The United States is reportedly deploying a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East. The USS George HW Bush completed its pre-deployment training on March 5, according to the US Navy.

President Droupadi Murmu had criticised the Trinamool Congress and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for changing the venue of the International Santhal Conference

Speaking at an event for the tribal community in north Bengal, President Droupadi Murmu questioned whether the development of tribals was taking place in the region.