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Centre plans enrolment drive to meet NEP goal amid high dropout rates
Officials from NIOS will work with state governments and Union Territories to identify out-of-school children and facilitate their enrolment through open schooling programmes, the ministry stated
 "Centre plans enrolment drive to meet NEP goal amid high dropout rates")
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles to hike prices of ICE products from April 1
Tata Motors to raise prices of ICE passenger vehicles by 0.5% from April 1 to offset rising input costs
 "Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles to hike prices of ICE products from April 1")
Indian asset managers dump government bonds at record pace on oil shock
Mutual funds have net sold government bonds worth 356 billion rupees ($3.82 billion) so far this month, a record for any month, clearing house data showed
 "Indian asset managers dump government bonds at record pace on oil shock")
Best FD rates March 2026: Up to 8.25% across small, private and PSU banks
Best FD rates in March 2026: Small finance banks offer up to 8.25% interest as FD rates vary across lenders. Here's how returns compare across tenures and bank types
 "Best FD rates March 2026: Up to 8.25% across small, private and PSU banks")
West Asia conflict to raise pesticide input costs by 20-25%: Industry body
West Asia conflict may raise pesticide costs by up to 25%, risking shortages during peak season and impacting farm yields in India
 "West Asia conflict to raise pesticide input costs by 20-25%: Industry body")
Tech Wrap March 20: Samsung Galaxy A-series, Redmi 15A, Gemini on macOS
Samsung may launch Galaxy A57, A37 on March 25. Redmi 15A launch date announced. Gemini app for Apple macOS. Samsung Galaxy Forever program. Google eases sideloading on Android
 "Tech Wrap March 20: Samsung Galaxy A-series, Redmi 15A, Gemini on macOS")
India's forex reserves fall $7 billion to $709.76 billion, shows RBI data
India's forex reserves dropped USD 7.052 billion to USD 709.759 billion during the week ended March 13, the RBI said on Friday.
 "India's forex reserves fall $7 billion to $709.76 billion, shows RBI data")
Tata Steel inaugurates scrap-based e-furnace for sustainable steelmaking
Tata Steel launches ₹3,200 crore green steel plant in Ludhiana, boosting low-carbon production and advancing India's sustainable manufacturing push
 "Tata Steel inaugurates scrap-based e-furnace for sustainable steelmaking")
Premium petrol prices hiked by ₹2; normal petrol, diesel price unchanged
HPCL raised premium petrol prices by ₹2 per litre, while regular petrol and diesel rates remain unchanged
 "Premium petrol prices hiked by ₹2; normal petrol, diesel price unchanged")
Hockey World Cup 2026 full schedule, IND vs PAK match date, live streaming
The Indian men's hockey team has been placed in a challenging group alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, England and Wales for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026
IPL 2026 news: SRH rocked by unavailability of Cummins, Edward; RR to miss Curran's services
Five Australian players, including SRH skipper Pat Cummins and RCB pacer Josh Hazlewood, are set to miss matches in IPL 2026
Samsung may launch Galaxy A57, A37 smartphones on March 25: What to expect
Samsung has confirmed a March 25 launch for new A-series phones in India, and while names are not official yet, report suggest the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 could be introduced
 "Samsung may launch Galaxy A57, A37 smartphones on March 25: What to expect")
India shifts to active credit ownership; 183 mn track CIBIL scores
India's credit culture is evolving rapidly, with 183 million people monitoring their CIBIL scores in 2025. Gen Z is leading the shift towards proactive financial awareness and ownership
 "India shifts to active credit ownership; 183 mn track CIBIL scores")
Rupee crashes 82 paise to record low of 93.71 against US dollar
Forex traders said the Indian rupee is under tremendous pressure as surging crude oil prices and a shift toward risk-aversion dented investor sentiments
 "Rupee crashes 82 paise to record low of 93.71 against US dollar")
India eyes sixth-generation network-centric programmes in air combat
Unlike fifth-generation fighters such as stealth aircraft, these programmes are designed as integrated combat ecosystems
 "India eyes sixth-generation network-centric programmes in air combat")
Sanju Samson or MS Dhoni: Who will keep wickets for CSK in IPL 2026?
MS Dhoni has not kept wickets in only eight IPL matches across the 2008 and 2009 seasons for Chennai Super Kings
A-I Delhi-Vancouver flight returns after 7 hours over operational issue
Without providing specific details, Air India, in a statement on Friday, said the aircraft landed safely at the Delhi airport
 "A-I Delhi-Vancouver flight returns after 7 hours over operational issue")
Shivraj Chouhan orders assessment of rabi crop losses after unseasonal rain
Chairing a comprehensive review of the country's agricultural situation, Chouhan said the adverse weather had hit several states at a time when crops were ripe and ready for harvest
 "Shivraj Chouhan orders assessment of rabi crop losses after unseasonal rain")
Govt targets illegal gambling networks, blocks 300 sites and apps
Government blocks 300 illegal betting and gambling platforms, intensifying crackdown under the Online Gaming Act to curb digital wagering networks
 "Govt targets illegal gambling networks, blocks 300 sites and apps")
Govt files 41 FIRs as PMKVY inspections flag concerns at training centres
Government files FIRs against Skill India centres over PMKVY irregularities, tightens monitoring with tech-driven checks under revamped scheme
 "Govt files 41 FIRs as PMKVY inspections flag concerns at training centres")