National Affairs
- India’s Forex Reserves Drop
India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $11.68 billion to about $716.81 billion for the week ending 6 March 2026. The fall was mainly due to the Reserve Bank of India selling dollars to stabilize the rupee and valuation losses in foreign assets.
- LPG Cylinder Price Increased
The price of a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder increased by about ₹60, reaching around ₹913 in New Delhi. The rise is linked to global oil supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions affecting crude prices.
- India Securing Energy Supplies
The government is taking steps to ensure stable supply of LPG and CNG amid global energy disruptions and rising oil prices.
International Affairs
- Middle East Conflict Impact on Aviation
Due to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, airline routes and fuel prices have been affected. India has resumed flights to Riyadh, while monitoring the regional situation closely.
- IndiGo Introduces Fuel Surcharge
India’s largest airline IndiGo announced a fuel surcharge on domestic and international flights from 14 March 2026 due to rising aviation fuel costs caused by geopolitical tensions.
Government & Policy
- Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Bill 2026
The Chhattisgarh government approved the draft Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026 aimed at preventing forced or fraudulent religious conversions. The bill will be introduced in the state assembly.
- National Highway Green Cover Index
India is developing a Green Cover Index for National Highways to measure and improve tree plantation and environmental sustainability along highways.
- Kavach 4.0 Railway Safety System
Indian Railways is expanding Kavach 4.0, an indigenous automatic train protection system designed to prevent train collisions and improve rail safety.
Conferences & Events
- Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems (GCWAS-2026)
A three-day international conference is being held in New Delhi (12–14 March 2026) to promote women’s participation in agriculture and food systems.
- AAHAR 2026 Food & Hospitality Fair
The 40th edition of AAHAR International Food and Hospitality Fair was inaugurated in New Delhi by the Union Commerce Minister.
Sports
- India Women’s Hockey Team Qualified for 2026 World Cup
India qualified for the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 after defeating Wales 4-1 in the qualifiers held in Hyderabad.
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