Today, we pay homage to all those who participated in the historic Dandi March, a defining chapter in India’s freedom struggle. Led by Mahatma Gandhi, this March ignited a nationwide movement for self-reliance and independence. The courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to… Show more. "News of the Day" offers curated daily updates on current affairs for March 12, 2025, tailored for UPSC aspirants. Compiled by experts, it synthesizes insights from leading newspapers like The Hindu, Indian Express, and Business Standard, ensuring comprehensive and accurate coverage. Aaj Ka Panchang, March 12, 2025: The Trayodashi and Chaturdashi Tithis of Shukla Paksha will be observed. This day holds significance as it coincides with festivals like Masi Magam. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights documents three further reprisal massacres of Alawite minority communities on 12 March in which 158 civilians were killed, totaling 1,383 civilian deaths as a result of fifty separate massacres conducted in western Syria since March 6. (Barron's)
