Ambedkar's
Birth Anniversary Observed: Nation commemorates Dr. B.R.
Ambedkar's 134th birth anniversary with tributes from President Murmu, PM Modi,
and other leaders. Various events and public gatherings held nationwide.
PM
Modi Inaugurates Projects in Haryana: On Ambedkar Jayanti,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new terminal at Hisar Airport and
flagged off flights connecting Hisar to Ayodhya, Jammu, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and
Chandigarh. He also dedicated development projects worth ₹10,000 crore in the
state.
Telangana
Implements SC Categorisation Act: Telangana becomes the
first state to implement the Scheduled Castes (Rationalisation of Reservations)
Act 2025, dividing 56 SC communities into three groups for fairer benefit
distribution.
Fugitive
Mehul Choksi Arrested in Belgium: Fugitive diamond trader
Mehul Choksi, wanted in the PNB loan fraud case, has been arrested in Belgium
and faces extradition to India.
Murshidabad
Waqf Act Protests Continue: Protests and violence related to the
Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 persist in Murshidabad, West Bengal, with central
forces deployed in affected areas.
Delhi
CM Addresses Private School Fee Hike Issues: Chief Minister
Arvind Kejriwal issued notices to private schools in Delhi following complaints
of arbitrary fee hikes and expulsions.
RBI
Launches WhatsApp Channel: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
launched a WhatsApp channel to provide verified information on financial
matters to the public.
Crisil
Projects India's FY26 GDP Growth at 6.5%: Crisil forecasts
a 6.5% GDP growth for India in FY26, citing factors like RBI rate cuts and a
normal monsoon, but warns of risks from US tariff hikes.
Archery
World Cup: India Wins More Medals: Indian archer Dhiraj
Bommadevara secured a bronze medal at the Archery World Cup 2025 in Florida,
bringing India's total medal tally to four.
IPL
Updates: Chennai Super Kings faced their fifth consecutive
loss in IPL 2025, while Karun Nair scored a notable 89 runs in his return for
Delhi Capitals, though his team lost to Mumbai Indians.
AI
Integration in Education: AICTE sets up an expert committee to
integrate Artificial Intelligence and Applied AI into non-computer science
programs across Indian universities.
Gas Meter Rules: The government released draft rules mandating testing and verification of gas meters under the legal metrology framework.
Karnataka
Police Stations for SC/ST Atrocities: Karnataka launched 33
dedicated police stations to handle cases of atrocities against Scheduled
Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
"Jai
Bhim Padyatra" in Patna: Union Minister Dr.
Mansukh Mandaviya led a 'Jai Bhim Padyatra' in Patna to honour Dr. B.R.
Ambedkar's legacy.
China's
Export Surge: China's exports surged by 12.4% in March,
surpassing expectations amid trade tensions.
US
Tariff Exemptions: The US excluded phones and laptops from
high tariffs, leading to a rally in Asian markets, though trade war uncertainty
remains.
Slowdown in Diesel Demand: Growth in diesel demand in India has slowed to its lowest level since the pandemic, reflecting an economic slowdown and a shift towards cleaner fuels.
Lodha
Brothers Brand Dispute Settled: The Lodha brothers have
amicably settled their brand dispute after years of allegations and mediation.
Quantum
Networking Advancement: Advances in quantum networking are
being made with QNodeOS, paving the way for secure data transfer.
US
Exempts Electronics from China Tariffs: The US has exempted
certain electronics from Chinese tariffs, resulting in short-term gains for
tech giants.
Growth
in Digital Payments: A report indicates that one-third of
digital payments in India in 2024 were credit-driven, reflecting growing
consumer debt.
Kerala
Declares Poverty-Free Constituency: Kerala declared
Dharmadam constituency as the state's first extreme poverty-free area, aiming
for full poverty-free status by 2025.