Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems 2026 started in New Delhi with the theme “Driving Progress, Attaining New Heights”.
Arpita Patra became the second Indian woman to summit Nevado Ojos del Salado, the world’s highest volcano, reaching a height of 6,893 metres on the Chile–Argentina border.
India successfully completed oscillation trials of its first hydrogen-powered train, marking a major step in green railway transport.
Japan launched the world’s first freight-only bullet train based on the Shinkansen system to improve fast and safe cargo transport.
The Indian Navy hosted IMEX (IONS Maritime Exercise) TTX 2026 in Kochi to strengthen maritime cooperation.
The inaugural meeting of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council–Research Advisory Board (BRIC-RAB) was held at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad.
Russia’s key Baltic oil export hub, Ust-Luga Port, was damaged again after a Ukrainian drone strike, causing fire and disruption in operations.
The port is one of Russia’s largest petroleum export terminals, which handling around 700,000 barrels per day of oil exports.
World Piano Day was celebrated on March 29, 2026, and it is observed every year on the 88th day of the year, symbolising the 88 keys of a piano.