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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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Discovery of Hydroxyl Megamaser 8 Billion Light-Years Away Using MeerKAT

March 09, 2026

Powerful Cosmic “Space Laser” Detected in Distant Galaxy by MeerKAT Telescope

Astronomers have identified an exceptionally powerful cosmic “space laser,” known as a hydroxyl megamaser, in a distant galaxy located more than 8 billion light-years from Earth. The discovery was made with the MeerKAT Radio Telescope in South Africa. Scientists consider it one of the most distant and energetic megamasers ever detected. The research findings have been accepted for publication in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society Letters, offering valuable insights into how galaxies behave during intense cosmic collisions.

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Karnataka High Court Orders Expansion of Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary

March 08, 2026

Court Directs Karnataka to Include Entire Kappatagudda Reserve Forest in Sanctuary

The Karnataka High Court has instructed the Karnataka government to include the remaining sections of the Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary within the protected sanctuary limits in Gadag district. The directive followed the court’s observation that the official notification issued in May 2019 declared only 244.15 square kilometres as sanctuary land, even though the Karnataka State Wildlife Board had earlier approved protection for a larger forest area.

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