Daily Current Affairs, News Headlines 05.03.2025
National Updates
- The WAVES India: A Bird’s Eye View Challenge, part of the Create in India challenges has invited drone pilots and filmmakers to capture the breathtaking beauty and diversity of India through aerial cinematography
- Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari and Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi flagged off the first-ever trials of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks in New Delhi.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Vantara, a unique wildlife conservation, rescue and rehabilitation initiative in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
- The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the “Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan at the National Workshop of Women Elected Representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions in New Delhi.
- Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda chaired the ninth meeting of the Mission Steering Group (MSG) of the National Health Mission (NHM), in New Delhi.
International Updates
- China and Canada moved swiftly to retaliate against newly imposed US tariffs, announcing their levies on American goods that could further disrupt the United States trade with its top three trading partners.
- Israel has set conditions for the next phase of a ceasefire deal in Gaza with Palestinian armed group Hamas. During a media briefing, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said, Tel Aviv has demanded a demilitarization of the Gaza Strip, an end to the rule of Hamas and the return of their hostages.
- In Indonesia, hundreds of people were evacuated after severe flooding hit most areas in Jakarta and surrounding cities due to heavy rain in the region.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented a plan to boost Europe’s defence industry and increase military capabilities. Briefing media in Brussels , the EU Chief said, Europe was in an era of rearmament and the region is ready to massively boost its defence spending.
- Nepal’s Parliament passed the Electronic Commerce Bill, giving confidence to consumers and creating a legal framework for regulating the country’s online trade. The bill proposes fines ranging from three lakh Nepali rupees to five lakh Nepali rupees, jail terms of three years, or both, depending on the crime committed.
- Ukraine’s Air Force reported that 99 drones were launched into the country by Russia overnight, causing significant damage and injuries in multiple regions.
- In Sri Lanka, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has warned of a nationwide strike unless the government restores doctors’ holiday allowances to previous levels.
Sports Updates
- In Men’s Cricket, India stormed into the final of the ICC Champions Trophy, defeating Australia by four wickets in Dubai, last evening.
- In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah launched the official website for the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu.
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