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Mon, 31 Mar 2025
WAVES Bazaar to feature Viewing Room, market screenings and Pitchroom at WAVES 2025
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry said on 31 March 2025 that WAVES Bazaar, a global e-marketplace for media and entertainment, will hold its first edition on 1–4 May 2025 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.
NCB and Delhi Police bust Delhi-NCR narco network, seize drugs worth ₹27.4 crore
The Narcotics Control Bureau and the Delhi Police Special Cell busted a drug network in Delhi-NCR, seizing methamphetamine, MDMA, heroin and cocaine worth ₹27.4 crore, Home Minister Amit Shah said on 31 March 2025.
Sun, 30 Mar 2025
AFSPA 'disturbed area' status extended for six months in Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh
The Ministry of Home Affairs on 30 March 2025 extended the 'disturbed area' declarations under AFSPA in Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for six months from 1 April 2025.
PM Modi launches projects worth over ₹33,700 crore in Bilaspur; 3 lakh PMAY-G homes handed over
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stones for and dedicated projects worth over ₹33,700 crore in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, on 30 March 2025, as 3 lakh PMAY-G families entered their new homes.
Group of Ministers on discom viability holds third meeting in Lucknow; calls for cost-reflective tariffs
Union Minister of State for Power Shripad Yesso Naik chaired the third meeting of the Group of Ministers on the viability of electricity distribution utilities in Lucknow on 30 March 2025.
Iron ore output up 4.4%, manganese ore up 12.8% in April–February FY25
The Ministry of Mines said on 30 March 2025 that iron ore production rose 4.4% to 263 million tonnes in April–February of FY 2024-25.
Amit Shah launches projects worth over ₹800 crore in Patna; says 30 closed sugar mills will restart
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid foundation stones for central and state projects worth over ₹800 crore in Patna, Bihar, on 30 March 2025.
PM Modi lays foundation of Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre in Nagpur, visits Smruti Mandir and Deekshabhoomi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on 30 March 2025, Gudi Padwa.
IAF to take part in multinational air exercise INIOCHOS-25 in Greece
The Indian Air Force said on 30 March 2025 it would take part in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, hosted by the Hellenic Air Force at Andravida Air Base, Greece, from 31 March to 11 April 2025.
Jakub Menšík beats Novak Djokovic to win Miami Open, denying him a 100th title
Czech teenager Jakub Menšík beat Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 7-6(4) in the Miami Open final at Miami Gardens, Florida, on 30 March 2025 (local time) to win his first ATP title.
50 Naxalites surrender in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh; Amit Shah welcomes them
Fifty Naxalites surrendered in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, on 30 March 2025, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah welcomed them into the mainstream.
Telangana launches free fine rice (sanna biyyam) scheme through ration shops at Huzurnagar
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched a scheme to distribute fine rice (sanna biyyam) free through ration shops at Huzurnagar, Suryapet district, on 30 March 2025, Ugadi.
Odisha launches Antyodaya Gruha Yojana housing scheme at Bhawanipatna; 60,000 work orders issued
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana, the state's flagship housing scheme, at Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi district, on 30 March 2025.
Mann Ki Baat 120th episode: PM announces IDY 2025 theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in the 120th episode of Mann Ki Baat on 30 March 2025 that the theme of International Day of Yoga 2025 is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'.
Sat, 29 Mar 2025
India–US trade talks in New Delhi conclude; sides aim for first tranche of BTA by fall 2025
Four days of India–US trade talks in New Delhi concluded on 29 March 2025, with both sides agreeing on next steps towards a multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement whose first tranche they aim to finalise by fall 2025.
Operation Brahma: PM speaks to Min Aung Hlaing; Army sends 118-member medical team, Navy ships sail for Yangon
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Myanmar's Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on 29 March 2025, as the Indian Army readied a 118-member medical team and two Navy ships sailed for Yangon under Operation Brahma.
NSO releases Energy Statistics India 2025; total primary energy supply up 7.8% in FY24
The National Statistics Office (NSO) released 'Energy Statistics India 2025' on 29 March 2025, showing total primary energy supply grew 7.8% in FY 2023-24.
About 31 lakh of 32 lakh defence pensioners onboarded on SPARSH
The Ministry of Defence said on 29 March 2025 that about 31 lakh of India's 32 lakh defence pensioners had been onboarded on the SPARSH digital pension system.
Pralhad Joshi inaugurates Waaree's 5.4 GW solar cell gigafactory at Chikhli, Gujarat
Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated Waaree Energies' 5.4 GW solar cell manufacturing facility at Chikhli, Gujarat, on 29 March 2025.
President Murmu inaugurates NGT's National Conference on Environment 2025 in New Delhi
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the National Green Tribunal's two-day National Conference on 'Environment – 2025' at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 29 March 2025.
Nidhi Tewari, 2014-batch IFS officer, appointed Private Secretary to PM Modi
Nidhi Tewari, a 2014-batch Indian Foreign Service officer serving as Deputy Secretary in the PMO, was appointed Private Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by a DoPT order dated 29 March 2025.
Six-day International Workshop on Land Governance concludes in Gurugram; 22 countries take part
A six-day International Workshop on Land Governance, organised by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj with the MEA under ITEC, concluded at HIPA, Gurugram, Haryana, on 29 March 2025.
Aryna Sabalenka beats Jessica Pegula to win her first Miami Open title
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the Miami Open women's final at Miami Gardens, Florida, on 29 March 2025 to win her first Miami title.
At least 16 Maoists killed in encounter in Sukma, Chhattisgarh
Security forces killed at least 16 Maoists in an encounter in the Kerlapal area of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh, on 29 March 2025.
Tribal Affairs Ministry to showcase 45+ tribal startups at Startup Mahakumbh under 'Dharti Aaba TribePreneurs 2025'
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced on 29 March 2025 that over 45 tribal startups would be showcased under 'Dharti Aaba TribePreneurs 2025' at Startup Mahakumbh, Bharat Mandapam, on 3–5 April 2025.
Sarbananda Sonowal lays foundation of ₹38 crore Kendriya Vidyalaya building in Dibrugarh
Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone of a new ₹38 crore building for Kendriya Vidyalaya, Dibrugarh, Assam, on 29 March 2025.
Fri, 28 Mar 2025
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes near Mandalay, Myanmar; PM says India ready to help
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, at 12:50 pm local time (11:50 am IST) on 28 March 2025, causing heavy damage in Myanmar and shaking Bangkok; Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India stood ready to help.
MoD signs ₹62,700 crore contracts with HAL for 156 LCH Prachand helicopters
The Ministry of Defence signed two contracts worth ₹62,700 crore with HAL in New Delhi on 28 March 2025 for 156 Light Combat Helicopters Prachand: 66 for the IAF and 90 for the Army.
Supreme Court quashes Gujarat FIR against MP Imran Pratapgarhi over poem, upholds free speech
The Supreme Court quashed the Jamnagar FIR against Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi on 28 March 2025, holding that reciting a poem was protected free expression under Article 19(1)(a).
14th India–Russia naval exercise INDRA 2025 begins at Chennai
The 14th edition of the India–Russia naval exercise INDRA began at Chennai on 28 March 2025, with a harbour phase until 30 March and a sea phase in the Bay of Bengal from 31 March to 2 April.