Author: Senjuti Bhattacharya

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday called on citizens to make water conservation an essential part of daily life while addressing the Jal Mahotsav 2026 in New Delhi. She emphasized that in India, water is deeply intertwined with cultural traditions and community life, and sustainable management requires collective participation. Highlighting the Jal Jeevan Mission, which aims to ensure safe drinking water for rural households, President Murmu noted the transformative impact it has had. For decades, villagers—particularly women and children—had to walk long distances to fetch water, affecting their health, time, and dignity. “Villagers who once struggled to access drinking water now…

India has dispatched humanitarian assistance, including medical aid and disaster relief supplies, to Madagascar following the widespread devastation caused by two powerful tropical cyclones earlier this year. The relief mission includes around 30 tonnes of essential supplies aimed at supporting communities severely affected by Tropical Cyclones Fytia and Gezani. The consignment was transported by an Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft and delivered to the capital city of Antananarivo. According to officials, the shipment includes 12 tonnes of critical medical supplies and 18 tonnes of disaster relief materials intended to assist immediate recovery efforts in cyclone-affected regions. The relief package consists…

Aditya Dhar’s upcoming spy thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, is already generating significant excitement ahead of its theatrical release. Even before hitting cinemas, the film has created strong buzz among audiences, reflected in the impressive response to its advance ticket sales. The makers opened bookings for paid preview shows on March eighteen, the same day the film’s highly anticipated trailer was released. The official theatrical release is scheduled for March nineteen, coinciding with major festivals including Eid, Gudi Padwa, and Ugadi, which is expected to boost audience turnout across several regions in India. Within the first twenty…

 India head coach Gautam Gambhir said the team’s recent success is the result of a conscious effort to build a new identity rather than relying on past achievements. Speaking after India defended their T20 World Cup title in 2026, Gambhir emphasized that his focus as coach has always been on creating something fresh and meaningful for the current generation of players. India made history by becoming the first team to successfully defend the Men’s T20 World Cup title, securing their third championship in the tournament’s history. The victory came in front of more than 86,000 spectators at the Narendra Modi…

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, as regional tensions in West Asia continue to dominate global strategic discussions. The meeting took place during the 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue, India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, which has brought together global leaders, policymakers and strategic experts in the national capital. The interaction between the two leaders came at a time when the situation in West Asia remains volatile following recent military escalations in the region. The ongoing conflict was triggered…

 Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, recently emphasised the growing impact of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming India’s healthcare landscape. Speaking at a healthcare-focused event, he highlighted how the adoption of AI-powered solutions and digital tools is significantly upgrading healthcare services across the country. By integrating advanced technologies, medical professionals can now achieve more precise diagnoses, deliver effective treatments, and ensure improved patient care. The widespread use of digital platforms is also helping healthcare providers streamline service delivery and broaden access to medical support. The rise of technology-enabled healthcare systems is boosting progress…

Indian pharmaceutical company NATCO Pharma has introduced generic Pomalidomide capsules in the United States to treat certain blood and bone marrow cancers, including multiple myeloma and Kaposi sarcoma. The launch has been carried out in partnership with Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Incorporated, which will help distribute the medicine across the US market. The new product serves as a generic version of Celgene’s widely used oncology drug Pomalyst. The medication will be available in four dosage strengths, including 1 milligram, 2 milligrams, 3 milligrams, and 4 milligrams. Distribution will primarily take place through specialty pharmacies and oncology clinics across the country, ensuring the…

New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani has appointed Diya Vij as the new Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first individual of South Asian heritage to head the city’s cultural agency. In this role, Vij will report to First Deputy Mayor Julie Su, who oversees initiatives related to economic justice within the city administration. The Department of Cultural Affairs plays a central role in supporting New York’s creative landscape. As the largest municipal funder of culture in the United States, the department provides support to roughly 1,000 nonprofit cultural organizations…

New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced a major reshuffle of senior leadership across the city’s social services and housing agencies on Friday, naming Erin Dalton as commissioner of the Department of Social Services (DSS) and Sideya Sherman as chair of the City Planning Commission and director of the Department of City Planning (DCP). The mayor also reappointed Eric Enderlin as president of the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) and retained Edith Hsu-Chen as executive director of DCP. Mayor Mamdani emphasized the importance of responsive leadership, describing Dalton as a public servant who has expanded access to housing, strengthened social…

India’s steel sector is targeting a production capacity of 300 million tonnes (MT) by 2030 and 400 million tonnes by 2035, as part of its long-term strategy to position the country as a global steel manufacturing leader, a senior government official said on Tuesday. Sandeep Poundrik, Secretary in the Ministry of Steel, highlighted the sector’s ambitious expansion roadmap during a high-level interactive session with senior diplomats from across the globe. The engagement aimed at advancing strategic international collaborations and strengthening global partnerships in the steel sector. The Ministry also presented a preview of Bharat Steel 2026, an international conference-cum-exhibition scheduled…