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IBM Launches Sangam Infrastructure Innovation Center in Bengaluru to Boost Enterprise AI DevelopmentIn March 2026, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) launched its first Sangam Infrastructure Innovation Center at the India Systems Development Lab (ISDL) campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The centre aims to strengthen India’s position as a global hub for advanced infrastructure engineering and Artificial Intelligence (AI) development.Objective of the Sangam Infrastructure Innovation Center: The newly launched centre is designed to accelerate the development and deployment of enterprise-grade AI systems by integrating infrastructure technologies, hybrid cloud capabilities and AI solutions under one platform.Collaboration: The Sangam Infrastructure Innovation Center functions as a collaborative engineering hub. It will bring together IBM’s systems architects and infrastructure specialists from ISDL to co-create AI solutions with a wide ecosystem of partners, including clients, Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), Global System Integrators (GSIs), Global Capability Centers (GCCs), and ecosystem partners.Technology: The facility integrates cutting-edge infrastructure technologies, hybrid cloud capabilities, and AI solutions under one roof. This integration is designed to accelerate the development and deployment of secure, scalable, and responsible enterprise AI systems.About IBM: International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), headquartered in Armonk, New York, USA, is a global provider of hybrid cloud, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and consulting services operating in over 175 countries.
IBM Launches Sangam Infrastructure Innovation Center in Bengaluru to Boost Enterprise AI DevelopmentIn March 2026, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) launched its first Sangam Infrastructure Innovation Center at the India Systems Development Lab (ISDL) campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The centre aims to strengthen India’s position as a global hub for advanced infrastructure engineering and Artificial Intelligence (AI) development.Objective of the Sangam Infrastructure Innovation Center: The newly launched centre is designed to accelerate the development and deployment of enterprise-grade AI systems by integrating infrastructure technologies, hybrid cloud capabilities and AI solutions under one platform.Collaboration: The Sangam Infrastructure Innovation Center functions as a collaborative engineering hub. It will bring together IBM’s systems architects and infrastructure specialists from ISDL to co-create AI solutions with a wide ecosystem of partners, including clients, Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), Global System Integrators (GSIs), Global Capability Centers (GCCs), and ecosystem partners.Technology: The facility integrates cutting-edge infrastructure technologies, hybrid cloud capabilities, and AI solutions under one roof. This integration is designed to accelerate the development and deployment of secure, scalable, and responsible enterprise AI systems.About IBM: International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), headquartered in Armonk, New York, USA, is a global provider of hybrid cloud, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and consulting services operating in over 175 countries.
IBM Launches Sangam Infrastructure Innovation Center in Bengaluru to Boost Enterprise AI DevelopmentIn March 2026, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) launched its first Sangam Infrastructure Innovation Center at the India Systems Devel...
NITI Aayog, UNICEF India Sign SoI to Bolster Nutrition & Health Outcomes in Aspirational Districts and BlocksIn March 2026, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) India to strengthen nutrition and health outcomes in Aspirational districts and blocks.The agreement was signed by Rohit Kumar, Additional Secretary and Mission Director, Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme, NITI Aayog and Arjan de Wagt, Deputy Representative of UNICEF India.Key Details of SoI:Objectives: The partnership aims to improve maternal and child nutrition in underserved areas while strengthening multi-stakeholder collaboration and implementation of nutrition and health interventions at the block level.Focus Areas: Strengthening Anganwadi infrastructure, improving nutrition literacy, enhancing uptake of ICDS services and capacity-building of frontline workers.Key Role: Through IMPAct4Nutrition (I4N) platform, UNICEF India will offer technical assistance and support engagement with businesses, public sector enterprises and industry partners to mobilize Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) investment into nutrition-focused initiatives.
NITI Aayog, UNICEF India Sign SoI to Bolster Nutrition & Health Outcomes in Aspirational Districts and BlocksIn March 2026, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) India to strengthen nutrition and health outcomes in Aspirational districts and blocks.The agreement was signed by Rohit Kumar, Additional Secretary and Mission Director, Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme, NITI Aayog and Arjan de Wagt, Deputy Representative of UNICEF India.Key Details of SoI:Objectives: The partnership aims to improve maternal and child nutrition in underserved areas while strengthening multi-stakeholder collaboration and implementation of nutrition and health interventions at the block level.Focus Areas: Strengthening Anganwadi infrastructure, improving nutrition literacy, enhancing uptake of ICDS services and capacity-building of frontline workers.Key Role: Through IMPAct4Nutrition (I4N) platform, UNICEF India will offer technical assistance and support engagement with businesses, public sector enterprises and industry partners to mobilize Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) investment into nutrition-focused initiatives.
NITI Aayog, UNICEF India Sign SoI to Bolster Nutrition & Health Outcomes in Aspirational Districts and BlocksIn March 2026, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with United Nations Children’s...
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Lays Foundation Stone for India’s First Riverine Lighthouses in Guwahati, AssamOn March 5 2026, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), laid the foundation stones for four riverine lighthouses along the banks of the Brahmaputra River in Assam, marking the first lighthouse infrastructure on an inland waterway in India, with a total project outlay of approximately Rs 84 crore.The ceremony was held at Lachit Ghat in Guwahati, Assam, and was jointly organised by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) and the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under the aegis of MoPSW.About Brahmaputra River Lighthouses Project:Sites: Four river lighthouses will be developed at Bogibeel (Dibrugarh district, Assam), Pandu (Kamrup Metro district, Assam), Silghat (Nagaon district, Assam), and Biswanath Ghat (Biswanath district, Assam) along the Brahmaputra on National Waterway-2 (NW-2).Specifications: Each lighthouse will be 20 metres (m) high with a geographical range of 14 nautical miles and a luminous range of 8–10 nautical miles, powered entirely by solar energy.Tourism: Each site will include facilities such as a museum, amphitheatre, cafeteria, children’s play area, souvenir shop, and landscaped public spaces to promote tourism.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Lays Foundation Stone for India’s First Riverine Lighthouses in Guwahati, AssamOn March 5 2026, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), laid the foundation stones for four riverine lighthouses along the banks of the Brahmaputra River in Assam, marking the first lighthouse infrastructure on an inland waterway in India, with a total project outlay of approximately Rs 84 crore.The ceremony was held at Lachit Ghat in Guwahati, Assam, and was jointly organised by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) and the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under the aegis of MoPSW.About Brahmaputra River Lighthouses Project:Sites: Four river lighthouses will be developed at Bogibeel (Dibrugarh district, Assam), Pandu (Kamrup Metro district, Assam), Silghat (Nagaon district, Assam), and Biswanath Ghat (Biswanath district, Assam) along the Brahmaputra on National Waterway-2 (NW-2).Specifications: Each lighthouse will be 20 metres (m) high with a geographical range of 14 nautical miles and a luminous range of 8–10 nautical miles, powered entirely by solar energy.Tourism: Each site will include facilities such as a museum, amphitheatre, cafeteria, children’s play area, souvenir shop, and landscaped public spaces to promote tourism.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Lays Foundation Stone for India’s First Riverine Lighthouses in Guwahati, AssamOn March 5 2026, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), laid the foundation stones for fou...
World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026 – March 4United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s World Engineering Day (WED) for Sustainable Development, observed annually across the globe on 4 March highlights the vital role of engineering in modern life and its importance in addressing climate change and advancing sustainable development, especially in Africa and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).4th March 2026 marks the 7th observance of the WED.2026 Theme: “Smart Engineering for Sustainable Future through Innovation and Digitalization.”Background:Declaration: In November 2019, UNESCO proclaimed 4 March as WED for Sustainable Development during its 40th General Conference (40 C/64) based on a proposal by the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO).First Observance: The first WED for Sustainable Development was observed globally on 4 March 2020.2026 Event: The main international congress for WED for Sustainable Development 2026 was held from 3–5 March 2026 at the Balai Kartini Convention and Exhibition Centre in Jakarta, Indonesia.
World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026 – March 4United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s World Engineering Day (WED) for Sustainable Development, observed annually across the globe on 4 March highlights the vital role of engineering in modern life and its importance in addressing climate change and advancing sustainable development, especially in Africa and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).4th March 2026 marks the 7th observance of the WED.2026 Theme: “Smart Engineering for Sustainable Future through Innovation and Digitalization.”Background:Declaration: In November 2019, UNESCO proclaimed 4 March as WED for Sustainable Development during its 40th General Conference (40 C/64) based on a proposal by the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO).First Observance: The first WED for Sustainable Development was observed globally on 4 March 2020.2026 Event: The main international congress for WED for Sustainable Development 2026 was held from 3–5 March 2026 at the Balai Kartini Convention and Exhibition Centre in Jakarta, Indonesia.
World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026 – March 4United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s World Engineering Day (WED) for Sustainable Development, observed annually across the globe on 4 March highlig...
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World Obesity Day 2026 – March 4World Obesity Day (WOD) is observed annually across the globe on 4th March to highlight the global obesity crisis, promote public health reforms, reduce stigma, and encourage collective action to prevent and manage obesity.March 4, 2026 marks the 12th observance of WOD.2026 Theme: “8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity.Background:Establishment: WOD was established in 2015 by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) as an annual campaign to promote healthy weight management and reduce global obesity.Observance: The first WOD was observed on 11 October 2015 and continued on the same date until 2019. Since 2020, WOD has been observed globally on 4 March.2026 Report: According to the World Obesity Atlas 2026 (Childhood Obesity – 2nd Edition), about 41 million children in India are affected by overweight or obesity, with numbers projected to rise sharply by 2040.
World Obesity Day 2026 – March 4World Obesity Day (WOD) is observed annually across the globe on 4th March to highlight the global obesity crisis, promote public health reforms, reduce stigma, and encourage collective action to prevent and manage obesity.March 4, 2026 marks the 12th observance of WOD.2026 Theme: “8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity.Background:Establishment: WOD was established in 2015 by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) as an annual campaign to promote healthy weight management and reduce global obesity.Observance: The first WOD was observed on 11 October 2015 and continued on the same date until 2019. Since 2020, WOD has been observed globally on 4 March.2026 Report: According to the World Obesity Atlas 2026 (Childhood Obesity – 2nd Edition), about 41 million children in India are affected by overweight or obesity, with numbers projected to rise sharply by 2040.
World Obesity Day 2026 – March 4World Obesity Day (WOD) is observed annually across the globe on 4th March to highlight the global obesity crisis, promote public health reforms, reduce stigma, and encourage collective action to prevent and manage obe...
National Safety Day 2026 – March 4National Safety Day (NSD) is observed annually on 4 March across India to highlight the importance of safety measures in preventing workplace accidents and to promote a strong safety culture through adherence to safety guidelines.The day also marks the beginning of the National Safety Week Campaign, which is observed nationwide from 4 to 10 March every year.Theme: “Engage, Educate & Empower People to Enhance Safety”Background:Declaration: In 1972, the NSC designated 4 March as NSD, launching a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about safety standards and practices.First Observance: The first NSD was also observed on March 4,1972.
National Safety Day 2026 – March 4National Safety Day (NSD) is observed annually on 4 March across India to highlight the importance of safety measures in preventing workplace accidents and to promote a strong safety culture through adherence to safety guidelines.The day also marks the beginning of the National Safety Week Campaign, which is observed nationwide from 4 to 10 March every year.Theme: “Engage, Educate & Empower People to Enhance Safety”Background:Declaration: In 1972, the NSC designated 4 March as NSD, launching a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about safety standards and practices.First Observance: The first NSD was also observed on March 4,1972.
National Safety Day 2026 – March 4National Safety Day (NSD) is observed annually on 4 March across India to highlight the importance of safety measures in preventing workplace accidents and to promote a strong safety culture through adherence to safe...
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World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation 2026 – March 4The World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation is observed globally on 4 March each year to raise awareness about sexual exploitation and support victims of sexual abuse.Since 2009, 4 March has been observed as the World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation, with 2026 marking its 18th observance.Overview of Sexual Exploitation:Definition: The United Nations (UN) defines sexual exploitation as the abuse of vulnerability, power imbalance, or trust for sexual purposes, including trafficking, prostitution, and other exploitative practices.Forms: It includes sexual assault, Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), coercion into prostitution or pornography, forced sexual acts, inappropriate touching, and demanding sex for assistance.
World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation 2026 – March 4The World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation is observed globally on 4 March each year to raise awareness about sexual exploitation and support victims of sexual abuse.Since 2009, 4 March has been observed as the World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation, with 2026 marking its 18th observance.Overview of Sexual Exploitation:Definition: The United Nations (UN) defines sexual exploitation as the abuse of vulnerability, power imbalance, or trust for sexual purposes, including trafficking, prostitution, and other exploitative practices.Forms: It includes sexual assault, Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), coercion into prostitution or pornography, forced sexual acts, inappropriate touching, and demanding sex for assistance.
World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation 2026 – March 4The World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation is observed globally on 4 March each year to raise awareness about sexual exploitation and support victims of sexual abuse.Since 2009, 4 M...
CCI Approves Central Bank of India’s Stake Hike in Generali Insurance Joint VenturesOn March 3 2026, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), approved the Central Bank of India (CBI) to acquire additional equity in Generali Central Insurance Company Limited (GCICL) and Generali Central Life Insurance Company Limited (GCLICL), allowing it to increase its shareholding to 26% in both joint ventures (JVs).Key Details of Acquisitions:Stake: The CBI will acquire an additional 1.09% stake in GCICL and 0.82% in GCLICL, raising its shareholding to 26% in both entities from 24.91% and 25.18%, respectively.Impact: The 26 % stake enhances the bank’s voting power and governance, strengthens bancassurance integration, allows insurance cross-selling through its network, and supports revenue diversification beyond traditional banking.Background: The additional stakes were earlier held by Future Corporate Resources Private Limited (FCRPL), a Future Group entity undergoing insolvency proceedings, and were acquired by CBI after it emerged as the successful bidder following a decision by the Committee of Creditors (CoC).
CCI Approves Central Bank of India’s Stake Hike in Generali Insurance Joint VenturesOn March 3 2026, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), approved the Central Bank of India (CBI) to acquire additional equity in Generali Central Insurance Company Limited (GCICL) and Generali Central Life Insurance Company Limited (GCLICL), allowing it to increase its shareholding to 26% in both joint ventures (JVs).Key Details of Acquisitions:Stake: The CBI will acquire an additional 1.09% stake in GCICL and 0.82% in GCLICL, raising its shareholding to 26% in both entities from 24.91% and 25.18%, respectively.Impact: The 26 % stake enhances the bank’s voting power and governance, strengthens bancassurance integration, allows insurance cross-selling through its network, and supports revenue diversification beyond traditional banking.Background: The additional stakes were earlier held by Future Corporate Resources Private Limited (FCRPL), a Future Group entity undergoing insolvency proceedings, and were acquired by CBI after it emerged as the successful bidder following a decision by the Committee of Creditors (CoC).
CCI Approves Central Bank of India’s Stake Hike in Generali Insurance Joint VenturesOn March 3 2026, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), approved the Central Bank of India (CBI) to acquire addition...
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ACC Re-appoints Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi as Drugs Controller General of IndiaIn March 2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved the reappointment of Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi as Drugs Controller General (India) (DCGI) at the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).Key Details of Re-appointment:Extension Period: The reappointment has been made on a contract basis for a further period of 1 year with effect from (w.e.f.) March 01, 2026, or till the appointment of a regular incumbent to the post, or until further orders, whichever is the earliest.Tenure Extension: He was initially appointed as DCGI on 23 February 2023, and the current reappointment marks his second tenure extension, after his term was earlier extended until February 2026.
ACC Re-appoints Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi as Drugs Controller General of IndiaIn March 2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved the reappointment of Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi as Drugs Controller General (India) (DCGI) at the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).Key Details of Re-appointment:Extension Period: The reappointment has been made on a contract basis for a further period of 1 year with effect from (w.e.f.) March 01, 2026, or till the appointment of a regular incumbent to the post, or until further orders, whichever is the earliest.Tenure Extension: He was initially appointed as DCGI on 23 February 2023, and the current reappointment marks his second tenure extension, after his term was earlier extended until February 2026.
ACC Re-appoints Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi as Drugs Controller General of IndiaIn March 2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved the reappointment of Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi a...
German DEG & Citi Provide USD 76 Million Funding to Shriram FinanceIn March 2026, German development finance institution DEG (Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH) and Citibank N.A. (Citi) jointly granted USD 76 million (nearly Rs 630 crore) co-financing lending facility to Shriram Finance Limited (SFL), one of India’s largest Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), to support financial inclusion and sustainable mobility in India.This marks the 2nd such collaboration between the two co-financing partners after the successful transaction supporting CreditAccess Grameen in 2024.Key Details of Funding:Funding Structure: The funding has been arranged through External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs), under which DEG has extended a USD 46 million (EUR 40 million) loan, while Citigroup (Citi) has provided a Rs 260 crore loan to Shriram Finance.Citi also acted as the Lead Arranger and Coordinator for the transaction.Target Areas: The proceeds from DEG will be used towards financing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), women borrowers, Electric Vehicles (EVs), and customers in underserved areas, enabling access to formal credit through SFL’s networks across India.
German DEG & Citi Provide USD 76 Million Funding to Shriram FinanceIn March 2026, German development finance institution DEG (Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH) and Citibank N.A. (Citi) jointly granted USD 76 million (nearly Rs 630 crore) co-financing lending facility to Shriram Finance Limited (SFL), one of India’s largest Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), to support financial inclusion and sustainable mobility in India.This marks the 2nd such collaboration between the two co-financing partners after the successful transaction supporting CreditAccess Grameen in 2024.Key Details of Funding:Funding Structure: The funding has been arranged through External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs), under which DEG has extended a USD 46 million (EUR 40 million) loan, while Citigroup (Citi) has provided a Rs 260 crore loan to Shriram Finance.Citi also acted as the Lead Arranger and Coordinator for the transaction.Target Areas: The proceeds from DEG will be used towards financing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), women borrowers, Electric Vehicles (EVs), and customers in underserved areas, enabling access to formal credit through SFL’s networks across India.
German DEG & Citi Provide USD 76 Million Funding to Shriram FinanceIn March 2026, German development finance institution DEG (Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH) and Citibank N.A. (Citi) jointly granted USD 76 million (nearly Rs ...
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