Introduction
March 2019 Daily Newspapers Important Articles chapter presents with the daily important articles from the prominent newspapers. The articles will primarily assist in the preparation of government jobs exams and interviews in India. Current Affairs section holds a critical importance in many competitive exams in India related to recruitment in the government sectors.
Mar 31 2019
Trump threatens to seal border with Mexico next week: Not playing games
Source: Indian Express
Cong. resents everything we are proud of
Source: The Hindu
Market, economists see policy rate cut
Source: Business Standard
Raising funds tough for lower-rated firms as credit costs increase sharply
Source: Indian Express
SAT settles SEBI-broker dispute over interest calculation
Source: The Hindu
IIT Madras converts petroleum waste toluene into useful product
Source: The Hindu
Fossils pinpoint day asteroid hit earth, causing mass extinction
Source: The Hindu
Mar 30 2019
Mired in Uncertainty
Source: The Hindu
Increase in VVPAT numbers will delay counting by six days: EC
Source: The Hindu
1. Fiscal system must be prepared for Minimum Income Guarantee scheme
Source: Click Here
2. Why G-sec yield has moved in a window a narrow bandSource: Click Here
Share pledges on the rise as funds dry up
Source: The Hindu
Govt to frontload borrowing in FY20, two-thirds in first half
Source: The Hindu
Get Rs.13 lakh to stay in bed for 2 months
Source: The Hindu
Mar 29 2019
1. US circulates draft resolution on Azhar in Security Council
Source: The Hindu
2. Thai pro-Army party won popular vote, says Election CommissionSource: Indian Express
1. NHRC seeks report from Odisha DGP on missing women, girls
Source: The Hindu
2. PM begins: Terrorists, Pak want me to lose, Opp to winSource: Indian Express
New loan pricing scheme may be put off
Source: The Hindu
300,000 companies under tax scanner for money laundering
Source: Business Standard
Jody Williams says a shared vision can change the world
Source: The Hindu
Mar 28 2019
1. Nawaz Sharif out on Bail
Source: Indian Express
2. Pakistan acts to defuse tensions with AfghanistanSource: The Hindu
Decision taken in 2014.. No country will share or sell this tech, it’s our own
Source: Indian Express
2. In 2018, Official secrets act invoked in five casesSource: The Hindu
1. RBI raises FPI investment limit in G-secs for FY 20
Source: Business Line
2. Central banks new tool to curb financial risk gains tractionSource: Business Line
1. India in pact to ease U.S. firms compliance
Source: The Hindu
Slipping on tax targets, CBDT goes all- out to boost mop-up
Source: Indian Express
Saurabh, Manu win with a WR
Source: The Hindu
A museum with a heart and history
Source: The Hindu
Mar 27 2019
1. Pak court orders protection for two Hindu Girls after ‘forced conversion’
Source: Indian Express
2. MPs wrest control of Brexit Process from GovernmentSource: The Hindu
1. EC asks Niti V-C to explain his comments on Cong’s Nyay
Source: Indian Express
2. Very, very serious matters in CBI reports on Saradha case: SCSource: The Hindu
1. Rupee – dollar swap auction gets a big thumbs up
Source: Business Standard
2. Govt refuses to reveal details on RBI Governor’s appointmentSource: Business Line
1. RBI receives aggressive bids, infuse Rs.34,500 cr. Liquidity
Source: The Hindu
Mind tree sets up panel to look at L&T open offer, drops buyback plan
Source: Indian Express
All Woman Space Walk Nixed Over ill - Fitting Suit
Source: The Hindu
Mar 26 2019
1. No collusion, but no exoneration
Source: The Hindu
2. Israel carries out air strikes in Gaza after rocket attack near Tel AvivSource: Indian Express
1. Christchurch to Kerala, mosque to mosque: journey of grief & Comfort
Source: Indian Express
2. Goyals step down from jet boardSource: The Hindu
3. Woman candidate on Arunachal Congress list, man files papersSource: The Hindu
1. Digital Payments have witnessed 9 – fold increase over last 5 years: RBI Governor
Source: Business Line
1. I-T’s big data to nab tax evaders
Source: Business Standard
India will need to be on its toes against Malaysia
Source: The Hindu
Mar 25 2019
1. Thai pro-Military party takes early lead
Source: The Hindu
2. Ministers plot oust May, report says as MPs try to take control of EU exitSource: Indian Express
1. Missing in National job market: 2.8 cr rural women over the last six years
Source: Indian Express
2. Uproar in T.N Congress over choice of KartiSource: The Hindu
3. Army’s carbine procurement held upSource: The Hindu
Fintech companies target MSMEs amid push for paperless transactions
Source: The Hindu
A Messi drawing comes ‘alive’
Source: The Hindu
India Concedes last-minute goal
Source: The Hindu
Mar 24 2019
1. Mueller Submits Russia Probe report
Source: The Hindu
2. Thousands march in London to demand new Brexit referendumSource: Indian Express
1. Cane dues cross Rs 10,000 cr, half from first phase poll seats
Source: Indian Express
2. Prasad in, Shatrughan out in BJP’s line-up of candidatesSource: The Hindu
3. Vice admiral Karambir singh next Navy ChiefSource: The Hindu
RBI defers implementing Ind AS, yet again
Source: The Hindu
India starts campaign with win over japan
Source: The Hindu
Mar 23 2019
1. EU gives U.K new Brexit deadlines
Source: The Hindu
2. Pak’s Qureshi says he discussed Massod Azhar issue with ChinaSource: Indian Express
1. Centre bans JKLF under anti-terror law
Source: The Hindu
2. Missing: Congress from Trinamool logoSource: The Hindu
3. Govt boycotts Pak National Day, PM sends greetings to people of PakistanSource: Indian Express
Streling Biotech loan fraud accused nabbed in Albania: to be Extradited
Source: Indian Express
Woo your teen back
Source: Indian Express
India beats Nepal for fifth straight tittle
Source: The Hindu
Mar 22 2019
1. Modi gets Varanasi again, Shah replaces Advani in Gandhinagar
Source: The Hindu
2. Citing invite to Hurriyat, India to stay away from pak’s National Day reception todaySource: The Hindu
3. Sending a Strong Signal to PartiesSource: The Hindu
4. Cash – Strapped Jet cuts more domestic flightsSource: The Hindu
Cash in circulation jumps 19.1% from pre-demonetisation level
Source: The Hindu
CSK and RCB get down to brass tacks
Source: The Hindu
Mar 21 2019
1. Australian PM slams Erdogan for ‘reckless’ comments
Source: The Hindu
2. UK asks for 3-month Brexit delaySource: Indian Express
1. Aseemanand, three others acquitted in Samjhauta case
Source: The Hindu
2. Ambedkar front’s wooing of OBCs may dent Congress-NCP chancesSource: Indian Express
3. Nirav Modi arrested in London, denied bail and sent to custody until March 29Source: Indian Express
4. I-T dept. attaches assets worth Rs. 225 Crore of retired IAS officerSource: The Hindu
1. Banks to take control of jet Airways Cockpit
Source: Business Standard
2. Rupee: Asia’s worst currency is now the bestSource: Business Line
1. Google fined $1.7 bn for search ad blocks in third EU sanction
Source: Indian Express
2. Vodafone Idea board okays price of Rs 12.50/share for Rs.25k-cr rights issueSource: Indian Express
Once upon a Hijack
Source: Indian Express
Where the house sparrows nest preference shifts to packed places
Source: The Hindu
1. FIFA president’s pat for CCFC
Source: The Hindu
2. Korea build side on young legsSource: Indian Express
Mar 20 2019
1. 1,000 feared dead in Mozambique storm
Source: Indian Express
2. U.K. to seek Brexit extension till June 30Source: The Hindu
1. GoMs on lynchings, harassment on hold
Source: The Hindu
2. When T.N last VotedSource: The Hindu
3. Teen takes home Shaurya Chakra for taking on militantsSource: Indian Express
4. Students call off protest at Patiala Law University after govt steps inSource: Indian Express
Exim Bank to explore equity support for African projects
Source: Business Line
Synonyms and Antonyms
Source: Brills Express
Colours of the Earth
Source: Indian Express
House Sparrows feeder boxes installed along the wall of a building on the beach road in puducherry
Source: The Hindu
1. Mirabai, relieved and refreshed
Source: Indian Express
2. No trophy, no regrets: FedererSource: The Hindu
Mar 19 2019
1. UAE helped defuse India – Pak tension: envoy
Source: The Hindu
2. China – Pak talks to focus on regional tensionsSource: The Hindu
3. After Cabinet nod, New Zealand PM promise new laws within daysSource: Indian Express
1. Cong seeks more seats, Oppn talks in Bengal, Bihar come under strain
Source: The Indian Express
2. NGT pulls up Ministry for not furnishing proper dataSource: The Hindu
3. Repeat MPs’ assets rose 142%Source: The Hindu
Tight liquidity in domestic market sees MFIs raising $53m via ECB in FY19
Source: Business Line
1. Maruti cut production in Feb, trend may continue this month
Source: The Hindu
1. Housing GST rule must be changed: Amit Mitra
Source: Business Standard
Leaving a Stamp on History
Source: Indian Express
India on the brink of a dry eye disease epidemic, says study
Source: The Hindu
1. Tips from Bolt do the trick for Jamaican sprinters
Source: The Hindu
Mar 18 2019
1. Theresa May hopes to be third time lucky with Brexit vote
Source: The States Man
2. Tamil Classes at the Beijing Foreign Studies UniversitySource: The Indian Express
3. New Zealand to seek talks with Facebook over live – StreamingSource: Financial Express
4. Crimea’s Reunification with RussiaSource: Indian Express
1. Decision 2019
Source: Indian Express
2. Goa chief minister parrikar dies at 63Source: Hindustan Times
3. Soon, flat buyers can remove builders from delayed projectsSource: Indian Express
IDBI Bank’s ‘private lender ‘tag a bolt out of the blue for staff
Source: Business Standard
Sebi aims to shorten rights issue listing time
Source: Statesman
1. Takeaways from take 500
Source: Business Line
2. CPSE-ETF fifth tranche: Govt to raise Rs.3, 500 crSource: Financial Express
3. $5 Billion Currency swap window will push down rates on high rupee liquiditySource: Indian Express
1. Remaking schools without bullying
Source: Financial Express
2. General English for allSource: Brills Express
1. Diksha Dagar becomes youngest Indian woman to win on LET tour
Source: Brills Express
2. Bengaluru FC crowned ISL Champions for First timeSource: States Man
3. Kohli, Bumrah maintain top positions in ICC ODI rankingSource: States Man
Mar 17 2019
1. Mosque attack suspect charged with murder
Source: Deccan Chronicle
2. Apple infringed three Qualcomm patents, jury findsSource: Business Standard
1. HDFC Bank Joins $100 – BN M –Cap Club
Source: Business Standard
2. RBI says there is no change of stance on February 12 CircularSource: The Hindu
Maintain 5-10% allocation to gold
Source: Business Standard
Banks’ reliance on bulk deposits likely to increase: Ind – Ra
Source: Sunday Statesman
A get to selectively remove oil or water
Source: The Hindu
Mar 16 2019
Kim may Suspend N-Talks with ‘Gangster-like’ US
Source: Economics Times
Pak Govt sneakily grabs Kartarpur Gurdwara land
Source: Times of India
Jet Airways crisis: SBI sees clarity on final resolution within a week
Source: Business Line
Exports in 2018-19 set to finally scale 2013 – 14 level
Source: Times of India
Trade deficit narrows, exports up just 2.4%
Source: Business Standard
Sensex reclaiming 38k level fails to enthuse investors
Source: Financial Express
Crickets Brush with Terror
Source: Times of India
Mar 15 2019
Boeing works to manage a crisis with unknown costs
Source: Times of India
Cong left red – faced as Vadakkan once a key Sonia aide, joins BJP
Source: Times of India
1. Bank of India hopeful of Rs.1, 800 – crore write – back from Essar Steel resolution
Source: Business Line
2. Will RBI dollar swap auction be a success? Experts DividedSource: Business Standard
3. Re – Categorization of IDBI Bank Ltd.as a private Sector BankSource: Click Here
March may be the worst FY19 month for realtors
Source: Business Standard
May Series Options Premiums Zoom as Investors Rush for Poll Cover
Source: Economics Times
More Problems than Solutions
Source: Times of India
Tamil Ethos to the Fore
Source: Economics Times
Mar 14 2019
1. Trump campaign ex-chief gets 3.5 more years in prison
Source: Times of India
2. Boeing CEO Speaks to Trump, Says He’s Confident of 737 Max SafetySource: Economics Times
Millions to die prematurely by ’50 due to pollution: UN
Source: Times of India
RBI puts auditors of Banks on Notice
Source: Business Standard
1. Backhaul spectrum: TDSAT rejects Vodafone Idea Plea
Source: Financial Express
2. Reliance firm to hike gas carrying chargesSource: Deccan Chronicle
FPI Quarterly Inflows set for Highest Level Since 2017
Source: Economics Times
The Bubble Bursts
Source: Times of India
Mar 13 2019
Time for the Web to emerge from digital adolescence
Source: Times of India
Know identity of downed F-16’s pilot: Sitharaman
Source: Times of India
Monetary policy reviews during past three general elections
Source: Business Line
1. Export Index for States on Anvil to Boost Competition
Source: Economics Times
2. BSE market – cap rises by RS.7.8 cr this monthSource: Deccan Chronicle
L&T Likely to meet order Guidance despite fall in Biz from Central Govt
Source: Economics Times
Australia confident of pulling off a stunner
Source: Deccan Chronicle
Mar 12 2019
China, Indonesia & Ethiopia ground Boeing 737 Max 8 fleets after crash
Source: Times of India
India slips to No.2 spot on list of arms importers
Source: Times of India
1. Bankers divided over linking rates to external benchmark
Source: Business Standard
2. Axis Banking & PSU Debt Fund (G)Source: Economics Times
3. Will other banks follow suitSource: Business Line
Global economy hits weakest spell since financial crisis
Source: Deccan Chronicle
PE Baring nears deal to buy NIIT Tech, values co at $1.2bn
Source: Times of India
History may repeat in Another Pre – Poll Rally
Source: Economics Times
Rafa, Federer advance to Round 3
Source: Deccan Chronicle
Mar 11 2019
Four Indians among 157 Killed as Plane crashes 6 min after takeoff in Ethiopia
Source: Times of India
1. In a first, BJD to keep 33% of seats for women
Source: Times of India
2. State of the StatesSource: Times of India
1. RBI has no data on old notes used at pumps
Source: Deccan Chronicle
2. SoftBank’s new Mantra: Spot’ em early if you canSource: Business Standard
3. LIC forces IDBI Bank staff to buy insurance policiesSource: Click Here
Centre Aims Record Low NREGS Dues by Year – End
Source: Economics Times
Bullish Sentiment, Rupee’s Gain Take Nifty’s 2019 Returns to Positive Zone
Source: Economics Times
On flat Pitch Tuner Rules
Source: Times of India
Mar 10 2019
N.Korea may be preparing for a missile or space launch: report
Source: The Hindu
Nirav found in London 7 months after India sought extradition
Source: Times of India
Natural gas may play a game changer for energy
Source: Business Standard
Strike Force
Source: Indian Express
PMAY Empowering India Awards 2019
Source: Times of India
Ideas Exchange
Source: Financial Express
Mar 9 2019
Trump Ex-Campaign Chief Manafort Sentenced to 47 Months in Prison
Source: Economics Times
ED to oppose Private Parties Claims to Access Mallya Assets
Source: Economics Times
SBI to link saving deposits, loan pricing to repo rate from May 1
Source: Business Standard
Govt to meet fiscal deficit target of 3.4%, says Garg
Source: Financial Express
NCLT allows ICICI Bank’s plea against punj Lloyd
Source: Financial Express
Stress
Source: Employment News
Lone Warrior
Source: Economics Times
Mar 8 2019
Facebook’s Zuckerberg Says He’ll Shift Focus to User’s Privacy
Source: Economics Times
In poll season, Government stops cut in SC/ST, OBC faculty
Source: Times of India
1. US trade deficit with India Falls Modi to raise issue with Trump
Source: Business Standard
2. 18% GST on premium is brutal: Irdai memberSource: Business Standard
Nifty’s Positive Momentum Likely to Continue
Source: Economics Times
Government Announces Rs 20 Coin
Source: Click Here
To Win Games
Source: Economics Times
Mar 7 2019
Talks with Taliban focus on four key issues to end Afghan war: US
Source: Indian Express
HC nixes Maha relief for 11 fake encounter cops
Source: Times of India
Banks want RBI to defer IndAS roll – out
Source: Business Standard
Forces seek more ammo amid rift with Pak
Source: Business Standard
Philip Morris flouting FDI norms for Years
Source: Business Standard
13-YO Boy Creates Brilliant Agro-Device to Help Labourer Mom, Impresses IPS Officer
Source: Click Here
Sindhu lost to Sung Ji
Source: Indian Express
Mar 6 2019
US Justified F- 16 Sale to Pakistan in 2008 as Deterrence against India
Source: Economics Times
Pak sending team for Kartarpur talks
Source: Times of India
SoftBank Fullfils its $350 – m Promise Made to Delhivery
Source: Economics Times
NBFCs looking at offshore funds to diversify borrowing sources
Source: Business Standard
Finance, Reliance Group Stock Futures witness Surge in Interest
Source: Economics Times
Mar 5 2019
Ghar me ghus ke maarenge Modi warns terror outfits
Source: Times of India
CBI books Hyderabad firm for cheating SBI
Source: Financial Express
With polls round the Corner, Govt Stalls Rs.7, 500 – Cr EV ‘Feebate’ Plan
Source: Economics Times
MSCI EM – Tracking Funds in India may see $3.8 – b Outflow: Goldman
Source: Economics Times
Rehearsal to Continue
Source: Economics Times
Mar 4 2019
Iran threatens action against Pakistan – based terrorist groups
Source: Times of India
India, Russia to Ink $3b N – sub Deal This Week
Source: Economics Times
PSBs may go on fundraising spree to reduce govt stake
Source: Business Standard
States with low tax mop – up in vat regime get GST boost
Source: Business Standard
Indo – Pak Tensions may Increase BJP’s Chances in Polls: Mobius
Source: Economics Times
Old is Gold
Source: Economics Times
Mar 3 2019
Azhar’s Brother Confirms IAF hit Jaish terror factory
Source: Times of India
Central Bank puts NPAs on the block
Source: Financial Express
Idea Exchange
Source: Indian Express
No, artificial intelligence isn’t coming for your job
Source: Times of India
A New Line of Control
Source: Indian Express
Women at Work
Source: Indian Express
Mar 2 2019
Tesla’s Mass Market $35k E – Car ready to order, online
Source: Economics Times
1. India Cheers as IAF pilot returns home
Source: Business Standard
2. Snooping in national interest overrides privacy right: GovtSource: Times of India
Carlyle Group Acquires 9% Stake in SBI life Insurance
Source: Economics Times
Feb Manufacturing Activity at 14 – mnth High on strong Demand
Source: Economics Times
Farmers in Border Areas at Standstill as Standing Crops Await Tending
Source: Economics Times
UGC Tightens Rules for Deemed-to-be- Varsities
Source: Click Here
Final Auditions
Source: Economics Times
Mar 1 2019
Trump – Kim Nuclear Talks End Abruptly Without Deal
Source: Economics Times
1. India says Ops against Terror Camps to Continue
Source: Economics Times
2. Release & ReliefSource: Indian Express
RBI Group to study Overseas Deals’ Impact on Local Currency
Source: Economics Times
First Signs of de- escalation in Indo – Pak tension spark Rise
Source: Indian Express
Acquired Assets and Rising Prices may Trigger Investor Interest in Ultra Tech
Source: Economics Times