Indian government

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju gave his statement on the recent same-sex marriage controversial issue. On March 18, addressing the media, Kiren Rijiju said, " same-sex marriage is a matter that should be left to the wisdom of the people of the country."  He said, "The Supreme Court has its own authority. We are not supposed to encroach on its territory," Notably, the SC is reviewing the matter.

India’s retail inflation eased marginally to 6.44% in February after three-month high of 6.52% in January. The new inflation will burn pockets of consumer as prices continued to be above the Reserve Bank of India’s so-called tolerable limit of 6% for two straight months. On March 13, the RBI released the data, which said the food and beverages inflation index stood at 6.26% during the month against 6.19% in January.

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited informed about approved investment for several projects. The decision was taken by the board of Directors of the company in their meeting held on March 6. The Power Grid approved investment for Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-XXIX (Rs 524.04 cr), Transmission system for Kurnool Wind Energy Zone/Solar Energy Zone (Rs. 3546.94 cr) and the disclosure is in terms of Regulation 30 of the SEBI.

PM Narendra Modi addressed the G20 Foreign Ministers' meet and highlighted several issues including financial crisis, global warming,climate change, pandemic, terrorism and wars. On March 2, Modi said, "After years of progress, we are at risk today of moving back on the sustainable development goals." Speaking of meet's importance, Modi said, ndia's G20 presidency is an initiative towards giving a voice to the global south.

In order to boost coastal tourism in Karnataka, the BJP-led State Government is going to construct India's first Marina which will be constructed at Byndoor in the Udupi district. On February 26, Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai confirmed the same and said, " it is proposed to take up beach tourism in coastal areas and pilgrim tourism." The decision was taken after seeking all the necessary permission from the GoI.