PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the new Kota Greenfield Airport in Rajasthan on March 7, 2026, via video conferencing.
The ₹1,500 crore project, designed to boost regional development, will feature a 20,000 sq m terminal, capable of handling 20 lakh passengers annually.
The project is a Greenfield Airport in the Kota-Bundi region, aimed at enhancing air connectivity for the Hadoti region. The airport is expected to become operational by 2027.
National Affairs
The 9th International Santal Conference was held on March 7, 2026, in Darjeeling, West Bengal, graced by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu.
Organized by the International Santal Council, it focused on preserving Santal language, culture, and traditions, while promoting education and economic development.
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the conference, highlighting the community's rich heritage, the Santal Hul (uprising) of 1855, and the need for modern progress alongside cultural preservation.
National Affairs
The 3-day Raisina Dialogue 2026 ended in New Delhi on March 7, 2026 with India calling for restraint and peace in West Asia.
Global speakers discussed geopolitics, security and climate, while External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stressed India’s rise on its own terms.
Key discussions addressed urgent geopolitical tensions, including the US-Iran conflict, energy market stability, and AI governance, while solidifying India's role in shaping global policy.
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Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth was appointed as Vice Chief of the Army Staff on March 7, 2026.
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth is the current General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of Southern Army Commander.
He will succeed Lt Gen P. P. Singh and assume office with effect from 1 April 2026.
State Affairs
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who also holds the Finance portfolio presented the state’s budget for 2026–27 in the Legislative Assembly on March 7, 2026.
This is the 17th Budget of Siddaramaiah and the fourth in his second term as the chief minister.
The Karnataka Budget 2026-27, presented with a total outlay of ₹4.48 lakh crore, heavily prioritizes AI-driven growth to solidify Bengaluru's global tech hub status.
Key initiatives include a ₹16 crore AI Centre of Excellence, the "Bangalore Robotics and AI Innovation zone" (BRAINz), AI-powered agricultural tools, and personalized digital tutors for students.
