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Wed, 01 Oct 2025
Tue, 30 Sept 2025
DBT and Uttar Pradesh sign biotech pact; pharma exports near $27.8 billion
The Department of Biotechnology signed an MoU with the Uttar Pradesh government on 30 September 2025 to boost biotech, pharma and medtech innovation, as Dr Jitendra Singh said India's pharma exports of about $27.8 billion should cross $30 billion by year-end.
Sanchar Saathi helps recover over 6 lakh lost and stolen phones
The Department of Telecommunications said on 30 September 2025 that its Sanchar Saathi 'Block Your Lost/Stolen Mobile Handset' facility had helped recover over 6 lakh handsets.
Mon, 29 Sept 2025
Sat, 27 Sept 2025
PM launches projects worth over ₹60,000 crore in Jharsuguda, including BSNL's indigenous 4G network
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched development works worth over ₹60,000 crore in Jharsuguda, Odisha, on 27 September 2025, including more than 97,500 4G towers built with indigenous technology.
Global Food Regulators Summit 2025 concludes in New Delhi
The two-day Global Food Regulators Summit 2025, hosted by FSSAI on the theme 'Yatha Annam Tatha Manah', concluded at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 27 September 2025.
Fri, 26 Sept 2025
India Post revises Speed Post (document) tariff from 1 October 2025, first change since 2012
The Department of Posts announced on 26 September 2025 a revised Inland Speed Post (document) tariff effective 1 October 2025, the first revision since October 2012, along with OTP-based delivery and a student discount.
President presents National Geoscience Awards 2024; Prof. Shyam Sundar Rai gets lifetime award
President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Geoscience Awards 2024 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on 26 September 2025, with the Lifetime Achievement award going to Prof. Shyam Sundar Rai.
Indigenous SODAR system by CSIR-AMPRI inaugurated at IMD Delhi
A SODAR (Sound Detection and Ranging) system designed by CSIR–AMPRI, Bhopal, was inaugurated at the India Meteorological Department, Delhi, on CSIR's Foundation Day, 26 September 2025.
Thu, 25 Sept 2025
PM lays foundation of Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project in ₹1.22 lakh crore Banswara package
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the ₹42,000 crore Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (4×700 MW) on 25 September 2025, part of projects worth over ₹1,22,100 crore launched in Banswara, Rajasthan.
India and WHO sign agreement to co-host 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi
The Ministry of Ayush signed an agreement with the World Health Organization on 25 September 2025 to co-host the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi from 17 to 19 December 2025.
FSSAI opens licensing window for Ayurveda Aahara products on FoSCoS
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India launched a dedicated licensing and registration window for Ayurveda Aahara products on its FoSCoS portal on 25 September 2025.
Wed, 24 Sept 2025
DRDO launches Agni-Prime missile from a rail-based mobile launcher for the first time
DRDO and the Strategic Forces Command successfully launched the intermediate-range Agni-Prime missile from a rail-based mobile launcher on 24 September 2025, the first launch of its kind.
Cabinet approves 5,000 PG and 5,023 MBBS seats in government medical colleges
The Union Cabinet approved on 24 September 2025 Phase III of a centrally sponsored scheme to add 5,000 postgraduate seats and an extension to add 5,023 MBBS seats in government medical institutions, at a total cost of ₹15,034.50 crore.
Cabinet approves ₹2,277.397 crore DSIR/CSIR Capacity Building and HRD scheme
The Union Cabinet approved on 24 September 2025 the DSIR/CSIR scheme 'Capacity Building and Human Resource Development' with an outlay of ₹2,277.397 crore for 2021-22 to 2025-26.
Tue, 23 Sept 2025
10th National Ayurveda Day observed at AIIA Goa on theme 'Ayurveda for People and Planet'
The Ministry of Ayush observed the 10th National Ayurveda Day at the All India Institute of Ayurveda, Goa, on 23 September 2025, on the theme 'Ayurveda for People and Planet'.
28th National Conference on e-Governance ends with Visakhapatnam Declaration
The 28th National Conference on e-Governance concluded in Visakhapatnam on 23 September 2025 with the adoption of the 'Visakhapatnam Declaration' on India's digital transformation.
NITI Aayog releases 'Pathways to Progress' report on India's innovation story
NITI Aayog released the report 'Pathways to Progress: Analysis and Insights into India's Innovation Story' on 23 September 2025, assessing India's science, technology and innovation journey.
TRAI recommends reserve prices for FM radio channel auctions in smaller cities
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released recommendations on 23 September 2025 on reserve prices for auctioning FM radio channels in 18 category 'E' cities of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir, and three other cities.
NCMRWF and NSIL sign MoU for two satellite DBNet stations under Mission Mausam
The National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting signed an MoU with NewSpace India Limited on 23 September 2025 to set up two Direct Broadcast Network stations, in Delhi/NCR and Chennai, under Mission Mausam.
Sat, 20 Sept 2025
Fri, 19 Sept 2025
India re-elected to UPU's Council of Administration and Postal Operations Council
India was re-elected to the Council of Administration and the Postal Operations Council of the Universal Postal Union at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai, the Communications Ministry announced on 19 September 2025.
Hindustan Copper and Oil India sign MoU on critical and strategic minerals
Oil India Limited and Hindustan Copper Limited signed an MoU on 19 September 2025 to cooperate in exploration and development of critical and strategic minerals, including copper.
CMLRE publishes report on ecological impact of ELSA 3 shipwreck off Kerala
The Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology under the Ministry of Earth Sciences published a report on 19 September 2025 on the ecological impact of the ELSA 3 shipwreck in the south-eastern Arabian Sea.
Thu, 18 Sept 2025
MeitY unveils logo and flagship initiatives of India-AI Impact Summit 2026; eight foundation model projects launched
The Ministry of Electronics and IT unveiled the logo and flagship initiatives of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 on 18 September 2025 and launched eight indigenous foundation model projects.
India hosts 8th Annual Contractors' Meeting of International Seabed Authority at CSIR-NIO Goa
The Ministry of Earth Sciences hosted the 8th Annual Contractors' Meeting of the International Seabed Authority at CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, from 18 to 20 September 2025.
Wed, 17 Sept 2025
PM launches 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan' and 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah from Dhar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar' Abhiyaan and the 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah from Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, on 17 September 2025, with over 10 lakh health camps planned till 2 October.
TDB backs India's first 240-volt electric motorcycle platform by Chennai's Raptee Energy
The Technology Development Board under DST announced on 17 September 2025 its support for developing and commercialising a 240-volt electric motorcycle platform by Raptee Energy Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, a first in India's two-wheeler segment.
Department of Posts and BSNL sign MoU for SIM sales and recharges at post offices
The Department of Posts and BSNL signed an MoU in New Delhi on 17 September 2025 for the sale of BSNL SIM cards and mobile recharge services through India Post's network of over 1.65 lakh post offices.