The Indian Men's Cricket Team has reached on top in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, replacing New Zealand in the latest rankings issued on Sunday. The International Cricket Council (ICC) updated their WTC points table today, in which India moved to the top of the points table, following Australia's victory over New Zealand in the Wellington Test.

India is currently leading the five-match test series against England 3-1, and a win in the final match of the series will further strengthen their position in the WTC points table. The two-time ICC World Test Championship finalists are looking in great form in Test Cricket after they registered three consecutive victories against England in the ongoing series under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma.

India observes National Safety Day every year on March 4. This is an important occasion that promotes safety awareness and practices across various sectors. The day serves as a reminder to prioritise personal and public well-being in all aspects of life. The council raises awareness about safety measures that must be taken to prevent accidents. The objective is to renew the commitment of employees and the public towards working safely.

National Safety Day was first observed in 1972 on the foundation day of the National Safety Council. The National Safety Council is a tripartite apex body at the national level that is non-profit and self-financing.

The Ministry of Women and Child Development organised the Poshan Utsav at The Oberoi on February 29, 2024. The event was aimed at promoting good nutrition behaviour and highlighted India's ongoing efforts to combat malnutrition by promoting good nutrition practices.

The event was graced by the Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs Smriti Zubin Irani and Bill Gates Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF).

The Art of Freedom', by Nico Slate, is the third book in the Indian Lives series, edited and curated by Ramachandra Guha.

In 1947, Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay made an unexpected visit to a gloomy government building in New Delhi to confront one of the gravest crises facing the newly independent nation--the fate of the millions of refugees pouring in from across the borders with Pakistan. She had no official standing but managed to play a key role in the creation of a model town, built to house 30,000 people. This town is today's Faridabad.

The 'Tawi Festival' is all set to light up Jammu and Kashmir with its colourful celebration of local culture and heritage. Starting from March 1, this four-day festival will showcase the vibrant traditions that make Jammu unique.

This year, the focus is on highlighting the diverse art forms and cultural treasures of the Jammu region. Young people will have a chance to showcase their talents and share ideas with experts in different fields.

The festival will feature a variety of activities including seminars, workshops, folk music performances, street theatre, and classical and folk dances. There will also be a bustling fair where visitors can explore local entrepreneurship, innovation, and delicious cuisines, especially organic products from women's groups in the Himalayan region.

Today is World Wildlife Day. The day is observed to celebrate and raise awareness on the world’s wild animals and plants. The United Nations General Assembly, on 20th December 2013 proclaimed the 3rd of March as World Wildlife Day. As it was on this day in 1973 that the Convention was signed on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

This year the World Wildlife Day is being celebrated under the theme “Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration”. It seeks to draw attention to the conservation status of some of the most critically endangered species of wild fauna and flora, and to drive discussions towards imagining and implementing solutions to conserve them.

India and Nicaragua have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Pharmacopoeia on cooperation in the field of the regulation of medicines. With this MoU, Nicaragua has become the first nation in Spanish speaking world to recognise Indian Pharmacopeia.

India's Ambassador to India Sumit Seth and Nicaragua's Minister of Health Martha Reyes signed the MoU between two nations.
In a post on X, Indian Embassy in Nicaragua stated, "The Government of India and Nicaragua signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) on Pharmacopoeia on Cooperation in the field of the regulation of medicines. The MoU was signed by Ambassador of India to Nicaragua Dr. Sumit Seth & Minister of Health of Nicaragua Dr. Martha Reyes."

Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri, Former Assistant Secretary General, UN and wife of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri today launched her debut book "Swallowing the Sun" in Mumbai. During the launch, Lakshmi Puri said that the novel is set up during the time of independence and the book is inspired by her parents and her roots from Maharashtra. She added that the book highlights women empowerment through the protagonist of the novel. She also informed that the book is highly inspired by various Abhangas from renowned Maharashtrian saints and poets. During the launch, industrialist Anand Mahindra said that he is an ardent admirer of Lakshimi Puri's talent and congratulated her for the successful launch of the novel.

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday announced a fully-funded universal life insurance scheme as he presented the Budget for 2024-25 which did not propose any hike in taxes.

Presenting the budget on the second day of the ongoing session of the State Assembly, Rio, who also holds the finance portfolio, said gross receipts are estimated at Rs 23,978.05 crore and the gross expenditures are pegged at Rs 23,727.88 crore.

The budget estimate is an increase of Rs 644.22 crore compared to the previous financial year where the amount was at Rs 23,083.66 crore.

Raksha Rajya Mantri, Shri Ajay Bhatt inaugurated the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Jetty Vadinar on 01 Mar 2024, marking a significant step towards augmenting infrastructure development in the strategically important Indian Coast Guard Region(North-West). The jetty construction was undertaken by Deendayal Port Authority(DPA) as a deposit work at a cost of Rs. 74 Crores. Raksha Rajya Mantri lauded the role played by the ICG, in safeguarding national maritime interests in its areas of responsibility.

Speaking on the occasion Raksha Rajya Mantri said that the possibility of infiltration of anti-national elements into Indian territory poses a threat to national security and the economy, with potential implications for energy security in the Gulf of Kutch region, a major hub for crude oil coming through which 74% of India's crude oil passes via Vadinar and Kandla. This makes the area strategically important and requires 24x7 surveillance. The Vadinar Jetty has enhanced the operational capability of the Indian Coast Guard.