The global 'Earth Hour' event in 2026 is being promoted worldwide to reduce environmental impact, with millions encouraged to turn off lights for 60 minutes. Pakistan's National Assembly Speaker and Senate Chairman have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment, and President Marcos Jr. has encouraged Filipinos to join, emphasizing energy preservation amid the Middle East crisis.
Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has issued a warning about a surge in fake letters linked to applications for permanent residence and other long-term immigration passes, with 12 cases reported since January 2026.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released exam city allotments for JEE (Main) 2026 Session 2 candidates in the Gulf region, with slips issued for Kuwait and Dubai, while arrangements for Bahrain are pending amid regional tensions.
The Indian government has officially notified the TV Ratings Policy 2026, replacing the 2014 framework and extending measurement to include Over-The-Top (OTT) and digital platforms, aiming to enhance accountability and transparency in the broadcasting sector.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented a ₹1,03,700 crore Budget for 2026–27, focusing on infrastructure, health, education, green initiatives, and social welfare, while also stating that the AAP government left the city with a ₹47,000 crore debt burden.
Ukraine anticipates a substantial boost in its rapeseed oil exports, projecting 576,000 tons for the 2025/2026 marketing year, a 2.7-fold increase from the previous season.
India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has assured the Rajya Sabha that the government will achieve its 4.3% fiscal deficit target by 2026-27, emphasizing efficient revenue management despite recent excise duty cuts.
The Philippine government plans to transfer approximately 7,500 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in 2026 as part of efforts to ease severe overcrowding at the New Bilibid Prison and move towards its planned closure by 2028.
Details regarding the correct date for Mahavir Jayanti in 2026 (March 30 or 31), along with puja timings, historical context, and significance, have been provided.