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World Poetry Day 2026 – March 21The United Nations (UN) observed World Poetry Day every year across the world on 21 March to promote linguistic diversity and support endangered languages through poetry.21 March 2026 marks the observance of the 27th World Poetry Day.2026 Theme: “Poetry as a Bridge for Peace and Inclusion”Background:UNESCO Proclamation: In 1999, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) proclaimed 21 March (first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere) as World Poetry Day during its 30th General Conference in Paris, France.First Observance: The first World Poetry Day was observed on 21 March 2000.
World Poetry Day 2026 – March 21The United Nations (UN) observed World Poetry Day every year across the world on 21 March to promote linguistic diversity and support endangered languages through poetry.21 March 2026 marks the observance of the 27th World Poetry Day.2026 Theme: “Poetry as a Bridge for Peace and Inclusion”Background:UNESCO Proclamation: In 1999, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) proclaimed 21 March (first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere) as World Poetry Day during its 30th General Conference in Paris, France.First Observance: The first World Poetry Day was observed on 21 March 2000.
World Poetry Day 2026 – March 21The United Nations (UN) observed World Poetry Day every year across the world on 21 March to promote linguistic diversity and support endangered languages through poetry.21 March 2026 marks the observance of the 27th W...
International Nowruz Day 2026 – March 21The United Nations (UN’s) International Nowruz Day is observed annually across the world on 21 March to promote cultural exchange, peace, solidarity, and good neighbourliness.Background:UN Resolution: On 23 February 2010, the UNGA adopted Resolution A/RES/64/253, officially declaring 21 March as International Nowruz Day.First Celebration: The inaugural International Nowruz Day was celebrated on 21 March 2010.UNESCO Recognition: Nowruz was inscribed on United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009.
International Nowruz Day 2026 – March 21The United Nations (UN’s) International Nowruz Day is observed annually across the world on 21 March to promote cultural exchange, peace, solidarity, and good neighbourliness.Background:UN Resolution: On 23 February 2010, the UNGA adopted Resolution A/RES/64/253, officially declaring 21 March as International Nowruz Day.First Celebration: The inaugural International Nowruz Day was celebrated on 21 March 2010.UNESCO Recognition: Nowruz was inscribed on United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009.
International Nowruz Day 2026 – March 21The United Nations (UN’s) International Nowruz Day is observed annually across the world on 21 March to promote cultural exchange, peace, solidarity, and good neighbourliness.Background:UN Resolution: On 23 Feb...
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French Former PM Lionel Jospin, Architect of 35-hour Week, Passed AwayIn March 2026, former Prime Minister (PM) of France Lionel Robert Jospin passed away at the age of 88 in Paris, France. He was born on 12 July 1937 in Meudon, near Paris, France.About Lionel Robert Jospin:Political Career: In 1981, he was appointed head of the Socialist Party by President François Mitterrand.He served as the PM of France from 1997 to 2002 under President Jacques Chirac.Key Reforms: He enacted the Parity Law and introduced Civil Unions (CU) for both Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual/Aromantic(LGBTQ+) and heterosexual couples.He also reduced the work week from 39 hours to 35 hours.
French Former PM Lionel Jospin, Architect of 35-hour Week, Passed AwayIn March 2026, former Prime Minister (PM) of France Lionel Robert Jospin passed away at the age of 88 in Paris, France. He was born on 12 July 1937 in Meudon, near Paris, France.About Lionel Robert Jospin:Political Career: In 1981, he was appointed head of the Socialist Party by President François Mitterrand.He served as the PM of France from 1997 to 2002 under President Jacques Chirac.Key Reforms: He enacted the Parity Law and introduced Civil Unions (CU) for both Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual/Aromantic(LGBTQ+) and heterosexual couples.He also reduced the work week from 39 hours to 35 hours.
French Former PM Lionel Jospin, Architect of 35-hour Week, Passed AwayIn March 2026, former Prime Minister (PM) of France Lionel Robert Jospin passed away at the age of 88 in Paris, France. He was born on 12 July 1937 in Meudon, near Paris, France.Ab...
ZSI Scientists Discover New Cockroach Species ‘Neoloboptera peninsularis‘ in MaharashtraIn March 2026, scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovered a new species of cockroach, named ‘Neoloboptera peninsularis’, in the agricultural areas of the Deccan Peninsula, specifically in Nathachiwadi, Pune (Maharashtra).The discovery was published in a scientific journal ‘Records of ZSI’.About Neoloboptera peninsularis:Naming: The newly discovered cockroach species was named after Peninsular India.Method: The study used integrative taxonomy, combining morphological analysis, genitalic study, Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) barcoding, and phylogenetic analysis, marking it as the first DNA-based cockroach identification in India.Features: The species, belonging to the genus Neoloboptera, features a glossy yellowish-brown body, fully developed wings, asymmetrical cerci, and a distinctive whip-like male genital structure.Records: It is the third species of the genus Neoloboptera recorded in India , raising the total cockroach species count to 190, about 3.8% of global cockroach diversity, and confirming it as endemic to India.
ZSI Scientists Discover New Cockroach Species ‘Neoloboptera peninsularis‘ in MaharashtraIn March 2026, scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovered a new species of cockroach, named ‘Neoloboptera peninsularis’, in the agricultural areas of the Deccan Peninsula, specifically in Nathachiwadi, Pune (Maharashtra).The discovery was published in a scientific journal ‘Records of ZSI’.About Neoloboptera peninsularis:Naming: The newly discovered cockroach species was named after Peninsular India.Method: The study used integrative taxonomy, combining morphological analysis, genitalic study, Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) barcoding, and phylogenetic analysis, marking it as the first DNA-based cockroach identification in India.Features: The species, belonging to the genus Neoloboptera, features a glossy yellowish-brown body, fully developed wings, asymmetrical cerci, and a distinctive whip-like male genital structure.Records: It is the third species of the genus Neoloboptera recorded in India , raising the total cockroach species count to 190, about 3.8% of global cockroach diversity, and confirming it as endemic to India.
ZSI Scientists Discover New Cockroach Species ‘Neoloboptera peninsularis‘ in MaharashtraIn March 2026, scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovered a new species of cockroach, named ‘Neoloboptera peninsularis’, in the agricultural ...
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Svatantra Microfin Completes Amalgamation with CIFCPL & Svatantra HoldingIn March 2026, Svatantra Microfin Private Limited (SMPL) completed its amalgamation with Chaitanya India Fin Credit Private Limited (CIFCPL) and Svatantra Holding Private Limited (SHPL), forming the 2nd largest Non-Banking Financial Company–Microfinance Institution (NBFC-MFI) in India.Amalgamation Overview:Approval : The merger was approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai, Maharashtra, along with clearances from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Competition Commission of India (CCI), and BSE Limited.Integration: The merger integrates the operations of Svatantra Microfin, CIFCPL, and its holding entity.Corporate Restructuring: As part of the restructuring, Svatantra Micro Housing Finance Corporation Limited (SMHFCL) became a wholly owned subsidiary of SMPL, enabling the group to offer a wider product portfolio including microloans and secured housing finance.
Svatantra Microfin Completes Amalgamation with CIFCPL & Svatantra HoldingIn March 2026, Svatantra Microfin Private Limited (SMPL) completed its amalgamation with Chaitanya India Fin Credit Private Limited (CIFCPL) and Svatantra Holding Private Limited (SHPL), forming the 2nd largest Non-Banking Financial Company–Microfinance Institution (NBFC-MFI) in India.Amalgamation Overview:Approval : The merger was approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai, Maharashtra, along with clearances from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Competition Commission of India (CCI), and BSE Limited.Integration: The merger integrates the operations of Svatantra Microfin, CIFCPL, and its holding entity.Corporate Restructuring: As part of the restructuring, Svatantra Micro Housing Finance Corporation Limited (SMHFCL) became a wholly owned subsidiary of SMPL, enabling the group to offer a wider product portfolio including microloans and secured housing finance.
Svatantra Microfin Completes Amalgamation with CIFCPL & Svatantra HoldingIn March 2026, Svatantra Microfin Private Limited (SMPL) completed its amalgamation with Chaitanya India Fin Credit Private Limited (CIFCPL) and Svatantra Holding Private Limite...
CA P.V. Narayana Rao Appointed Co-opted Member of ICAI’s SRSB for 2026-27On 23rd March 2026, Chartered Accountant (CA) P.V. Narayana Rao was appointed as a Co-opted Member of the Sustainability Reporting Standards Board (SRSB) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for the term 2026-27.As a co-opted member, he will contribute to the development and strengthening of sustainability reporting standards in India.About P.V. Narayana Rao: Key Roles: He served as Chairman of the ICAI Warangal Branch in 2015 and was later appointed as a Co-opted Member of the Public Relations Committee of ICAI (Central Council) in 2016.Current Role: He is currently serving as Vice President of the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Tax Bar Association (TAPTB Association).About SRSB: The ICAI, a statutory body established under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, established the SRSB in February 2020 to develop globally aligned sustainability frameworks and reporting standards.These standards aim to help Indian corporates align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030.
CA P.V. Narayana Rao Appointed Co-opted Member of ICAI’s SRSB for 2026-27On 23rd March 2026, Chartered Accountant (CA) P.V. Narayana Rao was appointed as a Co-opted Member of the Sustainability Reporting Standards Board (SRSB) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for the term 2026-27.As a co-opted member, he will contribute to the development and strengthening of sustainability reporting standards in India.About P.V. Narayana Rao: Key Roles: He served as Chairman of the ICAI Warangal Branch in 2015 and was later appointed as a Co-opted Member of the Public Relations Committee of ICAI (Central Council) in 2016.Current Role: He is currently serving as Vice President of the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Tax Bar Association (TAPTB Association).About SRSB: The ICAI, a statutory body established under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, established the SRSB in February 2020 to develop globally aligned sustainability frameworks and reporting standards.These standards aim to help Indian corporates align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030.
CA P.V. Narayana Rao Appointed Co-opted Member of ICAI’s SRSB for 2026-27On 23rd March 2026, Chartered Accountant (CA) P.V. Narayana Rao was appointed as a Co-opted Member of the Sustainability Reporting Standards Board (SRSB) of the Institute of Cha...
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Karnataka Grameena Bank Receives National Award for SHG-Bank Linkage 2024-25In March 2026, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) conferred the National Award for Outstanding Performance in Self-Help Groups (SHG)-Bank Linkage 2024-25 to Karnataka Grameena Bank(KGB) for its significant contribution to rural economic empowerment and financial inclusion.About KGB Achievement:Award Presentation: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, MoRD, presented the award to V. M. Rukmini Devi, General Manager (GM) of KGB, during the National Conference on Financial Literacy and Capacity Building and the 25th Central Level Coordination Committee (CLCC) meeting held in Hyderabad, Telangana.SHG Support: Aligned with the objectives of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), the bank has extended Rs 2,835 crore credit to 80,904 SHGs.About KGB: It is a Regional Rural Bank (RRB) formed on 1 May 2025 through the amalgamation of Karnataka Gramin Bank and Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank; it is headquartered in Ballari, Karnataka, and sponsored by Canara Bank.
Karnataka Grameena Bank Receives National Award for SHG-Bank Linkage 2024-25In March 2026, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) conferred the National Award for Outstanding Performance in Self-Help Groups (SHG)-Bank Linkage 2024-25 to Karnataka Grameena Bank(KGB) for its significant contribution to rural economic empowerment and financial inclusion.About KGB Achievement:Award Presentation: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, MoRD, presented the award to V. M. Rukmini Devi, General Manager (GM) of KGB, during the National Conference on Financial Literacy and Capacity Building and the 25th Central Level Coordination Committee (CLCC) meeting held in Hyderabad, Telangana.SHG Support: Aligned with the objectives of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), the bank has extended Rs 2,835 crore credit to 80,904 SHGs.About KGB: It is a Regional Rural Bank (RRB) formed on 1 May 2025 through the amalgamation of Karnataka Gramin Bank and Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank; it is headquartered in Ballari, Karnataka, and sponsored by Canara Bank.
Karnataka Grameena Bank Receives National Award for SHG-Bank Linkage 2024-25In March 2026, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) conferred the National Award for Outstanding Performance in Self-Help Groups (SHG)-Bank Linkage 2024-25 to Karnataka G...
Razorpay Partners with Sarvam AI to Launch Voice-Led Multilingual Digital Commerce in IndiaIn March 2026, Razorpay, an Indian fintech company, partnered with Sarvam AI, an Indian Artificial Intelligence (AI) startup, to introduce voice-led, multilingual digital commerce solutions in India.Key Details of PartnershipPurpose: The collaboration aims to enable users to discover products, place orders and complete payments through voice commands in their preferred language.Technology Integration: Under the partnership, Sarvam AI’s models and agentic technology stack will be integrated with Razorpay’s payment infrastructure to enable AI agents that understand multilingual conversational inputs and execute real-time transactions.Pilot & Rollout: The feature will initially roll out on Sarvam AI’s Indus Application(App), with Swiggy as an early partner enabling voice-based food ordering, while a pilot is already live on The Derma Co website for voice-based product browsing and purchases.
Razorpay Partners with Sarvam AI to Launch Voice-Led Multilingual Digital Commerce in IndiaIn March 2026, Razorpay, an Indian fintech company, partnered with Sarvam AI, an Indian Artificial Intelligence (AI) startup, to introduce voice-led, multilingual digital commerce solutions in India.Key Details of PartnershipPurpose: The collaboration aims to enable users to discover products, place orders and complete payments through voice commands in their preferred language.Technology Integration: Under the partnership, Sarvam AI’s models and agentic technology stack will be integrated with Razorpay’s payment infrastructure to enable AI agents that understand multilingual conversational inputs and execute real-time transactions.Pilot & Rollout: The feature will initially roll out on Sarvam AI’s Indus Application(App), with Swiggy as an early partner enabling voice-based food ordering, while a pilot is already live on The Derma Co website for voice-based product browsing and purchases.
Razorpay Partners with Sarvam AI to Launch Voice-Led Multilingual Digital Commerce in IndiaIn March 2026, Razorpay, an Indian fintech company, partnered with Sarvam AI, an Indian Artificial Intelligence (AI) startup, to introduce voice-led, multiling...
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Goldman Sachs Lowers India’s GDP Growth Rate Forecast to 5.9% for CY26In March 2026, Goldman Sachs lowered India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast to 5.9% in Calendar Year 2026 (CY26) over its pre-Iran war forecast of 7%.Key Projections:Inflation: Goldman Sachs report also projected India’s inflation to increase to 4.6% in CY26 compared to its previous forecast of 3.9%.CAD: As per the report, India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD) is expected to widen to 2% of GDP in CY26.South Asia Growth: The bank has lowered its growth projection for the South Asian economy to 6.5% in CY26.
Goldman Sachs Lowers India’s GDP Growth Rate Forecast to 5.9% for CY26In March 2026, Goldman Sachs lowered India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast to 5.9% in Calendar Year 2026 (CY26) over its pre-Iran war forecast of 7%.Key Projections:Inflation: Goldman Sachs report also projected India’s inflation to increase to 4.6% in CY26 compared to its previous forecast of 3.9%.CAD: As per the report, India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD) is expected to widen to 2% of GDP in CY26.South Asia Growth: The bank has lowered its growth projection for the South Asian economy to 6.5% in CY26.
Goldman Sachs Lowers India’s GDP Growth Rate Forecast to 5.9% for CY26In March 2026, Goldman Sachs lowered India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast to 5.9% in Calendar Year 2026 (CY26) over its pre-Iran war forecast of 7%.Key Projections:...
L&T Finance Becomes Signatory to United Nations Global Compact In March 2026, L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF) became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), marking a key step in strengthening its sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework.About UNGC Alignment:Strategic Commitment: The move reaffirms LTF’s ethical practices and aligns its long-term strategy with UNGC principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption.Annual Reporting: As part of its participation in the UNGC, LTF will report annually on its progress in implementing the ‘Ten Principles of the Global Compact.’Climate Commitment: LTF is also a signatory to the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) to measure and manage financed emissions.
L&T Finance Becomes Signatory to United Nations Global Compact In March 2026, L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF) became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), marking a key step in strengthening its sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework.About UNGC Alignment:Strategic Commitment: The move reaffirms LTF’s ethical practices and aligns its long-term strategy with UNGC principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption.Annual Reporting: As part of its participation in the UNGC, LTF will report annually on its progress in implementing the ‘Ten Principles of the Global Compact.’Climate Commitment: LTF is also a signatory to the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) to measure and manage financed emissions.
L&T Finance Becomes Signatory to United Nations Global Compact In March 2026, L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF) became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), marking a key step in strengthening its sustainability and Environmental, Social, and...
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