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Indian Army Signs First-Ever Rs. 25.90 Crore Capital Procurement Contract via GeM PortalIn March 2026, the Indian Army (IA) marked a major defence acquisition reform by signing its first-ever capital procurement contract through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) with JCB India Limited to procure 93 telescopic handlers under the Buy (Indian) category at a cost of Rs. 25.90 crore.The procurement aims to strengthen logistics and material handling capabilities in difficult terrains.About Defence Procurement:Equipment: Telescopic Handlers (telehandlers) are versatile rough-terrain lifting machines used for material handling, logistics support, and construction operations, especially in forward and high-altitude areas.Capability: These machines enhance logistics efficiency, enable effective operations in rugged terrains, and reduce manual labour in military operations, reflecting a transformational shift towards faster, more transparent, and technology-driven acquisition processes.Efficiency: The GeM platform ensures reduced procurement timelines, procedural integrity, and optimal value through tools like e-bidding and reverse e-auction.
Indian Army Signs First-Ever Rs. 25.90 Crore Capital Procurement Contract via GeM PortalIn March 2026, the Indian Army (IA) marked a major defence acquisition reform by signing its first-ever capital procurement contract through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) with JCB India Limited to procure 93 telescopic handlers under the Buy (Indian) category at a cost of Rs. 25.90 crore.The procurement aims to strengthen logistics and material handling capabilities in difficult terrains.About Defence Procurement:Equipment: Telescopic Handlers (telehandlers) are versatile rough-terrain lifting machines used for material handling, logistics support, and construction operations, especially in forward and high-altitude areas.Capability: These machines enhance logistics efficiency, enable effective operations in rugged terrains, and reduce manual labour in military operations, reflecting a transformational shift towards faster, more transparent, and technology-driven acquisition processes.Efficiency: The GeM platform ensures reduced procurement timelines, procedural integrity, and optimal value through tools like e-bidding and reverse e-auction.
Indian Army Signs First-Ever Rs. 25.90 Crore Capital Procurement Contract via GeM PortalIn March 2026, the Indian Army (IA) marked a major defence acquisition reform by signing its first-ever capital procurement contract through the Government e-Mark...
MoEFCC & WWF-India Organise Awareness Campaign to Mark 20 Years of Earth HourOn 28 March 2026, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature-India (WWF-India) organised awareness and outreach activities in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh (MP) to mark 20 years of Earth Hour, with a nationwide call to “Give an Hour for Earth”.Event Highlights:Framework: Activities under the Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building & Livelihood Programme (EIACP) were conducted with support from WWF-India and attended by officials from MoEFCC.Institutions: Awareness drives and exhibitions promoting sustainable lifestyles and environmental responsibility were held at The Scindia School, MP and Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), MP.Participation: Trainees of the Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP) from 15+ States and Union Territories (UTs), including the “Nature Conservator cum Eco-Tourism Guide” course, actively participated.
MoEFCC & WWF-India Organise Awareness Campaign to Mark 20 Years of Earth HourOn 28 March 2026, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature-India (WWF-India) organised awareness and outreach activities in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh (MP) to mark 20 years of Earth Hour, with a nationwide call to “Give an Hour for Earth”.Event Highlights:Framework: Activities under the Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building & Livelihood Programme (EIACP) were conducted with support from WWF-India and attended by officials from MoEFCC.Institutions: Awareness drives and exhibitions promoting sustainable lifestyles and environmental responsibility were held at The Scindia School, MP and Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), MP.Participation: Trainees of the Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP) from 15+ States and Union Territories (UTs), including the “Nature Conservator cum Eco-Tourism Guide” course, actively participated.
MoEFCC & WWF-India Organise Awareness Campaign to Mark 20 Years of Earth HourOn 28 March 2026, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature-India (WWF-India) organised awareness ...
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Indian Navy Conducts Maritime Exercise ‘IMEX TTX 2026’ at Kochi, KeralaIn March 2026, the Indian Navy (IN) conducted the 3rd edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Maritime Exercise (IMEX) Tabletop Exercise (TTX) 2026 at the Maritime Warfare Centre, Southern Naval Command (SNC), Kochi, Kerala.The exercise marked a significant development as India assumed the IONS Chairmanship for the 2026–2028 cycle after a gap of 16-years since 2010.About IMEX TTX 2026:Aim: IMEX TTX 2026 addressed non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) while enhancing shared understanding, refining coordination mechanisms, and validating frameworks under the IONS.Participants: The exercise involved delegates from IONS member navies, officers from Indian Ocean Ship–Security and Growth for All in the Region (IOS-SAGAR), and the IN, with participation from Bangladesh, France, Indonesia, Kenya, Maldives, Mauritius, Myanmar, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and Timor-Leste.Mechanism: Conducted as a TTX in a simulated environment, it addressed multi-scenario contingencies while avoiding live deployment constraints.Significance: It promoted maritime cooperation, professional exchange, and mutual trust, strengthening India’s regional maritime leadership in a region critical for global trade, energy flows, and connectivity.
Indian Navy Conducts Maritime Exercise ‘IMEX TTX 2026’ at Kochi, KeralaIn March 2026, the Indian Navy (IN) conducted the 3rd edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Maritime Exercise (IMEX) Tabletop Exercise (TTX) 2026 at the Maritime Warfare Centre, Southern Naval Command (SNC), Kochi, Kerala.The exercise marked a significant development as India assumed the IONS Chairmanship for the 2026–2028 cycle after a gap of 16-years since 2010.About IMEX TTX 2026:Aim: IMEX TTX 2026 addressed non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) while enhancing shared understanding, refining coordination mechanisms, and validating frameworks under the IONS.Participants: The exercise involved delegates from IONS member navies, officers from Indian Ocean Ship–Security and Growth for All in the Region (IOS-SAGAR), and the IN, with participation from Bangladesh, France, Indonesia, Kenya, Maldives, Mauritius, Myanmar, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and Timor-Leste.Mechanism: Conducted as a TTX in a simulated environment, it addressed multi-scenario contingencies while avoiding live deployment constraints.Significance: It promoted maritime cooperation, professional exchange, and mutual trust, strengthening India’s regional maritime leadership in a region critical for global trade, energy flows, and connectivity.
Indian Navy Conducts Maritime Exercise ‘IMEX TTX 2026’ at Kochi, KeralaIn March 2026, the Indian Navy (IN) conducted the 3rd edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Maritime Exercise (IMEX) Tabletop Exercise (TTX) 2026 at the Maritime Warf...
Overview of World Buddhist Peace Conference 2026 held in TelanganaIn March 2026, the inaugural edition of the World Buddhist Peace Conference 2026 was held from March 27 to 29, 2026 across Hyderabad (Telangana) and Buddhavanam at Nagarjunasagar, Nalgonda district (Telangana).About World Buddhist Peace Conference 2026:Organiser: The conference was organised by Buddhavanam, a unit of the Telangana Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC), Government of Telangana, in association with the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS).Highlights of the Summit:Telangana Peace Declaration: A major highlight of the conference was the unveiling and adoption of the Telangana Peace Declaration, which emphasises inner transformation and ethical values as the foundation for global harmony.World Peace Centre: The Telangana government announced that Buddhavanam, spread across 274 acres, will be developed as a global World Peace Centre.Awards and Recognition: During the conference, Telangana’s Tourism and Culture Minister Jupally Krishna Rao was honoured with the ‘Grand Prize for Contribution to World Peace’
Overview of World Buddhist Peace Conference 2026 held in TelanganaIn March 2026, the inaugural edition of the World Buddhist Peace Conference 2026 was held from March 27 to 29, 2026 across Hyderabad (Telangana) and Buddhavanam at Nagarjunasagar, Nalgonda district (Telangana).About World Buddhist Peace Conference 2026:Organiser: The conference was organised by Buddhavanam, a unit of the Telangana Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC), Government of Telangana, in association with the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS).Highlights of the Summit:Telangana Peace Declaration: A major highlight of the conference was the unveiling and adoption of the Telangana Peace Declaration, which emphasises inner transformation and ethical values as the foundation for global harmony.World Peace Centre: The Telangana government announced that Buddhavanam, spread across 274 acres, will be developed as a global World Peace Centre.Awards and Recognition: During the conference, Telangana’s Tourism and Culture Minister Jupally Krishna Rao was honoured with the ‘Grand Prize for Contribution to World Peace’
Overview of World Buddhist Peace Conference 2026 held in TelanganaIn March 2026, the inaugural edition of the World Buddhist Peace Conference 2026 was held from March 27 to 29, 2026 across Hyderabad (Telangana) and Buddhavanam at Nagarjunasagar, Nalg...
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PLFS Annual Report 2025: Urban LFPR & WPR Remain StableIn March 2026, the National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Periodic Labour Force Survey(PLFS) Annual Report, 2025 (January, 2025-December 2025).The report highlighted that Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) and Worker Population Ratio (WPR) (based on usual status (ps+ss)) remained widely consistent compared to levels recorded in 2024 in urban areas.Key Findings:Stable Participation: The report highlighted that Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) and Worker Population Ratio (WPR) (based on usual status (ps+ss)) remained widely consistent compared to levels recorded in 2024, estimated at 59.3% and 57.4% (in 2025), respectively.Youth Unemployment Rate: Also, the youth unemployment rate for persons aged between 15 and 29 years, decreased from 10.3% (in 2024) to 9.9% (in 2025).Transition to Regular Wage: The report highlighted that the share of workers in regular wage/salaried employment in usual status (ps+ss) increased from 22.4% (in 2024) to 23.6% (in 2025).In contrast, the share of self-employed persons declined to 56.2% (in 2025).
PLFS Annual Report 2025: Urban LFPR & WPR Remain StableIn March 2026, the National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Periodic Labour Force Survey(PLFS) Annual Report, 2025 (January, 2025-December 2025).The report highlighted that Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) and Worker Population Ratio (WPR) (based on usual status (ps+ss)) remained widely consistent compared to levels recorded in 2024 in urban areas.Key Findings:Stable Participation: The report highlighted that Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) and Worker Population Ratio (WPR) (based on usual status (ps+ss)) remained widely consistent compared to levels recorded in 2024, estimated at 59.3% and 57.4% (in 2025), respectively.Youth Unemployment Rate: Also, the youth unemployment rate for persons aged between 15 and 29 years, decreased from 10.3% (in 2024) to 9.9% (in 2025).Transition to Regular Wage: The report highlighted that the share of workers in regular wage/salaried employment in usual status (ps+ss) increased from 22.4% (in 2024) to 23.6% (in 2025).In contrast, the share of self-employed persons declined to 56.2% (in 2025).
PLFS Annual Report 2025: Urban LFPR & WPR Remain StableIn March 2026, the National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Periodic Labour Force Survey(PLFS) Annual Report, 2025 (Jan...
PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Rs. 11,200 Phase I of Noida International Airport in UPIn March 2026, Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated the Phase I of Noida International Airport (NIA) at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh (UP), developed at a cost of Rs 11,200 crore under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.The airport supports India’s ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision and aligns with the UDAN(Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme to boost aviation connectivity.About Noida International Airport (NIA):Second International Gateway : The airport will serve as the second international gateway for Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) after Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in New Delhi, Delhi.Development Model: The airport was built under a PPP model in collaboration with Zurich Airport International AG, Switzerland.Operations: Phase I features a single runway with an annual passenger capacity of 12 million. Domestic and cargo operations are expected to commence by mid-April or May 2026, with international flights scheduled for September 2026.
PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Rs. 11,200 Phase I of Noida International Airport in UPIn March 2026, Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated the Phase I of Noida International Airport (NIA) at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh (UP), developed at a cost of Rs 11,200 crore under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.The airport supports India’s ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision and aligns with the UDAN(Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme to boost aviation connectivity.About Noida International Airport (NIA):Second International Gateway : The airport will serve as the second international gateway for Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) after Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in New Delhi, Delhi.Development Model: The airport was built under a PPP model in collaboration with Zurich Airport International AG, Switzerland.Operations: Phase I features a single runway with an annual passenger capacity of 12 million. Domestic and cargo operations are expected to commence by mid-April or May 2026, with international flights scheduled for September 2026.
PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Rs. 11,200 Phase I of Noida International Airport in UPIn March 2026, Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated the Phase I of Noida International Airport (NIA) at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh (UP), developed at a cost of Rs...
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Indian Men’s Hockey Olympic Medallist Gurjant Singh Retires from International Hockey In March 2026, Indian men’s hockey forward Gurjant Singh announced his retirement at the age of 31, from international hockey during the 8th Hockey India Annual Awards held in New Delhi, Delhi.He stepped down due to a back injury sustained in 2025 and to make way for junior players, while continuing to play in domestic and international club leagues, including the Hockey India League (HIL).About Gurjant Singh:Profile: He is an Indian field hockey forward, born on 26 January 1995 in Khailara village, Amritsar, Punjab, renowned for his pace, agility, and reverse-stick scoring ability, earning him the nickname “Mr Backhand”Honours: He played a vital role in India’s Olympic bronze medal wins at Tokyo 2020 (Japan) and Paris 2024 (France), while also securing major titles including the 2023 Asian Games gold, the 2017 Asia Cup, and multiple Asian Champions Trophy victories.Award: Gurjant Singh was conferred the Arjuna Award in 2021 in recognition of his outstanding sporting achievements.
Indian Men’s Hockey Olympic Medallist Gurjant Singh Retires from International Hockey In March 2026, Indian men’s hockey forward Gurjant Singh announced his retirement at the age of 31, from international hockey during the 8th Hockey India Annual Awards held in New Delhi, Delhi.He stepped down due to a back injury sustained in 2025 and to make way for junior players, while continuing to play in domestic and international club leagues, including the Hockey India League (HIL).About Gurjant Singh:Profile: He is an Indian field hockey forward, born on 26 January 1995 in Khailara village, Amritsar, Punjab, renowned for his pace, agility, and reverse-stick scoring ability, earning him the nickname “Mr Backhand”Honours: He played a vital role in India’s Olympic bronze medal wins at Tokyo 2020 (Japan) and Paris 2024 (France), while also securing major titles including the 2023 Asian Games gold, the 2017 Asia Cup, and multiple Asian Champions Trophy victories.Award: Gurjant Singh was conferred the Arjuna Award in 2021 in recognition of his outstanding sporting achievements.
Indian Men’s Hockey Olympic Medallist Gurjant Singh Retires from International Hockey In March 2026, Indian men’s hockey forward Gurjant Singh announced his retirement at the age of 31, from international hockey during the 8th Hockey India Annual Awa...
Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti Assumes Charge as Chairperson of NCBCIn March 2026, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE) announced that Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti assumed charge as Chairperson of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), succeeding Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, whose term ended on 18 March 2026Additionally, Kiran Umesh Mahalle joined as Member of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) succeeding Bhuvan Bhushan Kamal, whose tenure ended on 9 March 2026.About Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti: Roles: Served as Union Minister of State (MoS) in the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) (2019–2021) and the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (MoCAF&PD).SocialWork: Actively associated with initiatives focused on the upliftment of weaker and marginalised sections.About Kiran Umesh Mahalle:Experience: Former Mayor of the Municipal Corporation, Amravati (Maharashtra) and an experienced public representative with significant roles in public and organisational work.Contributions: Actively engaged in women empowerment, social welfare, grassroots governance, and cooperative institutions, reflecting commitment to inclusive development.
Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti Assumes Charge as Chairperson of NCBCIn March 2026, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE) announced that Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti assumed charge as Chairperson of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), succeeding Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, whose term ended on 18 March 2026Additionally, Kiran Umesh Mahalle joined as Member of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) succeeding Bhuvan Bhushan Kamal, whose tenure ended on 9 March 2026.About Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti: Roles: Served as Union Minister of State (MoS) in the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) (2019–2021) and the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (MoCAF&PD).SocialWork: Actively associated with initiatives focused on the upliftment of weaker and marginalised sections.About Kiran Umesh Mahalle:Experience: Former Mayor of the Municipal Corporation, Amravati (Maharashtra) and an experienced public representative with significant roles in public and organisational work.Contributions: Actively engaged in women empowerment, social welfare, grassroots governance, and cooperative institutions, reflecting commitment to inclusive development.
Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti Assumes Charge as Chairperson of NCBCIn March 2026, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE) announced that Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti assumed charge as Chairperson of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC),...
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Hockey India Annual Awards 2025: Navneet Kaur & Hardik Singh Named Players of the Year; Zafar Iqbal Receives Lifetime AchievementOn 27 March 2026, Indian Men’s Hockey Team midfielder and two-time Olympic medallist Hardik Singh, and Indian Women’s Hockey Team forward, Navneet Kaur, were honoured with the Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year 2025r (Rs. 20 lakh each) in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively, at the Hockey India 8th Annual Awards held in New Delhi, DelhiZafar Iqbal, the legendary former captain, was conferred with the ‘Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award (Rs. 25 lakh)’.About Hockey India Annual Awards 2025:Organiser: The event was organised by Hockey India (HI).Dignitaries: The 2026 event was attended by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), and Union Minister of State (MoS) Raksha Khadse, MYAS.Awards: Prince Deep Singh won the Hockey India Jugraj Singh Award for Upcoming Player (Men – Under 21 (U21)), while Sakshi Rana received the Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player (Women – Under 21 (U21)), with both earning Rs. 10,00,000 each.The Hockey Unit of Jharkhand was named Best Member Unit of the Year 2025, receiving Rs.2.5 lakh for its contribution to hockey development.
Hockey India Annual Awards 2025: Navneet Kaur & Hardik Singh Named Players of the Year; Zafar Iqbal Receives Lifetime AchievementOn 27 March 2026, Indian Men’s Hockey Team midfielder and two-time Olympic medallist Hardik Singh, and Indian Women’s Hockey Team forward, Navneet Kaur, were honoured with the Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year 2025r (Rs. 20 lakh each) in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively, at the Hockey India 8th Annual Awards held in New Delhi, DelhiZafar Iqbal, the legendary former captain, was conferred with the ‘Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award (Rs. 25 lakh)’.About Hockey India Annual Awards 2025:Organiser: The event was organised by Hockey India (HI).Dignitaries: The 2026 event was attended by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), and Union Minister of State (MoS) Raksha Khadse, MYAS.Awards: Prince Deep Singh won the Hockey India Jugraj Singh Award for Upcoming Player (Men – Under 21 (U21)), while Sakshi Rana received the Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player (Women – Under 21 (U21)), with both earning Rs. 10,00,000 each.The Hockey Unit of Jharkhand was named Best Member Unit of the Year 2025, receiving Rs.2.5 lakh for its contribution to hockey development.
Hockey India Annual Awards 2025: Navneet Kaur & Hardik Singh Named Players of the Year; Zafar Iqbal Receives Lifetime AchievementOn 27 March 2026, Indian Men’s Hockey Team midfielder and two-time Olympic medallist Hardik Singh, and Indian Women’s Hoc...
Tech Mahindra and IIT Bombay Sign MoU to Develop 3D Digital Twin for Smart CampusIn March 2026, Tech Mahindra Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, Mumbai(Maharashtra), to develop a (Three Dimensional) 3D Digital Twin of the Gymkhana Building, Mumbai.The project will act as a pilot for smart campus innovation.About 3D Digital Twin Initiative:Technology: The collaboration will use 3D modelling, Digital Twin frameworks, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Spatial Data Integration, Cloud-Based Visualization and Internet of Things (IoT) to create an immersive web interface of the Gymkhana building.Monitoring Capabilities: The solution will improve infrastructure visualisation and enable future real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, simulation, and smart campus initiatives.Innovation: Experiential learning and applied research in digital twin and spatial computing will support students and faculty while setting a benchmark for smart campuses and cities and strengthening leadership in immersive technologies.
Tech Mahindra and IIT Bombay Sign MoU to Develop 3D Digital Twin for Smart CampusIn March 2026, Tech Mahindra Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, Mumbai(Maharashtra), to develop a (Three Dimensional) 3D Digital Twin of the Gymkhana Building, Mumbai.The project will act as a pilot for smart campus innovation.About 3D Digital Twin Initiative:Technology: The collaboration will use 3D modelling, Digital Twin frameworks, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Spatial Data Integration, Cloud-Based Visualization and Internet of Things (IoT) to create an immersive web interface of the Gymkhana building.Monitoring Capabilities: The solution will improve infrastructure visualisation and enable future real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, simulation, and smart campus initiatives.Innovation: Experiential learning and applied research in digital twin and spatial computing will support students and faculty while setting a benchmark for smart campuses and cities and strengthening leadership in immersive technologies.
Tech Mahindra and IIT Bombay Sign MoU to Develop 3D Digital Twin for Smart CampusIn March 2026, Tech Mahindra Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, Mumbai(Maharashtra), to develop a (Thre...
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