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MeitY Launches 30 kW Wide Band Gap-Based Integrated Drive System for EVsIn March 2026, S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched an indigenously developed 30 kilowatts (kW) Wide Band Gap (WBG)-based Integrated Drive System (IDS) for electric vehicle (EV) applications at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN), to strengthen India’s self-reliance in the electric vehicle (EV) powertrain segment.About the WBG-Based IDS:Objective: The initiative aims to reduce import dependency on EV powertrain systems, lower system costs through localization, and support scalable manufacturing under the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.Design: The system integrates the electric motor and inverter into a compact, high power-density unit based on Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (IPMSM) architecture, utilizing Silicon Carbide (SiC) Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET) power modules for higher efficiency, thermal stability, and improved performance.
MeitY Launches 30 kW Wide Band Gap-Based Integrated Drive System for EVsIn March 2026, S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched an indigenously developed 30 kilowatts (kW) Wide Band Gap (WBG)-based Integrated Drive System (IDS) for electric vehicle (EV) applications at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN), to strengthen India’s self-reliance in the electric vehicle (EV) powertrain segment.About the WBG-Based IDS:Objective: The initiative aims to reduce import dependency on EV powertrain systems, lower system costs through localization, and support scalable manufacturing under the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.Design: The system integrates the electric motor and inverter into a compact, high power-density unit based on Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (IPMSM) architecture, utilizing Silicon Carbide (SiC) Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET) power modules for higher efficiency, thermal stability, and improved performance.
MeitY Launches 30 kW Wide Band Gap-Based Integrated Drive System for EVsIn March 2026, S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched an indigenously developed 30 kilowatts (kW) Wide Band Gap (WBG)-b...
Survey of India Signs 5-Year MoU with Kerala Digital University for Geospatial ResearchIn March 2026, the Survey of India (SoI), under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology(MoS&T), signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kerala Digital University (KDU), Kerala, to collaborate on geospatial research and digital innovation.Key Details of MoU:Objective: The partnership aims to advance excellence in geospatial data collection, processing and analysis by leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Geoinformatics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).Key Areas of Collaboration: Under the MoU, both institutions will collaborate on Research and Development (R&D) in mapping and spatial data sciences, conduct training programmes and workshops for students and professionals, facilitate internships and knowledge exchange, and undertake joint projects aligned with national geospatial priorities.Significance: The partnership boosts academia–industry collaboration to strengthen geospatial capabilities, promote innovation, support planning, and build expertise in advanced spatial technologies.
Survey of India Signs 5-Year MoU with Kerala Digital University for Geospatial ResearchIn March 2026, the Survey of India (SoI), under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology(MoS&T), signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kerala Digital University (KDU), Kerala, to collaborate on geospatial research and digital innovation.Key Details of MoU:Objective: The partnership aims to advance excellence in geospatial data collection, processing and analysis by leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Geoinformatics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).Key Areas of Collaboration: Under the MoU, both institutions will collaborate on Research and Development (R&D) in mapping and spatial data sciences, conduct training programmes and workshops for students and professionals, facilitate internships and knowledge exchange, and undertake joint projects aligned with national geospatial priorities.Significance: The partnership boosts academia–industry collaboration to strengthen geospatial capabilities, promote innovation, support planning, and build expertise in advanced spatial technologies.
Survey of India Signs 5-Year MoU with Kerala Digital University for Geospatial ResearchIn March 2026, the Survey of India (SoI), under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology(MoS&T), signed a five-year Memor...
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BEE Commemorates 25th Foundation Day in New Delhi on March 1, 2026On March 1, 2026, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power (MoP) marked its 25th Foundation Day at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, Delhi, celebrating a significant milestone in India’s energy efficiency journey.Union Minister Manohar Lal, MoP and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), attended as Chief Guest, while Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary of MoP, delivered the keynote address describing energy efficiency as India’s “First Fuel.”Key Launches:Logo: The BEE@25 Logo was released to mark the silver jubilee year.Portal: The Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) Portal (www.rco.beeindia.gov.in) was launched to strengthen monitoring, facilitate compliance.MobileApp: The BEE Star Label Mobile Application, developed with Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP), enables consumers to scan Quick Response (QR) codes on star-labelled appliances to access authentic energy performance details.
BEE Commemorates 25th Foundation Day in New Delhi on March 1, 2026On March 1, 2026, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power (MoP) marked its 25th Foundation Day at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, Delhi, celebrating a significant milestone in India’s energy efficiency journey.Union Minister Manohar Lal, MoP and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), attended as Chief Guest, while Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary of MoP, delivered the keynote address describing energy efficiency as India’s “First Fuel.”Key Launches:Logo: The BEE@25 Logo was released to mark the silver jubilee year.Portal: The Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) Portal (www.rco.beeindia.gov.in) was launched to strengthen monitoring, facilitate compliance.MobileApp: The BEE Star Label Mobile Application, developed with Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP), enables consumers to scan Quick Response (QR) codes on star-labelled appliances to access authentic energy performance details.
BEE Commemorates 25th Foundation Day in New Delhi on March 1, 2026On March 1, 2026, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power (MoP) marked its 25th Foundation Day at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, Delhi, celebrating a si...
NITI Aayog, JICA sign Phase II pact to promote SDGs in aspirational districtsIn March 2026, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed the Record of Discussions (RoD) for Phase II of the Japan–India Cooperative Actions towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aimed at strengthening development interventions in Aspirational Districts and Blocks.The agreement was signed by Rohit Kumar, Additional Secretary and Mission Director of the Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme at NITI Aayog, and Takeuchi Takuro, Chief Representative of JICA India.About the Agreement between NITI Aayog and JICA:Objective: The second phase aims to strengthen India–Japan collaboration to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by enhancing institutional capacity and improving governance systems at the district and block levels.Framework: The initiative will be implemented under the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP), focusing on evidence-based planning and stronger monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.
NITI Aayog, JICA sign Phase II pact to promote SDGs in aspirational districtsIn March 2026, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed the Record of Discussions (RoD) for Phase II of the Japan–India Cooperative Actions towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aimed at strengthening development interventions in Aspirational Districts and Blocks.The agreement was signed by Rohit Kumar, Additional Secretary and Mission Director of the Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme at NITI Aayog, and Takeuchi Takuro, Chief Representative of JICA India.About the Agreement between NITI Aayog and JICA:Objective: The second phase aims to strengthen India–Japan collaboration to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by enhancing institutional capacity and improving governance systems at the district and block levels.Framework: The initiative will be implemented under the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP), focusing on evidence-based planning and stronger monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.
NITI Aayog, JICA sign Phase II pact to promote SDGs in aspirational districtsIn March 2026, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed the Record of Discussions (RoD) for ...
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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Announces New Seed Act 2026 and Revised Pesticide Act 2026 in Mussoorie, UttarakhandOn March 1, 2026, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare(MoAFW), announced two landmark legislative reforms: the New Seed Act 2026 and a Revised Pesticide Act 2026.These reforms, unveiled in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, are designed to modernize the regulatory framework of Indian agriculture by ensuring input quality and protecting farmers from substandard products.About New Seed Act 2026:Transparency: The act introduces mandatory registration for all seed companies. The seed packets will now feature unique Quick Response(QR) codes.Penalty: Fines have been increased to a maximum of Rs 30 lakh, accompanied by possible imprisonment for deliberate offences.About Revised Pesticide Act 2026:Legislation: The Revised Pesticide Act 2026 is set to replace the Insecticides Act, 1968, modernizing the regulatory framework for pesticides in India.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Announces New Seed Act 2026 and Revised Pesticide Act 2026 in Mussoorie, UttarakhandOn March 1, 2026, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare(MoAFW), announced two landmark legislative reforms: the New Seed Act 2026 and a Revised Pesticide Act 2026.These reforms, unveiled in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, are designed to modernize the regulatory framework of Indian agriculture by ensuring input quality and protecting farmers from substandard products.About New Seed Act 2026:Transparency: The act introduces mandatory registration for all seed companies. The seed packets will now feature unique Quick Response(QR) codes.Penalty: Fines have been increased to a maximum of Rs 30 lakh, accompanied by possible imprisonment for deliberate offences.About Revised Pesticide Act 2026:Legislation: The Revised Pesticide Act 2026 is set to replace the Insecticides Act, 1968, modernizing the regulatory framework for pesticides in India.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Announces New Seed Act 2026 and Revised Pesticide Act 2026 in Mussoorie, UttarakhandOn March 1, 2026, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare(MoAFW), announced two landmar...
Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to TN and and Puducherry on March 1, 2026On March 1, 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Tamil Nadu (TN) and Union Territory (UT) Puducherry to inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, and lay foundation stones for multiple infrastructure and development projects worth over Rs 7,100 crore, with a focus on regional connectivity and public welfare.Infrastructure Projects: PM Narendra Modi inaugurated, dedicated to the nation, and laid the foundation stone of multiple projects worth over Rs 4,400 crore in Madurai, TN, aimed at enhancing connectivity, improving mobility, and accelerating regional economic growth.National Highway Projects:Marakkanam-Puducherry (NH-332A): Four-laning project with an investment of over Rs 2,100 crore; expected to cut travel time by 50% and strengthen connectivity to Mamallapuram, Kalpakkam Atomic Power Station, and Auroville.Paramakudi-Ramanathapuram (NH-87): Four-laning project with an investment of over Rs 1,800 crore; will reduce travel time by around 40 per cent and enhance access to Madurai, Rameswaram, Dhanushkodi, and Indian Naval Station (INS) Parundu.Outlay: PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 2,700 crore across infrastructure, education, health, mobility, and industrial sectors in Puducherry.
Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to TN and and Puducherry on March 1, 2026On March 1, 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Tamil Nadu (TN) and Union Territory (UT) Puducherry to inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, and lay foundation stones for multiple infrastructure and development projects worth over Rs 7,100 crore, with a focus on regional connectivity and public welfare.Infrastructure Projects: PM Narendra Modi inaugurated, dedicated to the nation, and laid the foundation stone of multiple projects worth over Rs 4,400 crore in Madurai, TN, aimed at enhancing connectivity, improving mobility, and accelerating regional economic growth.National Highway Projects:Marakkanam-Puducherry (NH-332A): Four-laning project with an investment of over Rs 2,100 crore; expected to cut travel time by 50% and strengthen connectivity to Mamallapuram, Kalpakkam Atomic Power Station, and Auroville.Paramakudi-Ramanathapuram (NH-87): Four-laning project with an investment of over Rs 1,800 crore; will reduce travel time by around 40 per cent and enhance access to Madurai, Rameswaram, Dhanushkodi, and Indian Naval Station (INS) Parundu.Outlay: PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 2,700 crore across infrastructure, education, health, mobility, and industrial sectors in Puducherry.
Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to TN and and Puducherry on March 1, 2026On March 1, 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Tamil Nadu (TN) and Union Territory (UT) Puducherry to inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, and lay foundation st...
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World Civil Defence Day 2026 – March 1World Civil Defence Day (WCDD), also known as World Civil Protection Day, is observed globally every year on 1 March to mark the entry into force of the International Civil Defence Organization (ICDO) Constitution and to honour civil defence personnel.1 March 2026 marks the 37th observance of WCDD.Theme 2026: “Managing Environmental Risks for a Resilient and Sustainable Future”Background:Establishment: WCDD was formally instituted by the ICDO during its 9th General Assembly on 18 December 1990 in Geneva, Switzerland.First Observance: The inaugural WCDD was held on 1 March 1990 under the aegis of the United Nations (UN).Constitution: The date 1 March marks the entry into force of the ICDO Constitution in 1972, although it was originally adopted on 17 October 1966, establishing ICDO as an intergovernmental organization for civil defence coordination.Strengthening Initiatives: In 2012, ICDO formally inaugurated Civil Defence Day (CDD) to enhance global protection awareness.
World Civil Defence Day 2026 – March 1World Civil Defence Day (WCDD), also known as World Civil Protection Day, is observed globally every year on 1 March to mark the entry into force of the International Civil Defence Organization (ICDO) Constitution and to honour civil defence personnel.1 March 2026 marks the 37th observance of WCDD.Theme 2026: “Managing Environmental Risks for a Resilient and Sustainable Future”Background:Establishment: WCDD was formally instituted by the ICDO during its 9th General Assembly on 18 December 1990 in Geneva, Switzerland.First Observance: The inaugural WCDD was held on 1 March 1990 under the aegis of the United Nations (UN).Constitution: The date 1 March marks the entry into force of the ICDO Constitution in 1972, although it was originally adopted on 17 October 1966, establishing ICDO as an intergovernmental organization for civil defence coordination.Strengthening Initiatives: In 2012, ICDO formally inaugurated Civil Defence Day (CDD) to enhance global protection awareness.
World Civil Defence Day 2026 – March 1World Civil Defence Day (WCDD), also known as World Civil Protection Day, is observed globally every year on 1 March to mark the entry into force of the International Civil Defence Organization (ICDO) Constitutio...
Zero Discrimination Day 2026 – March 1 Zero Discrimination Day (ZDD) is observed annually across the globe on 1 March to celebrate diversity, advocate equality and inclusion, and raise awareness about the harmful effects of discrimination across all genders, ages, ethnicities, religions, disabilities, and sexual orientations.March 1, 2026, marks the 12th observance of ZDD.2026 Theme: “People First”Background:Launch: In 2013, UNAIDS, Joint United Nations Programme on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome(AIDS), launched the Zero Discrimination Campaign (ZDC) on World AIDS Day (1 December) to promote global equality and inclusion.Global Advocate: The campaign was introduced under Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, as UNAIDS Global Advocate for Zero Discrimination, using the hashtag #zerodiscrimination.First Observance: The inaugural Zero Discrimination Day was observed on 1 March 2014, led by Michel Sidibé, Executive Director (ED), UNAIDS, in Beijing, China.Symbol: The butterfly is the official symbol, representing transformation toward a world where everyone can live with dignity.
Zero Discrimination Day 2026 – March 1 Zero Discrimination Day (ZDD) is observed annually across the globe on 1 March to celebrate diversity, advocate equality and inclusion, and raise awareness about the harmful effects of discrimination across all genders, ages, ethnicities, religions, disabilities, and sexual orientations.March 1, 2026, marks the 12th observance of ZDD.2026 Theme: “People First”Background:Launch: In 2013, UNAIDS, Joint United Nations Programme on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome(AIDS), launched the Zero Discrimination Campaign (ZDC) on World AIDS Day (1 December) to promote global equality and inclusion.Global Advocate: The campaign was introduced under Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, as UNAIDS Global Advocate for Zero Discrimination, using the hashtag #zerodiscrimination.First Observance: The inaugural Zero Discrimination Day was observed on 1 March 2014, led by Michel Sidibé, Executive Director (ED), UNAIDS, in Beijing, China.Symbol: The butterfly is the official symbol, representing transformation toward a world where everyone can live with dignity.
Zero Discrimination Day 2026 – March 1 Zero Discrimination Day (ZDD) is observed annually across the globe on 1 March to celebrate diversity, advocate equality and inclusion, and raise awareness about the harmful effects of discrimination across all ...
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Jammu & Kashmir Clinches First Ranji Trophy Title 2025-26The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) cricket team won its first-ever Ranji Trophy title 2025-26 by defeating eight-time champions Karnataka in the final held at Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Rajnagar Stadium, Hubballi, Karnataka on 28th February 2026.J&K clinched the championship with a commanding 291-run first-innings lead in a drawn five-day final, becoming the 19th team to win the trophy since their 1959–60 debut.About Ranji Trophy 2025-26:Match Summary: J&K posted 584 runs in the first innings (Shubham Pundir 121) and bowled out Karnataka for 293 (Auqib Nabi 5/54), while second-innings centuries from Qamran Iqbal (160*) and Sahil Lotra (101) extended the lead to 633 runs, securing the title on first-innings advantage after a draw.Tournament Star: Auqib Nabi was named Player of the Tournament with 62 wickets, emerging as the season’s leading wicket-taker.Top Scorer: Abdul Samad was J&K’s highest run-scorer with 748 runs at an average of 57.
Jammu & Kashmir Clinches First Ranji Trophy Title 2025-26The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) cricket team won its first-ever Ranji Trophy title 2025-26 by defeating eight-time champions Karnataka in the final held at Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Rajnagar Stadium, Hubballi, Karnataka on 28th February 2026.J&K clinched the championship with a commanding 291-run first-innings lead in a drawn five-day final, becoming the 19th team to win the trophy since their 1959–60 debut.About Ranji Trophy 2025-26:Match Summary: J&K posted 584 runs in the first innings (Shubham Pundir 121) and bowled out Karnataka for 293 (Auqib Nabi 5/54), while second-innings centuries from Qamran Iqbal (160*) and Sahil Lotra (101) extended the lead to 633 runs, securing the title on first-innings advantage after a draw.Tournament Star: Auqib Nabi was named Player of the Tournament with 62 wickets, emerging as the season’s leading wicket-taker.Top Scorer: Abdul Samad was J&K’s highest run-scorer with 748 runs at an average of 57.
Jammu & Kashmir Clinches First Ranji Trophy Title 2025-26The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) cricket team won its first-ever Ranji Trophy title 2025-26 by defeating eight-time champions Karnataka in the final held at Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA...
Senior Iranian Cleric Ayatollah Alireza Arafi Named As Country’s Interim Supreme Leader after Ayatollah Ali KhameneOn March 1, 2026, senior cleric Ayatollah Alireza Arafi was appointed as Iran’s interim Supreme Leader following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint United States (US)-Israel airstrike.Iran Interim Leadership:Activation: Article 111 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran mandated a three-member Interim Leadership Council to exercise his powers temporarily until the Assembly of Experts appoints a successor.Composition: The council comprises President Masoud Pezeshkian, Chief Justice (CJ) Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, and Ayatollah Alireza Arafi as the jurist member from the Guardian Council, selected by the Expediency Discernment Council (EDC).About Ayatollah Alireza Arafi:Clerical: Born in 1959, Ayatollah Alireza Arafi is a senior Shia cleric holding the rank of Mujtahid, with expertise in religious jurisprudence and governance.Institutional: He serves as Deputy Chairman of the Assembly of Experts (AoE) and has been a member of the Guardian Council (GC) since 2019, overseeing leadership selection, candidate vetting, and legislative review.Academic: He previously headed Al-Mustafa International University and currently directs Iran’s national network of Islamic Seminaries, managing clerical education domestically and internationally.
Senior Iranian Cleric Ayatollah Alireza Arafi Named As Country’s Interim Supreme Leader after Ayatollah Ali KhameneOn March 1, 2026, senior cleric Ayatollah Alireza Arafi was appointed as Iran’s interim Supreme Leader following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint United States (US)-Israel airstrike.Iran Interim Leadership:Activation: Article 111 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran mandated a three-member Interim Leadership Council to exercise his powers temporarily until the Assembly of Experts appoints a successor.Composition: The council comprises President Masoud Pezeshkian, Chief Justice (CJ) Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, and Ayatollah Alireza Arafi as the jurist member from the Guardian Council, selected by the Expediency Discernment Council (EDC).About Ayatollah Alireza Arafi:Clerical: Born in 1959, Ayatollah Alireza Arafi is a senior Shia cleric holding the rank of Mujtahid, with expertise in religious jurisprudence and governance.Institutional: He serves as Deputy Chairman of the Assembly of Experts (AoE) and has been a member of the Guardian Council (GC) since 2019, overseeing leadership selection, candidate vetting, and legislative review.Academic: He previously headed Al-Mustafa International University and currently directs Iran’s national network of Islamic Seminaries, managing clerical education domestically and internationally.
Senior Iranian Cleric Ayatollah Alireza Arafi Named As Country’s Interim Supreme Leader after Ayatollah Ali KhameneOn March 1, 2026, senior cleric Ayatollah Alireza Arafi was appointed as Iran’s interim Supreme Leader following the killing of Ayatoll...
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