Polity & Governance Current Affairs — All time
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Thu, 08 May 2025
Wed, 07 May 2025
Mon, 05 May 2025
Sun, 04 May 2025
Sat, 03 May 2025
Shirgao (Goa) temple stampede during Lairai Devi Jatra; magisterial inquiry ordered
A stampede at the annual Lairai Jatra of the Shree Lairai Devi temple in Shirgao village, North Goa, in the early hours of 3 May 2025 killed at least six devotees; Chief Minister Pramod Sawant ordered a magisterial inquiry.
Lawrence Wong's PAP wins Singapore general election with 87 of 97 seats
Singapore's People's Action Party, led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, won 87 of 97 seats with 65.57% of the vote in the general election held on 3 May 2025.
President launches Mediation Association of India at first National Mediation Conference
President Droupadi Murmu graced the launch of the Mediation Association of India and addressed the first National Mediation Conference 2025 in New Delhi on 3 May 2025.
Fri, 02 May 2025
Tamil Nadu energy security: Coal Secretary and Chief Secretary meet in Chennai
Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt and Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam held a high-level meeting in Chennai on 2 May 2025 on strengthening the State's energy security.
Anuradha Prasad sworn in as Member, UPSC
Anuradha Prasad, former Secretary of the Inter State Council Secretariat, took oath as Member of the Union Public Service Commission on 2 May 2025.
Thu, 01 May 2025
Maharashtra and Gujarat mark their foundation day on 1 May
Maharashtra and Gujarat celebrated their foundation day on 1 May 2025; both States were formed from Bombay State on 1 May 1960.
Sugar (Control) Order, 2025 replaces the 1966 Order
The Centre formulated the Sugar (Control) Order, 2025 after a review of the Sugar (Control) Order, 1966, the Food Ministry announced on 1 May 2025.
ECI announces three initiatives: death registration data from RGI, redesigned voter slips, BLO photo IDs
The Election Commission of India announced on 1 May 2025 that it will obtain death registration data electronically from the Registrar General of India, redesign Voter Information Slips and issue photo ID cards to BLOs.
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
PM chairs 46th PRAGATI meeting; eight projects worth about ₹90,000 crore reviewed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 46th PRAGATI meeting on 30 April 2025, reviewing eight projects worth about ₹90,000 crore.
Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs decides to include caste enumeration in the upcoming Census
The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, decided on 30 April 2025 to include caste enumeration in the upcoming Census.
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Tamil Nadu announces 2% DA hike and restoration of earned leave surrender for government employees
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced nine welfare measures for government employees in the Assembly on 28 April 2025, including a 2% DA hike from 1 January 2025 and restoration of earned leave surrender from 1 October 2025.
Aadhaar authentication transactions cross 2,707 crore in 2024-25
Aadhaar number holders carried out more than 2,707 crore authentication transactions in 2024-25, with face authentication crossing 15 crore in March 2025, MeitY said on 28 April 2025.
Justice A. Rajasheker Reddy sworn in as Lokayukta of Telangana
Former High Court judge Justice A. Rajasheker Reddy was sworn in as the Lokayukta of Telangana at Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad, on 28 April 2025.
Sun, 27 Apr 2025
Defence Ministry flags misleading WhatsApp message on donations; points to Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund
The Ministry of Defence on 27 April 2025 cautioned against a misleading WhatsApp message seeking donations to a bank account for Army modernisation and directed donors to the official Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh reviews security arrangements in Udhampur
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh reviewed security arrangements at a high-level meeting in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, on 27 April 2025, and met Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, who is to take over as GoC Northern Command from 1 May.
Mann Ki Baat 121: Pahalgam, tribute to Dr K. Kasturirangan, 50 years of Aryabhatta, Operation Brahma
In the 121st episode of Mann Ki Baat on 27 April 2025, PM Narendra Modi spoke of the Pahalgam terror attack, paid tribute to Dr K. Kasturirangan, marked 50 years of the Aryabhatta satellite and recalled Operation Brahma in Myanmar.
Sat, 26 Apr 2025
15th Rozgar Mela: over 51,000 appointment letters at 47 locations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 51,000 appointment letters via video conferencing at the 15th tranche of the Rozgar Mela, held at 47 locations on 26 April 2025.
DGCA directs airlines to implement passenger handling measures amid airspace restrictions
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on 26 April 2025 directed all airlines to implement enhanced passenger handling measures as international airspace closures and overflight restrictions lengthen flight routes.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
National Panchayati Raj Day: PM launches works worth over ₹13,480 crore in Madhubani, Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid foundation stones for and dedicated projects worth over ₹13,480 crore in Madhubani, Bihar, on National Panchayati Raj Day, 24 April 2025.
MHA: State Mourning on 26 April 2025, the day of Pope Francis's funeral
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 24 April 2025 that State Mourning would be observed on 26 April 2025, the day of Pope Francis's funeral, completing the three-day State Mourning announced by the Government of India.
Mansukh Mandaviya launches sports certificates on DigiLocker and inaugurates NCSSR
Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched the issuance of sports certificates via DigiLocker and inaugurated the National Centre for Sports Science and Research at Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi, on 24 April 2025.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025
CCS decisions after Pahalgam attack: Indus Waters Treaty held in abeyance, ICP Attari closed
The Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by the Prime Minister on 23 April 2025, decided to hold the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 in abeyance, close the Integrated Check Post Attari, cancel SVES visas for Pakistani nationals, declare Pakistan's defence advisers persona non grata and cut High Commission strength to 30, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced.
ECI begins two-day training at IIIDEM for Bihar's electoral field functionaries
The Election Commission began a two-day training programme at IIIDEM, New Delhi, on 23 April 2025 for 229 BLOs, 12 EROs and 2 DEOs from Bihar, inaugurated by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.