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Tue, 15 Apr 2025
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.
Sixth National Highways Excellence Awards (2023) presented at Bharat Mandapam
The sixth edition of the National Highways Excellence Awards 2023 was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, in the presence of Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, the ministry said on 15 April 2025.
Mon, 14 Apr 2025
135th Ambedkar Jayanti: President, Vice-President and PM pay floral tributes at Prerna Sthal
On 14 April 2025, the 135th birth anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister and Lok Sabha Speaker paid floral tributes at his statue at Prerna Sthal in the Parliament House lawns, at an event organised by the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation.
PSA's office releases first International Technology Engagement Strategy for Quantum
On World Quantum Day, 14 April 2025, the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser released the first edition of India's International Technology Engagement Strategy (ITES) for Quantum.
Amit Shah addresses All India Forensic Science Summit 2025 organised by NFSU
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the All India Forensic Science Summit 2025, organised by the National Forensic Sciences University in New Delhi on 14 April 2025 on the theme 'Role of Forensic Science in Effective Implementation of New Criminal Laws and Combating Terrorism'.
Sun, 13 Apr 2025
AIKEYME 2025: maiden Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement inaugurated at Dar-es-Salaam
The maiden Africa India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME) exercise, co-hosted by India and Tanzania with eight other African nations, was inaugurated at Dar-es-Salaam on 13 April 2025 onboard INS Chennai.
Archery World Cup Stage 1, Auburndale: India win four medals including compound mixed team gold
India finished the Archery World Cup 2025 Stage 1 in Auburndale, USA, on 13 April with four medals: gold in the compound mixed team, silver in the men's recurve team, and bronzes in the men's compound team and Dhiraj Bommadevara's men's individual recurve event.
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.
Sat, 12 Apr 2025
₹515.31 crore handed over for restitution to Rose Valley Ponzi scheme investors
Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary on 12 April 2025 handed over ₹515.31 crore to the Asset Disposal Committee headed by Justice D.K. Seth (Retd.) for restitution to legitimate investors of the Rose Valley group's Ponzi scheme.
India presents BioE3 policy at Mission Innovation Annual Gathering 2025 in Seoul
The Department of Biotechnology presented India's BioE3 policy and integrated biorefinery initiatives at the Mission Innovation Annual Gathering 2025 in Seoul, South Korea, held on 9–11 April.
CEA concurs record six pumped storage project DPRs of about 7.5 GW in 2024-25
The Central Electricity Authority concurred Detailed Project Reports of six hydro pumped storage projects with about 7.5 GW capacity in 2024-25, a record, and aims to concur at least 13 projects of about 22 GW in 2025-26.
Fri, 11 Apr 2025
DRDO conducts release trials of long-range glide bomb 'Gaurav' from Su-30 MKI
DRDO carried out successful release trials of the indigenously developed long-range glide bomb 'Gaurav' from a Su-30 MKI aircraft on 8–10 April 2025, striking a land target on an island at a range close to 100 km, the Defence Ministry said on 11 April.
Centre operationalises 'Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk' for exporters
The Commerce Ministry on 11 April 2025 operationalised a dedicated 'Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk' on the DGFT website to help exporters, importers and other stakeholders deal with emerging global trade issues and tariff changes.
Index of Industrial Production grows 2.9% in February 2025
India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 2.9% in February 2025, down from 5.0% in January, according to quick estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on 11 April 2025.
First edition of Naval Commanders' Conference 2025 concludes
The first edition of the biannual Naval Commanders' Conference for 2025, held in two phases at Karwar and New Delhi from 5 to 11 April, concluded on 11 April; Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh presided over the Karwar phase.
Nominations for Padma Awards 2026 open till 31 July 2025
The Ministry of Home Affairs said on 11 April 2025 that online nominations and recommendations for the Padma Awards 2026, which opened on 15 March 2025, will be accepted on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal until 31 July 2025.
NITI Aayog launches report on India's automotive industry in global value chains
NITI Aayog on 11 April 2025 launched a report titled 'Automotive Industry: Powering India's Participation in Global Value Chains', which sets a goal of US$145 billion in auto component production by 2030.
India hosts 8th Joint Committee meeting on ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement
India hosted the 8th meeting of the AITIGA Joint Committee and related meetings at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, from 7 to 11 April 2025, as part of the review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement.
Thu, 10 Apr 2025
India adds record 29.52 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY 2024-25; total reaches 220.10 GW
India added a record 29.52 GW of renewable energy capacity in 2024-25, taking total installed RE capacity to 220.10 GW as of 31 March 2025, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on 10 April 2025.
Tahawwur Rana extradited from the US, arrested by NIA on arrival in Delhi
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, an accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks case, was extradited from the United States and formally arrested by the National Investigation Agency on arriving in New Delhi on 10 April 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.
ISSF World Cup Buenos Aires: India finish second with eight medals
India finished second in the medal table at the ISSF World Cup (rifle/pistol/shotgun) in Buenos Aires, which ended on 10 April 2025, with eight medals including four golds; China topped the table.
President Murmu addresses Slovakia-India Business Forum; receives honorary doctorate in Nitra
On the second day of her visit to Slovakia on 10 April 2025, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the Slovakia-India Business Forum in Bratislava and was conferred an Honoris Causa doctorate by the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra.
Wed, 09 Apr 2025
RBI MPC cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 6.00% and changes stance to 'accommodative'
At its 54th meeting (7-9 April 2025), the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee unanimously cut the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.00% and changed its stance from neutral to accommodative.
PM inaugurates Navkar Mahamantra Divas at Vigyan Bhawan; proposes nine resolutions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and took part in Navkar Mahamantra Divas at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 9 April 2025 and proposed nine resolutions, beginning with water conservation.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan leads India at third BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meeting in Kathmandu
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan led India at the 3rd BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meeting (BAMM) in Kathmandu, Nepal, on 9 April 2025.
Cabinet approves Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) under PMKSY
The Union Cabinet on 9 April 2025 approved M-CADWM as a sub-scheme of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana for 2025-26 with an initial outlay of ₹1,600 crore.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj releases first Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) baseline report for 2022-23
The first Panchayat Advancement Index baseline report (FY 2022-23), released on 9 April 2025, rated 2.16 lakh validated Gram Panchayats; Gujarat and Telangana had the most Front Runners.
President Murmu holds talks with Slovak President Pellegrini in Bratislava; two MoUs exchanged
On 9 April 2025, in the first visit by an Indian President to Slovakia in 29 years, President Droupadi Murmu held talks with President Peter Pellegrini in Bratislava and witnessed the exchange of two MoUs.
PLFS 2024: all-India unemployment rate (CWS) at 4.9%; LFPR steady at 56.2%
The NSO's Periodic Labour Force Survey indicators for calendar year 2024, released on 9 April 2025, put the all-India unemployment rate in Current Weekly Status at 4.9% (5.0% in 2023).