March 29, 2026
43 articles published on this date
From farm to software, how fresh WTO talks expose deep faultlines between rich and developing nations
The 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) took place from March 26–29, 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon — the first Ministerial Conference ever held on the African...
In a first, 5 Sahiwal calves have been born through advanced IVF tech. Here’s why this matters
The ICAR–Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, has achieved a landmark breakthrough by successfully producing five...
Artemis 2 launch: How NASA’s Moon missions aim to prepare the ground for deeper space exploration
NASA's Artemis II mission is set to launch no earlier than April 1, 2026, carrying four astronauts on a free-return trajectory around the Moon — the first cr...
WTO talks stalled going into final day amid US-India e-commerce deadlock
WTO MC14 in Yaounde, Cameroon entered its final day (March 29, 2026) with talks stalled primarily over the US-India deadlock on the e-commerce customs duty m...
U.S., Israeli strikes hit Iran port city near Strait of Hormuz: state media
Joint US-Israeli strikes hit a quay at Bandar Khamir, an Iranian port city near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, on 29 March 2026, killing five people and inj...
Voice of Global South: India bats strongly to shield WTO’s core mandates at MC14
At the conclusion of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaounde, Cameroon, India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal described India's role as ensuri...
Pakistan will be honoured to facilitate talks between U.S. and Iran: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar (also Deputy Prime Minister) announced that Pakistan is ready and "honoured" to facilitate direct peace talks ...
2 Indian, 1 Pakistani ships cross Strait of Hormuz
Two Indian LPG carriers belonging to the state-owned Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) — Shivalik and Nanda Devi — crossed the Strait of Hormuz and dischar...
India blocks China-backed investment pact at WTO MC14 in solo push-back
At the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference in Yaounde, India became the sole vocal opponent to block the incorporation of the China-backed Investment Facilitatio...
Two more India-bound LPG tankers pass Hormuz as Iran allows ‘non-hostile’ ships
Two LPG tankers — BW Tyr and BW Elm — carrying approximately 94,000 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, heading to...
A Bill that secures IPS officers’ role in deputation
The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on March 25, 2026 by Minister of State for Home Affairs...
PM-KUSUM 2.0 must address the overdependence on State procurement
Analysis of PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) points to its central structural weakness: implementation is heavily depend...
India's economy shows early signs of moderation amid West Asia crisis, despite strong start to 2026
The Finance Ministry's March 2026 Monthly Economic Review warns that India's economic momentum, which was strong through February 2026, is showing early sign...
Early economic data for March 2026 shows ‘moderation in economic momentum’: Finance Ministry
The Finance Ministry's Monthly Economic Review for March 2026 reported that early high-frequency indicators show a "moderation in economic momentum" after a ...
One month of Israel-U.S. war on Iran: A timeline
The US-Israel war on Iran began on February 28, 2026, with joint strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure, air defences, missile systems, and politi...
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu launches Digi Yatra at Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu launched Digi Yatra at Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, extending the face-biometric seamless travel system to a smal...
Economists divided over impact of excise revision on States
The central government revised fuel excise duties on March 26, 2026, cutting the Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) on petrol by ₹10/litre (to ₹3/litre) a...
Sri Lankan President thanks India for sending 38,000MT fuel amid West Asia crisis
Sri Lanka's President publicly thanked India for supplying 38,000 metric tonnes of fuel — comprising 20,000 MT of diesel and 18,000 MT of petrol — delivered ...
Sustained rise in crude oil prices may hit remittances, stoke inflation: Finmin report
The Finance Ministry's Monthly Economic Review warned that a sustained rise in crude oil prices could moderate India's remittance inflows, given that GCC (Gu...
India Backs Russian Weapons as Part of $25 Billion Purchase
India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, cleared procurement proposals worth ₹2.38 lakh crore (approximately $25...
China Urges Philippines to Stabilize Ties Amid Maritime Row
China and the Philippines held two days of formal diplomatic consultations at Quanzhou in Fujian province, China on 28–29 March 2026 — the first such formal ...
IBC reforms: Government moves to fix insolvency delays
The Union Cabinet approved a comprehensive set of amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, accepting all recommendations of the Parliame...
Govt eases kerosene rules for quick household distribution amid LPG supply crunch due to West Asia war
The central government relaxed petroleum safety and licensing rules to enable faster kerosene distribution to households across 21 states and Union Territori...
WTO’s fisheries pact: India for 25 year transition period, stronger disciplines on distant-water industrial fishing
At the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaounde, Cameroon (March 26–29, 2026), fisheries subsidies were one of the key agenda items, building on the...
Despite assurance from Centre, MGNREGS workers denied work
Thousands of rural workers across states including Bihar and Rajasthan have been denied work under MGNREGS, with some district officials informally claiming ...
Maoist campaign saw continuity across regimes, sharper push recently: Former MHA official
A former Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) official gave a detailed assessment of India's anti-Maoist campaign, noting that the overall strategy of combining se...
How will India’s new Nationally Determined Contribution accelerate climate action?
The Union Cabinet approved India's new Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for the period 2031–2035, to be submitted to the United Nations Framework Con...
Finance Ministry flags rising external risks as trade deficit and CAD expand
The Finance Ministry's Monthly Economic Review flagged a sharp widening of India's merchandise trade deficit, which expanded to USD 27.1 billion in February ...
Report highlights steps taken to mitigate risks posed by offshore Virtual Asset Service Providers
A report highlighted India's multi-pronged approach to mitigating risks posed by offshore Virtual Asset Service Providers (oVASPs) — cryptocurrency exchanges...
West Asia conflict may take pace off India's growth; CEA Nageswaran flags impact on inflation, fiscal deficit
Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran, in the government's monthly economic review for March 2026, warned that the ongoing West Asia conflict poses a r...
India sends 38,000 MT petroleum to Sri Lanka amid global energy crisis
India dispatched an emergency shipment of 38,000 metric tonnes (MT) of petroleum products to Sri Lanka — comprising approximately 20,000 MT of diesel and 18,...
Govt ramps up measures to ensure fuel, LPG supplies amid Hormuz disruption
The Central Government announced a comprehensive set of measures to secure fuel and cooking gas supplies for India following the closure of the Strait of Hor...
WTO members try to close gap between US, India on e-commerce tariff moratorium
At WTO MC14 in Yaounde, several member countries attempted to act as mediators between the United States and India to resolve the impasse on extending the e-...
FCRA Bill emerges as poll issue in Kerala; UDF, LDF seek withdrawal
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026, introduced in the Lok Sabha on 25 March 2026 by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, ...
India proposes “new approaches” for farm talks at WTO consistent with Doha mandate
At the Fourteenth WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, India called for a permanent solution on Public Stockholding (PSH) for food securit...
WTO MC: Members intensify talks on e-commerce duty moratorium extension at Yaounde
On the final day of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaounde, Cameroon, member countries intensified efforts to bridge differences over the e-co...
Piyush Goyal meets UK, EU, NZ, Canada trade ministers at WTO MC14 sidelines
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a series of bilateral meetings with trade ministers from the UK, EU, New Zealand, and Canada on the sideline...
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to visit Canada in May for trade talks
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed he will lead a major Indian business delegation to Canada in May 2026 for trade talks, following a meet...
WTO talks near deal on reform roadmap amid US-India e-commerce deadlock
At the Fourteenth WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, trade ministers were close to agreeing on a reform roadmap for the World Trade Orga...
Rules finalised, rollout of all 4 labour codes likely in April
Final rules for all four labour codes have been notified and full implementation is expected from April 1, 2026, marking a historic consolidation of India's ...
Israel-Iran war: Remittances, rupee at risk; fiscal strain may rise, warns SBI Funds Management report
An SBI Funds Management report warned that the West Asia conflict poses multi-dimensional risks to India's external sector and public finances, affecting rem...
IONS MARITIME EXERCISE (IMEX) TTX 2026 HELD AT SOUTHERN NAVAL COMMAND, KOCHI
The Indian Navy hosted the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Maritime Exercise (IMEX) Tabletop Exercise (TTX) 2026 at the Maritime Warfare Centre, Southern...
Israel-Iran war: India’s economy shows early strain; CEA warns of 'significant' hit to growth, inflation, balances in March review
Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran's March review has flagged that the Israel-Iran war poses a "significant" combined risk to India's growth, inflat...