Communists and Islamists in Iran: The 1979 Unity, the 1988 Executions, and the Islamization of Campuses — A Comprehensive Report.

During the 1970s, Iran was rapidly modernizing along Western lines. Beneath this transformation, however, deep political tensions were building. Those tensions exploded in the 1979 Revolution. A broad coalition of communists, Islamists, student groups, and nationalists united to overthrow the Shah. While the alliance succeeded in removing the monarchy, the years that followed profoundly reshaped…

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US-Made Kuwaiti Jet Mistakenly Shoots Down Three American F-15 Fighter Jets; Probe Calls It a ‘Tragic Error’.

Kuwait City | March 2026:A U.S.-made Kuwaiti fighter aircraft mistakenly shot down three American F-15E Strike Eagle jets in what officials have described as a “friendly fire” incident, according to preliminary findings of a joint investigation by U.S. and Kuwaiti authorities. The incident reportedly occurred during heightened regional military activity. Initial reports indicate that the…

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Sabarimala Women’s Entry Case: No Fresh Affidavit, Says State Government; Devaswom Board Backs Custom Protection.

Thiruvananthapuram: The State Government has clarified that it will not file a fresh affidavit in the Supreme Court in connection with the Sabarimala women’s entry case, nor will it make any changes to the existing affidavit. The affidavit submitted during the tenure of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy — which supported the protection of traditional…

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Chinese HQ-9B Air Defence System Faces Scrutiny After U.S.–Israel Strikes on Iran.

By International Desk The performance of China’s advanced HQ-9B long-range air defence system has come under renewed scrutiny following coordinated U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets, including sites near Tehran and other strategic cities. Defence analysts and multiple media outlets report that the system, recently acquired by Iran, did not effectively intercept a significant…

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Sugathakumari Award Presented to Odappallam School for Green Excellence.

Wayanad: The fifth annual Sugathakumari Award for the best eco-friendly and green school in Wayanad district was presented to Odappallam School at a special ceremony held on the school campus. The award, jointly instituted by the Wayanad Nature Conservation Society and the Hume Centre for Ecology and Wildlife Biology, recognizes outstanding contributions by educational institutions…

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