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Tue, 11 Mar 2025
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana crosses 10 lakh rooftop solar installations
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana crossed 10 lakh rooftop solar installations, with 10.09 lakh completed as of 10 March 2025, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on 11 March 2025.
Education Ministry launches PM-YUVA 3.0 to mentor 50 young authors below 30
The Ministry of Education launched PM-YUVA 3.0, the Prime Minister's Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors, on 11 March 2025, with 50 authors below 30 to be selected through an all-India contest on MyGov.
Mon, 10 Mar 2025
Centre notifies Calcutta HC judge Joymalya Bagchi's appointment to the Supreme Court; in line to be CJI in 2031
The Centre on 10 March 2025 notified the appointment of Justice Joymalya Bagchi of the Calcutta High Court as a Judge of the Supreme Court under Article 124(2); he is in line to become Chief Justice of India in May 2031.
Lok Sabha passes Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, to replace the 1856 colonial-era law
The Lok Sabha on 10 March 2025 passed the Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, moved by Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, to replace the Indian Bills of Lading Act, 1856.
C.R. Patil reviews Jal Shakti Abhiyan and Atal Bhujal Yojana with collectors of 151 districts
Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil reviewed Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain and Atal Bhujal Yojana with District Collectors on 10 March 2025, directing that all government buildings, schools and health facilities install rainwater harvesting.
INS Imphal makes maiden port call at Port Louis for Mauritius's 57th National Day
Indian Navy destroyer INS Imphal made her maiden port call at Port Louis, Mauritius, on 10 March 2025, to take part in the 57th Mauritius National Day celebrations on 12 March.
Syria's interim government and Kurdish-led SDF sign deal to integrate northeast institutions into the state
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and SDF commander Mazloum Abdi signed an agreement in Damascus on 10 March 2025 to integrate the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces' civil and military institutions into the Syrian state.
Second Advance Estimates 2024-25: record output of rice, wheat, maize, groundnut and soybean
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare released the Second Advance Estimates of crop production for 2024-25 on 10 March 2025, projecting record output of kharif rice, wheat, maize, groundnut and soybean.
Sun, 09 Mar 2025
India beat New Zealand by four wickets in Dubai to win a record third ICC Champions Trophy
India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the ICC Men's Champions Trophy final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 9 March 2025 to become the first team to win the title three times.
Mark Carney wins Liberal Party leadership with 85.9%, set to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's PM
Former central banker Mark Carney won the Liberal Party of Canada's leadership race on 9 March 2025 with 85.9% of the points on the first ballot, setting him up to succeed Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister.
Indian Army contingent leaves for India–Kyrgyzstan special forces exercise KHANJAR-XII
An Indian Army contingent departed on 9 March 2025 for KHANJAR-XII, the 12th India–Kyrgyzstan joint special forces exercise, held in Kyrgyzstan from 10 to 23 March 2025.
Sat, 08 Mar 2025
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, wins MeitY's first e-Toycathon
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, won India's first Electronic Toy Hackathon (e-Toycathon 2025), organised by C-DAC under MeitY, at an award ceremony at C-DAC Noida on 8 March 2025.
PM Modi hands over his social media platforms to women achievers on Women's Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over his social media platforms to women achievers on International Women's Day, 8 March 2025, with nuclear scientist Elina Mishra and space scientist Shilpi Soni among those posting.
International Women's Day 2025 observed with UN theme 'For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.'
International Women's Day was observed on 8 March 2025 with the UN theme 'For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.', marking the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
KVIC distributes 2,050 bee boxes to 205 beekeepers in six states under Honey Mission
KVIC Chairman Manoj Kumar distributed 2,050 bee boxes, honey colonies and toolkits to 205 beekeepers in six states under the Honey Mission, by video conference from New Delhi, on 8 March 2025.
Fri, 07 Mar 2025
7th Jan Aushadhi Diwas observed with theme 'Daam Kam Dawai Uttam'; Kendras cross 15,000
The 7th Jan Aushadhi Diwas was observed on 7 March 2025 with the theme 'Jan Aushadhi: Daam Kam Dawai Uttam', ending a week of events from 1 March, with the number of Jan Aushadhi Kendras rising to 15,291.
Centre notifies scheme for cooperative sugar mills to convert ethanol plants to multi-feedstock
The Department of Food and Public Distribution notified a scheme on 7 March 2025 under the modified Ethanol Interest Subvention Scheme to help cooperative sugar mills convert sugarcane-based ethanol plants into multi-feedstock plants that can use maize and damaged food grains.
Defence Ministry signs $248 million deal with Rosoboronexport for 1,000 HP engines for T-72 tanks
The Ministry of Defence signed a $248 million contract with Russia's Rosoboronexport on 7 March 2025 for 1,000 HP engines for the Army's T-72 tanks, with transfer of technology to Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited's Heavy Vehicle Factory, Avadi.
Indian Navy's theatre-level exercise TROPEX 2025 concludes
The Indian Navy announced on 7 March 2025 the culmination of TROPEX 2025, its capstone Theatre Level Operational Exercise held from January to early March 2025 with 65–70 ships, 9–10 submarines and over 80 aircraft.
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan concludes visit to Australia
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan concluded his visit to Australia from 4 to 7 March 2025, held under the India–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Thu, 06 Mar 2025
PM Modi reviews cooperative sector; draft National Cooperation Policy 2025 discussed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on 6 March 2025 to review the cooperative sector, at which the draft National Cooperation Policy 2025 was discussed.
Special European Council in Brussels backs defence spending surge and EU loans of up to €150 billion
EU leaders at a special European Council in Brussels on 6 March 2025 agreed to substantially raise defence spending and asked the Council to urgently examine a Commission proposal for up to €150 billion in defence loans.
Wed, 05 Mar 2025
Cabinet approves revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme with new Pashu Aushadhi component
The Union Cabinet on 5 March 2025 approved the revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) with an outlay of ₹3,880 crore for 2024-25 and 2025-26, adding a new Pashu Aushadhi component.
New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in Lahore to reach Champions Trophy 2025 final
New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on 5 March 2025, setting up a final against India in Dubai.
MoS Pabitra Margherita receives Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados on behalf of PM Modi
Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita received the Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a ceremony in Bridgetown on 5 March 2025.
Panchayati Raj Ministry launches Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats initiative; one per district
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj held a National Convention on Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats in New Delhi on 5 March 2025, aiming for at least one such model gram panchayat in every district.
Tue, 04 Mar 2025
India beat Australia by four wickets in Dubai to reach Champions Trophy 2025 final; Kohli scores 84
India beat Australia by four wickets in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 4 March 2025, with Virat Kohli's 84 earning him Player of the Match.
54th National Safety Day observed on theme 'Safety & Well-being Crucial for Viksit Bharat'
India observed National Safety Day on 4 March 2025, starting the 54th National Safety Week (4–10 March) on the theme 'Safety & Well-being Crucial for Viksit Bharat'.
Panchayati Raj Ministry launches 'Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan' for women panchayat leaders
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the 'Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan' for capacity building of women elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions in New Delhi on 4 March 2025.