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➢National Jewellery Day, ➢Intrauterine Growth Restriction Awareness Day, ➢Smart and Sexy Day, ➢1733: Birth of Joseph Priestley, the scientist who discovered oxygen, ➢1899: Birth of Dr. Burgula Ramakrishna Rao, the first Chief Minister of Hyderabad, ➢1903: Birth of Yasutaro Koide, World’s oldest man, and ➢1926: Birth of Telugu film director V. Ramachandra Rao.
Ai+ and Optiemus Electronics Limited signed a manufacturing pact to produce smartphones, IoT devices, and advanced wearables in India. The companies plan a ₹125-cr investment over five years, aiming to generate around 1,200 direct jobs across manufacturing, operations, and supporting functions, strengthening India’s tech production ecosystem.
The March 2026 PlayStation Plus game lineup has leaked, showcasing major titles for Extra and Premium subscribers. Confirmed games include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Persona 5 Royal, Madden NFL 26, Blasphemous 2, Astroneer, Metal Eden, and Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, with Tekken Dark Resurrection added to the Premium classics collection.
LPG price hikes and longer wait times make induction cooktops an affordable alternative for Indian kitchens. In the ₹1,999–₹3,839 price range, top models include the Wellberg 2200W, Wonderchef Acura 1400W, Havells 1600W, Usha 2000W and Bajaj 2200W. These electric cooktops offer safety features, easy controls and efficient cooking without gas.
Induction and LPG gas stoves both have advantages for Indian kitchens. Induction stoves offer fast cooking, energy efficiency, and safety without an open flame but require electricity-compatible cookware. LPG stoves work during power cuts, and suit all cookware, though less efficient and potentially hazardous. Choice depends on convenience, cost, and cooking style.
➢Salt Satyagraha, Dandi March, ➢World Glaucoma Day, ➢International Awareness Day for Avoidable Deaths (IAD4AD), ➢1913: Birth of former Maharashtra CM Yashwant Rao Balwantrao Chavan, ➢1930: The day Mahatma Gandhi started the Salt Satyagraha, ➢1963: Birth of Telugu film editor Akkineni Srikara Prasad, ➢1984: Birth of India’s top singer, Shreya Ghoshal.
India’s military is closely observing the Middle East war, using real‑time conflict scenarios as a learning ground for future planning. Events like the sinking of an Iranian naval vessel show that strategic Gulf tensions now affect the Indian Ocean region, prompting planners to study modern warfare dynamics and adapt tactics, technology, and preparedness accordingly.
The opposition YSR Congress Party (YCP) has approached the AP High Court to challenge the state government’s land allotment for a major Google data centre project in Visakhapatnam, worth about $15 billion. YCP MP Maddali Gurumurthy filed the petition questioning the land deal, with the hearing scheduled for March 11, raising political tension over investment plans.
Leading US publishers, including the Big 5, Hachette, Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, and Simon, along with academic publishers like Pearson and Elsevier, have filed a lawsuit against shadow library search engine Anna’s Archive. They accuse it of illegally copying and distributing millions of copyrighted academic works without permission.
Instagram faced a technical outage affecting thousands of users, particularly in the United States, with about 10,725 reports on Downdetector. India recorded 252 complaints and the United Kingdom 135. Most users reported app access issues, along with server and feed problems. Meta Platforms has not yet issued an official statement regarding the disruption.
➢National COVID-19 Day, ➢World Plumbing Day, ➢1689: Death of Chhatrapati Shivaji’s eldest son, Shambhaji, ➢1926: Birth of Chennaboyina Kamalamma, a Telangana peasant armed struggle fighter, ➢1955: Death of Alexander Fleming, the scientist who discovered penicillin, and ➢2009: Death of Telugu writer, journalist, and editor K.N Yoga Patanjali.
The DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully tested an indigenous Air-Droppable Container, ADC-150, designed to deliver emergency supplies to ships at sea. Four in-flight release trials were conducted from a P-8I aircraft off the Goa coast. The system can carry about 150 kg payload and will help provide rapid logistical and medical support during naval […]
During the Iran–Israel conflict, a Chinese geospatial intelligence firm called MizarVision has been publishing satellite images tracking US military aircraft, bases and naval carriers across the Middle East. Using AI-processed satellite data, the company identified fighter jets, defence systems and troop deployments.
The government has warned people about a new FASTag Annual Pass cyber scam targeting highway users. Fraudsters create fake websites and ads offering discounted passes, tricking victims into entering personal and payment details. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) urged users to rely only on official platforms and avoid suspicious links.
State‑owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has updated its ₹997 prepaid plan to include 14 extra days of validity, increasing the total to 164 days. The long‑term pack offers unlimited national calls, daily 2GB data, free SMS and other benefits. The extended validity is being offered for a limited period to attract users.