India's first-ever SAI National Centre of Excellence to train athletes in mountain terrain biking and bicycle motocross will be set up in Shimla by the Sports Ministry in collaboration with the Youth Services and Sports department of the government of Himachal Pradesh.
Veteran Australian cricketer Rod Marsh, who played as a wicketkeeper for the Australian national team has passed away due to a heart attack. He was 74.
Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar has announced a new scheme for women, 'Haryana Matrushakti Udaymita Scheme', on International Women's Day, to provide financial support to women entrepreneurs.
The "Girl Shiksha Pravesh Utsav" campaign has been launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).