Authored By : K Shiva
Nepal Political Shift: Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah (Balen) is poised to become the next Prime Minister of Nepal as his party, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), heads for a landslide victory.
Humiliating Defeat for Oli: Balen defeated former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli in his home constituency of Jhapa-5 by a margin of 49,614 votes.
West Asia Conflict: As the war entered its eighth day, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran would no longer target neighboring countries unless attacks originated from their territory.
U.S. Stance on Iran: U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran was "being beaten to hell" and threatened to intensify strikes, demanding "unconditional surrender".
Dubai Airport Closure: Dubai’s main international airport was forced to briefly close on Saturday due to missile and drone threats from Iran.
Ukraine Casualties: Russian missile and drone strikes killed 12 people across Ukraine overnight, with the Ukrainian President reporting 29 missiles and 480 drones fired by Russia.
China Military Purge: President Xi Jinping called for absolute political loyalty in the military and a resolute fight against corruption as a military purge widened.
Cooking Gas Price Hike: Domestic LPG cylinder prices were hiked by ₹60, while commercial cylinders saw an increase of ₹114.50 due to global price surges caused by the West Asia crisis.
Navy Escort for Tankers: The Union government is considering deploying Navy ships to escort Indian-flagged oil tankers and gas carriers stranded in the Persian Gulf.
Opposition Motion against Speaker: The Lok Sabha is set to take up an Opposition-led motion for the removal of Speaker Om Birla on Monday, backed by 118 MPs.
Seismic Hazard Mapping: A revised framework proposes that over 60% of India’s landmass fall under moderate to high earthquake risk zones, introducing a new highest-risk Zone VI.
NCRB Crime Data: The National Crime Records Bureau report highlighted a rise in cases where SC/ST communities were denied access to public spaces, with Uttar Pradesh accounting for a massive share (173 out of 180 cases in 2023).
Shipbuilding Incentives: India is promoting shipbuilding for job creation, noting that every one person employed in a shipyard creates 6.5 additional jobs.
Plastic Waste Forecast: A first-of-its-kind study warns that if current trends continue, 12,000 million metric tonnes of plastic waste will inundate landfills and the environment by 2050.
THAAD Missile Defense: The U.S. has deployed the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in West Asia, which uses "hit-to-kill" technology to intercept ballistic missiles.
Fungi for Food Waste: Researchers led by Giessen University are using fungi (mushrooms) to convert carrot waste into edible material, such as "vegan patties".
Space Biology: Scientists discovered that the bacteria Deinococcus radiodurans can survive extreme pressures (14,000–24,000 earth atmospheres), supporting the theory that life could travel between planets inside rocks.
Schizophrenia Swab Test: Researchers identified two biological markers (Sp4 mRNA and HSP60) that allow for a painless schizophrenia screening via a cheek swab.
Quantum Computing in A.P.: Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu announced that Amaravati will soon house a quantum computer as part of the State's tech revolution.
Telangana - "Stand With Her": The State government launched a year-long campaign to shift the responsibility of women's safety to collective social accountability.
Punjab - Industrial Policy 2026: Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a landmark policy with 24 sectoral sub-policies and incentives for thrust sectors like semiconductors and EVs.
Kerala - Welfare Guarantees: Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi announced five guarantees for Kerala, including raising welfare pensions to ₹3,000 and free bus travel for women.
Tamil Nadu - TVK Promises: TVK president Vijay unveiled poll promises including ₹2,500 monthly grant for women and six free cooking gas cylinders per year.
Andhra Pradesh - Population Policy: CM Chandrababu Naidu emphasized the need for "population management" in A.P. to counter an aging society and low fertility rates.
Karnataka - Debt Defense: CM Siddaramaiah rejected charges of excessive borrowing, stating the State’s debt (24.94% of GSDP) is within the legal limit of 25%.
Hyderabad - Maoist Surrender: 130 Maoist cadres, including senior leaders, surrendered to the Telangana government, handing over 124 firearms.
Vijayawada - Gun Incident: A man from Warangal was arrested after attempting to shoot at police with a country-made gun near the Pandit Nehru Bus Station during "Operation Vajra Prahar".
Rajamahendravaram - Milk Tragedy: Adulteration of milk with ethylene glycol (a toxic coolant) was confirmed as the cause of 11 deaths and multiple hospitalizations in the district.
Chittoor - Elephant Panic: A 13-member wild elephant herd triggered panic in Muttavallur village; forest officials used trained "kumki" elephants to drive them back.
Krishna District - School Punishment: A teacher in Vuyyuru allegedly forced 15 students to wear "slipper garlands" as punishment for not wearing the proper uniform.
Hyderabad - Municipal Lapses: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) flagged delays in building permissions and suspicious financial transactions at the Serilingampally municipal office.
Badminton - All England Final: India's Lakshya Sen defeated Canada's Victor Lai in a grueling semifinal to enter the All England Open final for the second time.
Cricket - T20 World Cup: India faces New Zealand in the ICC T20 World Cup final today at Ahmedabad, looking to retain their crown.
Athletics - Shot Put Gold: Tajinderpal Singh Toor won gold in the Indian Open Throws competition in Patiala with a season-best throw of 20.51m.
Women’s Asian Cup: India suffered a heavy 11-0 defeat against Japan in their Group C match.
Football - Euro Leagues: Federico Valverde’s 95th-minute winner secured a 2-1 victory for Real Madrid over Celta Vigo in La Liga.
Gaddar Cine Awards 2025: The Telangana government announced winners, with Raju Weds Rambai named Best Film and Naga Chaitanya winning Best Actor for Tandesh.
Best Actress: Rashmika Mandanna won the Best Actress award for her role in The Girlfriend.
National Awards in Telangana: Notable honors include the NTR National Award for Chiranjeevi and the BN Reddy Award for director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao.
Upcoming Release: The team of the upcoming Telugu film Nenu Ready, starring Koneru Havish and Kavya Thapar, held a promotional event at KL University.
Who won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 title today in Ahmedabad? Answer: India. (In a heart-stopping final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, India defeated New Zealand by 7 runs to become 3-time champions. India is now the first team in history to win three T20 World Cup titles.)
Which global observance is being celebrated today, 8 March? Answer: International Women's Day. (The 2026 themes are "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls" (UN) and "Give to Gain" (Global Campaign). This year marks 115 years of the international movement.)
Which major Hindu festival, marking the final colorful phase of Holi, is being celebrated across India today? Answer: Rang Panchami. (It is particularly famous in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra; the city of Indore is hosting its world-famous festive procession today.)
Who was named the 'Player of the Tournament' for the T20 World Cup 2026? Answer: Sanju Samson. (His consistent match-winning knocks in the knockouts were instrumental in India's trophy win.)
What is the name of the symbolic walk held today at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, to celebrate women-led development? Answer: Shakti Walk – #SheLeadsBharat.
Which Indian state government recently launched the "NAVYA" and "SHe-Box" initiatives to boost women's safety and empowerment? Answer: India (Central Government Initiatives).
On the occasion of International Women's Day, which Academy Award-winning actress is headlining the official UN commemoration? Answer: Anne Hathaway.
Which Indian city recently inaugurated India's second secure data center by the RBI? Answer: Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Today marks the 12th anniversary of which major aviation mystery that remains unsolved? Answer: The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. (The flight vanished on March 8, 2014, with 239 people on board.)
Who is the current Captain of the Indian T20 Cricket team who led them to the 2026 World Cup victory? Answer: Suryakumar Yadav.
Election Forms:
Form 6: For enrolling as a new voter.
Form 7: For objecting to an inclusion or seeking deletion from the electoral roll.
Form 8: For corrections to particulars in the existing electoral roll.
Seismic Zones: India is currently divided into four zones (II to V), but new proposals suggest adding Zone VI for areas with extreme vulnerability like parts of Kashmir and Kutch.
Humanitarian Law: The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) was cited internationally regarding the response to naval incidents in the Indian Ocean.
The 3-Time Record: By winning today, India has officially surpassed the West Indies and England to become the only nation with three T20 World Cup trophies (2007, 2024, 2026).
The "Hitchhiker" Fact: On this day in 1978, the first episode of the iconic radio comedy The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was broadcast on BBC.
The 64% Gap: According to UN data released today, women worldwide still hold only 64% of the legal rights that men hold. At the current pace, it will take 286 years to close this legal gap.
Rang Panchami Science: The festival is said to represent the five elements of nature (Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether). The colors used are believed to activate these elements in the human body.
The Compact Disc (CD): On March 8, 1979, the Compact Disc was first presented to the public by Philips and Sony, forever changing how we consume music.
Heat Stress & Pregnancy: New evidence suggests that heat stress can increase the risk of pre-term births by up to 300% in tropical regions like Tamil Nadu.
Historical Fact: The Hyderabad Legislative Council building (current Assembly) had its foundation stone laid in 1905 by Nizam Mahabub Ali Khan.
Shipbuilding Speed: Top-performing shipyards in China and Korea take only 15 months from the first steel cutting to a ship entering the water.
NATA 2026: The Council of Architecture will conduct the National Aptitude Test in Architecture from April 4 to June 13, 2026.
SPA Admissions: The Schools of Planning and Architecture (Delhi, Bhopal, Vijayawada) have opened applications for PG courses; the closing date is March 22, 2026.
Pondicherry University: Applications are invited for various non-teaching positions; the deadline is April 10, 2026.
NIFTEM-T Vacancy: The National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management is hiring a Financial Consultant.
International Women’s Day: Celebrated globally to honor women’s achievements and call for gender equality.
Theme for 2026: "Give to Gain" was highlighted at several events in Telangana.
Health Initiative: Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital launched a campaign to provide free eye check-ups for one million women.
Honorary Doctorate: Missile scientist Dr. Shashikala received an honorary doctorate from Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam.
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