THE HEADLINES :
- भारत की, वर्ष 2035 तक अपना अंतरिक्ष स्टेशन बनाने और वर्ष 2040 तक चंद्रमा पर अंतरिक्ष यात्री भेजने की योजना।
- President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulate NASA team on safe return of Sunita Williams and others from space this morning.
- गृह राज्यमंत्री नित्यानंद राय ने कहा–केंद्र आतंकवाद को खत्म करने के लिए कड़े कदम उठा रहा है।
- In Football, India and Maldives to clash in an International friendly match at Shillong this evening.
- भारत की ट्रीसा जॉली और गायत्री गोपीचंद की जोडी, स्विस ओपन बैडमिंटन के महिला डबल्स के प्री-क्वार्टर फाइनल में पहुंची।
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Now time for our segment DATELINE INDIA in which we take a look at the developments taking place at national or global level. Today we will talk about Bharat Antariksh Station.
India has planned to have its own space station namely Bharat Antariksh Station in 2035 and if all plan goes well an Indian astronaut will be on the Moon by 2040. This was stated by Minister of State in Prime Minister’s Office Dr Jitendra Singh while replying to supplementaries in the Lok Sabha today. Mr Singh said, Chandrayaan-4 will be launched through two launch vehicles and it will have five components. In reply to a query on why the chosen four Gaganyaan astronauts have been kept away from the public eye, Mr. Singh said it has been done to keep them away from distractions. He added that Gaganyaan’s test flight with a female robot will be launched by the end of this year. The Minister said, it is a moment of glory, pride and relief that Sunita Williams came back to earth safely.
भारत के अंतरिक्ष कार्यक्रम ने महत्वपूर्ण प्रगति की है, देश उपग्रह प्रक्षेपण में वैश्विक नेता बन गया है। श्रीहरिकोटा से अपने पहले विदेशी उपग्रह प्रक्षेपण के बाद से, भारत ने कुल 432 विदेशी उपग्रह प्रक्षेपित किए हैं, जिनमें से लगभग 90% पिछले दशक में प्रक्षेपित किए गए हैं। ये प्रक्षेपण अंतरिक्ष गतिविधियों के केंद्र के रूप में भारत की बढ़ती प्रमुखता और अंतरराष्ट्रीय अंतरिक्ष अन्वेषण प्रयासों का समर्थन करने की इसकी क्षमता को रेखांकित करते हैं।
One of India’s most ambitious space projects is the establishment of the Bharat Antariksha Station by 2035. The station will mark India’s significant leap in space exploration, placing it among the first countries, alongside the U.S. and a few others, to have its own space station. “We are going to have our own space station, we will be among the first to have that, after the U.S. and one or two other countries.
नासा के अंतरिक्ष यात्री सुनीता विलियम्स और बुच विल्मोर अंतरिक्ष में नौ महीने बिताने के बाद पृथ्वी के गुरुत्वाकर्षण के अनुकूल होने के लिए 45-दिवसीय पुनर्वास कार्यक्रम में शामिल हो गये है। स्पेसएक्स के क्रू-9 कैप्सूल में सवार दोनों अंतरिक्ष यात्री आज सुबह फ्लोरिडा के तट से दूर सुरक्षित उतरे।
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“To celebrate the spirited and multifaceted art, culture and heritage of India’s tribal communities, the National School of Drama (NSD) will be organising the 7th edition of Adi Rang Mahotsav in New Delhi from the 21st of this month. The three day festival will bring together 300 tribal artists from rural India. Various states including Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra among others will showcase their traditional performances during the event. The three day festival also feature an array of 15 dance and music performances representing 13 states. Various states including Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra among others. Performances including Gussadi Dance from Andhra Pradesh, Siddi Dhamal and Padhar Dance of Gujarat and Kinnauri Nat dance of Himachal Pradesh will be presented alongside various other traditional dance performances of different states. Further, Nagaland will present the War Dance while Odisha will present the captivating Durua and Singari Dances. The festival will also present master classes and national seminars on the art, culture and theatre of country’s tribal communities. Briefing media in New Delhi today, Director of NSD Chittaranjan Tripathy said, the festival aims to create and inclusive platform that brings unique traditions to the forefront. He added that is a significant step towards ensuring the preservation of tribal heritage for generations to come.For Parikrama Bhanu Pratap singh”
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Climate change is one of the most pressing issues threatening the very existence of our planet today. To tackle this enormous challenge, the British Council has launched the ‘Climate Skill Programme’. Recently, three higher education institutions from India were selected for this initiative, with Mumbai University being one of them.
“The three day festival also feature an array of 15 dance and music performances representing 13 states. Various states including Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra among others. Performances including Gussadi Dance from Andhra Pradesh, Siddi Dhamal and Padhar Dance of Gujarat and Kinnauri Nat dance of Himachal Pradesh will be presented alongside various other traditional dance performances of different states. Further, Nagaland will present the War Dance while Odisha will present the captivating Durua and Singari Dances. The festival will also present master classes and national seminars on the art, culture and theatre of country’s tribal communities. Briefing media in New Delhi today, Director of NSD Chittaranjan Tripathy said, the festival aims to create and inclusive platform that brings unique traditions to the forefront. He added that is a significant step towards ensuring the preservation of tribal heritage for generations to come.”
The British Council is implementing the ‘Climate Skill Programme’ in five countries, including Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia, Vietnam, and India. Aimed at raising awareness among youth pursuing higher education on climate change and developing the necessary skills to address it, the programme will be implemented with financial support from the British Council and HSBC. To elaborate on this initiative and its various aspects, we have Dr Aparna Kelkar from Mumbai University, one of the coordinators of this programme.
“Under the first phase of the ‘Climate Skill Programme’, 25 master trainers will be trained from 22nd to 26th March. Through this initiative, we will see young, skilled climate warriors who will work on various aspects to make our planet a better place for future generations.”
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“देश के सबसे स्वच्छ शहर इंदौर में आज रंगपंचमी पर विश्वप्रसिद्ध पारंपरिक गेर की धूम है। मालवा में होली के जुलूस को गेर कहा जाता है। करीब 3 किलोमीटर लंबी गेर में मुख्यमंत्री मोहन यादव, एनआरआई सहित लाखों लोग शामिल हुए । इसमें लाखों लीटर पानी और हजारों किलो गुलाल-रंग लोगों पर उड़ाया गया।”
इंदौर में इस बार तीन गेर और एक फाग यात्रा निकाली गई और फिर सभी ने राजवाड़ा पर सामूहिक रूप से रंगोत्सव मनाया। खास बात यह थी कि गेर को देखने के लिए 370 लोगों ने छत बुक कराई थीं। इंदौर की पहचान राजवाड़ा को ढंक दिया गया था , ताकि रंगों के कारण वह खराब न हो। आयोजकों से लेकर प्रशासन तक, सभी ने गेर की तैयारियों में कोई कसर नहीं छोड़ी। गेर के बाद सफाई व्यवस्था की भी पूरी तैयारी है। 500 से ज्यादा कर्मचारी एक साथ लगकर रिकॉर्ड टाइम में पूरे गेर मार्ग को साफ करेंगे। इस बार गेर के फोटो-वीडियो यूनेस्को को भेजे जाएंगे। वैसे आज कई विदेशी मेहमानों के साथ यूनेस्को की टीम भी इस रंग महोत्सव की साक्षी बनी। गेर में आज अलग अलग रंग दिखाई दिए। कहीं देशभक्ति, कहीं पर राधा कृष्ण की रासलीला तो कहीं पर भोलेनाथ का डमरू दिख । हर हर महादेव, जय हनुमान और जय श्री राम के नारों से रह रहकर पूरी गेर गूंजती रही । गेर में शामिल होने आए लोगों पर मिसाइल से गुलाल उड़ाया गया। वहीं सुरक्षा का दायित्व संभालने के लिए खुद इंदौर कलेक्टर आशीष सिंह कंट्रोल रूम में मौजूद हैं। चप्पे चप्पे पर सीसीटीवी की नजर रही। इसके अलावा,गेर में जगह जगह पुलिसकर्मी सिविल ड्रेस में भी मौजूद रहे । हुड़दंगियों पर नजर रखने के लिए पुलिसकर्मी छतों पर भी तैनात किए गए थे। गेर के सफल आयोजन के लिए पुलिस और प्रशासन सुबह से ही अलर्ट था। लगभग दो हजार से अधिक पुलिसकर्मियों की ड्यूटी लगाई गई है। ड्रोन से भी निगरानी की गई। कुल मिलाकर इंदौर ने एक बार फिर साबित कर दिया कि रंगोत्सव किस तरह मनाया जाता है। परिक्रमा के लिए भोपाल से मैं संजीव शर्मा ।
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The temple city of Andhra Pradesh,Tirupati witnessed a landmark moment with the inauguration of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts -IGNCA Regional Center. This newly established center, reflects a deep commitment to preserving India’s cultural heritage.
Marking a significant milestone in the preservation and promotion of India’s rich artistic and cultural heritage, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts- IGNCA, an autonomous trust under the Ministry of Culture recently inaugurated its 10th regional centre in the heart of Tirupati. Virtually inaugurated by Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan, this institute will be dedicated to the specialised study of Vaishnava Agama and the Indian architectural tradition. The center, established in collaboration with the National Sanskrit University-NSU, promises to become a hub for cultural and academic activities. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between IGNCA and NSU emphasizes their shared vision to further cultural and academic collaboration and envisioned as a vibrant hub for research, documentation, and other architectural traditions of India.The inauguration of IGNCA Regional Center in Tirupati signifies a profound commitment to preserving and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the region, ensuring that the arts continue to thrive and inspire future generations. Sai Sistla for Parikrama, Akashvani, Vijayawada.
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The Great One-horned Rhinoceros population in West Bengal has increased to 392 from 229.
A Rhino census conducted on 5th and 6th March 2025 across Jaldapara National Park, Gorumara National Park, Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary and parts of Jalpaiguri Reserve Forests of West Bengal covering an area of 396 sq km. In a press release the forest department has informed Rhinoceros population in Gorumara National Park recorded between 58 to 63 with an average estimate of 61 whereas in Jaldapara National Park the estimate is within the range of 327 to 334 with an average estimate of 331. Jaldapara National Park of West Bengal is the second largest habitat of One – Horned Rhinoceros after Kaziranga National Park of Assam. The forest department informed that earlier the population was 347 in 2022. The Chief Wildlife Warden of West Bengal Mr Debal Ray has said the future of Onehorned Rhino in the forests of the state is very good.
In the Rhino census conducted on 5th and 6th March 2025, 631 forest staffs has participated with the active involvement of 15 NGOs and civil society groups. Kalyan Laha, Akashvani News Kolkata.
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The Kerala government has decided to implement the Kerala Health System Improvement Programme (KHSIP), a major initiative supported by the World Bank, with a total investment of 3464 crore rupees. The project, to be implemented across all 14 districts in the state, will receive 2424 crore rupees in financial assistance from the World Bank. It is spread over a period of five years, beginning this year through 2030.
“The KHSIP aims to strengthen and modernise the state’s health systems to deliver value-based healthcare while addressing the challenges posed by Kerala’s advanced demographic and epidemiological transitions. It will also foster greater intersectoral collaboration to effectively respond to emerging threats, including the impacts of climate change.The project is designed to enhance the efficiency of the state’s healthcare delivery system. One of its key components will be the creation of a comprehensive ecosystem for the prevention and management of Non-Communicable Diseases, while simultaneously strengthening emergency and trauma care services. This will include the establishment of a network of 24/7 urgent care facilities, equipped with ambulances and trauma registries. The program also focuses on re-engineering health systems to tackle ongoing challenges, as well as emerging issues, particularly in elderly care. Local self-governments will play a crucial role in these initiatives. Furthermore, the project will aim to improve the state’s healthcare workforce, expand digital health applications, and increase public finance for health services.” Raj Mohan, Akashvani News, Kochi”
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Business News :
The benchmark domestic equity indices today ended with modest gains, extending their winning streak for third straight session. The 30-share index at the Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, rose 148 points to close at 75,449. The National Stock Exchange Nifty-50 also added 73 points to settle at 22,908. In the global crude market, Brent Crude was trading over half percent down at 70 dollars and 18 cents per barrel, and WTI Crude also fell 0.6 percent to trade at 66 dollars and 49 cents per barrel, when reports last came in. In the Indian bullion market, 24-karat gold was trading down at 89,020 rupees per 10 grams, and silver 999 fine was also trading down at 100,790 rupees per kilogram, when reports last came in.
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खेल :
In badminton, India’s Treesa Jolly and her partner Gayatri Gopichand have advanced to the Women’s Doubles second round at the Swiss Open at Basel in Switzerland. The ace Indian duo defeated Switzerland’s Aline Müller and Netherlands’ Kelly van Buiten 21-16, 21-17 in the first round. Treesa and Gayatri will now face the German pair of Selin Hubsch and Amelie Lehmann in the pre-quarterfinals tomorrow.
भारत और मालदीव आज शिलांग में एक अंतर्राष्ट्रीय फुटबाल मैत्रीपूर्ण मुकाबला खेलेंगे। मैच शाम 7 बजे से शुरू होगा। 25 मार्च को बांग्लादेश के खिलाफ होने वाले एएफसी एशियाई कप क्वालीफायर के लिए यह एक रिहर्सल मैच है।
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पुण्य तिथि या जन्मदिवस :
DEATHS:
Edgar Rice Burroughs :
Edgar Rice Burroughs passed away on this day in 1950. He was an American writer best known for his prolific output in the adventure, science fiction, and fantasy genres. Best known for creating the characters Tarzan (who appeared in a series of twenty-four books by him) and John Carter (who was a recurring character in a series of eleven books), he also wrote the Pellucidar series, the Amtor series and the Caspak trilogy. Tarzan remains one of the most successful fictional characters to this day and is a cultural icon.
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Mohan Babu :
Mohan Babu, is an Indian actor and film producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. An alumnus of the Madras Film Institute, Mohan Babu has acted in more than 500 films in lead, supporting and a variety of roles. In 1995, he received Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for his work in the multi-starrer Pedarayudu , which also starred Rajinikanth in a pivotal role. In 2007, he received the CineMAA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in Yamadonga . Mohan Babu fetched an honorary doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley , for his contribution to the field of cinema and education. He is the co-owner of production companies such as Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures, 24 Frames Factory and Manchu Entertainment. In 2017, he garnered the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South. In 2017, he received the Special Appreciation Award for completing & quot ; forty years in cinema" at the 6th South Indian International Movie Awards.
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नवीन निश्चल :
आज बॉलीवुड अभिनेता नवीन निश्चल की पुण्यतिथि है। उन्होंने फिल्म और टेलीविजन इंस्टीट्यूट ऑफ इंडिया से अभिनय की शिक्षा ली और वह FTII के फर्स्ट गोल्ड मैडलिस्ट रहे। उनकी पहली फिल्म “सावन भादो” थी। इस फिल्म की सफलता ने उन्हें रातोंरात स्टार बना दिया। इसके बाद नवीन ने “विक्टोरिया नंबर 203”, “धुंध”, “हंसते जख्म”, और “परवाना” जैसी कई यादगार फिल्मों में काम किया। नवीन की आखिरी फिल्म “खोसला का घोसला” थी, जिसमें उन्होंने सहायक किरदार निभाया था।
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Abbas Ali Baig :
Abbas Ali Baig was born on this day in 1939. He is an Indian former cricketer who played in 10 Tests between 1959 and 1967. In a career spanning 21 years, he scored 12,367 runs in first-class cricket at an average of 34.16. He coached the Indian cricket team during its tour to Australia in 1991–92 and the 1992 Cricket World Cup.
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Srinivas Avasarala:
Srinivas Avasarala was born on this day in 1984. He is an Indian actor, film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema. He received two Nandi Awards and a SIIMA Award. He is also a Professional racquetball player who represented India in the Racquetball Asian championships.
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केदारनाथ सिंह:
आज ज्ञानपीठ ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार, मैथिलीशरण गुप्त सम्मान, साहित्य अकादमी पुरस्कार और व्यास सम्मान जैसे अलंकरणों से सम्मानित साहित्यकार केदारनाथ सिंह की भी पुण्यतिथि है। केदारनाथ सिंह चर्चित कविता संकलन ‘तीसरा सप्तक’ के सहयोगी कवियों में से एक हैं। इनकी कविताओं के अनुवाद लगभग सभी प्रमुख भारतीय भाषाओं के अलावा अंग्रेज़ी, स्पेनिश, रूसी, जर्मन और हंगेरियन आदि विदेशी भाषाओं में भी हुए हैं।
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Nikolai Gogol :
Nikolai Gogol was a Russian novelist, short story writer, and playwright of Ukrainian origin. Gogol used the grotesque in his writings, for example, in his works & The Nose Viy & The Overcoat & and Nevsky Prospekt . The novel Taras Bulba (1835), the play Marriage (1842), and the short stories The Tale of How Ivan Ivanovich Quarreled with Ivan Nikiforovich &, & The Portrait &;, and The Carriage are also among his best-known works.
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पण्डित गुरुदत्त विद्यार्थी :
आज पण्डित गुरुदत्त विद्यार्थी की पुण्यतिथि है। (अंग्रेज़ी: Pandit Gurudatta Vidyarthi; जन्म- 26 अप्रैल, 1864, मुल्तान, पाकिस्तान; मृत्यु- 19 मार्च, 1890) पण्डित गुरुदत्त विद्यार्थी की गिनती आर्य समाज के प्रमुख नेताओं में की जाती थी। वे स्वामी दयानन्द सरस्वती के शिष्य थे। गुरुदत्त विद्यार्थी, लाला लाजपत राय और लाला हंसराज के प्रयत्नों से ही 1 जून, 1886 को लाहौर, पाकिस्तान में डीएवी स्कूल की स्थापना हुई थी।
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Philip Milton Roth :
Philip Milton Roth was born on this day in 1933. He was an American novelist and short-story writer. Roth &fiction—often set in his birthplace of Newark, New Jersey—is known for its intensely autobiographical character, for philosophically and formally blurring the distinction between reality and fiction, for its & ;sensual, ingenious style &; and its provocative explorations of American identity. He first gained attention with the 1959 short story collection Goodbye, Columbus, which won the U.S. National Book Award for Fiction.
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योगेश :
1943 – योगेश (गीतकार) – प्रसिद्ध भारतीय गीतकार और लेखक थे। हिंदी सिनेमा के लिए कई उम्दा गाने रचने वाले गीतकार योगेश गौर की आज जयंती है। योगेश 16 वर्ष की उम्र में मायानगरी आ गए। योगेश ने सखी रॉबिन फिल्म से साल 1962 में बतौर गीतकार डेब्यू किया। उनकी गिनती उन गीतकारों में होती है जिन्होंने अपने समय में सबसे बेहतरीन फिल्मकार रहे ऋषिकेश मुखर्जी, बासु चटर्जी आदि के साथ खूब काम किया। वहीं हिंदी सिनेमा के पहले सुपरस्टार राजेश खन्ना की फिल्म ‘आनंद’ के लिए भी उन्होंने ही गाने लिखे। गीत-ज़िंदगी कैसी है पहेली हाय इसके अलावा उन्होंने मंज़िल, मिली और छोटी सी बात जैसी फिल्मों के लिए भी गीतों की रचना की। गीत-रिम झिम गिरे सावन गीतकार योगेश ने फिल्मों के अलावा कई टीवी धारावाहिकों की कहानी भी लिखी। उन्हें दादा साहब फाल्के पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया गया।
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Walter Bruce Willis :
Walter Bruce Willis was born on this day in 1955. He is a retired American actor. He achieved fame with a leading role on the comedy-drama series Moonlighting(1985–1989) and has appeared in over one hundred films. He gained recognition as an action hero for portraying John McClane in the Die Hard franchise (1988–2013). Willis & other credits include The Last Boy Scout (1991), Pulp Fiction (1994), 12 Monkeys (1995), The Fifth Element (1997), Armageddon (1998), The Sixth Sense(1999), Unbreakable, The Whole Nine Yards (both 2000), Tears of the Sun (2003), Sin City (2005), The Expendables, Red (both 2010), Looper (2012), and Glass(2019).
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