Amaravati Resolution: A Decisive Step Toward Administrative Clarity The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, on March 28, 2026, passed a historic resolution requesting the Central Government to grant official legal and constitutional status to Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of the state.
Balirajgarh: Uncovering the Ancient Mithila Civilization In March 2026, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Patna Circle officially commenced a large-scale scientific excavation at Balirajgarh in the Madhubani district of Bihar. The primary objective is to reach the 'virgin soil' to determine the earliest human habitation layers and explore the site's potential links to the ancient Videha Kingdom.
Scientists have identified the desert moss Syntrichia caninervis as a possible support for future life on Mars. The moss withstands extreme dehydration, freezing and intense radiation. It can lose most of its water, go dormant and quickly restart photosynthesis once moisture returns.
World Tuberculosis Day is observed every year on March 24 to draw attention to the global burden of tuberculosis (TB). The theme for 2026 is "Yes! We Can End TB: Led by countries, powered by people."
India's first National Indoor Athletics Championships have begun at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, marking the start of a national indoor competition in athletics.
Karnataka Grameen Bank has won the National Award for Outstanding Performance in Self-Help Group (SHG) Bank Linkage for 2024-25. The award recognises the bank's work in connecting self-help groups with formal bank credit.
Kalpana Soren has been honoured with the Women Empowerment Trailblazer Award at the BRICS CCI WE (BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry Women Empowerment) Annual Women Summit 2026, held in New Delhi.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has started the Vayu Baan project to build India's first helicopter-launched drone system. Under the concept, a small autonomous drone is released from a helicopter in flight and can then be used either for surveillance or for attack missions.
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