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Fri, 31 Jan 2025
India adds four new Ramsar sites, taking its tally to 89; Sikkim and Jharkhand get their first
On 31 January 2025, in New Delhi, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced four new Ramsar sites, Sakkarakottai and Therthangal (Tamil Nadu), Khecheopalri (Sikkim) and Udhwa Lake (Jharkhand), taking India's total to 89.
Railways launches 'SwaRail' SuperApp for beta testing
The Ministry of Railways introduced 'SwaRail', a SuperApp developed by CRIS that brings Indian Railways' public services into one platform, for beta testing on 31 January 2025.
Government approves 88-member Indian contingent for 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin
The Sports Ministry announced on 31 January 2025 approval for an 88-member Indian contingent to the 9th Asian Winter Games, to be held in Harbin, China from 7 to 14 February 2025.
India to host BRICS Youth Council Entrepreneurship Working Group meeting in March 2025
The Department of Youth Affairs announced on 31 January 2025 that India will host the BRICS Youth Council Entrepreneurship Working Group Meeting from 3 to 7 March 2025 on the theme 'Youth Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Growth'.
Thu, 30 Jan 2025
HCES 2023-24 report: rural MPCE ₹4,122, urban ₹6,996; consumption inequality falls
MoSPI released the detailed report of the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023-24 on 30 January 2025, putting average monthly per capita consumption expenditure at ₹4,122 in rural and ₹6,996 in urban India.
INSV Tarini crosses Point Nemo during Navika Sagar Parikrama II
INSV Tarini, sailed by Indian Navy officers Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A, crossed Point Nemo in the South Pacific at 0030 hrs IST on 30 January 2025 during the third leg of Navika Sagar Parikrama II.
Sahitya Akademi invites books directly from authors for the first time for 2025 awards
The Sahitya Akademi announced on 30 January 2025 that, for the first time, it is inviting books directly from authors, publishers and well-wishers for its main award for 2025 in 24 Indian languages.
Republic Day Parade 2025 awards: Uttar Pradesh's Mahakumbh tableau judged best
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth presented awards for the best marching contingents and tableaux of Republic Day Parade 2025 at Rashtriya Rangshala Camp, Delhi on 30 January 2025, with Uttar Pradesh's Mahakumbh tableau judged best among states.
IndiaAI Mission builds 18,693-GPU common compute; indigenous AI model planned
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced in New Delhi on 30 January 2025 that the IndiaAI Mission has built a common computing facility of about 18,693 GPUs and that India will launch its own indigenous AI model.
IIA astronomers devise method to estimate radial size of coronal mass ejections
Astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics devised a method to estimate the instantaneous expansion speed and radial size of coronal mass ejections from single-point spacecraft measurements, DST reported on 30 January 2025.
India Gate lit up in purple and orange for World NTD Day 2025
The Health Ministry illuminated India Gate in New Delhi in purple and orange on 30 January 2025 to mark World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day.
Wed, 29 Jan 2025
ISRO completes 100th launch from Sriharikota with GSLV-F15/NVS-02
ISRO's GSLV-F15 lifted off from the Second Launch Pad at Sriharikota at 06:23 hrs on 29 January 2025 carrying the NVS-02 navigation satellite, the 100th launch from India's spaceport.
Cabinet approves National Critical Mineral Mission with ₹34,300 crore outlay
The Union Cabinet on 29 January 2025 approved the National Critical Mineral Mission with government expenditure of ₹16,300 crore and expected PSU investment of ₹18,000 crore, a total of ₹34,300 crore over seven years.
Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs approved: 60% cover on loans up to ₹100 crore
The Government approved the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs on 29 January 2025, under which NCGTC will give 60% guarantee coverage on loans up to ₹100 crore for buying plant, machinery or equipment.
ASUSE 2023-24: unincorporated sector establishments grow 12.84% to 7.34 crore
MoSPI released the detailed report of the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises 2023-24 on 29 January 2025, showing establishments up 12.84% to 7.34 crore and GVA up 16.52%.
High-Level Committee approves ₹3,027.86 crore for drought, lightning and forest-fire mitigation
A High-Level Committee chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 29 January 2025 approved ₹3,027.86 crore for disaster mitigation projects covering drought, lightning and forest fires in various states.
CCEA raises C-heavy molasses ethanol price to ₹57.97 per litre for ESY 2024-25
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 29 January 2025 raised the administered ex-mill price of C-heavy molasses ethanol for public sector OMCs to ₹57.97 per litre from ₹56.58 for Ethanol Supply Year 2024-25.
IIG study: north magnetic pole's drift to Siberia stops particles diving deeper
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism found that the north magnetic pole's drift from Canada towards Siberia has raised the penetration altitudes of charged particles over Siberia, DST reported on 29 January 2025.
Tue, 28 Jan 2025
Mon, 27 Jan 2025
MNRE notifies revised Quality Control Order 2025 for solar PV products
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy notified the Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Order, 2025 in the Gazette on 27 January 2025, setting minimum efficiency norms for solar PV modules.
India and Oman sign protocol amending their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement
India and Oman signed a protocol amending their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement in Muscat on 27 January 2025.
Incubation & Innovation Complex of CSIR-NEIST inaugurated at North East Aroma Conclave 2025
Union Minister Jitendra Singh virtually inaugurated the Incubation & Innovation Complex (IICON) of CSIR-NEIST at the North East Aroma Conclave 2025, PIB reported on 27 January 2025.
Sun, 26 Jan 2025
First-ever tri-services tableau rolls down Kartavya Path on Republic Day 2025
A tri-services tableau themed 'Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat' took part in the Republic Day Parade for the first time on 26 January 2025.
'Jayati Jai Mamah Bharatam' at Republic Day 2025 earns Guinness World Record for largest Indian folk variety dance
'Jayati Jai Mamah Bharatam', performed by over 5,000 folk and tribal artists at the Republic Day Parade on 26 January 2025, was recognised by Guinness World Records as 'The Largest Indian Folk Variety Dance'.
DRDO's 'Raksha Kavach' tableau displays multi-layer defence systems at Republic Day 2025
DRDO's tableau 'Raksha Kavach – Multi-layer Protection against Multi-domain Threats' was displayed at the Republic Day Parade on 26 January 2025.
Sat, 25 Jan 2025
Padma Awards 2025: 139 awards including 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced the Padma Awards 2025 on 25 January 2025: 139 awards comprising 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri.
India and Indonesia exchange MoUs on health, traditional medicine and digital development during Prabowo's State Visit
India and Indonesia announced MoUs on health, traditional medicine quality assurance and digital development, and a 2025-28 cultural exchange programme, during President Prabowo Subianto's State Visit on 25 January 2025.
President approves gallantry awards to 93 personnel, including 2 Kirti Chakras, on eve of Republic Day 2025
President Droupadi Murmu approved gallantry awards to 93 Armed Forces and CAPF personnel, including 12 posthumous, and 305 defence decorations on 25 January 2025.
DG Shipping and C-DAC sign umbrella MoU to drive maritime innovation
The Directorate General of Shipping and C-DAC signed an umbrella MoU on 25 January 2025 to modernise maritime administration through digitalisation, cybersecurity and R&D.