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March 3 is set to be a busy day with several important events scheduled.
The 97th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles (IST).
YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia will appear before Maharashtra Cyber officials in connection with the “India’s Got Latent” controversy.
SpaceX is preparing to launch its latest Starship megarocket today.
In Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to unveil Project Lion, a Rs 29,000 crore initiative.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors will hold its regular March meeting in Vienna.
In Barcelona, the Mobile World Congress is set to begin.
Let’s take a look at these events in detail:
The Oscars are finally here!
The **97th Academy Awards** is being held today at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, US. The ceremony will begin at 7 pm Eastern Time, which is 5:30 am IST.
In India, viewers can watch the event live on Star Movies and JioHotstar. The awards show will also be available for streaming on JioHotstar after the live broadcast concludes.
Emmy Award-winning television host, writer, producer, and comedian Conan O’Brien is hosting the 97th Oscars. Rapper and singer Queen Latifah will deliver a special tribute to the legendary Quincy Jones during the event.
Ranveer Allahbadia to appear before cyber officials
YouTuber **Ranveer Allahbadia** is set to appear before Maharashtra Cyber officials today in connection with the “India’s Got Latent” controversy.
On February 24, Allahbadia and Ashish Chanchlani were questioned by officials for nearly five hours regarding the case after arriving to record their statements.
Maharashtra Cyber and Mumbai Police are investigating remarks made by Allahbadia on Samay Raina’s YouTube show, which led to an obscenity case. The controversy surrounding “India’s Got Latent: erupted after Allahbadia made crude comments about parents and sex, sparking widespread backlash.
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More ShortsSpaceX to launch Flight 8 of its Starship megarocket
**SpaceX** is set to launch its latest Starship megarocket today, with a test that aims to catch the world’s largest rocket booster using giant metal chopsticks.
The Starship Flight 8 test is scheduled to take off at 6:30 pm EST (5:00 am IST, Tuesday).
Notably, Starship is the tallest and most powerful rocket ever built, designed to be fully reusable. It stands at approximately 400 feet (122 metres) and consists of a massive Super Heavy booster with 33 Raptor engines in its first stage, topped by a Ship upper stage powered by six Raptor vacuum engines.
PM Modi to launch Project Lion
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to launch Project Lion, a Rs 29,000 crore initiative focused on disease management and habitat improvement, during his visit to Gujarat today.
The launch coincides with World Wildlife Day, which this year will discuss the theme ‘Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet.’
According to The Times of India, the project includes a veterinary hospital in Sasan, lion rescue facilities, drone surveillance, 100 tracker positions, 33 rapid response teams, and CCTV monitoring at forest entrances for lion conservation.
Key UN nuclear watchdog meeting in Vienna
The **International Atomic Energy Agency** (IAEA) Board of Governors will meet for its regular March meeting today at the agency’s headquarters in the Vienna International Centre (VIC), beginning at 10:30 CET (3:00 pm IST).
According to a press release, discussions are expected to cover topics including the Nuclear Safety Review 2025, Nuclear Security Review 2025, and Nuclear Technology Review 2025. The board will also address verification and monitoring in Iran in accordance with the United Nations Security Council resolution, as well as the application of safeguards in North Korea.
Other expected discussions include nuclear safety, security, and safeguards in Ukraine, along with restoring the sovereign equality of IAEA Member States.
Mobile World Congress to kick off in Spain
The Mobile World Congress begins in Barcelona, Spain, today, bringing together major smartphone manufacturers and industry leaders to display new devices and discuss the latest trends.
The annual trade show serves as a global platform for social policy, business leadership, and digital innovation. The event’s website describes it as “the global intersection of social policy, business leadership and digital innovation.”
MWC 2025 will run from March 3 to March 6 at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona.
This year’s theme is ‘Converge. Connect. Create’. With over 100,000 attendees expected, the event will feature product launches, interactive demonstrations, and networking opportunities.
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