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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - March 2016

Mar 2016

Mar 08, 2026

RN Ravi Appointed Governor of West Bengal Ahead of Assembly Elections

Ravindra Narayan Ravi, a retired Indian Police Service officer from the 1976 Kerala cadre, has been appointed the Governor of West Bengal. The move follows the sudden resignation of CV Ananda Bose and comes ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. Ravi previously held senior positions in national security circles, including the CBI and IB, with a background in internal security and intelligence. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the Union government for not consulting the state government before the decision, arguing for better federal coordination. The appointment takes effect immediately as the state prepares for electoral governance and constitutional duties.

RN Ravi appointed West Bengal Governor following CV Bose’s resignation.
Ravi is a 1976 batch IPS officer from Kerala cadre with security background.
Previous roles include service in CBI and Intelligence Bureau.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused lack of state consultation.
Appointment set against a politically sensitive pre-election period.

Raisina Dialogue 2026 Inaugurated in New Delhi

Raisina Dialogue 2026 was inaugurated in New Delhi on 5 March 2026, signaling another year of high-level discussions on geopolitics and global governance. Prime Minister of India presided over the opening ceremony while Finland’s President Alexander Stubb delivered the keynote address. The forum brings together policymakers, business leaders, and scholars to debate security, climate, trade, and technology. The event underscores India’s active role in multilateral diplomacy and regional cooperation, with a program designed to foster practical collaboration on shared challenges while enhancing strategic dialogue among participating nations.

Raisina Dialogue 2026 opened in New Delhi on 5 March 2026.
Prime Minister chaired the inauguration; Finland’s President attended as keynote speaker.
Event focuses on geopolitics, security, climate, and technology.
Participants include policymakers, industry leaders, and scholars.
Highlights India’s role in multilateral diplomacy and regional cooperation.

Mar 06, 2026

Taranjit Singh Sandhu appointed Delhi LG as Saxena moves to Ladakh

In a major gubernatorial reshuffle, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, a former Indian diplomat, was appointed as Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, while Vinai Kumar Saxena was moved to Ladakh to replace Kavinder Gupta. Gupta had resigned from Ladakh on 5 March 2026 and was named Governor of Himachal Pradesh. The changes reflect ongoing central government oversight of union territories and state administrations. Sandhu’s appointment ends Saxena’s term as Delhi LG, marking another shift in India's administrative leadership as part of a broader restructuring across the country.

Taranjit Singh Sandhu named Delhi LG; Saxena to Ladakh.
Kavinder Gupta resigns as Ladakh LG on 5 March 2026.
Gupta appointed Governor of Himachal Pradesh.
Part of wider nationwide gubernatorial changes.

Vinai Kumar Saxena named Ladakh Lieutenant Governor after Kavinder Gupta resigns

Vinai Kumar Saxena, the former Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, was appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, taking over after Kavinder Gupta resigned on 5 March 2026. The President announced the changes as part of a broad reshuffle of governors and lieutenant governors across several states and union territories. Gupta, who had assumed Ladakh duties in July 2025, will be reassigned as Governor of Himachal Pradesh. The transition is effective immediately upon notification. Saxena will focus on governance in Ladakh, coordinating central schemes, security matters, and development programs in the union territory, amid ongoing administrative reforms nationwide.

Vinai Kumar Saxena appointed Ladakh LG; Kavinder Gupta resigns.
Gupta moves to Himachal Pradesh as Governor.
Reshuffle seen as part of nationwide gubernatorial changes.
Transition takes effect immediately on notification.

Mar 04, 2026

Saba Shawl becomes first Kashmiri woman to head Central Jail Srinagar

In Jammu and Kashmir, Saba Shawl has been appointed Superintendent of Central Jail Srinagar, becoming the first Kashmiri woman to head the high security facility. The transfer was formalised under Government Order No. 145-Home of 2026 dated 2 March 2026, with immediate effect. Shawl hails from Peerbagh in Srinagar and holds a Master's degree in Social Work. She previously worked as a senior community development consultant and was associated with the Indo Global Social Service Society, focusing on grassroots initiatives and capacity building. Her appointment marks a milestone for women in uniformed services in the Union Territory and signals potential reforms in jail administration and outreach programs.

First Kashmiri woman to head Central Jail Srinagar
GO 145-Home of 2026 dated 2 March 2026
Background: Master’s in Social Work; former community development consultant
Prior work: Indo Global Social Service Society
Implications: Milestone for women in uniformed services; potential reforms in Srinagar jail

Mar 02, 2026

Raisina Dialogue 2026: PM Modi inaugurates India’s flagship geopolitics conference

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 11th Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, highlighting AI, security and the global order. The three‑day forum (5–7 March 2026) brings together global leaders and policymakers to discuss geopolitics and geoeconomics. Finland’s President Alexander Stubb joined as the chief guest in earlier sessions, while participants examined technological disruption, strategic competition and economic security. The event underscored India’s role in shaping未来 multilateral dialogues and its stance on technology governance, cyber norms and international cooperation in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Event: Raisina Dialogue 2026 (New Delhi)
Dates: March 5–7, 2026
Key focus: AI, security, global order
Participation: global leaders and policymakers
Significance: India’s role in shaping geopolitics and tech governance

PM Modi extends Thai Poosam greetings to the nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Thai Poosam via social media. He wished for health, success and prosperity for all and prayed for Lord Murugan’s blessings to accompany the nation. The message reflects cultural inclusivity and the government’s engagement with major Hindu festivals as part of public messaging. The PM’s outreach underscores a steady emphasis on national unity and cultural diversity in public communication.

Event: Thai Poosam greetings by PM Modi
Medium: social media message
Aim: wishes for health, success, prosperity
Cultural link: Lord Murugan
Significance: public diplomacy and cultural inclusivity

Feb 27, 2026

NBEMS sets Guinness World Record for AI in Healthcare livestream

NBEMS, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, an autonomous body under the Union Health Ministry, has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records for delivering the highest number of viewers for a live YouTube lesson on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. The nationwide training programme targets registered medical practitioners to build familiarity with AI applications in diagnostics, clinical decision‑making, patient monitoring and health‑care management. The session demonstrates India’s push to integrate digital tools in medical education and practice. NBEMS emphasises accessible content for doctors nationwide and adherence to safety and privacy standards, highlighting a broader drive to scale digital health training in India.

NBEMS recognised by Guinness World Records for the largest audience of a live AI in Healthcare session on YouTube.
The event was part of a nationwide online training programme for registered medical practitioners.
NBEMS operates under the Union Health Ministry as an autonomous body.
Training covers AI in diagnostics, clinical decision‑making, patient monitoring and health‑care management.
This development reflects India’s broader push toward digital health education.

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