The Central Railway has achieved 100 per cent electrification of its broad gauge network of 3,825 kilometers, which was resulting in an annual reduction of 5.204 lakh tonnes of carbon footprints.

In a release, the CSMT-headquartered zonal railway said the 52-kilometre Ausa Road-Latur Road stretch in Solapur division was the last non-electrified section and its electrification was completed on the 23rd of February this year. This move helps in reducing carbon footprints of 5.204 lakh tonnes every year as well as savings of 1670 crore rupees. It will reduce fuel bills and help earn carbon credit.

NITI Aayog has released the Task Force report titled “Production and Promotion of Organic and Bio fertilisers with Special Focus on Improving Economic Viability of Gaushalas”. 

The Task Force was constituted by NITI Aayog to suggest measures to make Gaushalas economically viable, address the problem of stray and abandoned cattle, and effective utilisation of cow dung and cow urine in the agriculture and energy sectors. The report provides a factual estimate of operating costs and fixed costs and other issues in respect of Gaushalas and the cost and investments involved in setting up the Bio-CNG plant and PROM plant in Gaushalas.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of noted film personality Satish Kaushik. In a tweet, Mr. Modi said, Mr. Kaushik was a creative genius who won hearts by his wonderful acting and direction. The Prime Minister said, Mr. Kaushik's works will continue to entertain audiences. He paid his condolences to his family and admirers. 

Home Minister Amit Shah has also, expressed grief over the demise of actor, director, and writer Satish Kaushik. In a tweet, Mr. Shah said, Mr. Kaushik's contribution to Indian cinema, artistic creations, and performances will always be remembered. He paid his condolences to the bereaved family. 

In Jammu and Kashmir, Army installed the tallest 'Iconic National Flag' in the hilly Doda district today, March 9. The tricolour which has been installed on a 100 feet-high pole, the highest Tricolour in the Doda district, was unfurled by GOC Delta Force, Maj Gen Ajay Kumar along with Commander 9 sector RR Brig. Samir K Palande, DC Doda Vishesh Paul Mahajan, and SSP Abdul Qayoom.

During the ceremony, GOC said the Flag is a tribute to the countless soldiers of the Chenab Region who have made the ultimate sacrifice while safeguarding the unity and integrity of the nation. On this occasion, he also honoured the next of kin of martyred soldiers. The hundred feet high mast national flag, the first of its kind in the Doda district is not only a proud moment for the Army only but for all the residents of the hilly district. Locals especially students and Veer Naris (war widows) who had gathered in large numbers to witness the historic event and expressed gratitude to the Army for making them part of the historical moment.

India and US have agreed to launch a Strategic Trade Dialogue. It was decided during the meeting of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo in New Delhi yesterday.

The India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue will be led by Foreign Secretary from Ministry of External Affairs of India and Under Secretary, Bureau of Industry and Security in US Department of Commerce.

The Strategic Trade Dialogue will address export controls, explore ways of enhancing high-technology commerce and facilitate technology transfer between the two countries.

Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has settled over 35 hundred maternity benefit claims amounting to nine crore 30 lakh rupees during the week-long activities dedicated to celebrate International Women’s Day.

They recently also introduced the facility of claiming maternity benefits online for Insured Women under ESI scheme.

In tune with this year's theme for Women's Day, DigitAll: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality, week-long series of activities including seminar on gender sensitization, settlements of pending bills related to maternity benefit claims and special health screening for women were also organised by the ESIC.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the launch of Bengaluru South's 100th Jan Aushadhi Kendra, NaMo Free Dialysis Centre and four Mobile Health Clinics.

Responding to a tweet by its MP Tejasvi Surya, the Prime Minister called it to be a notable feat for the Bengaluru.

Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar said that the world trusts India today and this earned trust has garnered India the title of Pharmacy of the World. She was speaking at an event Pharma Anveshan-2023 on the occasion of National Pharmacy Education Day in New Delhi today.

Stressing on the manufacturing of high-quality medicines in the country, the Minister said, it is important to ensure that the drugs manufactured in the country and consumed by international consumers are of high quality and comply with standard global manufacturing protocols. She highlighted the need to work on need-based medicine manufacturing and suggested pharmacy institutes to create awareness about drugs, their usage, the importance of hygiene and community disease prevention. She said, it is the need of the hour to adopt a focused approach to impart the best pharmacy education in the country. On this occasion, Dr. Pawar launched One Stop-Non-Stop digital job portal of Pharmacy Council of India.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today launched the Mission ‘Har Payment Digital’ on the occasion of Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW) 2023. This is part of RBI’s endeavour to make every person in India a user of digital payments. DPAW 2023 will be observed from the 6th to 12th of March, 2023. The campaign theme is “Digital Payment Apnao, Auron ko bhi Sikhao” (Adopt digital payments and Also teach others).

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said, “Har Payment Digital” is aimed at reinforcing the ease and convenience of digital payments and facilitating onboarding of new consumers into the digital fold. Various campaigns highlighting the digital payment channels available are being planned by the banks and non-bank payment system operators. This will further encourage and support the adoption of digital payments in the country, He added.  He informed that payment systems in India have witnessed over one thousand crore transactions every month since December 2022.

The first edition of the Naval Commanders' Conference 2023 began onboard India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant today.

The conference serves as a platform for Naval Commanders to discuss important security issues at the military-strategic level as well as to interact with senior government functionaries through an institutionalised forum.

The first phase of the Commanders' Conference is being held at sea, and for the first-time, onboard  INS Vikrant. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Naval Commanders onboard INS Vikrant on the opening day today.