Maharashtra has been identified as the leading state in India for remittances, accounting for 20.5% of the total remittances, followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

White hydrogen is a naturally occurring form of hydrogen that requires no industrial production. It does not emit CO₂, making it an environmentally friendly alternative to gray and green hydrogen, which are produced through industrial processes.

The MoU between the India AI Mission and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation focuses on the application of AI to improve agriculture, healthcare, education, and climate resilience in India.

ISRO developed the Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201 microprocessors, with the Vikram 3201 being India's first fully indigenous 32-bit microprocessor for use in launch vehicles and avionics systems.

Uniyala keralensis is a new plant species discovered in the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve in Kerala. It is endemic to southwest India and differs from similar species in its genus by its light purple flowers.

Finland was ranked as the world’s happiest country for the eighth consecutive year in the World Happiness Report 2025. It was followed by Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden.

Kirsty Coventry, a legendary swimmer from Zimbabwe, made history by becoming the first female and first African president of the International Olympic Committee (IO in its 130-year history.

Chiranjeevi was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the UK government for his immense contribution to Indian cinema, cultural influence, and public service. The award was presented by the London-based think tank Bridge India at the House of Commons.

The ‘Shishtachar’ squads aim to reduce harassment and eve-teasing in public spaces through patrolling, surprise checks, and community outreach, focusing on improving women’s safety in Delhi.

UIDAI has collaborated with Sarvam AI, a Bengaluru-based Generative AI company, to enhance the user experience of Aadhaar services by incorporating advanced technologies.

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams safely returned to Earth on March 18, 2025, after spending over nine months in space. They landed in the Gulf of Mexico after the delays in the Boeing Starliner mission by SpaceX's Falcon9

The Varuna 2025 exercise is a joint naval exercise between India and France, focusing on strengthening bilateral naval cooperation. It involves aircraft carriers and fighter jets from both countries, including INS Vikrant (Indi and Charles de Gaulle (France)

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana was named the ‘Fit India Icon’ for his promotion of fitness and health, especially in the context of the nationwide Fit India Movement, which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019.

Archana Jadhav, an Indian long-distance runner, received a four-year ban after testing positive for Oxandrolone, a banned substance, in a test conducted by the World Athletics' Athletes Integrity Unit (AIU).

India ranked 24th out of 33 countries in the Global Free Speech Index, with a score of 62.6. It is placed between South Africa and Lebanon in the index, with Norway and Denmark being the highest-ranked nations.

India and the Maldives have decided to settle their bilateral trade transactions in their local currencies, Indian Rupees and Maldivian Rufiyaa, in addition to the existing Asian Clearing Union mechanism.

Morgan Stanley projects India’s GDP to reach $5.7 trillion by fiscal 2028, making it the third-largest economy in the world, surpassing Germany and Japan.

ISRO launched the Shri S Ramakrishnan Centre of Excellence in Fluid and Thermal Science Research at IIT Madras to address complex thermal challenges in space applications.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the first-ever temple dedicated to Shivaji Maharaj in Bhiwandi, Thane, on the occasion of Shivaji Maharaj’s birth anniversary.

The mobile app for the PMIS was launched to simplify the registration and application process for aspiring candidates, providing real-time updates and a user-friendly interface.

The ADB's Frontier Seed (Pacifi program aims to support local businesses, strengthen capital markets, and promote sustainable economic growth in the Pacific region.

The ‘Rajiv Yuva Vikasam’ scheme provides self-employment loans to youths from SC, ST, BC, and Minority communities, aiming to create opportunities for five lakh unemployed youth in Telangana.

India’s first-ever comprehensive river dolphin survey estimated the presence of 6,327 river dolphins across the country, with Assam having 635 individuals in its five rivers.

The Kabaddi World Cup 2025 will be held in England, marking the first time the event is hosted outside Asia.

Indore will establish India's first PPP-based green waste processing plant under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban. The plant will process green waste and generate revenue for the Indore Municipal Corporation.

Ms. Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, led India’s delegation at the 353rd Governing Body Meeting of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) held in Geneva.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and National Centre for Financial Education (NCFE) launched financial literacy programs, including the setting up of Financial Literacy Centres (FLCs) and media campaigns.

India and New Zealand launched negotiations for a “comprehensive and mutually beneficial” Free Trade Agreement (FT, marking a significant step in their bilateral relations.

Jharkhand won its first-ever national title by defeating Haryana in the final of the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025.

The Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 were held in Turin, Italy, where India won 33 medals, including 8 gold, 18 silver, and 7 bronze.

Ramakanta Rath, an eminent Odia poet, was honored with the Padma Bhushan, Sahitya Akademi Award, Sarala Award, and more for his contributions to Odia literature.

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) signed a ₹2,906 crore contract with the Ministry of Defence for the procurement of the LLTR Ashwini radar, developed by DRDO.

The Chandrayaan-5 mission, which will deploy a 250 kg rover, aims to conduct an advanced study of the Moon’s surface, in collaboration with Japan.

Justice PN Prakash launched the book Memories and Milestones, documenting the history and contributions of Blue Cross of India.

ISRO's Kulasekarapattinam spaceport in Tamil Nadu will launch its first Small Satellite Launch Vehicle in 2027, supporting polar launches of up to 500 kg.

NASA launched the SPHEREx space telescope aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to explore the history of the universe, the epoch of reionization, and ice exploration.

The SCO Defence Meet will be hosted by China in Qingdao on March 26-27, 2025, to discuss future security cooperation among member states.

China deployed a Large Phased Array Radar (LPAR) system in Yunnan province, near the China-Myanmar border, enhancing its surveillance capabilities over India.

Gemma 3 is a new AI model by Google, designed to run efficiently on devices like smartphones and laptops, offering enhanced performance with lower resource consumption.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) received the Digital Transformation Award 2025 for its digital initiatives, including Pravaah and Sarthi.

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) granted Valueattics Reinsurance the first private reinsurance license in India, ending GIC Re's monopoly.

India hosted the 2025 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi, marking the country's first time hosting an international para-athletics event.

Mumbai Indians won the WPL 2025, defeating Delhi Capitals by 8 runs in a thrilling final, securing their second title.

The PM-YUVA 3.0 initiative focuses on mentoring young authors under the age of 30 and promoting the culture of reading, writing, and book publishing in India.

The Fit India Carnival, aimed at promoting a healthier lifestyle, was inaugurated by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in Delhi.

Günter Blöschl, a hydrologist, was awarded the 2025 Stockholm Water Prize for his groundbreaking work in understanding flood risks and water resource management, particularly in the context of climate change.

Vayu is an AI-powered cloud solution launched by Tata Communications. It provides cost-effective, flexible, and intelligent enterprise cloud services by integrating IaaS, PaaS, AI capabilities, security, cloud connectivity, and professional services.

The mobile dental clinics launched in Delhi aim to enhance access to dental care, especially in underserved areas like slums. They provide free oral healthcare to residents and are operated by the Delhi government and Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences.

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after host nations United States, Canada, and Mexico. Japan secured their place with a 2-0 victory over Bahrain.

The book 'March of Glory' was launched to commemorate India’s maiden Hockey World Cup victory in 1975. It was co-authored by hockey historian K. Arumugam and journalist Errol D’Cruz, and it captures the dramatic journey of the Indian team to their historic World Cup win in Kuala Lumpur.

Vijay Sankar, the Honorary Consul General of Denmark for Southern India and Chairman of The Sanmar Group, was awarded the prestigious Knight’s Cross of the Order of Dannebrog by the King of Denmark. This honor recognized his outstanding consular services and efforts to strengthen Indo-Danish relations.