failure doubles because the destructive radius on impact doubles.” Iran has one of the largest missile arsenals in the Middle East. (PC: NDTV)

Two men have been charged with terrorism offences after police said they tried to set off homemade bombs near the New York City mayor’s residence. Authorities said the suspects, Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, threw explosive devices outside Gracie Mansion during a protest on Saturday. Police said the explosives did not detonate and no one was injured. A third device was later found inside a car linked to the suspects. New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the pair were inspired by Islamic State propaganda. She said the devices “had the potential to cause devastating harm.” Mayor Zohran Mamdani said those responsible “should be held fully accountable.”

The US-Israel-Iran conflict has entered its 11th day with Iran continuing missile and drone attacks on targets in the Middle East. Reports say Iran is trying to widen the conflict to Gulf countries while pushing the world toward an energy crisis.   Iran has also closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments. This has raised concerns about global fuel supplies.   Iran is using low-cost drones and ballistic missiles to strike targets. Analysts say this forces the US and its allies to use expensive defence systems.   The strategy could increase economic pressure on Washington and its partners as the conflict continues in the region.

India’s cheetah population has crossed 50 after five cubs were born at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav shared the update and called it an important moment for Project Cheetah. The cubs were born to Jwala, a cheetah brought from Namibia. She is now a third-time mother under the programme. With this birth, the number of Indian-born cubs has reached 33. Officials said this is the 10th successful cheetah litter in India. The total cheetah population in the country has now reached 53. Experts said repeated successful births show the animals are adapting well to the habitat. India started the cheetah reintroduction programme in 2022. (PC: India Today)

Opposition parties on Tuesday criticised the Centre after reports of LPG shortages in parts of India during the West Asia conflict. The government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act to ensure domestic cooking gas supply and asked refineries to increase LPG production. Congress MP Pramod Tiwari said the Petroleum Ministry was “entirely responsible” for the shortage and pointed to rules requiring a 25-day gap before booking another cylinder in cities. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said the government earlier claimed it was ready for disruptions but now says “sorry we can’t help.” Hotel bodies in Bengaluru and Chennai warned restaurants may shut if commercial LPG supplies are not restored soon. (PC: HT)

US President Donald Trump said American forces sank 46 Iranian naval ships during the ongoing conflict with Iran. Speaking at the Republican Members Issues Conference, Trump said he asked military officials why the ships were destroyed instead of captured. “I said, ‘Why didn't we just capture the ships?’” Trump told lawmakers. According to him, a military official replied, “It’s more fun to sink them.” Trump also claimed the US had struck about 5,000 targets in Iran and reduced its missile capability to around 10%. He warned Iran that blocking oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz would bring retaliation “twenty times harder”. (PC: NDTV)

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a cash reward of ₹131 crore for India’s squad after winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The amount is ₹6 crore higher than the ₹125 crore given after the 2024 title win. India defended the trophy under captain Suryakumar Yadav. India beat New Zealand national cricket team in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The team scored 255 for 5, one of the highest totals in a T20 World Cup final. Opener Sanju Samson was named Player of the Tournament after strong performances in knockout matches. (PC: X)