• India has emerged as a country that provides mobile data at the lowest rate in the world, thanks to Reliance Jio. 
• Indians on average pay just Rs. 18 ($.26 ) for 1 GB of data against a global average of Rs. 600, says recent research.
• Compared to what Indians are paying, a similar amount of data costs $6.66(Rs. 473 approx) in the UK and even higher at $12.37 (Rs. 873 approx) in the US.
• Mobile data packages are the most expensive in Zimbabwe where 1 GB of data can cost a staggering $75.20 (Rs. 5,339 approx).
• In terms of inexpensive mobile data packages, India is followed by Kyrgyzstan $0.27 (Rs. 19.1 approx), Kazakhstan $0.49 (Rs. 34.7 approx), Ukraine $0.51 (Rs. 36.2 approx), and Rwanda $0.56 (Rs. 39.7 approx).

Abhinandan, while in Pakistan's captivity showed the exemplary amount of courage and bravery.
While taking him in their jeep, Pakistani soldier asked him his views on the Pakistan Army, with his good sense of humor, Abhinandan trolled them with a sarcastic reply by praising him.

Soldier: So, Wing Commander Abhi?

Abhinandan(loud and clear): Yes, Sir!

Soldier: What are your views on the Pakistan Army?

Abhinandan: I hold the Pak Army in very high regard and I was hoping there would be a Pak army officer would get me. I know the Pakistani Army is also of soldiers, that is why the first question I asked you was, "are you from the regular army"?

Seven of the 10 most polluted cities in the world in 2018 are in India, with Gurugram being on the top, according to the data released by IQAir, AirVisual, and Greenpeace. Other cities include Ghaziabad, Noida, and Patna. Pakistan's Faisalabad and Lahore and China's Hotan are also in the top 10. India makes up 22 of the top 30 most polluted cities.

Google company is offering up free $1 Play Store credit to some of its users as March 2019 marks its 7-year anniversary. If you are an Android user, you might receive notification from Google saying " We are celebrating our birthday!".  A user can use the credit balance for purchasing any one app where store value should be greater than $3 in Play Store.

• India won 2 ODI by 8 runs against Australia in a last-over thriller in Nagpur to take 2-0 lead in 5 match series.
• Kuldeep (3/54), Shankar (2/15), Bumrah (2/29) helped India bowl out Australia for 242 in 49.3 overs.
• Stoinis top-scored for Australia with a fighting 52-run knock
• Kohli slammed his 40th ODI ton and 65th International century.
• This is also India's 500th ODI win.
• India is only the second team to win 500 ODIs after Australia.
• India bowled out opponent most times i.e 22/50 after CT 2017.

3rd ODI will take place in Ranchi.

PUMA INDIA

German sportswear major PUMA has claimed that it has become the top brand in India leaving behind its competitors such as NIKE, ADIDAS, and REEBOK. With the sales of Rs. 1157 crore for a period of one year in 2018, PUMA retained its market leadership position in India. It is also the third largest sportswear manufacturer in the world.

Prayagraj Kumbh Mela 2019 now has its name in Guinness World Records in three sectors.

1. The largest traffic and crowd management plan.
2. The biggest painting exercise of public sites under paint my city scheme.
3. Biggest sanitation and waste disposal mechanism.

The last bathing festival of Mahashivratri of the six main bathing festivals is on Monday (March 4).
Five bathing festivals have concluded successfully with more than 22 crore (220 million) pilgrims taking a holy dip.

Koffee with Karan ended its season 6 on March 3, and like every season it was the award night with Malaika Arora, Kirron Kher, Vir Das, and Mallika Dua present as the jury.
Here are the awards won by the celebrities:

1. Best debutant male: Diljit Dosanjh
2. Best debutant female: Sara Ali Khan
3. Best dressed male: Vicky Kaushal
4. Best dressed female: Kareena Kapoor
5. Best moment on the show: Ranveer Singh
6. Best performance female: Kajol
7. Best performance male: Ranveer Singh
8. Best episode: Diljit and Badshah

Ajay Devgn wins Audi for best answer of the season for mocking Karan Johar's film Kaal and his 'K' superstition.

Priyanka Chopra wins the lifetime achievement award. She was lauded for her journey on the couch. The jury praised her for the way she has grown from her first appearance to the sixth, also in terms of her career.

India has signed a deal with a Russian firm to manufacture 7.5 lakh AK-203 rifles, newest 200 series which is a successor of AK-47 rifles. They will be produced at the Indian Ordnance Factory at Amethi's Korwa. The new rifles will be replaced in Air Force, Army as well as Navy. In the next phase they will be provided to paramilitary force and State Police also. Apart from this, the Defence Ministry has already signed a contract with American Sig Sauer for the supply of 7.69mm 59 calibre advanced assault rifles, which will be used by troops deployed along China border.

After Indian Air Force strikes, many took to social media to express their delight over India's response to terrorism. Right from trolling Pakistan and their army to cheering Indian Air Force, here are few of the many reactions from people:

A National  Investigation Team (NIA) traced the vehicle to be Maruti Eeco which was used in Pulwama attack after finding its key, following a scan of 200 meters area around the site with metal detectors. The key and chassis number helped the team to identify the vehicle identification number that's unique to every car.