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The NIHFW celebrated its 49th Annual Day in New Delhi, with Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav as the chief guest. He highlighted the institute's role in building skilled health professionals and supporting national health programmes.

Telangana Jagruthi President K Kavitha was detained after protesting the eviction of 700 people in Khammam. She called her arrest "illegal" and criticised the government for the "inhumane" conditions of the displaced families.

The death of 27-year-old Supritha in Bengaluru has taken a new turn after her parents alleged she was murdered over dowry. Initially reported as a suicide, the family claims they found her body on bed and suspect foul play. Her husband, Kiran Kumar, has been missing since the incident. Police registered a case and are awaiting post-mortem report.

Actor Vijay, TVK chief, sought a 15-day extension for his CBI questioning in the Karur stampede case and asked for the venue to be in Chennai. The CBI is considering his requests and will issue a fresh summons for the ongoing probe.

Governor Gurmit Singh's address at the Uttarakhand budget session highlighted the govt's vision for transparent governance, infra, and digital services. CM Dhami affirmed the commitment to inclusive growth, jobs, and women's empowerment.

PM Modi highlighted the govt's commitment to strengthening India's healthcare for Viksit Bharat @2047, focusing on holistic health, infrastructure, and the growing global demand for caregivers. Union Minister JP Nadda echoed this focus.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan publicly apologised to actor Mammootty following a controversy over his personal visit to a Wayanad township. Vijayan lamented the politicisation of the visit and apologised for any distress caused by party associates.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has petitioned the Delhi High Court to expunge adverse remarks made by a trial court in the Delhi Excise Policy case. The ED argues it was not a party to the proceedings and was not heard before the remarks were made.

JKSA National Convenor visited the Iran Embassy in New Delhi, expressing condolences for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death. He raised urgent concerns for Indian students stranded in Iran amid conflict and sought their safe and swift evacuation.

Ahead of assembly polls, the Assam government will transfer Rs 3600 crore to 40 lakh women under the 'Orunodoi' scheme on March 10. Each beneficiary will receive Rs 9000 for four months via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).