Submarine internet cables in the Red Sea have been reportedly cut, leading to significant disruptions in communications networks across the Middle East. Hong Kong-based telecoms company HGC Global Communications confirmed that cables belonging to four major operators were affected, potentially impacting internet traffic in India, Pakistan, and parts of East Africa. While the cause of the cuts remains undisclosed, Yemen denies any involvement, citing efforts to keep submarine cables away from risks. Repair work is expected to commence in a month, with ongoing security concerns in the region possibly causing further delays.          

In a pivotal Super Tuesday, President Joe Biden secures victories in numerous Democratic contests, while Republican frontrunner Donald Trump clinches wins across several states. Biden's path to nomination strengthens despite minor challenges, while Trump aims to solidify his lead and potentially face Biden in the general election rematch. With Biden's consistent wins and Trump's growing support, both candidates edge closer to sealing their party's nominations, setting the stage for a highly anticipated showdown in November's election. Super Tuesday marks a crucial milestone as candidates vie for delegates and momentum on their path to the presidency.    

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated projects worth ₹15,400 crore in Kolkata during his 10-day visit to 12 states. Notably, he opened the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section of Kolkata Metro's East-West corridor, India's first underwater metro, costing ₹4,965 crore. The 4.8-km stretch has the nation's deepest station at Howrah - 30 meters below ground. Other inaugurated projects include metro sections in Kolkata, Pune Metro, Kochi Metro extension, Agra Metro, and Delhi-Meerut RRTS Corridor. Modi is set to address a rally in Barasat, West Bengal, condemning atrocities on women in Sandeshkhali and urging TMC's defeat in upcoming polls.

Princess Catherine's first official duty since abdominal surgery was initially announced by the British Army for Trooping the Colour on June 8, but Kensington Palace did not confirm. The Army later removed the reference from its website. The princess was recently seen in public after her January surgery, raising speculation. King Charles III is battling cancer, causing uncertainty in the royal family. Queen Camilla covers for Charles, while Prince William tends to family matters. Kate's popularity remains, but her extended absence prompts questions. All four senior royals are currently inactive, affecting public engagements.

Amid Ladakh protests, Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured Leh and Kargil representatives that concerns about land, jobs, and culture would be addressed through special provisions akin to Article 371, rejecting demands for Sixth Schedule inclusion and a legislature. Shah pledged up to 80% job reservation for locals and emphasized representation via strengthened hill councils. Protests in Ladakh seek statehood, legislative rights, and Sixth Schedule inclusion, with concerns about environmental impact. The government's high-powered committee is examining these issues. Ladakh leaders express intent to persist in their democratic pursuit of demands.

A 62-year-old German man claiming over 200 COVID-19 vaccines is under scientific study by researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg, Munich, and Vienna hospitals. Intrigued by his case, they invited him for tests to understand the consequences of hypervaccination on the immune response. The man willingly participated, prompting questions about how excessive exposure to a specific antigen affects the immune system. This unusual case has caught the attention of scientists keen to unravel the potential impacts of extreme vaccination scenarios.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Russian commanders Sergei Kobylash and Viktor Sokolov, accusing them of war crimes in Ukraine. The warrants allege their involvement in missile strikes on Ukrainian electric infrastructure, causing civilian harm and damage. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the warrants, emphasizing accountability for those targeting civilians. However, Russia's refusal to recognize the ICC makes extradition unlikely. This marks the second round of ICC warrants related to the conflict, following previous warrants for President Putin and his children's rights envoy. Russia has consistently denied allegations of targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.

The Indian Navy swiftly responded to a distress call in the Gulf of Aden, rescuing 23 individuals, including 13 Indian nationals, from a merchant vessel attacked by drones. The Liberian-flagged ship, MSCSkyII, was ablaze following the assault on March 4. Promptly arriving at the scene, INS Kolkata deployed a specialized firefighting team and assisted in risk assessment. The crew, comprising 23 personnel, was safely escorted to secure waters. This incident underscores growing global apprehensions over maritime security, particularly amidst escalating attacks by Houthi militants on commercial vessels in the Red Sea.

Amidst a worsening water crisis in Bengaluru, 3,000 borewells have dried up, prompting skyrocketing prices for private water tankers, charging between ₹500 to ₹2,000 each. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the setup of control rooms and helplines at Taluk levels to tackle the crisis. Only 219 out of 3,500 water tankers in the city have registered, with a warning to others for registration before March 7. Additionally, the government plans to deploy unused milk tankers for water supply and urges judicious water use, highlighting the severity of the situation.

In the midst of a widespread outage affecting Meta Platforms-owned Facebook and Instagram, Elon Musk, the owner of X, seized the opportunity to take a playful jab at the rival social media giant. Musk wittily remarked, "If you're reading this post, it's because our servers are working." The outage, which left millions of users unable to access their accounts, prompted frustration and speculation. While Meta already Resolved the issue, Musk's humorous comment added a light-hearted touch to the situation.