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Mon, 03 Mar 2025
World Wildlife Day 2025 observed with theme 'Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet'
World Wildlife Day was observed on 3 March 2025 with the theme 'Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet', as the Environment Ministry listed India's conservation milestones.
Fifteenth Finance Commission grants of ₹699 crore released for West Bengal's rural local bodies
The Union Government released Fifteenth Finance Commission untied grants of about ₹699 crore for rural local bodies in West Bengal, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj said on 3 March 2025.
Indian Navy's East Coast motor car rally flagged off from INS Netaji, Kolkata
The Indian Navy's Motor Car Rally Expedition on the East Coast was flagged off from INS Netaji, Kolkata, on 3 March 2025 and will end in Chennai on 21 March.
Amit Shah inaugurates workshop on sustainability and circularity in dairy sector; sets White Revolution 2.0 targets
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 'Workshop on Sustainability and Circularity in Dairy Sector' in New Delhi on 3 March 2025.
Sun, 02 Mar 2025
Madhya Pradesh to give farmers permanent power connections for ₹5; 30 lakh solar pumps in three years
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced at the Kisan Aabhar Sammelan in Bhopal on 2 March 2025 that farmers will get permanent electricity connections for ₹5 and 30 lakh solar pumps over the next three years.
Vidarbha win Ranji Trophy 2024-25, their third title, on first-innings lead over Kerala in Nagpur
Vidarbha won the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy on 2 March 2025 when the final against first-time finalists Kerala at the VCA Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur, was drawn and Vidarbha took the title on their 37-run first-innings lead.
Champions Trophy 2025: Varun Chakravarthy's 5/42 helps India beat New Zealand by 44 runs, top Group A
India beat New Zealand by 44 runs in their final ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match in Dubai on 2 March 2025, with Varun Chakravarthy taking 5 for 42.
Mana avalanche rescue in Chamoli concludes: 46 of 54 BRO workers rescued, eight dead
The multi-agency search and rescue operation after the 28 February avalanche at a Border Roads Organisation camp near Mana village in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district ended on 2 March 2025, with 46 of the 54 workers rescued and eight dead.
Central Warehousing Corporation celebrates 69th Foundation Day
The Central Warehousing Corporation celebrated its 69th Foundation Day in New Delhi on 2 March 2025, where Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said the government aims to cut logistics costs from 13-14% to around 8%.
Election Commission says duplicate EPIC numbers do not mean fake voters; to allot unique EPIC to every elector
The Election Commission of India clarified on 2 March 2025 that identical EPIC numbers held by electors in different states do not mean duplicate or fake voters, and said it will ensure a unique EPIC number for every registered elector.
PM Modi prays at Somnath Mandir after conclusion of Maha Kumbh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Somnath Mandir in Gujarat on 2 March 2025, after the conclusion of the Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj.
Vice-President Dhankhar delivers Fourth P. Parameswaran Memorial Lecture in Thiruvananthapuram
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar delivered the Fourth P. Parameswaran Memorial Lecture, organised by Bharatheeya Vicharakendram, in Thiruvananthapuram on 2 March 2025.
NCB secures conviction of 29 drug traffickers in 12 cases across India
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on 2 March 2025 that courts have convicted 29 drug traffickers in 12 cases investigated by the Narcotics Control Bureau across India.
National Innovation Foundation marks Silver Jubilee; postal stamp released
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh addressed the Silver Jubilee celebration of the National Innovation Foundation, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, on 2 March 2025 and released a postal stamp.
Sat, 01 Mar 2025
President Droupadi Murmu visits UNESCO World Heritage Site Dholavira in Gujarat
President Droupadi Murmu visited the Harappan site of Dholavira, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Khadir island in Kachchh, Gujarat, on 1 March 2025.
Jayant Chaudhary launches Swavalambini women entrepreneurship programme at CCS University, Meerut
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary launched Swavalambini, a women entrepreneurship programme by MSDE and NITI Aayog, at Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, on 1 March 2025.
Dr Mayank Sharma takes charge as Controller General of Defence Accounts
Dr Mayank Sharma, a 1989-batch Indian Defence Accounts Service officer, assumed office as Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) on 1 March 2025.
PM Modi addresses post-budget webinar on agriculture and rural prosperity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the post-budget webinar on 'Agriculture and Rural Prosperity' via video-conferencing on 1 March 2025.
Amit Shah reviews Manipur security; directs free movement on all roads from 8 March
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level review of the security situation in Manipur in New Delhi on 1 March 2025 and directed that free movement be ensured on all roads in the state from 8 March 2025.
India's coal production in April 2024–February 2025 grows 5.73% to 928.95 MT
India's cumulative coal production from April 2024 to February 2025 rose 5.73% to 928.95 million tonnes, the Ministry of Coal said on 1 March 2025.
49th Civil Accounts Day marks foundation day of Indian Civil Accounts Service
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presided over the 49th Civil Accounts Day, marking the foundation day of the Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS), in New Delhi on 1 March 2025.
88th Network Planning Group meeting under PM GatiShakti evaluates 11 infrastructure projects
The 88th meeting of the Network Planning Group under PM GatiShakti, held on 1 March 2025, evaluated 11 road, railway, IT and metro projects, including the northern portion of the Hyderabad Regional Ring Road.
J P Nadda opens week-long Jan Aushadhi Diwas 2025 celebrations
Union Minister J P Nadda inaugurated the week-long celebrations of the 7th Jan Aushadhi Diwas by flagging off awareness vehicles from Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi, on 1 March 2025.
PM Modi addresses NXT Conclave, launches NewsX World channel
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the NXT Conclave at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 1 March 2025 and launched the NewsX World channel.
'Sugamya Yatra' held at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station on International Wheelchair Day 2025
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities organised 'Sugamya Yatra' at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station, New Delhi, on International Wheelchair Day, 1 March 2025.
Indian Bureau of Mines observes 78th Foundation Day as Khanij Diwas in Nagpur
The Indian Bureau of Mines observed its 78th Foundation Day as Khanij Diwas at its headquarters in Nagpur on 1 March 2025.
Kolkata–Hindon–Goa flight under UDAN launched from IAF's Hindon airport
Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu inaugurated a Boeing 737 flight on the Kolkata–Hindon–Goa route under UDAN at Hindon, Ghaziabad, on 1 March 2025.
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron reaches Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand
INS Shardul, INS Sujata and ICGS Veera of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron arrived at Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand, on 1 March 2025 during their South East Asia training deployment.
Fri, 28 Feb 2025
Modi and von der Leyen agree to conclude India–EU FTA within 2025 as EU College of Commissioners visits India
PM Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen issued a Leaders' Statement in New Delhi on 28 February 2025, agreeing to conclude the India–EU free trade agreement within the year.
MoSPI: GDP growth estimated at 6.5% for 2024-25; Q3 growth 6.2%; 2023-24 revised to 9.2%
The National Statistics Office (MoSPI) on 28 February 2025 released the Second Advance Estimates putting real GDP growth for 2024-25 at 6.5%, with growth of 6.2% in the October–December quarter.