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Tue, 18 Feb 2025
CSIR and Nepal Academy of Science and Technology sign MoU to renew Indo-Nepal scientific cooperation
India's CSIR and the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) signed an MoU on science and technology cooperation at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, on 18 February 2025.
MeitY launches Digital Brand Identity Manual to standardise government websites
The Ministry of Electronics and IT launched the Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM) and held the first Chief Information Officer Conference in New Delhi on 18 February 2025.
India's first Open-Air Art Wall Museum opens at Mausam Bhawan to mark 150 years of IMD
Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first Open-Air Art Wall Museum at Mausam Bhawan, New Delhi, on 18 February 2025, marking 150 years of the India Meteorological Department.
Mon, 17 Feb 2025
DoT and ITU sign Letter of Intent on AI-driven digital twins; India proposes to host ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2030
The Department of Telecommunications and the International Telecommunication Union signed a Letter of Intent in Geneva on 17 February 2025 to collaborate on digital twin and AI-driven technologies.
Magnitude 4.0 earthquake with epicentre in New Delhi jolts Delhi-NCR at 5:36 am
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake at a depth of 5 km, with its epicentre in New Delhi, struck at 5:36 am on 17 February 2025, the National Center for Seismology said.
Magnitude 4.0 earthquake strikes Siwan, Bihar, hours after Delhi tremor
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck Siwan district in Bihar at 8:02 am on 17 February 2025 at a depth of 10 km, the National Center for Seismology said.
Central Silk Board's SILKTECH 2025 conference held at Bharat Mandapam as part of Bharat Tex 2025
Minister of State Pabitra Margherita inaugurated the Central Silk Board's international conference SILKTECH 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 17 February 2025, as part of Bharat Tex 2025.
TRAI releases recommendations on network authorisations under the Telecommunications Act, 2023
TRAI released its recommendations on the terms and conditions of network authorisations to be granted under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 on 17 February 2025.
Sun, 16 Feb 2025
Sat, 15 Feb 2025
President Droupadi Murmu graces Platinum Jubilee of BIT Mesra in Ranchi
President Droupadi Murmu attended the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on 15 February 2025.
J.P. Nadda inaugurates 2nd AIIMS Oncology Conclave at NCI-AIIMS Jhajjar; 720 additional posts announced
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated the second AIIMS Oncology Conclave at the National Cancer Institute of AIIMS, Jhajjar campus, on 15 February 2025.
Nomination deadline for National Awards for e-Governance 2025 extended to 28 February
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions extended the last date for nominations for the National Awards for e-Governance 2025 to 28 February 2025, it said on 15 February 2025.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates RuralShores BPO delivery centre in Guwahati
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated a RuralShores BPO delivery centre in Guwahati on 15 February 2025 to create local jobs for rural youth.
Fri, 14 Feb 2025
PSA Ajay Kumar Sood inaugurates first RuTAGe Smart Village Centre at Mandaura, Sonipat
Principal Scientific Adviser Ajay Kumar Sood inaugurated the first Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAGe) Smart Village Centre at Mandaura village in Sonipat, Haryana, on 14 February 2025.
Coal India subsidiaries CCL and NCL sign 'Nanha Sa Dil' MoUs with Sri Sathya Sai Health & Education Trust
On Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day, 14 February 2025, Coal India subsidiaries CCL and NCL signed MoUs with the Sri Sathya Sai Health & Education Trust for heart surgeries for children under 'Nanha Sa Dil'.
Wed, 12 Feb 2025
TRAI tightens spam rules: complaints within 7 days, 1600 series for service calls
TRAI amended the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), 2018 on 12 February 2025 to curb unsolicited commercial communication.
Matsya-6000 deep-ocean submersible completes wet tests at Kattupalli
India's fourth-generation deep-ocean submersible Matsya-6000 completed wet tests at L&T's Kattupalli shipbuilding facility near Chennai, held from 27 January to 12 February 2025.
Tue, 11 Feb 2025
TRAI releases drive-test reports for Mysuru, Dharamshala, Chennai, Chandigarh and Kolkata
TRAI released Independent Drive Test reports on 11 February 2025 for mobile networks in Mysuru, Dharamshala, Chennai, Chandigarh and Kolkata, tested in November 2024.
President Murmu inaugurates international Unani medicine conference on Unani Day
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated an international conference on innovation in Unani medicine for integrative health solutions in New Delhi on Unani Day, 11 February 2025.
Mon, 10 Feb 2025
'Sṛjanam', India's first indigenous automated biomedical waste treatment rig, launched at AIIMS New Delhi
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh dedicated 'Sṛjanam', India's first indigenous automated biomedical waste treatment rig developed by CSIR-NIIST, to the nation at AIIMS New Delhi on 10 February 2025.
Nadda launches nationwide Mass Drug Administration round against lymphatic filariasis
Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched the annual nationwide Mass Drug Administration campaign for lymphatic filariasis elimination on 10 February 2025, covering 111 endemic districts.
Second India-France AI Policy Roundtable held at Sciences Po, Paris
The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser organised the 2nd India-France AI Policy Roundtable at the Sciences Po campus in Paris on 10 February 2025, as an official side event of the AI Action Summit.
Sat, 08 Feb 2025
Fri, 07 Feb 2025
Aadhaar records over 284 crore authentication transactions in January 2025
Aadhaar holders carried out more than 284 crore authentication transactions in January 2025, a rise of over 32% from January 2024, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said on 7 February 2025.
Indian researchers develop technique to study charging-up in GEM detectors for FAIR's CBM experiment
Researchers developed a technique using a radioactive source to study radiation effects on Gas Electron Multiplier (GEM) detectors, the Ministry of Science and Technology said on 7 February 2025, a step for India's role in the FAIR project in Germany.
Thu, 06 Feb 2025
TRAI issues recommendations on revision of the National Numbering Plan
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India issued recommendations on 'Revision of National Numbering Plan' on 6 February 2025, including a 10-digit closed numbering scheme for fixed lines based on Licensed Service Areas.
S.N. Bose Centre scientists develop hybrid material for brain-like artificial synapses
Scientists from the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences and NITTTR developed a hybrid memristor material that mimics biological synapses, the Ministry of Science and Technology said on 6 February 2025.
C-DAC Noida signs Letter of Intent with LEGO Group's Creative Play Lab for electronic toys
C-DAC Noida, a research organisation under MeitY, signed a Letter of Intent with Creative Play Lab of the LEGO Group on 6 February 2025 to boost India's electronic toy ecosystem.
Ministry of Ayush launches 'Shatavari – For Better Health' campaign
Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav launched 'Shatavari – For Better Health', a nationwide species-specific campaign of the National Medicinal Plants Board, on 6 February 2025.