TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. India’s first hydrogen-powered train successfully completed its trial run in Haryana’s Jind, covering a 20-km stretch between Jind and Lalit Khera at a speed of 70 kmph.
2. The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday credited a sum of ₹2,000 as “special grant” to each of the elderly citizens who receive Old Age Pension and each of the destitutes, transpersons and persons with disabilities, who receive monthly grants, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced.
3. Pawan Kalyan launches Project HANUMAN to address rising human-wildlife conflict in Andhra Pradesh. The initiative focuses on technology, rapid response teams, and habitat management to reduce man-animal clashes and protect both communities and wildlife.
4. The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, on Tuesday (March 3, 2026), marginally increased its offer to the Congress to 27 Assembly seats instead of the initial 25, and a Rajya Sabha berth for the upcoming elections in Tamil Nadu
5. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced a deferred Customs Duty payment facility for Eligible Manufacturer Importers.
6. Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary has launched a nationwide campaign titled ‘Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai’ to accelerate India’s digital skilling movement through Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH).
7. Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse has announced a special edition of the ASMITA Women’s Sports League in New Delhi. The initiative is being organised to mark International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026.
8. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, celebrated its 25th Foundation Day at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
9. Saba Shawl has been appointed as Superintendent of Central Jail Srinagar, becoming the first Kashmiri woman to head the high-security correctional facility.
10. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, as Finance Minister, presented a budget of over 223,658 crore rupees for the financial year 2026-27, which is 10.28% higher than the revised figure of over 202,816 crore rupees for the budget for the financial year 2025-26.
11. Congress party released the first list of 42 candidates for Assam Assembly polls. Party’s State unit president Gaurav Gogoi will contest the Assembly polls from Jorhat seat.
12. The first Regional Workshop on Disaster Resilient Hospitals for the North Eastern Region was successfully conducted at All India Institute of Medical Sciences Guwahati. The workshop marked a significant step toward strengthening disaster preparedness and resilience of healthcare institutions across the region.
13. The festival of colours, Dol Jatra, is being celebrated across West Bengal yesterday with immense enthusiasm.
14. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the NDMC flower festival in Connaught Place in the national capital.
15. Delhi Metro Services Suspended Till 2:30 PM Tomorrow on Holi.
16. BJP on Tuesday made the first move for the upcoming March 16 Rajya Sabha elections for 37 seats, which are falling vacant, nominating nine candidates from six states. The nominees include BJP national president Nitin Nabin from Bihar and former Karnal Lok Sabha MP Sanjay Bhatia from Haryana.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. The Karnataka government on Tuesday said it would review whether laws were breached during protests held in parts of the state following reports of the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and would initiate action if violations were found.
2. The Delhi Police has traced and reunited 118 missing persons, including 31 missing or kidnapped children and 87 adults, with their families during February this year under ‘Operation Milap’.
3. Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said he will appear before the Delhi Assembly’s privileges committee on March 6 in connection with the “Phansi Ghar” controversy and demanded that the proceedings be live-streamed.
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DEFENCE News
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1. The Defence Procurement Board (DPB) has approved the acquisition of 60 medium transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF), addressing a critical gap in the service’s ageing fleet.
2. The Kerala government has taken a landmark decision to allocate 180 acres of prime land free of cost to BrahMos Aerospace Trivandrum Ltd, paving the way for an advanced missile production hub in the Nettukaltheri area of Kattakada, Thiruvananthapuram district.
3. INS Vikrant, India’s indigenous aircraft carrier, has etched a remarkable milestone in its operational history by accomplishing 1000 successful and safe arrested landings.This achievement spans operations from first-light launches to late-night recoveries, underscoring the carrier’s round-the-clock combat readiness.
4. India is accelerating efforts to bolster its air defence capabilities with plans to acquire five additional squadrons of the Russian S-400 Triumf system, known domestically as Sudarshan.
5. A contract for construction of 04 X 500T Self Propelled Fuel Barges has been concluded with M/s Shoft Shipyard Private Limited, Thane (MSME Shipyard) on 02 Mar 2026.
FINANCE
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INDIAN RUPEE VALUE
💷 GBP ₹123(Approx)
€ Euro : ₹107(Approx)
USD ₹ 92(Approx)
🇨🇦 Canada :CAD ₹67
🇦🇺 Australia : ₹ 65
🇦🇪 UAE Dirham : ₹ 25
🇨🇳 China Yuan ¥ : ₹ 13
🇲🇻 Maldives Rufiya : ₹ 6.00
🇧🇹 Bhutan ngultrum : ₹ 1.00
🇳🇵 Nepal Rupee : ₹ 0.63
🇧🇩 B’desh Taka* : ₹ 0.70
🇵🇰 Pak Rupee : ₹ 0.32
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Rupee : ₹ 0.29
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Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai
GOLD : ₹ 16,400/ 01gm (24 krt)
SILVER : ₹ 285,000/KG
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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Nitesh Tiwari’s magnum opus, ‘Ramayana,’ is one of the most awaited films of the year. The buzz around the film is inadvertently high owing to its massive production scale, cast and other fine details. According to the latest reports, the acclaimed Hollywood filmmaker Christopher Nolan has been approached to supervise the final edit.
04 Mar(Wednesday)
Vedic Ritu/ Shishir
Drik Ritu : Vasant (Spring)
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2082
Month : Chitra 01,
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1947
Month : Phlguna 16
Tithi : Pratipada (up to 4:49 pm)Dwitiya
Nakshatra: Uttara Phalguni
Rahu : 12:38 PM – 02:06 PM
Yamaganda : 08:17 AM – 09:44 AM
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