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Tue, 10 Mar 2026
C. R. Paatil opens new NDSA office and launches AI platform NETRA for dam safety
Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Paatil inaugurated the new office of the National Dam Safety Authority in New Delhi on 10 March 2026 and launched its website and the AI-enabled platform NETRA.
Rajnath Singh releases 'Defence Forces Vision 2047' roadmap for a future-ready military
On 10 March 2026 at South Block, New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released 'Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military', prepared by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff.
Dr Partha Biswas takes charge as Member of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes
Dr Partha Biswas assumed charge as a Member of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), the constitutional body under Article 338, on 10 March 2026.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026
Piyush Goyal at National IP Awards: make India's IP approval system among the world's top five
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on 9 March 2026 called for making India's intellectual property approval system one of the top five in the world for speed and transparency, at the National IP Awards and IP Conference in New Delhi.
NHAI releases first annual report on National Highways Green Cover Index (NH-GCI) 2025–26
NHAI on 9 March 2026 released the first annual report on the National Highways Green Cover Index, prepared with ISRO's National Remote Sensing Centre, covering about 30,000 km of highways in 24 states.
PM Modi congratulates Rastriya Swatantra Party leaders on success in Nepal elections
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 9 March 2026 spoke by phone to RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane and senior leader Balendra Shah, congratulating them on the party's success in Nepal's general election.
India and New Zealand discuss sports cooperation as 2026 marks 100 years of sporting ties
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya met a New Zealand delegation led by Chris Bishop in New Delhi on 9 March 2026 to expand sports cooperation in the centenary year of ties dating to the 1926 Indian Army hockey tour.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026
Iran's Assembly of Experts names Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader
Iran's Assembly of Experts chose Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country's new Supreme Leader at a session on 8 March 2026, about a week after his father was killed in a US–Israeli strike.
President Murmu addresses national International Women's Day event in New Delhi
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the national International Women's Day event organised by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in New Delhi on 8 March 2026, saying India is moving rapidly towards women-led development.
PM Modi says target of 3 crore Lakhpati Didis achieved, sets new goal of 3 crore more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Delhi on International Women's Day, 8 March 2026, that the national resolve to create 3 crore 'Lakhpati Didis' had been fulfilled and set a new goal of 3 crore more.
Punjab Budget 2026–27 announces ₹1,000 a month for women, ₹1,500 for SC women
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented the state Budget 2026–27 in the Assembly in Chandigarh on 8 March 2026, International Women's Day, announcing the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dhiyan Satikar Yojana with ₹1,000 a month for women and ₹1,500 for Scheduled Caste women.
Income Tax Department surveys 62 restaurants in 46 cities, finds about ₹408 crore of suppressed sales
The Income Tax Department surveyed 62 restaurants across 46 cities in 22 states on 8 March 2026 and found suppression of sales of about ₹408 crore, and launched the SAKSHAM NUDGE campaign asking 63,000 restaurants to update their returns.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026
8th Janaushadhi Diwas marked at Bharat Mandapam; PMBJP network crosses 18,000 Kendras
The 8th Janaushadhi Diwas was observed on 7 March 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, where Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda and MoS Anupriya Patel gave awards to 13 Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
Chips to Startup: EDA tools in 315 institutions; ISM 2.0 to expand to 500
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on 7 March 2026 that India has made significant progress in four years towards the Chips to Startup (C2S) target of training 85,000 semiconductor engineers in 10 years.
Punjab Cabinet approves Sri Guru Teg Bahadur World Class University at Anandpur Sahib and new industrial policy
The Punjab Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on 7 March 2026 approved a Sri Guru Teg Bahadur World Class University at Sri Anandpur Sahib, the Industrial & Business Development Policy 2026 and recruitment of 1,158 college teachers and librarians.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026
UPSC declares Civil Services Examination 2025 result; Anuj Agnihotri tops, 958 recommended
The Union Public Service Commission declared the final result of the Civil Services Examination 2025 in New Delhi on 6 March 2026; Anuj Agnihotri secured the first rank and 958 candidates were recommended.
Wheat procurement estimate for RMS 2026-27 fixed at 303 LMT
A meeting of State Food Secretaries chaired by the Food and Public Distribution Secretary in New Delhi on 6 March 2026 fixed the wheat procurement estimate for Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27 at 303 lakh metric tonnes.
Commerce Ministry: India now has nine FTAs spanning 38 countries
The Commerce Ministry said on 6 March 2026 that India's network of free trade agreements has reached nine FTAs spanning 38 countries, listing the deals concluded since 2021.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026
Amit Shah unveils Census-2027 mascots Pragati and Vikas and soft-launches four digital tools
Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the Census-2027 mascots 'Pragati' and 'Vikas' and soft-launched four C-DAC-built digital tools in New Delhi on 5 March 2026, for India's first digital census.
India and Finland raise ties to Strategic Partnership in Digitalization and Sustainability during President Stubb's visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finnish President Alexander Stubb elevated India–Finland relations to a 'Strategic Partnership in Digitalization and Sustainability' in New Delhi on 5 March 2026, after Stubb delivered the inaugural keynote at the 11th Raisina Dialogue.
Nadda at WHO briefing: 86 million women screened for cervical cancer; WHO chief hails HPV drive
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda virtually addressed a press briefing at WHO headquarters on 5 March 2026, reaffirming India's commitment to eliminating cervical cancer.
8th Central Pay Commission invites memorandums from employees and pensioners till 30 April 2026
The 8th Central Pay Commission invited memorandums and representations from central government employees, pensioners and their associations on 5 March 2026, with online submissions open until 30 April 2026.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026
Indian Navy joins Sri Lanka-led search and rescue after Iranian warship IRIS Dena sinks off Galle
The Indian Navy launched search-and-rescue efforts on 4 March 2026 after the Iranian warship IRIS Dena sent a distress call about 20 nautical miles west of Galle, Sri Lanka, in Sri Lanka's search-and-rescue region.
HSBC India Services PMI eases to 58.1 in February 2026 as new orders grow at a 13-month low
The HSBC India Services PMI, released by S&P Global on 4 March 2026, eased to 58.1 in February from 58.5 in January, while input costs rose at the fastest pace in about two and a half years.
India observes the 55th National Safety Day on 4 March 2026 with the theme 'Engage, Educate & Empower People to Enhance Safety'
National Safety Day was observed across India on 4 March 2026, launching the 55th National Safety Week/Month with the theme 'Engage, Educate & Empower People to Enhance Safety'.
MEA sets up special control room for Indians affected by the West Asia and Gulf crisis
The Ministry of External Affairs set up a special control room on 4 March 2026 to assist Indian nationals affected by the conflict in West Asia and the Gulf region, with a toll-free number 1800118797.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026
Defence Ministry signs ₹5,083 crore contracts for six ALH Mk-III helicopters and VL-Shtil missiles
The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth ₹5,083 crore at South Block, New Delhi, on 3 March 2026 for six ALH Mk-III (Maritime Role) helicopters for the Indian Coast Guard and Vertical Launch-Shtil missiles for the Indian Navy.
Scindia opens Bharat Pavilion and delivers keynotes at MWC 2026 in Barcelona
Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurated the Bharat Pavilion and delivered two keynote addresses at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, on 3 March 2026.
Shipping Ministry steps up monitoring of Indian vessels and seafarers in the Persian Gulf
Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal chaired a review on 3 March 2026 of the security of Indian-flagged vessels and seafarers in the Persian Gulf, and the ministry set up a Quick Response Team.
Total lunar eclipse on 3 March 2026: most of India sees only the ending at moonrise
A total lunar eclipse occurred on 3 March 2026 from 15:20 to 18:48 IST; most of India saw only its ending at moonrise, while parts of the Northeast and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands could also see the end of totality.