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Thu, 17 Apr 2025
Wed, 16 Apr 2025
Tue, 15 Apr 2025
JP Nadda presides over AIIMS Rishikesh's 5th convocation; 434 students get degrees
Union Health Minister JP Nadda presided over the fifth convocation of AIIMS Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, on 15 April 2025, where 434 students were awarded degrees.
INSV Tarini leaves Cape Town on final leg of Navika Sagar Parikrama II to Goa
INSV Tarini, crewed by Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A, was flagged off from the Royal Cape Yacht Club, Cape Town, on 15 April 2025 for the final leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II circumnavigation, to Goa.
Labour Ministry signs MoU with Swiggy to list gig and logistics jobs on National Career Service portal
The Ministry of Labour & Employment signed an MoU with Swiggy on 15 April 2025 to link gig and logistics jobs to the National Career Service (NCS) portal, with Swiggy aiming to mobilise over 12 lakh job opportunities in 2–3 years.
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approves ordinance for sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on 15 April 2025 approved issuing an ordinance to sub-categorise the state's 59 Scheduled Castes into three groups for reservation, along with the AP Minor Mineral Policy 2025.
Mon, 14 Apr 2025
Sun, 13 Apr 2025
Mansukh Mandaviya leads 'Jai Bhim Padyatra' in Patna ahead of Ambedkar Jayanti
Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya led a 'Jai Bhim Padyatra' with MY Bharat volunteers in Patna on 13 April 2025, on the eve of Ambedkar Jayanti.
Eight killed in firecracker unit explosion in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh
Eight workers were killed in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit at Kailasapatnam in Kotauratla mandal of Anakapalli district on 13 April 2025; the Prime Minister announced ex gratia from the PMNRF.
Fri, 11 Apr 2025
Thu, 10 Apr 2025
Material cost under PM POSHAN raised by 9.50% from 1 May 2025
The Ministry of Education raised the 'material cost' under the PM POSHAN scheme by 9.50% with effect from 1 May 2025, at an additional cost of about ₹954 crore to the Centre in 2025-26.
NCB seizes 30.4 kg of methamphetamine tablets in Silchar, Assam
The Narcotics Control Bureau, with Assam Police and CRPF, seized 30.4 kg of methamphetamine (YABA) tablets worth ₹24.32 crore and arrested three people in two operations in Silchar, the Home Ministry said on 10 April 2025.
Wed, 09 Apr 2025
Tue, 08 Apr 2025
Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana completes 10 years: 52.37 crore loans worth ₹33.65 lakh crore
PMMY, launched on 8 April 2015, completed 10 years on 8 April 2025, having extended over ₹33.65 lakh crore through 52.37 crore collateral-free loans, with nearly 68% of accounts sanctioned to women.
7th Poshan Pakhwada (8-22 April 2025) begins with four themes
The Ministry of Women and Child Development's 7th Poshan Pakhwada runs from 8 to 22 April 2025, focusing on the first 1000 days of life, the Poshan Tracker beneficiary module, CMAM and childhood obesity.
MSDE and World Economic Forum take up 'India Skills Accelerator'
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and the World Economic Forum deliberated on the 'India Skills Accelerator', a national public-private collaboration platform for skilling, at a roundtable in New Delhi on 8 April 2025.
IEPFA and IPPB sign MoA to launch Phase 2 of 'Niveshak Didi'
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority and India Post Payments Bank signed a Memorandum of Agreement on 8 April 2025 to launch Phase 2 of 'Niveshak Didi', a financial literacy initiative led by women.
Mon, 07 Apr 2025
'Samudra Pradakshina': all-women tri-services sailing expedition to Seychelles flagged off from Mumbai aboard IASV Triveni
On 7 April 2025, Lt Gen AK Ramesh flagged off 'Samudra Pradakshina', a 12-member all-women tri-services sailing expedition from Mumbai to Seychelles and back aboard IASV Triveni.
'Antar Drishti' sensory dark room inaugurated at NIEPVD Dehradun
On 7 April 2025, NIEPVD Dehradun, with the National Association for the Blind, inaugurated 'Antar Drishti', a sensory dark room to sensitise society to the challenges faced by persons with visual impairment.
Sun, 06 Apr 2025
Tue, 01 Apr 2025
Parliament passes Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill as Rajya Sabha clears it
The Rajya Sabha passed the Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill, 2025 on 1 April 2025, completing its passage through Parliament after the Lok Sabha had passed it on 26 March 2025.
Record 4,515 child adoptions in FY 2024-25, highest in 12 years
India recorded 4,515 child adoptions in FY 2024-25, the highest since 2015-16, of which 4,155 were domestic, the Women and Child Development Ministry said on 1 April 2025.
EPFO empanels 15 more banks for contribution collection, taking the total to 32
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation signed agreements with 15 more public and private sector banks for collecting contributions on 1 April 2025, taking the number of empanelled banks to 32.
Mon, 31 Mar 2025
Sun, 30 Mar 2025
PM Modi lays foundation of Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre in Nagpur, visits Smruti Mandir and Deekshabhoomi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on 30 March 2025, Gudi Padwa.
Telangana launches free fine rice (sanna biyyam) scheme through ration shops at Huzurnagar
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched a scheme to distribute fine rice (sanna biyyam) free through ration shops at Huzurnagar, Suryapet district, on 30 March 2025, Ugadi.
Odisha launches Antyodaya Gruha Yojana housing scheme at Bhawanipatna; 60,000 work orders issued
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana, the state's flagship housing scheme, at Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi district, on 30 March 2025.
Sat, 29 Mar 2025
Tribal Affairs Ministry to showcase 45+ tribal startups at Startup Mahakumbh under 'Dharti Aaba TribePreneurs 2025'
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced on 29 March 2025 that over 45 tribal startups would be showcased under 'Dharti Aaba TribePreneurs 2025' at Startup Mahakumbh, Bharat Mandapam, on 3–5 April 2025.
Sarbananda Sonowal lays foundation of ₹38 crore Kendriya Vidyalaya building in Dibrugarh
Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone of a new ₹38 crore building for Kendriya Vidyalaya, Dibrugarh, Assam, on 29 March 2025.