APWD organized a Water Concert in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to raise awareness on water conservation, stressing public participation alongside infrastructure development to address growing freshwater challenges.
The Department of Environment and Forests, A&N Administration, will hold a two-day mangrove workshop in Sri Vijaya Puram on March 21–22, 2026, inviting research papers on conservation, biodiversity, restoration, and community participation.
Indian markets surged nearly 3% as a new India–US trade deal slashed tariffs, boosting investor sentiment across sectors and lifting Sensex over 2,400 points.
Transport Department has issued a detailed road safety advisory covering helmet use, lane discipline, pedestrian safety and illegal vehicle modifications.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcomes the US–India trade deal announced after Modi–Trump talks, calling it a boost to jobs, growth, innovation and strategic cooperation.