12-Mar-2026
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare recently informed the Rajya Sabha about the implementation and progress of the National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP), India’s flagship initiative aimed at eliminating leprosy through early detection, treatment, and rehabilitation.
12-Mar-2026
India has released a revised Gross Domestic Product (GDP) series with 2022–23 as the new base year, replacing the earlier base year of 2011–12.
The revised estimates prepared by the National Statistical Office indicate a modest reduction in the estimated size of the economy and notable changes in sectoral contributions, although the overall growth trend remains broadly similar.
11-Mar-2026
India is developing Sheshnaag-150 swarm drone, a long-range swarm attack drone capable of flying over 1,000 km, carrying heavy payloads, and conducting coordinated strikes using artificial intelligence-driven swarm technology.
11-Mar-2026
The National Highways Authority of India has released the first National Highways Green Cover Index (NH-GCI), a technology-driven tool designed to assess the extent of vegetation and green cover along India’s national highways network.
11-Mar-2026
The Union Cabinet of India has approved a partial relaxation of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) restrictions imposed under Press Note 3 (2020) for countries sharing land borders with India.
11-Mar-2026
The Government of India has accepted the Sixteenth Finance Commission of India recommendation to retain 41% tax devolution to States from the divisible pool of central taxes.
10-Mar-2026
The Government of India recently stated that under the BharatNet Project, the country has expanded its optical fibre network, 5G services, and digital public infrastructure to more than 2.15 lakh Gram Panchayats.
10-Mar-2026
The Government of Maharashtra recently announced a ₹35,000 crore farm loan waiver scheme, reviving concerns over its impact on credit discipline and state finances.
09-Mar-2026
Recently, international media reports have suggested that Israel may have used the Blue Sparrow missile in an attack that allegedly resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. However, this claim has not been independently confirmed. The discussion has nevertheless brought the Blue Sparrow missile back into the spotlight.
09-Mar-2026
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has approved auto-settlement of small inoperative Provident Fund (PF) accounts with balances of ₹1,000 or less. The decision was taken during the 239th meeting of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT).
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