International Relations
12WTO members bypass opposition to introduce world's first baseline digital trade rules
A significant agreement on digital trade rules is moving forward. Several World Trade Organization members have decided to implement the pact among themselves. This move aims to create a more open environment for digital commerce globally. The decision comes after previous attempts to adopt the agreement were blocked. This development marks a crucial step towards establishing international digital trade standards.
India opposes China-led investment pact in WTO
India supports draft WTO fish declaration, says subsidised industrial fleets cause overfishing
New US visa rules from March 30 expand screening beyond H-1B applicants
Second call since war began: Modi, Saudi Crown Prince discuss West Asia conflict
Economy
14LPG crisis: Cooking gas crunch revives firewood economy in rural and semi-urban Karnataka
The surge in demand, triggered by supply constraints linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis, has given rise to a parallel, largely informal firewood market in many districts
House panel flags 32 times increase in sugarcane arrears, farmers to launch protests
Coal India to set up 8 new coking coal washeries spending ₹3,300 crore
PM inaugurates Noida International Airport; operations yet to begin
Railways upgrades 161-year-old Yamuna Bridge in Uttar Pradesh, train services to improve on key routes
Polity & Governance
13Adopt medium to long-term strategy, counter fake news: Rajnath at first IGoM meet on West Asia conflict
Supreme Court voices concern over growing 'menace' of citing AI-generated non-existent judgements
Rs 7 crore penalty, only Rs 1 lakh recovered: CAG flags empty tanks, fish shortfall at India’s ‘largest public aquarium’ in Ahmedabad
Kerala State Election Commission recommends expansion of postal ballot facility, three additional qualifying dates for voter enrolment
Amaravati as Andhra’s ‘only capital’: Naidu’s new assembly resolution aims to make it ‘immovable’ and beyond legal challenge
Social Issues
7CM launches breakfast scheme for anganwadi children
Critical shortage of human resources in Kerala force Ob-gyn specialists to play it safe
Govt plans to regulate pvt schools’ fee structures: HP education min
T.N. government releases draft State Mental Healthcare Regulations, 2026
Indonesia starts implementing social media restrictions for children under 16
Science & Technology
3‘Direct-to-Mobile broadcasting technology would ease content delivery’
IUCAA researchers, international collaborators conduct geometric test for the Universe
Artemis 2 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center as Nasa eyes April 1 Moon launch
Environment & Ecology
4Tiger poisoned to death near Satpura Reserve; five arrested
According to officials, the decomposed body of the female tiger was found buried outside the Reserve’s boundary in the Sangakheda range of the West Chhindwara Division after which the forest officials swung into action.