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Mon, 26 May 2025
Central Apprenticeship Council recommends 36% increase in apprentice stipend under NAPS and NATS
The 38th meeting of the Central Apprenticeship Council, chaired by MoS (IC) Jayant Chaudhary on 26 May 2025, recommended a 36% increase in stipend under NAPS and NATS, revising the range from ₹5,000–₹9,000 to ₹6,800–₹12,300.
PM launches projects worth over ₹53,400 crore in Bhuj, Kutch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 26 May 2025 laid foundation stones, inaugurated and dedicated projects worth over ₹53,400 crore in Bhuj, Gujarat, including the foundation stone of a new green hydrogen plant in Kutch.
Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel visits India; 2nd India–Maldives High Level Core Group meets
Maldives Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel, visiting India from 25 to 27 May 2025, led the Maldives side at the 2nd India–Maldives High Level Core Group meeting on 26 May to review implementation of the Vision Document on Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership.
'Innovate to Transform' unveiled as theme of India Mobile Congress 2025; Sanchar Mitra scheme launched
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on 26 May 2025 unveiled 'Innovate to Transform' as the theme of the 9th India Mobile Congress, to be held from 8 to 11 October 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, and launched the student volunteer-led Sanchar Mitra Scheme.
NITI Aayog releases report 'Designing a Policy for Medium Enterprises'
NITI Aayog on 26 May 2025 released the report 'Designing a Policy for Medium Enterprises', noting that medium enterprises are only 0.3% of MSMEs but contribute 40% of MSME exports.
ECI announces Rajya Sabha biennial elections to 8 seats from Assam and Tamil Nadu; poll on 19 June
The Election Commission of India on 26 May 2025 announced biennial elections to eight Rajya Sabha seats — two from Assam and six from Tamil Nadu — with polling and counting on 19 June 2025.
University of Liverpool gets Letter of Intent to set up campus in Bengaluru
The University of Liverpool received a Letter of Intent on 26 May 2025 to open a campus in Bengaluru, becoming the second foreign university issued an LoI under the UGC regulations of 2023 for foreign higher education campuses.
Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 portal launched
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 portal on 26 May 2025 at a national writeshop on PAI 2.0 for FY 2023-24 in New Delhi.
All-party delegation led by Sanjay Kumar Jha begins engagements in the Republic of Korea
An Indian all-party parliamentary delegation led by MP Sanjay Kumar Jha began its engagements in the Republic of Korea on 26 May 2025, meeting former Korean foreign minister Dr Yoon Young-kwan and others to convey India's stance of zero tolerance against terrorism.
Amit Shah lays foundation of 'Swasti Nivas' at National Cancer Institute, Nagpur, and NFSU Nagpur campus
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 26 May 2025 performed the Bhoomi Pujan of 'Swasti Nivas' for patients and relatives at the National Cancer Institute, Nagpur, and of the permanent campus of the National Forensic Science University's Nagpur campus.
Raksha Mantri reviews performance of eight DPSUs with their CMDs
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on 26 May 2025 reviewed the performance of eight Defence Public Sector Undertakings with their CMDs at South Block, New Delhi, and directed them to enhance production and R&D in emerging technologies.
Sun, 25 May 2025
Liberian container ship MSC ELSA 3 sinks off Kerala; all 24 crew rescued by Coast Guard and Navy
The Liberian container vessel MSC ELSA 3 sank off the Kochi coast on 25 May 2025 due to flooding; all 24 crew were rescued — 21 by the Indian Coast Guard and three by the Indian Navy's INS Sujata.
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan visits Northern and Western Command HQs for review after Operation Sindoor
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan visited the Indian Army's Northern Command at Udhampur and Western Command at Chandimandir on 25 May 2025 and conducted a strategic review and operational assessment.
PM calls for mass participation in International Day of Yoga 2025; to join programme in Visakhapatnam
In Mann Ki Baat on 25 May 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for mass participation in the 11th International Day of Yoga, said he would take part in the Yoga Day programme in Visakhapatnam, and praised Andhra Pradesh's YogAndhra Abhiyan.
Gir lion population rises from 674 to 891 in five years, PM says in Mann Ki Baat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Mann Ki Baat on 25 May 2025 that the lion population in Gir, Gujarat had risen from 674 to 891 in five years, according to the latest lion census.
ECI announces bye-elections to five Assembly seats in Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal
The Election Commission of India on 25 May 2025 announced bye-elections to five Assembly constituencies — Kadi (SC) and Visavadar in Gujarat, Nilambur in Kerala, Ludhiana West in Punjab and Kaliganj in West Bengal.
Mann Ki Baat 122: first bus to Katejhari, CBSE sugar boards, honey output and Khelo India records
In the 122nd episode of Mann Ki Baat on 25 May 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of the first bus reaching Katejhari village in Gadchiroli, CBSE's 'sugar boards', India's honey output of about 1.25 lakh metric tonnes and drone-flying women in Telangana's Sangareddy district.
All-party delegations in Guyana and Qatar: call on Guyana's Vice President, meeting at Qatar's Shura Council
On 25 May 2025 an Indian all-party delegation led by MP Shashi Tharoor began a 25–27 May visit to Guyana by calling on Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, while another multi-party delegation in Qatar met Shura Council Deputy Speaker Dr Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti.
Lok Sabha Speaker addresses platinum jubilee of Singhbhum Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jamshedpur
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on 25 May 2025 addressed the platinum jubilee celebration of the Singhbhum Chamber of Commerce and Industry at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.
Mansukh Mandaviya cycles with media at Fit India 'Sundays on Cycle' in Delhi
Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya cycled with over 300 participants, with journalists as special guests, at a Fit India 'Sundays on Cycle' edition at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi on 25 May 2025.
NAMASTE scheme programme in Chhatarpur honours sanitation workers
Union Social Justice Minister Dr Virendra Kumar presided over a special programme on the NAMASTE scheme in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh on 25 May 2025, distributing PPE kits to sewer and septic tank workers and handing an ERSU safety device to the municipal corporation.
Sat, 24 May 2025
PM chairs 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog on 'Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 24 May 2025, attended by 24 States and 7 UTs, with the theme 'Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047'.
Ministry of Ayush and WHO sign agreement to start Traditional Medicine module under ICHI
The Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organization signed an agreement on 24 May 2025 that begins work on a dedicated Traditional Medicine module under the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI).
Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 concludes with ₹4.3 lakh crore in investment interest
The Rising North East Investors Summit 2025, held on 23–24 May at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, concluded on 24 May with ₹4.3 lakh crore in investment interest, DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said.
Rashtrapati Niketan, the Presidential Retreat in Dehradun, to open to the public from 24 June 2025
The President's Secretariat announced on 24 May 2025 that Rashtrapati Niketan, the 186-year-old, 21-acre Presidential Retreat in Dehradun, will open for public viewing from 24 June 2025.
ECI holds National Conference of Counsels and CEOs to strengthen its legal framework
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on 24 May 2025 inaugurated a National Conference of Counsels representing the Election Commission of India at IIIDEM, New Delhi, attended by senior advocates from the Supreme Court and 28 High Courts and the CEOs of all 36 States/UTs.
First Khelo India Beach Games conclude in Diu; Manipur top, Maharashtra second, Nagaland third
The first Khelo India Beach Games, hosted by Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu from 19 May, concluded on 24 May 2025 at the INS Khukri Memorial in Diu, with Manipur finishing first, Maharashtra second and Nagaland third.
Khelo India Northeast Games to be held every year; nationwide talent drive via NSRS portal announced
Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya announced on 24 May 2025 at the Rising Northeast Investors Summit that Khelo India Northeast Games will be held every year in one of the eight northeastern states, and that a nationwide talent identification drive will let citizens upload players' videos on the NSRS portal.
MoS George Kurian visits Mizoram to review fisheries; Integrated Aqua Park at Zawlnuam proposed
Union MoS for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Minority Affairs George Kurian visited Aizawl, Mizoram on 24 May 2025, inspecting fish ponds in Lengpui and the proposed site of a Fish Farmers' Training Centre under the North Eastern Council.
All-party delegation led by Kanimozhi Karunanidhi engages Russian think tanks and media
The Indian all-party delegation led by MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi held discussions with Russian think tanks and academics on 23 May and a media interaction on 24 May 2025 in the Russian Federation, according to a release published by PIB.