As part of the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' to commemorate India's 75th year of independence, a "Green Triangle" named after Mahatma Gandhi has been jointly inaugurated in Madagascar's capital Antananarivo.
Jiya Rai, an Indian para-swimmer, started swimming from Palk Strait, Talaimannar in Sri Lanka and in 13 hours she reached Arichalmunai in Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu.
On 22 March, World Water Day is being celebrated annually to raise awareness about the importance of freshwater and advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.