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India is considering imposing up to a 15% safeguard duty on steel imports to counter the surge of cheaper Chinese steel flooding the market. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies is concluding its investigation, and the Commerce Ministry will decide on the implementation soon. This move aims to protect domestic steel producers from unfair competition and maintain the industry’s viability. The decision comes amid broader concerns about trade imbalances and the need to support local manufacturing sectors.

A sudden drop in solar power generation, attributed to unexpected cloud cover, caused India’s national grid frequency to fall below the required range. The Grid Controller issued alerts to power generators, emphasizing the importance of accurate weather forecasting and energy storage solutions to maintain grid stability. This incident highlights the challenges of integrating renewable energy sources into the power grid and the need for robust infrastructure to handle variability in power generation. ​

An organization affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) initiated a nationwide campaign advocating for the use of ‘Bharat’ instead of ‘India’ in official and common usage. The campaign was launched at 200 locations across the country, aiming to collect one million signatures by March 21. Proponents argue that ‘Bharat’ reflects the country’s indigenous identity and heritage, while critics view the move as an attempt to impose a particular ideological narrative.The initiative has sparked debates on national identity and constitutional nomenclature.