1. President Droupadi Murmu has said that doctors and researchers have a big role to play in ensuring a healthy society. Addressing the 1st Convocation of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Bathinda.
2. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the Centre is providing all financial assistance to support the faster recovery of economy in Manipur. She was replying to the discussion on 2nd batch of Supplementary Demands for Grant for 2024-25, and Manipur Budget in the Lok Sabha.
3. Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan said this year, the budget has provided for the implementation of the Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Yojana, which will see textbooks digitised for all 22 scheduled languages, as well as English.
4. Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar, Muft Bijli Yojana has achieved a significant milestone by completing 10.09 lakh installations across the country as of the 10th of March.
5. The Government has distributed around 37 crore LED bulbs across the country so far under the UJALA scheme. Union Power Minister Manohar Lal said, the scheme has saved about 48 billion kiloWatt per hour of energy per year.
6. The Union Government will open daycare cancer centres in every district of the country within the next three years. Union Health Minister JP Nadda said that, implementation of Ayushman Bharat-PM Jan Arogya Yojana, the treatment of cancer patients starts within 30 days from the screening.
7. Jayshree Vencatesan, co-founder of Care Earth Trust, recently made history as the first Indian to receive the Ramsar Award for ‘Wetland Wise Use’. This prestigious global accolade recognises exceptional contributions to sustainable wetland management.
8. The Government has extended duty-free import of Urad Daal for another year until March 31, next year. Myanmar is the main exporting country of Urad to India. Besides Myanmar, India imports Urad from Singapore, Thailand, and Brazil.
9. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that Northeast students will not need to leave their region for work and they will get employment opportunities there. Mr. Shah said this while addressing the students from the Northeast at Youth Parliament organised by Students’ Experience in Inter-State Living (SEIL) in New Delhi.
10. On International Women’s Day 2025, the newly elected BJP government in Delhi launched the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana. This scheme aims to provide financial support to women from economically weaker sections. Each eligible woman will receive ₹2,500 monthly.
11. The United Nations Statistical Commission has recently adopted a new indicator known as Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD). This indicator aims to track progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 2, which focuses on achieving zero hunger by 2030.
12. A recent report by IQAir revealed that India is among the world’s most polluted nations. Thirteen of the top twenty polluted cities globally are located in India. Byrnihat, Assam, is identified as the most polluted city.
13. On March 10, 2025, the Lok Sabha passed the Bills of Lading Bill, 2025. This legislation updates the colonial-era shipping laws of 1856. The new Bill aims to align with international standards and simplify shipping documentation.
14. The Telangana state government on Tuesday announced the launch of Rajiv Yuva Vikasam, a scheme to provide financial assistance to unemployed youth.
15. The Telangana state government has allocated Rs 540 crore for the comprehensive development of Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University, formerly Koti Women’s College. The funding is intended to enhance the university’s infrastructure and academic facilities.
16. Recently, Vantara was officially inaugurated by Indian prime minister Narendra Modi (4th March 2025)
Vantara is a large-scale animal rescue centre, cave, conservation and rehabilitation centre established by Reliance Industries with Reliance Foundation. It is located within the Reliance Jamnagar Refinery Complex in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. This over 3,500-acre sanctuary focuses on animal welfare and conservation. It was initiated by Anant Ambani, director on the boards of Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. The government banned two terror outfits Awami Action Committee AAC and Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen JKIM. Both groups have been declared as unlawful association by the Ministry of Home Affairs under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. It said members of the groups have been involved in supporting terrorist activities and anti-India propaganda for fuelling secessionism in Jammu and Kashmir.
2. Recently, the Maharashtra government announced the establishment of a Media Monitoring Centre. This initiative aims to scrutinise media reports across various platforms, including print, electronic, and social media. The centre will operate under the Directorate of Information and Public Relations.
3. The Sharavathi pumped storage hydroelectric project (PSHP) in Karnataka has sparked controversy. The project aims to generate 2,000 MW of electricity while also supplying drinking water to Bengaluru. However, it faces fierce opposition from environmentalists and local communities concerned about ecological damage to the Western Ghats.
4. The charitable trust that runs Mumbai’s well-known Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday alleged that funds to the tune of over Rs 1,500 crore were misappropriated by its former trustees and other related individuals. Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust has lodged separate complaints with the Enforcement Directorate and at the Bandra police station in this regard.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif visited the famous Kukke Sri Subrahmanya Temple in Karnataka to perform the ‘Sarpa Samskara,’ ritual on Tuesday.
2. Tamil Nadu Sunnat Jamaat’s state treasurer Syed Ghous filed a complaint, alleging that Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay, also known as Thalapathy, according to the reports, Actor Vijay allegedly attended a Iftar event in Chennai, Syed Ghouse said that it was an offensive and hurtful to the Muslim community. He claimed that individuals who have no connection to fasting or Islamic practices attending the event, which is an insult to the sanctity of Iftar.
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DEFENCE News
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1. Indian Army organize blood donation camp in Doda, J&K.
2. Indian Army Moves to Limit Chinese Parts in Military Drones.
3. Indian Navy Pursues Deck-Based AWACS for Future Carriers. The Navy Chief said the roadmap will serve as a guiding document for the Naval Air Arm and also for military technology innovators in India.
4. India and Brazil to Sign MoU on Scorpene Submarine Maintenance.
The Scorpène-class submarines are a class of diesel-electric attack submarines jointly developed by the French Naval Group (formerly the DCNS) and the Spanish company Navantia. It features diesel propulsion and an additional air-independent propulsion (AIP). It is now marketed as the Scorpène 2000.
5. Mizoram’s Chief Minister Lalduhoma is preparing to transfer the state’s sole airport to the Indian Air Force through a carefully drafted Memorandum of Agreement. The decision comes after significant financial investments and ongoing maintenance challenges for the Lengpui Airport.
6. India is evaluating offers from Russia and the United States as it seeks to modernize its air force with fifth-generation fighter jets. Russia’s arms exporter, ROSOBORONEXPORT, has proposed adapting Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)’s existing Sukhoi Su-30MKI production lines to manufacture the Su-57E, the export version of Russia’s advanced stealth fighter.
7. Pakistan sends ISI agents to Bangladesh : India says will act to protect national interestsby Col (Dr) P K VasudevaIn January 2025, Lieutenant General Asim Malik, the chief of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), visited Bangladesh—the first such visit in decades. The primary aim of this trip was to establish an intelligence-sharing network between the intelligence agencies of the two countries.
12 Mar (Wednesday)
Vedic Ritu/ Shishir
Drik Ritu : Vasanta
पक्ष :: Shuklapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2081
Month : Phalguna 28
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1946
Month Phalguna 13
Nakshatra:Magha
Purva Phalguni
Tithi : Trayodashi (up to 9:12 am)Chaturdashi
Rahu 12:36 PM – 02:05 PM
Yamaganda 08:10 AM – 09:39 AM
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