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President Droupadi Murmu had criticised the Trinamool Congress and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for changing the venue of the International Santhal Conference

Speaking at an event for the tribal community in north Bengal, President Droupadi Murmu questioned whether the development of tribals was taking place in the region.

Addressing a gathering, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, said healthcare services should be affordable, reliable and accessible, and stressed that the sector should remain a top priority for governments.

The number of medicines and surgical items provided free of cost in government hospitals across Gujarat has doubled in the last two years, increasing from 717 to 1,479 following the addition of 150 new drugs to the state's Essential Drugs List (EDL).

She pointed out that even people working in shops, salons, and other commercial establishments are often seen busy with their phones instead of focusing on their work.

The United States is reportedly deploying a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East. The USS George HW Bush completed its pre-deployment training on March 5, according to the US Navy.

A recent Canadian study found that toddlers who consume more ultra-processed foods showed slightly higher behavioural and emotional difficulties including anxiety, fearfulness, aggression or hyperactivity, by age five.

Observers say it's high time the former mayor evolved and grew, as well as became more mature, diplomatic and friendly with journalists, opponents and, most importantly, friendly neighbours like India and China.

Sources said the Saudi Contract Price has increased substantially over the past few months.

Life across the Kashmir Valley returned to normalcy on Saturday as the administration lifted week-long security restrictions and communication curbs.

What should have been the end of a crucial school exam turned into a scene of horror in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh city on Friday when a 15-year-old Class 10 student was stabbed to death outside his school, allegedly by a group of fellow students.

Anthropic's study finds hands-on jobs like cooks, mechanics and bartenders remain safer from AI than many skilled white-collar roles today.

School Assembly News Headlines (March 8): Stay updated and be ready to share your thoughts in the morning with these School Assembly News Headlines.

Mohammad Rizwan downplayed Pakistan's exit and criticised media portrayal of players, suggesting journalists should also face penalties.

Some underrated foods may deliver more nutrients per bite than popular healthy choices, a nutritionist explains.

The Supreme Court has been informed that the panel led by the Environment Secretary completely suppressed the opinion of the Forest Survey of India (FSI) while recommending the controversial 100-metre height definition for the Aravalli hills.

The T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will be played on a pitch that has been prepared using a mix of red and black soil.

Iran War, Iran-Israel-US War: Loser Of The Middle East: Trump Insults Iran, Warns Of Big Strike

The entry of AI in warfare has changed how we assess battlefields. What took hours to take a shot at has become a second's job. It's automated.

Israel's military said Saturday it had carried out an operation in Lebanon to find remains of airman Ron Arad, but failed to uncover any trace of the navigator missing since 1986.

China officially refrains from highlighting any military partnership with Iran, referring to itself as a esponsible major power. Even so, joint drills, its alleged support to Houthis, and a growing defence footprint tell a more complex story.

The scam involves fake identities, voice-changing software and altered documents, with wages allegedly sent back to the North Korean state.

UPSC CSE 2025 Result: The recommendations are based on the results of the written examination held in August 2025 and the Personality Test (interviews) conducted between December 2025 and February 2026.

Nutritionist Palak Nagpal explains why protein quality and digestibility matter just as much as how much protein you eat

A new study has revealed that the large language models (LLMs) can behave unpredictably when given autonomous access to digital tools.

Iran war: Iran, for a week now, has been launching missiles to avenge the killing of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.

This is the second time the high court has acquitted Ram Rahim Singh in a high-profile 2002 murder case linked to the Dera.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will quit US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace if it does not benefit Palestinians, a government statement said, as the country's involvement faces scrutiny following the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Airline pilots have faced escalating risks in recent years, from drone incursions to flight paths squeezed by conflict. Now US-Israeli attacks on Iran are making the skies even more perilous and ratcheting up the pressure on those flying through them

For Indian expats in Dubai, life has largely continued as usual even after tensions escalated in Middle East following the outbreak of hostilities involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday spoke about India's decision to allow an Iranian naval vessel to dock in Kochi amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, describing the ships as having been caught on the wrong side of events.

In the first post-Iran war economic shock, Pakistan government in an overnight decision has increased petrol and high-speed diesel prices by PKR 55 per litre each, the highest-ever hike.

The bulk of the package comes from performance stock units (PSUs) valued at $126 million, split evenly into two tranches, the report mentioned.

Donald Trump has plunged the United States into its most significant conflict in decades over a feeling. It's not his political opponents saying this, but the White House itself.

A man whose death was initially attributed to a heart attack was, in fact, smothered, police said, after exhuming his body nearly a month later.

According to police, the incident took place on February 19 when Shafi allegedly lured Puttaraju on the pretext of participating in a gold auction conducted by a finance company.

Odisha forest officials rescued an elephant stuck in a 30-foot well by filling it with water to float the animal out safely using Archimedes' principle.

On the occasion of Jan Aushadhi Diwas 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his wishes to all those associated with the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) and to the beneficiaries of the scheme.

A domestic dispute over repeatedly serving three-day-old sambar ended in the death of a 27-year-old woman in Bengaluru.

The White House shared an image replicating the cover art of Pokemon Pokopia, a new game from Nintendo, featuring the text Make America Great Again.

The Iranian ship was our invitee, took part in our Fleet Review, and its personnel paraded before our President. As hosts, this put some moral burden on us to express our regrets at the tragedy that befell those who were earlier our guests.

Crude oil prices surged further on Saturday to reach $91.84 per barrel amid the escalating US-Israel and Iran war.

The website designer walked away from a Rs 26 LPA job before onboarding, choosing freedom over job security despite mixed feelings.

Nepal is counting votes in its first general election since Gen Z-led protests in 2025 toppled then Prime Minister KP Sharma Olis government.

UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 Result: In his first attempt, Abhishek Chauhan cleared both the preliminary and main stages in 2025 and appeared for the interview in 2026, where he answered the panel's questions confidently.

The United States unveiled a $20 billion maritime reinsurance plan aimed at protecting shipping and stabilising trade through the Gulf region amid tensions linked to the conflict with Iran.

Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott told NDTV that one of the biggest mistakes made by US President Donald Trump so far has been the way he has handled relations with India.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge will release in theatres on March 19

The dispute started on Holi after coloured water from a balloon accidentally splashed on a woman from another family.

Many buyers have stepped back from new orders, unwilling to pay exceptionally high shipping and insurance costs with no guarantee of prompt delivery.