Amid a row over "lapses" at President Droupadi Murmu's event in West Bengal, the Centre has sought a response from the state government by 5 pm on Sunday over the "violations" of the rules related to protocol, venue and route arrangements during the visit, sources said.

The Kerala government has extended by one year the validity of orders permitting the controlled culling of wild boars that stray into human habitations and cause damage to life, property and crops.

Escalating her confrontation with constitutional authorities in the run-up to the assembly polls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday accused President Droupadi Murmu of speaking “on BJP’s advice”, questioning her “silence” on “atrocities” against tribals in states such as Manipur and Chhattisgarh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed greetings to all women on the occasion of International Women's Day, and said the achievements of India's 'Nari Shakti' are a source of pride.

 Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Sunday flagged off a walkathon here which was aimed at raising awareness about women's rights.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar confirmed on Saturday that India permitted an Iranian ship to dock in Kochi on humanitarian grounds following a request from the Iranian side on February 28 as the vessel faced some problems.

Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, who lost his life in a Sukhoi fighter jet crash, was cremated with full military honours in his hometown Nagpur on Saturday, said officials.

A court here on Saturday asked the Delhi Police to submit a fresh status report in a case filed against 11 political leaders, including Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, in connection with a protest organised by the DMK on UGC draft regulations at Jantar Mantar in February 2025.