Daily Current Affairs – 06 March 2026

1. India Defeats England in T20 World Cup 2026 Semifinal

• India defeated England by 7 runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal held at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
• India scored 253/7, while England finished at 246/7 in a high-scoring match.
• Sanju Samson scored 89 runs, and England’s Jacob Bethell scored 105 runs.
• With this win, India reached the T20 World Cup final for the fourth time and will face New Zealand on 8 March 2026 in Ahmedabad.

2. Digital Preparations for Census-2027

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched four digital tools for the upcoming Census-2027.
• Two official mascots named “Pragati” and “Vikas” were also unveiled.
• The 2027 census will be India’s first fully digital census, allowing self-enumeration through digital platforms.

3. Raisina Dialogue 2026 Begins in New Delhi

• The Raisina Dialogue 2026, India’s flagship global geopolitics conference, was inaugurated in New Delhi.
• Leaders and experts from many countries are discussing global security, technology, and international cooperation.
• The conference highlights India’s growing role in global diplomacy.

4. India–Finland Cooperation on Technology

• India and Finland agreed to strengthen cooperation in 5G, Artificial Intelligence, and emerging technologies.
• A Joint Working Group will coordinate innovation and digital development between the two countries.

5. India Congratulates Nepal on Successful Elections

• India congratulated Nepal’s leadership and citizens for conducting peaceful democratic elections.
• The Indian government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and regional stability.

6. Lakshya Sen Reaches All England Open Quarterfinals

• Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen advanced to the quarterfinals of the All England Open Championship in Birmingham.
• He defeated Ng Ka Long Angus (Hong Kong) in a tough three-game match.

7. Middle East Crisis Disrupts Air Travel

• Due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, more than 140 international flights were cancelled in India.
• Major airports such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Kolkata were affected by the disruptions.

8. IIM Udaipur Launches India’s First Bilingual Online BBA

• IIM Udaipur introduced India’s first bilingual (Hindi-English) online BBA program.
• The course supports flexible learning and NEP exit options, making management education more accessible.