Saba Shawl: First Kashmiri Woman to Head Central Jail Srinagar
Saba Shawl has been appointed as the Superintendent of Central Jail Srinagar, becoming the first Kashmiri woman to lead the high-security prison. Her appointment marks
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary Hosts Second Indian Bison Fest
The second edition of the Indian Bison Fest was organised at Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, celebrating the conservation success of the Indian bison (gaur), locally known
Scotland: First UK Country to Legalise Water Cremation
Scotland has become the first country in the United Kingdom to legalise water cremation, introducing an alternative method for handling human remains. The process, known
Oxford’s Museum Returns 16th Century Saint Thirumangai Alvar Idol
The Ashmolean Museum, part of the University of Oxford, has returned a 16th-century bronze idol of Saint Thirumangai Alvar to India. The idol will now
India Women’s Cricket Team Shortlisted for 2026 Laureus World Team of Year Award
The India women’s national cricket team has been shortlisted for the 2026 Laureus World Team of the Year Award, one of the most prestigious honours
Project HANUMAN by Andhra Pradesh
The Government of Andhra Pradesh launched Project HANUMAN (Healing and Nurturing Units for Monitoring, Aid and Nurturing) on World Wildlife Day 2026 (3 March) to
Indian Army, Ladakh sign MoU for Snow Leopard Conservation
The Indian Army and the Ladakh Forest Ecology and Environment Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen wildlife conservation and protect the fragile
Daily Current Affairs: 8-9 March 2026
NATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS NITI Aayog and UNICEF India Sol to Improve Nutrition in Aspirational Regions NITI Aayog and UNICEF India signed a Statement of Intent
Green Ammonia and Green Methanol Standards Notified
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently introduced Green Ammonia and Green Methanol Standards to accelerate the adoption of green hydrogen derivatives under the
SWAYATT: Startups, Women and Youth Advantage through e-Transactions
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) recently celebrated the seven-year journey of its flagship initiative, SWAYATT – Startups, Women and Youth Advantage through e-Transactions. It reaffirms GeM’s commitment
Saba Shawl: First Kashmiri Woman to Head Central Jail Srinagar
Saba Shawl has been appointed as the Superintendent of Central Jail Srinagar, becoming the first Kashmiri woman to lead the high-security prison. Her appointment marks
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary Hosts Second Indian Bison Fest
The second edition of the Indian Bison Fest was organised at Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, celebrating the conservation success of the Indian bison (gaur), locally known
Scotland: First UK Country to Legalise Water Cremation
Scotland has become the first country in the United Kingdom to legalise water cremation, introducing an alternative method for handling human remains. The process, known
Oxford’s Museum Returns 16th Century Saint Thirumangai Alvar Idol
The Ashmolean Museum, part of the University of Oxford, has returned a 16th-century bronze idol of Saint Thirumangai Alvar to India. The idol will now
India Women’s Cricket Team Shortlisted for 2026 Laureus World Team of Year Award
The India women’s national cricket team has been shortlisted for the 2026 Laureus World Team of the Year Award, one of the most prestigious honours
Project HANUMAN by Andhra Pradesh
The Government of Andhra Pradesh launched Project HANUMAN (Healing and Nurturing Units for Monitoring, Aid and Nurturing) on World Wildlife Day 2026 (3 March) to
Indian Army, Ladakh sign MoU for Snow Leopard Conservation
The Indian Army and the Ladakh Forest Ecology and Environment Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen wildlife conservation and protect the fragile
Daily Current Affairs: 8-9 March 2026
NATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS NITI Aayog and UNICEF India Sol to Improve Nutrition in Aspirational Regions NITI Aayog and UNICEF India signed a Statement of Intent
Green Ammonia and Green Methanol Standards Notified
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently introduced Green Ammonia and Green Methanol Standards to accelerate the adoption of green hydrogen derivatives under the
SWAYATT: Startups, Women and Youth Advantage through e-Transactions
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) recently celebrated the seven-year journey of its flagship initiative, SWAYATT – Startups, Women and Youth Advantage through e-Transactions. It reaffirms GeM’s commitment