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Manipur To Give Rs 10,000 Each To 3.5 Lakh Women Affected By 2023 Violence
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8 Mar 2026

Manipur To Give Rs 10,000 Each To 3.5 Lakh Women Affected By 2023 Violence

The Manipur government will make a budgetary provision of Rs 350 crore to support around 3.5 lakh women, Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh said on Sunday.

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8 Mar 2026

Route To Lachen, Gateway To Gurudongmar Lake, Reopens In Sikkim

The road to Lachen in North Sikkim, which had remained closed following the June 2025 disaster, has now been reopened and tourist permits are being issued again.

Route To Lachen, Gateway To Gurudongmar Lake, Reopens In Sikkim
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8 Mar 2026

"Insulted President On Women's Day": PM Modi's Sharp Attack On Trinamool

Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his attack on Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the issues around the visit of President Droupadi Murmu.

"Insulted President On Women's Day": PM Modi's Sharp Attack On Trinamool
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8 Mar 2026

The Significance Of Mamata Banerjee Returning To Kolkata's Protest Epicentre

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is facing her toughest elections yet, with the principal opposition party--the BJP--as the primary challenger in West Bengal.

The Significance Of Mamata Banerjee Returning To Kolkata's Protest Epicentre
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8 Mar 2026

AAP Fulfils Promise To Punjab Women 4 Years After Polls, Congress Protests

Four years after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) came to power in Punjab, and less than a year before the state goes to polls again, the Bhagwant Mann government has fulfilled its poll promise of giving a monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 to women

AAP Fulfils Promise To Punjab Women 4 Years After Polls, Congress Protests
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8 Mar 2026

PM Modi To Speak On Education, Skills And University Townships On March 9 During Post-Budget Webinar

The session will focus on the implementation of the Union Budget announcement to establish AVGC Content Creator Labs (CCLs) across 15,000 schools and 500 higher educational institutions.

PM Modi To Speak On Education, Skills And University Townships On March 9 During Post-Budget Webinar
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8 Mar 2026

Gautam Adani Pays Tribute To Women In His Family On Women's Day

Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, stated on Sunday that women in his family have played a decisive role in shaping his outlook on life, responsibility and nation-building.

Gautam Adani Pays Tribute To Women In His Family On Women's Day
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8 Mar 2026

Vaishno Devi Medical College Seeks Fresh Nod From Commission To Restart MBBS Course

The institute's first MBBS admission cycle had earlier triggered a major political controversy in Jammu. Of the 50 students admitted for the 2025-26 academic session, 42 were Muslims and one was a Sikh.

Vaishno Devi Medical College Seeks Fresh Nod From Commission To Restart MBBS Course
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8 Mar 2026

Iran's Shahed Missions Trigger Acceleration In India's Strike Drone Projects

The large-scale use of the Shahed series of low-cost drones by Iran in its war with Israel has added urgency and accelerated India's long-range low-cost strike drone projects.

Iran's Shahed Missions Trigger Acceleration In India's Strike Drone Projects
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8 Mar 2026

Video: UP School Headmistress Takes Massages From Students, Suspended

A primary school headmistress in Uttar Pradesh's Chitrakoot has been suspended after a video showing girl students massaging her during school hours went viral on social media.

Video: UP School Headmistress Takes Massages From Students, Suspended
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8 Mar 2026

1 Dead After Class 9 Boy Attacks Students With Iron Rod In Karnataka School Hostel

While students in a Karnataka school hostel were asleep, one of the students picked up an iron rod and went on a rampage on Saturday, killing one and injuring several others.

1 Dead After Class 9 Boy Attacks Students With Iron Rod In Karnataka School Hostel
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8 Mar 2026

UP Scholarship Status 2026: Who Can Apply And How To Check Your Application Status

UP Scholarship 2025-2026 application period is from July 10, 2025, to January 14, 2026, with specified deadlines for printouts, submission, and corrections.

UP Scholarship Status 2026: Who Can Apply And How To Check Your Application Status
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8 Mar 2026

You Cannot Celebrate Women While Girls Are Forced Into Marriage

Child marriage is impending child rape. On International Women's Day, protect girls' childhood to secure women's future. India's progress proves it's possible—end it now

You Cannot Celebrate Women While Girls Are Forced Into Marriage
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8 Mar 2026

Delhi Government To Start Admission Process For 12 Special Schools On March 9

Special School Admissions 2026: Parents and Guardians will need to submit and verify the necessary documents at their respective schools between March 18 and March 23 during working hours.

Delhi Government To Start Admission Process For 12 Special Schools On March 9
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8 Mar 2026

Son Of Nitish Kumar, Who Despised Dynasty Politics For Decades, Joins JDU

Nishant Kumar, Son Of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Joins JDU

Son Of Nitish Kumar, Who Despised Dynasty Politics For Decades, Joins JDU
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8 Mar 2026

From India To UNGA: Just Rights for Children's Blueprint To End Child Marriage Globally

JRC organised a high-level UNGA side event along with other partners, to chart a course toward a child marriage free world

From India To UNGA: Just Rights for Children's Blueprint To End Child Marriage Globally
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8 Mar 2026

PM Modi Inaugurates India's First 'Ring Metro' In Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched two new corridors of the Delhi Metro, including the country's first 'Ring Metro'.

PM Modi Inaugurates India's First 'Ring Metro' In Delhi
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8 Mar 2026

Man Lures Girl, 4, With Chocolates, Then Rapes Her In Assam, Arrested

The accused, who was known to the family members, entered their house in their absence, according to police sources.

Man Lures Girl, 4, With Chocolates, Then Rapes Her In Assam, Arrested
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8 Mar 2026

US F-1 Visas For Indian Students Drop 69 Per Cent In Peak Months Ahead Of Fall Semester

The June-July period is critical because the Fall semester in US universities begins in August or September, and visa issuances for Indian students typically peak during these months.

US F-1 Visas For Indian Students Drop 69 Per Cent In Peak Months Ahead Of Fall Semester
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8 Mar 2026

RM Nachammai Becomes First Woman At Helm Of Functional Nuclear Power Plant

In a landmark moment for India's nuclear power program, RM Nachammai has created history by becoming the first woman chief superintendent looking after the operations of a functional nuclear power plant.

RM Nachammai Becomes First Woman At Helm Of Functional Nuclear Power Plant