- India Tourism Development Corporation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, launched the Tribal Homestay Capacity Building Programme 2026 to promote sustainable tribal tourism.
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The Union Cabinet approved the BHAVYA (Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana) to establish 100 plug-and-play industrial parks aimed at boosting manufacturing and industrial growth.
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The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly passed the Freedom of Religion Bill 2026 to regulate unlawful religious conversions.
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The Transgender Rights Amendment Bill 2026 was introduced in Parliament to update provisions of the 2019 law and strengthen recognition of gender identity.
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Historian William Dalrymple received the Mark Lynton History Prize 2026 for his book The Golden Road .
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FIFA partnered with YouTube to introduce innovative digital streaming formats for the FIFA World Cup 2026 .
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The Hurun Global Rich List 2026 reported over 4,020 billionaires worldwide , including 578 new entrants.
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The Reserve Bank of India received the ‘Initiative of the Year’ award at the Central Banking Awards for launching the “.bank.in” domain initiative.
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India proposed revised nomination norms for demat accounts and mutual fund folios to simplify compliance.
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The Reserve Bank of India settled FEMA violations involving Metrocorp Infrastructure Limited, concluding enforcement proceedings.
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Fintech platform Scapia introduced ‘Scapia Pay’ , enabling UPI payments with rewards through RuPay credit cards.
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India’s total exports (goods and services combined) reached USD 790.86 billion (April–February FY26) , reflecting steady trade growth.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reiterated the government’s goal of achieving universal health insurance coverage by 2033 .
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NPCI International Payments Limited expanded UPI acceptance in Sri Lanka , enhancing cross-border digital payment connectivity.
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SBI Securities launched ‘Women’s Mode’ on its app to encourage female participation in investment markets.
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The Reserve Bank of India updated its capital adequacy guidelines to strengthen risk management for Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR) exposures.
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NPCI BHIM Services Limited appointed Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the brand ambassador for the BHIM App.
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Atanu Chakraborty stepped down as part-time chairman and independent director of HDFC Bank.
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Argentina formally initiated withdrawal from the World Health Organization.
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Researchers from Christ College and Mahatma Gandhi University discovered a new earthworm species named Drawida vazhania in Kerala.
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Kushal Das, former General Secretary of the All India Football Federation, passed away at the age of 66.
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World Sparrow Day is observed annually on 20 March to promote conservation of sparrows and urban biodiversity.
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World Oral Health Day is observed on 20 March to spread awareness about oral hygiene and dental care.
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The International Day of Happiness 2026 is celebrated globally on 20 March , highlighting well-being and life satisfaction.