- Mahavir Jayanti being celebrated today by Indians.
- The nation pays homage to the Chief Architect of Indian Constitution Dr BR Ambedkar on his Birth anniversary today. Several functions have been organised throughout the country to mark the occasion. Floral tributes will be paid at Babasaheb’s Statue in the Parliament House Complex this morning.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi; Says, the museum is a living reflection of shared heritage of each government.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said India is the Mother of Democracy, and its great feature is that it has been continuously changing with the passage of time.
- Nation remembers Chief Architect of Indian Constitution Dr BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary.
- Vice president M. Venkaiah Naidu reached Lucknow this evening on a two day visit to Uttar Pradesh. During his visit the Vice president will go to Ayodhya and Varanasi and will perform Pooja at Ramlala and Kashi Vishwanath temple.
- Centre approves 61 applications under PLI scheme for Textile sector with investment of 19 thousand 77 crore rupees.
- Grammy winner Indian Musician Ricky Kej today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, he is happy to met Ricky Kej. He said, his passion and enthusiasm towards music keeps getting even stronger. Prime Minister wished Ricky Kej for his future endeavours.
- Sabka Vikas Maha Quiz, the biggest ever quiz contest launched, to build awareness about various Government schemes.
- Railway Ministry has clarified that there is no plan to levy surcharge on trains run on diesel traction.
- Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar, released during 1999 Indian Airlines Flight hijacking, designated as a terrorist, by Home Ministry, under UAPA.
- By Jammu and Kashmir more than Rs 2017 crore have been disbursed to over 65 lakh beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer under various social security schemes. So far, Rs 750 crore have been provided as interest subvention to 3.44 Lakh account holders.
- In J&K with an aim to ensure focused development in tribal areas, a special grant of Rs 98 crore was provided under Integrated Village Development Plan for filling the infrastructure gap in more than 400 tribal villages.
- Four LeT terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir.
- In Jammu and Kashmir four local terrorists of proscribed Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terror outfit have been gunned down by security forces in a gunfight at Badigam village in Zainapora area of Shopian district.
- Southwest Monsoon in the country likely to be normal this year, says IMD.
- National Health Authority extends an open invitation to all interested parties for sharing their Expression of Interest for developing innovative solutions for building digital health ecosystem for India.
- Spring harvest festivals of Baisakhi, Vishu, Rongali Bihu, Naba Barsha and Puthandu-Pirappu being celebrated in different parts of the country.
- India will host the Street Child Cricket World Cup in 2023.
