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Sat, 15 Mar 2025
World Consumer Rights Day 2025 observed with theme 'A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles'
World Consumer Rights Day was observed on 15 March 2025 with the theme 'A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles'; the Department of Consumer Affairs held a webinar addressed by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi.
Assam Rifles battalion land in central Aizawl handed over to Mizoram in Amit Shah's presence; battalion moves to Zokhawsang
Assam Rifles battalion land in the heart of Aizawl was formally transferred to the Mizoram government, with an exchange of maps, in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 15 March 2025, fulfilling a demand of about 35 years; the battalion is moving to Zokhawsang, about 15 km away.
Fri, 14 Mar 2025
Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's 24th Prime Minister at Rideau Hall, replacing Justin Trudeau
Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th Prime Minister on 14 March 2025 at Rideau Hall, Ottawa, by Governor General Mary Simon, along with the 30th Canadian Ministry.
Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26: fiscal deficit at 3% of GSDP, Rameswaram airport, Semiconductor Mission 2030
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu presented the State Budget for 2025-26 in the Assembly on 14 March 2025, with a fiscal deficit of ₹1,06,963 crore, or 3% of GSDP.
G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Charlevoix, Quebec, ends with joint statement and maritime security declaration
The G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting hosted by Canada's Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly in Charlevoix, Quebec, from 12 to 14 March 2025, ended on 14 March with a joint statement.
Gold crosses $3,000 an ounce for the first time, hitting a record $3,004.86
Spot gold crossed $3,000 an ounce for the first time on 14 March 2025, touching a record $3,004.86, as investors sought a safe haven amid US tariff uncertainty.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 launches to the ISS, clearing the way for Crew-9's return with Sunita Williams
NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission launched on 14 March 2025 at 7:03 p.m. EDT from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, carrying four crew members to the International Space Station.
89th Network Planning Group under PM GatiShakti evaluates eight projects, including Brahmaputra road tunnel and Rajkot Metro
The 89th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) under PM GatiShakti, held on 14 March 2025, evaluated eight road, railway and metro projects, including a four-lane road tunnel under the Brahmaputra between Gohpur and Numaligarh in Assam.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte makes first appearance before the ICC in The Hague
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared for the first time before the International Criminal Court's Pre-Trial Chamber I on 14 March 2025, by video link from the ICC Detention Centre.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025
ISRO successfully undocks SpaDeX satellites in the first attempt, completing docking–undocking demonstration
ISRO undocked the two SpaDeX satellites, SDX-01 (Chaser) and SDX-02 (Target), in its very first attempt at about 09:20 IST on 13 March 2025, in a 460 km circular orbit.
India launches its first-ever auction of Exploration Licences for 13 critical and deep-seated mineral blocks in Goa
Union Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy and Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant launched India's first auction of Exploration Licences (ELs), for 13 blocks of critical and deep-seated minerals, at Dona Paula, Goa, on 13 March 2025.
Sports Ministry releases Draft National Code Against Age Fraud in Sports 2025 for public comments
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports put the Draft National Code Against Age Fraud in Sports (NCAAFS) 2025 in the public domain on 13 March 2025, revising the framework after almost 15 years.
Yoga Mahotsav 2025 in New Delhi marks 100-day countdown to the 11th International Day of Yoga
Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav inaugurated Yoga Mahotsav 2025 in New Delhi on 13 March 2025, marking 100 days to the 11th International Day of Yoga, and released 10 signature events.
Centre approves procurement of 13.22 LMT tur under PM-AASHA as purchases pick up in major producing states
The Agriculture Ministry said on 13 March 2025 that tur procurement at MSP under the Price Support Scheme of PM-AASHA had picked up, with 1.31 LMT bought from 89,219 farmers in five states by 11 March.
NCB seizes about 110 kg of methamphetamine tablets worth ₹88 crore in Manipur and Assam, arrests 4
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized methamphetamine tablets worth ₹88 crore in two operations on 13 March 2025 — 102.39 kg near Lilong in Manipur and 7.48 kg near Silchar on the Assam–Mizoram border — and arrested four people.
INS Ranvir takes part in India–Bangladesh naval exercise Bongosagar 2025 and CORPAT in the Bay of Bengal
The India–Bangladesh naval exercise Bongosagar 2025 and a Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) were held in the Bay of Bengal in the week to 13 March 2025, with INS Ranvir and BNS Abu Ubaidah.
Jitendra Singh lays foundation of NECTAR's permanent campus in Shillong, says Northeast will be India's next saffron hub
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh laid the foundation stone of the permanent campus of NECTAR in New Shillong, Meghalaya, on 13 March 2025, and said Mission Saffron is making the Northeast India's next saffron hub after Pampore.
World Kidney Day 2025 observed with theme 'Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health'
World Kidney Day was observed on 13 March 2025 with the theme 'Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health'.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025
India and Mauritius elevate ties to Enhanced Strategic Partnership; PM Modi unveils Vision MAHASAGAR for the Global South
India and Mauritius elevated their relationship to an 'Enhanced Strategic Partnership' on 12 March 2025 in Port Louis, where PM Narendra Modi also unveiled Vision MAHASAGAR for the Global South.
PM Modi, chief guest at Mauritius's 57th National Day, receives its highest civilian award — first Indian to get the GCSK
PM Narendra Modi attended Mauritius's 57th National Day celebrations in Port Louis on 12 March 2025 as Chief Guest and received the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (GCSK), Mauritius's highest civilian award.
5th Khelo India Winter Games close in Gulmarg; Army retain title, Mandaviya announces winter sports hub
The fifth Khelo India Winter Games closed at Gulmarg Golf Club, Jammu and Kashmir, on 12 March 2025, with the Indian Army retaining the champions' trophy.
Retail inflation falls to 3.61% in February 2025, lowest since July 2024; food inflation at 3.75%
India's CPI-based retail inflation fell to 3.61% in February 2025, 65 basis points below January and the lowest since July 2024, as per MoSPI data released on 12 March 2025.
India and UN Women co-host ministerial roundtable on women's empowerment at the 69th CSW in New York
India and UN Women co-hosted a Ministerial Roundtable on digital and financial inclusion for women on the sidelines of the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women at UN Headquarters, New York, on 12 March 2025.
Defence Ministry signs ₹2,906-crore contract with BEL for Ashwini Low-Level Transportable Radars for IAF
The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹2,906 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad, on 12 March 2025 for Low-Level Transportable Radars (LLTR) 'Ashwini' for the Indian Air Force.
Keel laid for second of five Fleet Support Ships for the Indian Navy at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli
The keel of the second of five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) for the Indian Navy was laid at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu, on 12 March 2025.
Parliament passes Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024 as Lok Sabha clears it
The Lok Sabha passed the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024 on 12 March 2025, completing its passage through Parliament after the Rajya Sabha had passed it on 3 December 2024.
DBT and Assam sign first Centre–State partnership MoU under the BioE3 Policy
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Government of Assam signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 12 March 2025 — the first Centre–State partnership under the BioE3 Policy — to promote biomanufacturing in Assam.
Tejas LCA AF MK1 prototype test-fires indigenous Astra beyond-visual-range missile off Chandipur
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) test-fired the indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from an LCA AF MK1 prototype off the coast of Chandipur, Odisha, on 12 March 2025, scoring a direct hit on a flying target.
Industrial output (IIP) grows 5.0% in January 2025, up from 3.2% in December
India's Index of Industrial Production grew 5.0% in January 2025, up from 3.2% in December 2024, as per Quick Estimates released by MoSPI on 12 March 2025.