On the occasion of International Women’s Day, a significant publication of the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law & Justice, titled “The Life and Contributions of the Women Members of the Constituent Assembly” is being formally released. This scholarly work serves as a comprehensive tribute to fifteen distinguished women who played an instrumental role in drafting the Constitution of India but whose contributions have largely remained unrecognized in mainstream historical and legal discourse.

The book meticulously documents the contributions of these pioneering women, including lawyers, social reformers, and freedom fighters, who navigated and overcame entrenched structural barriers within a predominantly male-dominated political framework. Despite facing adversities, these women emerged as key voices in the Constituent Assembly, significantly influencing deliberations on fundamental rights, social justice, gender equality, and democratic governance.

This publication aims to bridge the historical gap by offering a detailed analysis of their speeches, debates, and legislative interventions, thereby highlighting their substantive influence on key constitutional provisions. The book also highlights the broader historical framework, tracing the evolution of women’s constitutional aspirations from the establishment of the Women’s Indian Association in 1917 to the eventual realization of political representation in independent India.

The 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise Khanjar-XII is set to take place in Kyrgyzstan from March 10 to 23.

According to the Ministry of Defence, exercise Khanjar XII has evolved into an annual training event since its inception in 2011.

The alternating venues between India and Kyrgyzstan reflect the unique dimension of the thriving strategic relationship. The last edition of the same exercise was conducted in India in January 2024.

The Indian contingent is represented by troops from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and the Kyrgyzstan contingent is represented by Kyrgyz Scorpion Brigade.

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, participated in ITB Berlin 2025, held from March 4 to 6 at Messe Berlin. ITB Berlin (Internationale Tourismus-Borse Berlin) is a major meeting point for the global industry, including tour operators, travel agencies, hoteliers, transport companies, destinations, and tech companies, the ministry said in a release on Friday.

It offers unparalleled networking opportunities, facilitating partnerships and collaborations that help businesses grow and expand into new markets.

The Ambassador of India in the Federal Republic of Germany, HE. Ajit Gupte, inaugurated the India pavilion in the presence of Kandula Durgesh, Minister of Tourism, Andhra Pradesh, and Dharmendra Bhav Singh Lodhi, Minister of Tourism, Madhya Pradesh.

Mumbai is set to host WAVES 2025 Summit, an event poised to position India at the forefront of the global creator economy. Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Ms. Sujata Saunik and Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, Shri Sanjay Jaju co-chaired a high-level meeting today, 07th March 2025 with officials from various Government departments for the successful execution of WAVES 2025. The Government of Maharashtra has assured its full support, ensuring world-class infrastructure, hospitality, and logistics to make the event a landmark occasion.

Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Ms Sujata Saunik directed that a State Level Committee be formed for this global Summit. She also stated that each department of the administration will work in coordination seamlessly for the success of the Summit.

Expectations can be a double-edged sword in elite sport. The pre-tournament favourite team or an athlete winning a title could be taken for granted while failure could attract intense criticism. India was in this unenviable situation.

But over the last three weeks, the Men in Blue have gone about their business clinically and methodically to emerge triumphant after beating New Zealand by four wickets in a pulsating summit clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

The victory, though, did not come easy. India had one of the most balanced squad in the competition, and the flexibility and depth in every position was unparalleled. Against a dogged Black Caps unit, Rohit Sharma’s men had to dig into the last ounce of talent in its dugout to cross the final hurdle.

In Punjab, the government has launched ‘Project Hifazat’ to ensure the safety and dignity of women in the state. Dedicated to International Women’s Day being celebrated tomorrow, the initiative aims to strengthen the response mechanism for victims of violence against women as well as children. The 24×7 Women and Child Helpline under the Government of India’s two missions, -‘Mission Shakti’ and ‘Mission Vatsalya’ -will serve as the backbone of the ‘Project Hifazat.’

Punjab’s Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development, Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that the project aims to eliminate the fear that prevents women from reporting domestic violence, workplace harassment or any other form of abuse. She urged all women to call helpline number 181 during any emergency.

Project Hifazat’ has been designed to streamline coordination among different departments and agencies including police, ensuring immediate support for victims. The Minister said that the helpline will ensure access to both emergency and non-emergency services, providing immediate assistance and guidance to women and children in distress.

The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, has announced that the region will now have its own National Law University. He further revealed that a budget allocation of 50 Crore has been assigned with respect to the development of the said project.

This initiative is set to bring Jammu and Kashmir in line with other states that already have National Law Universities, improving the quality of legal education and expanding opportunities for students.

In a significant move to advance gender-sensitive governance at the grassroots level, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj will launch its transformative initiative to develop model women-friendly Gram Panchayats (MWFGP) at a National Convention on March 5 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj said in a release on Tuesday.

The event is part of the Ministry's International Women's Day 2025 celebrations and is poised to have a lasting impact on rural governance, ensuring safety, inclusivity, and gender equality for women and girls in Gram Panchayats across the country.

The primary objective of this initiative is to establish at least one Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayat in each district, serving as a beacon for gender-sensitive and girl-friendly governance practices.

India is making significant progress in artificial intelligence by establishing a world-class AI infrastructure and fostering a robust ecosystem for start-ups and innovators. Initiatives like the IndiaAI Mission and the establishment of Centres of Excellence for AI are strengthening the country’s Artificial Intelligence ecosystem, paving the way for innovation and self-reliance.

These efforts align with the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, leveraging cutting-edge technology for economic growth, governance, and societal progress. With the approval of the IndiaAI Mission in 2024, the government allocated 10,300 crore rupees over five years to strengthen AI capabilities.

A key focus of this mission is the development of a high-end common computing facility equipped with 18,693 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), making it one of the most extensive AI compute infrastructures globally.

PhonePe on Thursday launched its 'Insuring Heroes' campaign ahead of International Women's Day. International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8. With this initiative, the company is offering special discounts of up to 30 percent to women on select term life and health insurance plans.

This special discount will be available on the PhonePe platform till March 9, 2025. Women can avail these special offers on the PhonePe app to strengthen their financial position and enjoy long-term stability. Under the initiative, up to 15 percent discount is being given on health insurance plans and up to 30 percent discount on term life insurance plans.

Through this initiative, PhonePe aims to provide more financial security to women, so that women can easily get the right insurance according to their needs. To avail these offers on the PhonePe app, users will first have to select the 'Insuring Heroes' banner in the Insurance section of the PhonePe app.