International News
India-LAC Conclave 2025 Held in New Delhi
Minister of State Shri Pabitra Margherita addressed the 10th CII India-LAC Conclave in New Delhi (Capital).
Theme: “Advancing Economic Alliances for Collaborative Growth”.
Highlighted PM Narendra Modi’s seven pillars of cooperation with Caribbean countries: Capacity Building, Agriculture & Food Security, Renewable Energy & Climate Change, Innovation & Technology, Cricket & Culture, Ocean Economy & Maritime Security, Medicine & Healthcare.
PM Narendra Modi awarded “Order of Freedom of Barbados” by Barbados (Capital: Bridgetown) for strategic leadership and COVID-19 assistance.
US-Russia Agree on Limited Ceasefire in Ukraine
Former US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to initiate a 30-day limited ceasefire in Ukraine.
Talks to begin immediately in the Middle East; Ukraine’s stance remains unclear.
UK PM Speaks with Saudi Crown Prince
UK Prime Minister held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman regarding ceasefire efforts in Gaza.
Emphasized urgent need for Israeli restraint and two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.
German Parliament Passes Historic Defence Package
Germany (Capital: Berlin) approved a significant debt-backed defence and infrastructure funding package to enhance national security.
National News (India)
Delhi Police Launch ‘Shishtachar’ Squads
Initiative to combat eve-teasing and enhance women’s safety through patrolling and public outreach.
Telangana Unveils Record ₹3.04 Lakh Crore Budget
Presented by Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka; focuses on welfare schemes, agriculture, education, inclusive development.
Andhra Pradesh Partners with Gates Foundation
CM Chandrababu Naidu signs MoU with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for AI-driven governance in healthcare, education, agriculture sectors.
UIDAI Collaborates with Sarvam AI
Partnership to enhance Aadhaar services using AI-powered solutions for improved accessibility and fraud detection.
India-France Naval Exercise VARUNA Begins
The bilateral naval exercise VARUNA 2025 between India and France commences from March 19–22 to strengthen maritime cooperation.
Sunita Williams Returns from Space Mission
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams returns safely after a nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Economy & Policy Updates
Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0 Announced
Delhi government aims for electric vehicles to constitute 95% of new registrations by 2027; plans to phase out CNG vehicles.
Assam Launches ‘Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan’
Scheme with $368 million outlay to empower women entrepreneurs through accessible loans up to $980 each.
Himachal Pradesh Revises BPL Income Criteria
Annual income slab raised from $415 to $576 per annum to expand beneficiary base under state welfare schemes.
