India's rich culture of art, music, dance & folk traditions is reaching audiences worldwide through the Ministry of Culture's Global Engagement Scheme. 27 countries, 62 festivals, over 2,348 artists, one mission: To make the world fall in love with India.

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More than just a financing vehicle, SWAMIH represents a targeted policy instrument that bridges financial markets, regulatory frameworks, and social needs. Through structured debt financing, strict eligibility measures, and professional fund management, the initiative has delivered tangible results: completed homes, resumed construction activity, and restored faith among homebuyers.

The 98th Academy Awards concluded at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, bringing together some of the biggest names in the film industry to celebrate the year’s best achievements in cinema.

The ceremony hosted again by Conan O'Brien, the ceremony featured a star-studded lineup of presenters, including Priyanka Chopra, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Anne Hathaway, and Javier Bardem. Security at the venue has been heightened amid rising tensions in West Asia.

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🔸National Commission for Women takes suo motu cognisance of media reports alleging obscenity and vulgarity in the song “Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke.”

🔸Summons issued to Actress Nora Fatehi, Raqueeb Alam, Actor Sanjay Dutt, Venkat K. Narayana (Producer, KVN Group), and Kiran Kumar (Director), directing them to appear before the Commission on 24th March.

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The Union Cabinet has approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA), with an outlay of ₹33,660 crore for developing 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country.

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A new Bill introduced in Parliament has reignited debate over #transgender rights by proposing to remove the principle of self-identification, a cornerstone of the Supreme Court’s landmark National Legal Services Authority v. Union of India ruling.

The amendment seeks stricter criteria for legal gender recognition, potentially requiring external certification instead of self-declaration. Critics argue the move undermines #constitutional rights and autonomy affirmed in 2014, while the government says it aims to bring clarity to definitions.

The proposed changes have sparked concern among activists, who see it as a rollback of hard-won protections for the transgender community.

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