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National Safety Day 2026 Observed in India

India is observing National Safety Day on 4 March 2026 to promote accident prevention, workplace safety, and a stronger culture of safety across industries and public life. The...

 March 5, 2026

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Yatra Scheme Begins in Puducherry

The first batch of beneficiaries under the Puducherry Government’s Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Yatra Scheme has departed to visit places linked with the life and legacy of Dr. B.R....

 March 5, 2026

Electricity Amendment Bill 2025 and Power Sector Reform

The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, is set to be introduced in Parliament during the Budget session. It aims to reform India’s power distribution sector by improving financial health...

 March 5, 2026

Iran-Israel Conflict and Regional Geopolitics 2026

The Iran-Israel conflict escalated sharply in early 2026 after a failed mediation effort by Oman’s Foreign Minister. Despite Iran’s promise to forgo nuclear weapons, the United States and...

 March 5, 2026

Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict and Durand Line Rupture

Recent military clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated sharply in 2026. Pakistan launched air and missile strikes deep inside Afghanistan, including Kabul and Kandahar. The Taliban retaliated...

 March 5, 2026

Oleum Gas Leak in Palghar Industrial Unit

A major leak of hazardous oleum gas at a chemical factory in Boisar MIDC, Palghar district, Maharashtra, triggered the evacuation of more than 2,600 people, including around 1,600...

 March 5, 2026

India’s Rafale Deal and Defence Autonomy Challenges

Recent developments in India’s defence sector have brought into light the strategic importance of the Rafale fighter jet procurement. The Defence Acquisition Council approved 114 Rafale jets from...

 March 5, 2026

India’s Uranium Supply and Nuclear Energy Expansion

India recently signed a major uranium supply deal with Canadian company Cameco. The contract will provide 22 million pounds of uranium from 2027 to 2035. This deal worth...

 March 5, 2026

India’s New GDP Series Impact On Economy

India introduced a new GDP series in 2026 with 2022-23 as the base year. This revision has changed the way the economy’s size and growth are measured. The...

 March 5, 2026

Impact of Persian Gulf Conflict on India’s Energy Security

Recent military operations in the Persian Gulf have raised concerns about India’s energy supplies. The region is crucial as it provides a large share of India’s oil and...

 March 5, 2026

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