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Bengaluru-based AI startup Sarvam has launched Bulbul V3, a new voice model designed to understand and speak Indian languages in a natural, native-speaker style. The company said the model currently supports 11 Indian languages and is capable of conversational responses that reflect local accents and speech patterns.

A key update is expected on the no-confidence motion submitted against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, with sources indicating that the matter may be discussed on March 9. The date coincides with the first day of the second phase of the Budget Session of the Lok Sabha.

At least 10 people were killed in a mass shooting at a school in Canada, authorities confirmed, marking one of the deadliest such incidents in the country in recent years. Police said emergency responders were rushed to the campus after reports of gunfire, where multiple victims were found.

Former US President Donald Trump has claimed that 10 aircraft were shot down during a military confrontation between India and Pakistan and that his intervention helped avert a potential nuclear escalation. Speaking in an interview, Trump said he used the threat of imposing trade tariffs to pressure both sides to step back from further conflict.

A video from Colombo has sparked debate on social media over the hospitality arrangements for the Pakistan cricket team during the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Pakistan are playing all their tournament matches in Sri Lanka’s capital, and the footage, which recently surfaced online, has led to mixed reactions from fans.

Actor Rajpal Yadav has surrendered at Tihar Jail to serve his sentence in a cheque bounce case, marking a significant development in the legal matter. According to reports, Yadav became emotional before surrendering, expressing distress over his financial situation and saying he saw no way out.

A boat carrying African migrants capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving 53 people feared dead, the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration said. The vessel, which had 55 migrants onboard, departed from the western Libyan city of Zawiya around midnight before overturning on Friday morning.

England secured a tense victory over Nepal after Sam Curran successfully defended 10 runs in the final over of the match. The two-time world champions found themselves under pressure as Nepal mounted a strong challenge, taking the contest deep into the closing moments.

Public protests have erupted in Delhi against the rise of online gaming, with citizens gathering to voice concerns over its social and economic impact. Protesters warned that unregulated gaming platforms are leading to addiction, financial distress and mental health issues, particularly among youth.

The Afghan Taliban has rejected Pakistan’s allegations that a suicide attacker involved in the Islamabad incident had links to Afghanistan. The response came as Pakistani security forces and police launched raids across multiple areas to apprehend those responsible for the attack.