NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||12/03/2026.
NEWS &
VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||12/03/2026.
THURSDAY| VOL—V/2026/MARCH
OPINIONATED, FOR FREE CIRCULATION.
“अकर्तव्यं न कर्तव्यं प्राणैः
कण्ठगतैरपि ।
कर्तव्यमेव कर्तव्यं प्राणैः
कण्ठगतैरपि” ॥
*Meaning* : Whatever is not right to be done,
must never be done even on threat of death; and what is right to do, must be
done even if one sacrifice his life for the same.
*भावार्थ* : जो कार्य निषिद्ध है, उसे प्राण कण्ठगत (मृत्यु संकट
उपस्थित होने की स्थिति) पर भी नहीं करना चाहिये। जो कर्तव्य है, उसे अपने प्राण की परवाह न करते
हुये भी अवश्य करना चाहिये||
The Lok Sabha negated the Opposition’s
resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla with a voice vote yesterday.
Replying to the discussion in the House, Senior BJP leader and Home Minister
Amit Shah said, it is unfortunate that the integrity of the Speaker has been
questioned by the opposition.
India relaxed restrictions on investments from
neighboring countries yesterday that it enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Union Government has approved the renovation
of the historic Bascule Bridge at the Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways cleared the
project with an estimated cost of ₹117.54 crore.
NITI Aayog, released the second annual edition
of the Fiscal Health Index 2026 in New Delhi. The report highlights several
policy priorities for strengthening fiscal health across states.
Chhattisgarh government has approved the draft
of Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting
held in Raipur. The proposed legislation
aims to effectively curb religious conversions carried out through force,
inducement, fraudulent means, undue influence or misrepresentation while
converting from one religion to another in the state.
The Union Cabinet has approved a revised cost of
₹3,630.77 crore for a 31.42 km greenfield connectivity project linking the
Delhi–Mumbai Expressway with Jewar International Airport. The corridor will
improve connectivity across Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
Joint Secretary for Ministry of Petroleum and
Natural Gas Sujata Sharma said that
India’s crude supply is secure and about 70 percent of the country’s crude
import is now coming from outside the Strait of Hormuz.
India has welcomed the International Energy
Agency (IEA) decision to release emergency oil stocks amid prevailing supply
disruptions. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in a statement that
India is an Associate Member of the International Energy Agency and an active
participant in International Energy Cooperation.
In its first-ever order allowing passive
euthanasia, Supreme Court has permitted the withdrawal of artificial life
support of a 32-year-old man who has been in a comatose condition for more than
12 years.
WORLD: (REUTER, AP, AFP, BLOOMBERG, CNN, WP)
The United States and Israel carried out heavy
bombing of Tehran yesterday, while officials on both sides warned of maritime
escalation. Washington Post reported that the United States spent $5.6 billion
in the first two days of the war alone.
Congressional Republicans have backed the
campaign during war powers votes, while many Democrats have criticized it. Senator
Chris Murphy (D-CT) wrote on social media that he considered the
administration’s war plans “incomplete” and argued it does not know how to
safely reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Three cargo ships have been struck by
projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran threatened to cut off all trade
through the vital sea lane.
As countries across the world begin to feel the
gap in global oil supply, the thirty-two member states of the International
Energy Agency are due to decide today whether to release strategic oil
reserves.
The Iran war is rippling into other geopolitical
theaters. The United States is reportedly moving some missile defense equipment
from South Korea to the Middle East as fighting continues. South Korea’s
president opposed the move. Ukraine has dispatched drone experts to multiple
Gulf countries targeted by Iran. Since Ukraine worries the Iran war will
deplete the number of interceptors supplied by its allies, Germany and other
European countries committed to providing around thirty-five interceptor
missiles to Kyiv, Bloomberg reported yesterday.
The United Nations Security Council is holding
an emergency meeting on the fighting in Lebanon today at France’s request.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has publicly called for international help
securing a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel.
Phasing out nuclear power in Europe was a
“strategic mistake,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said
yesterday at a Paris summit on nuclear power. One-third of Europe’s electricity
in 1990 derived from nuclear, while today that figure is around 15 percent, she
said. The European Commission will provide $232 million in investment
guarantees for new nuclear technologies, she said.
Britain’s Parliament has approved legislation to
remove the remaining hereditary peers from the House of Lords, bringing an end
to a centuries-old system in which aristocrats held seats in the upper chamber
by birth. The government says member in the Upper House should not be secured
by birth.
Ghana-South Korea signed agreements on climate,
maritime security cooperation, and digital innovation today during Ghanaian
President John Dramani Mahama’s visit to Seoul.
The Australian mining firm Lynas Rare Earths
agreed to supply Japan with a commonly used rare earth
mineral—neodymium-praseodymium—for twelve years at a floor price equal to the
U.S.-negotiated rate in a recent deal with another company.
SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY:
The
Army Hospital has achieved a global milestone in minimally invasive Glaucoma
Surgery with aqueous angiography in New Delhi. The Ministry of Defence informed
that the pioneering procedure was carried out
using advanced surgical instrumentation and real-time imaging with the
Heidelberg Retina Angiograph to visualise aqueous outflow pathways during the
operation.
Tata
Advanced Systems partners with Ramco Systems to provide the digital backbone
for the IAF C-130J MRO facility in India. The platform will support aircraft
maintenance, repair and overhaul operations, strengthening India’s defence
aviation ecosystem.
Nagauri
Pan Methi from Rajasthan’s Nagaur district receives PPVFRA patent under the
community farmers variety category. The recognition grants legal rights to
farmers and protects the crop from biopiracy while boosting prospects for GI
tag and exports.
CRIME & PUNISHMENT:
The
Ministry of Home Affairs has informed that 108 Naxalites surrendered in six
districts of Chhattisgarh. The districts include Bijapur, Dantewada, Sukma,
Bastar, Narayanpur, and Kanker. The Ministry further stated that a reward money
of 3 crore 95 lakh rupees was declared on these Naxalites.
The
Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting searches at 19 premises across
Chandigarh, Gurgaon and Mohali in connection with a major fraud at the
Chandigarh branch of IDFC First Bank. The agency said that searches are being
conducted to trace the money trail involving the alleged embezzlement of around
Rs 590 crore from Haryana government bank accounts maintained in the bank. EMPLOYEES OF BANK AND HARYANA STATE GOVERNMENT , ARE BOTH
INVOLVED.
The
Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued guidelines mandating
due diligence for endorsements and prescribing conditions for advertisements to
prevent misleading claims. I
understand offenders will be prosecuted.
MISHAPS: -
In
Switzerland, a bus caught fire in the town of Kerzers last evening, killing six
people and severely injuring three others.
ENVIRONMENTAL: -
Achieving
net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is more cost-effective than continued fossil
fuel reliance, according to a report published today from a British government
climate advisory body.
GAMES & SPORTS: -
The
Indian Air Force (IAF) has once again showcased its exceptional capabilities
beyond aerial operations, securing top honours at the International Military
Adventure Challenge Cup 2026. This prestigious global event highlighted the
IAF's dominance in adventure sports, reinforcing its reputation for excellence
in diverse domains.
DAS KAPITAL:
Indian
Share Market: -
*BSE
SENSEX* 77,566.16 −1,352.74 (1.71%)🔻
*NIFTY*
24,028.05 −422.40 (1.73%)🔻
BULLIONS:
*GOLD* : ₹ 16,700/ 01gm (24 krt)
*SILVER* : ₹ 289,900/KG
Currency
Exchange Rates:
*Euro*
: ₹107/-*USD* ₹ 92/- * China ¥* : ₹ 13/-
WHAT IS NEXT:
Today,
José Antonio Kast will be inaugurated as president of Chile.
Today,
the Inter-American Development Bank begins its annual meetings in Paraguay.
Today,
European Council President António Costa visits Baku, Azerbaijan.
Tomorrow,
the South by Southwest innovation conference begins in Texas.
THE END.
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