On March 2, 2026, the U.S. Central Command clarified that three F-15E Strike Eagles crashed in Kuwait due to an apparent "friendly fire" incident during Operation Epic Fury, attributing the cause to Kuwaiti air defenses amidst attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones. In international relations, India and Canada finalized pacts on uranium and critical minerals, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030. Domestically, nine directors of an explosives company in Nagpur, Maharashtra, were arrested following a blast that killed over 15 people. The Travancore Devaswom Board passed a resolution opposing the 2018 Supreme Court verdict allowing women's entry into the Sabarimala Temple. The Supreme Court is examining trial courts relying on AI-generated verdicts, deeming it misconduct. President Murmu urged IAS officers to embrace AI for administrative simplification.