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Mon, 04 Aug 2025
DoT cuts telecom security test evaluation fees by up to 95% under ComSec
The Department of Telecommunications announced on 4 August 2025 a reduction of up to 95% in security test evaluation fees for telecom and ICT products under the Communication Security Certification Scheme, effective 1 August 2025.
Five judicial officers appointed Judges of the Allahabad High Court
The President, after consulting the Chief Justice of India, appointed five judicial officers as Judges of the Allahabad High Court, the Law Ministry notified on 4 August 2025.
Sun, 03 Aug 2025
Sat, 02 Aug 2025
Election Commission doubles annual remuneration of Booth Level Officers
The Election Commission of India on 2 August 2025 doubled the annual remuneration of Booth Level Officers to ₹12,000, raised pay for BLO Supervisors and introduced honorariums for EROs and AEROs for the first time.
FSSAI releases definitive list of Category A 'Ayurveda Aahara' products
FSSAI, in consultation with the Ministry of Ayush, released a definitive list of Category A Ayurveda Aahara products on 2 August 2025, drawn from classical Ayurvedic texts.
Fri, 01 Aug 2025
Election Commission announces schedule for 17th Vice-Presidential Election; poll and counting on 9 September 2025
The Election Commission of India on 1 August 2025 announced the schedule for the 17th Vice-Presidential Election, with notification on 7 August and the poll, if needed, on 9 September 2025.
Draft electoral roll published in Bihar after SIR enumeration phase; claims and objections open till 1 September
The Election Commission published Bihar's draft electoral roll on 1 August 2025 after the enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision, opening a one-month window for claims and objections.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025
Vice-Presidential Election 2025: ECI finalises Electoral College list
On 31 July 2025, the Election Commission of India said it had finalised the Electoral College list for the Vice-Presidential Election, 2025, under Rule 40 of the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Rules, 1974.
2008 Malegaon blast case: Special NIA court acquits all seven accused
On 31 July 2025 in Mumbai, a special NIA court acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, including former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, giving them the benefit of doubt.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025
Tue, 29 Jul 2025
Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025: key provisions notified to take effect from 1 August 2025
By Gazette notification S.O. 3494(E) dated 29 July 2025, the Centre appointed 1 August 2025 as the date on which key provisions of the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 come into force.
President appoints judges and additional judges to Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and Gauhati High Courts
On 29 July 2025, the Ministry of Law and Justice notified the appointment of judges and additional judges to the Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and Gauhati High Courts.
Sun, 27 Jul 2025
Bihar SIR: over 7.24 crore of 7.89 crore electors submit enumeration forms
On 27 July 2025, the Election Commission of India released key findings of the enumeration phase (24 June-25 July 2025) of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar.
Stampede on Mansa Devi temple route in Haridwar; Uttarakhand orders magisterial inquiry
On the morning of 27 July 2025, a stampede broke out on the stairway route to the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, after a rumour of an electric current.
Mann Ki Baat 124th episode: Olympiad medals, UNESCO's 12 Maratha forts, Gyan Bharatam
On 27 July 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke in the 124th episode of Mann Ki Baat about Olympiad medals, UNESCO's recognition of 12 Maratha forts and the Gyan Bharatam Mission.
Sat, 26 Jul 2025
Fri, 25 Jul 2025
Thu, 24 Jul 2025
Keezhadi excavation report: Government explains ASI's review process
On 24 July 2025, Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told the Rajya Sabha that the lead archaeologist's Keezhadi report had been reviewed and experts' comments shared before ASI releases an official report.
Centre of Excellence on PESA to be set up at IGNTU Amarkantak
On 24 July 2025 in Bhopal, the Panchayati Raj Ministry, the Madhya Pradesh government and IGNTU Amarkantak signed an MoU to set up a Centre of Excellence on PESA.
C.R. Patil reviews environmental flow of Ganga, seeks review of 2018 e-flow notification
On 24 July 2025, Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil chaired a meeting on the environmental flow of the Ganga and its tributaries and called for evaluating the impact of the 2018 Environmental Flow Notification.
Wed, 23 Jul 2025
Tue, 22 Jul 2025
Aadi Karmayogi mission's second Regional Process Lab begins in Bhopal
On 22 July 2025, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the 7-day second Regional Process Lab of the Aadi Karmayogi mission in Bhopal.
Census 2027: Government outlines preparations in Lok Sabha
On 22 July 2025, MoS Home Nityanand Rai told the Lok Sabha that Census 2027 preparations began with the gazette notification of 16 June 2025.
NHRC hears 144 cases at Odisha open hearing in Bhubaneswar
On 22 July 2025, NHRC concluded its two-day Odisha Open Hearing and Camp Sitting in Bhubaneswar, hearing 144 cases and recommending about ₹28 lakh in relief.
Mon, 21 Jul 2025
Monsoon Session 2025 of Parliament opens; PM calls it a celebration of national achievements
On 21 July 2025 at Parliament House, New Delhi, the Monsoon Session 2025 began, with 21 sittings planned over 32 days up to 21 August.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns under Article 67(a)
On 21 July 2025 in New Delhi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned with immediate effect under Article 67(a), citing health care and medical advice; MHA notified the resignation on 22 July.
Bihar becomes first state with all polling stations under 1,200 electors
On 21 July 2025, the Election Commission said Bihar had become the first state where every polling station has fewer than 1,200 electors, after 12,817 new polling stations were added.
Parliament passes Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, replacing an 1856 colonial law
On 21 July 2025, the first day of the Monsoon Session, the Rajya Sabha passed the Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, already cleared by the Lok Sabha in March 2025.
'Meri Panchayat' app wins WSIS Prizes 2025 Champion Award
On 21 July 2025 in New Delhi, the WSIS Prizes 2025 Champion certificate for the 'Meri Panchayat' app was presented to Panchayati Raj Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh.