President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit and grace several events in Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab from March 10 to 12.

According to the President's Secretariat, the President will grace the convocation ceremony of Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar on March 10.

She will launch a state-level campaign, 'spiritual education for holistic well-being' of Brahma Kumaris in Hisar, on the occasion of its golden jubilee celebration on the same day.

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated the third “International Symposium on Health Technology Assessment (ISHTA 2025)” at Bharat Mandapam, here today. It is organized by the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) India Country Office and the Centre for Global Development (CGD).

Ms. Bansuri Swaraj, Member of Parliament, New Delhi (Delhi (NCT)); Prof. Vinod Kumar Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog; Ms. Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary (H&FW), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare; Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Secretary, Department of Health Research and Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research and Mr. Amit Agarwal, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals were also present.

This year, the theme of the symposium is “Bridging Evidence to Policy: Health Technology Assessment for Affordable Healthcare.”

A bench of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar sought responses from the Maharashtra government and Adani Properties Pvt Ltd, which was awarded the tender for the project, on a petition challenging a December 20, 2024 verdict of the Bombay High Court.

The High Court had cleared the decks for redevelopment of the slums in Dharavi and upheld the tender awarded to the Adani Group for the project, ruling there was no "arbitrariness, unreasonableness or perversity" in the decision.

The High Court in the process dismissed the plea of UAE-based Seclink Technologies Corporation challenging the state government's decision to award the mega redevelopment project to Adani Properties Pvt Ltd, which had made a ₹5,069-crore offer.

Seclink Technologies Corporation emerged as the highest bidder for the project first in 2018 with its ₹7,200-crore offer, but the tender was later scrapped by the government.

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda on Sunday virtually addressed the 48th Annual Day Celebration of the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW), highlighting India's advancements in immunization and supply chain management.

He announced that the National Cold Chain and Vaccine Management Resource Centre is being upgraded into an International Centre for Excellence, solidifying India's leadership in these areas.

While addressing the program, JP Nadda said, "The National Cold Chain and Vaccine Management Resource Centre is being upgraded into an International Centre for Excellence, which is a testament to India's leadership in immunisation and supply chain..."

The Fisheries Startup Conclave 2.0 will be organised on 8th March 2025 in Hyderabad, Telangana, by the Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying (MoFAH&D). The event will be attended by key figures, including Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Minister of State George Kurian, and Minister of State Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel.

The conclave aims to bring together key stakeholders to promote innovation in the fisheries sector, with a particular focus on startup opportunities in fisheries and aquaculture.

The conclave will also serve as the platform for the launch of the National Fisheries Digital Platform Mobile App. This initiative will streamline access to fisheries-related services and resources, facilitating easier engagement for entrepreneurs and startups in the sector.

Along with the app launch, the Fisheries Startup Grand Challenge 2.0 will be unveiled to encourage innovation and technological advancements within the fisheries industry. The event will also feature the distribution of Entrepreneur Model approvals to fisheries startups, providing recognition and support to emerging enterprises in the sector.

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.