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US Shifts to Gravity Bombs After Weakening Iran’s Air Defence Systems

March 09, 2026

United States Adopts Precision Gravity Bomb Strategy in Military Operations Against Iran

The United States has announced a tactical shift in its ongoing military campaign involving Iran. According to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Iranian air defence systems have been significantly degraded following several days of military operations. With reduced resistance in the airspace, the US military now plans to deploy precision-guided gravity bombs weighing 500, 1,000 and 2,000 pounds, indicating a transition from long-range stand-off strikes to direct aerial bombardment after establishing air superiority.

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India and China Lead Asia-Pacific Metabolic Disease Burden: GBD Study

March 09, 2026

Rising Metabolic Disorders in India Highlighted by Global Health Analysis

A recent analysis based on the Global Burden of Disease Study has found that India and China account for the largest absolute metabolic disease burdens in the Asia-Pacific region. The research examined trends between 1990 and 2023 and also projected future patterns up to 2030. The findings were published in the peer-reviewed journal Metabolism. Scientists evaluated indicators such as disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) and mortality rates associated with major metabolic diseases and their risk factors across the region.

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NITI Aayog and UNICEF India Sign Agreement to Improve Health and Nutrition in Aspirational Regions

March 09, 2026

NITI Aayog–UNICEF Partnership to Strengthen Maternal and Child Nutrition in Aspirational Districts

India’s policy think tank NITI Aayog has signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) with UNICEF India to enhance health and nutrition outcomes in aspirational districts and blocks across the country. The collaboration aims to improve maternal and child nutrition in underserved regions by combining the institutional expertise and operational capabilities of both organisations. The initiative reflects the government’s continued focus on reducing regional development gaps through data-driven and collaborative strategies.

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First Khelo India Tribal Games to Be Held in Chhattisgarh from March 25

March 09, 2026

Khelo India Tribal Games 2026: Promoting Tribal Sports Talent Across India

The inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games will take place from 25 March to 6 April 2026 in the state of Chhattisgarh. The multi-sport event will be organised across three host cities—Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Sarguja. The announcement was made by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, who described the event as a major step toward expanding sports opportunities for tribal youth across the country.

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United States Successfully Tests Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

March 09, 2026

US Conducts Routine Test Launch of Minuteman III ICBM from California

The United States military successfully carried out a test launch of the LGM-30G Minuteman III, an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), from the California coast. The operation was conducted by the Air Force Global Strike Command to verify the operational reliability and effectiveness of the country’s strategic missile systems. Officials clarified that the launch was a routine exercise planned well in advance and was not linked to any current geopolitical developments.

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