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Fri, 01 Aug 2025
India's manufacturing PMI rises to 59.1 in July 2025, a 16-month high
The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI, released by S&P Global on 1 August 2025, rose to 59.1 in July, the strongest improvement since March 2024.
Odisha hosts 4th Adi Karmayogi Regional Process Lab in Bhubaneswar
The 4th Adi Karmayogi Regional Process Lab, a week-long programme to train tribal frontline functionaries, was inaugurated in Bhubaneswar on 1 August 2025.
President Droupadi Murmu attends 45th convocation of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
President Droupadi Murmu graced the 45th convocation ceremony of IIT (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad in Jharkhand on 1 August 2025.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025
Cabinet raises PMKSY outlay to ₹6,520 crore for 15th Finance Commission cycle
On 31 July 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a total outlay of ₹6,520 crore, including ₹1,920 crore more, for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana during 2021-22 to 2025-26.
US executive order sets 25% reciprocal tariff on Indian goods
On 31 July 2025, US President Donald Trump signed the executive order 'Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates', which lists India at 25%, effective seven days later (7 August 2025).
Vice-Presidential Election 2025: ECI finalises Electoral College list
On 31 July 2025, the Election Commission of India said it had finalised the Electoral College list for the Vice-Presidential Election, 2025, under Rule 40 of the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Rules, 1974.
2008 Malegaon blast case: Special NIA court acquits all seven accused
On 31 July 2025 in Mumbai, a special NIA court acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, including former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, giving them the benefit of doubt.
Delhi records best July AQI since 2018 at 78
On 31 July 2025, the Environment Ministry said Delhi's average AQI for July 2025 was 78 ('Satisfactory'), the best for the month since 2018, with 29 'Satisfactory' days.
Project 17A stealth frigate Himgiri delivered to Indian Navy at GRSE, Kolkata
On 31 July 2025 at GRSE, Kolkata, Himgiri (Yard 3022), the third Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) frigate and the first of the class built by GRSE, was delivered to the Indian Navy.
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan takes over as FOC-in-C, Western Naval Command
On 31 July 2025 in Mumbai, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, succeeding Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh.
CCEA approves four railway multitracking projects worth ₹11,169 crore
On 31 July 2025, the CCEA approved four railway multitracking projects costing about ₹11,169 crore, adding about 574 km across 13 districts in six States.
1 MW green hydrogen plant commissioned at Deendayal Port, Kandla
On 31 July 2025, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated an indigenously built 1 MW green hydrogen plant at Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, Gujarat, the first module of a 10 MW project.
Cabinet approves ₹2,000-crore grant-in-aid scheme for NCDC
On 31 July 2025, the Union Cabinet approved the Central Sector Scheme 'Grant in aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)' with ₹2,000 crore for 2025-26 to 2028-29.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025
GSLV-F16 launches NASA-ISRO satellite NISAR from Sriharikota
On 30 July 2025 at 17:40 IST, ISRO's GSLV-F16 launched NISAR, the first joint satellite of ISRO and NASA, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, in GSLV's first mission to a Sun-synchronous polar orbit.
Sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha return to India after 127 years
On 30 July 2025, the Culture Ministry announced the return of the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha, discovered in 1898 in Uttar Pradesh, after they were withdrawn from an auction in Hong Kong; PM Modi called it a return after 127 years.
India's resolution on sustainable lifestyles for wetlands adopted at Ramsar COP15
On 30 July 2025, Ramsar COP15 at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, adopted India's resolution on 'Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles for the Wise Use of Wetlands'.
23 chip-design projects sanctioned under Design Linked Incentive scheme
On 30 July 2025, MeitY said 23 chip-design projects had been sanctioned under the ₹1,000-crore Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme of the ₹76,000-crore Semicon India Programme.
13th India–UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meets in New Delhi
On 30 July 2025 in New Delhi, the 13th India–UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee met at Secretary level for the first time, co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and UAE Under Secretary of Defense Lt Gen Ibrahim Nasser M. Al Alawi.
Kavach 4.0 commissioned on Mathura–Kota section of Delhi–Mumbai route
On 30 July 2025, Indian Railways announced that it had commissioned the indigenous train protection system Kavach 4.0 on the Mathura–Kota section of the high-density Delhi–Mumbai route.
INS Satpura arrives in Singapore for SIMBEX-25
On 30 July 2025, the Defence Ministry said INS Satpura had arrived in Singapore for the 32nd edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-25).
Over 13.6 million mobile numbers disconnected to curb telecom fraud, Scindia tells Lok Sabha
On 30 July 2025, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia told the Lok Sabha that over 13.6 million mobile numbers had been disconnected based on citizens' feedback and over 5 lakh handsets recovered through Sanchar Saathi.
Tue, 29 Jul 2025
Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025: key provisions notified to take effect from 1 August 2025
By Gazette notification S.O. 3494(E) dated 29 July 2025, the Centre appointed 1 August 2025 as the date on which key provisions of the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 come into force.
Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam 2025 marks five years of NEP 2020
On 29 July 2025, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam 2025 in New Delhi to mark five years of NEP 2020.
Global Tiger Day 2025: India now has 58 tiger reserves; 1 lakh saplings to be planted
On 29 July 2025, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav presided over Global Tiger Day celebrations at the National Zoological Park, New Delhi.
CAQM sets up a year-round cell in SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab for paddy stubble management
On 29 July 2025, the Commission for Air Quality Management announced a dedicated cell at SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab to oversee paddy stubble management throughout the year.
Telecom subscribers reach 1,218.36 million at end-June 2025
On 29 July 2025, the Ministry of Communications released telecom subscription data as on 30 June 2025, showing 1,218.36 million total subscribers.
President appoints judges and additional judges to Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and Gauhati High Courts
On 29 July 2025, the Ministry of Law and Justice notified the appointment of judges and additional judges to the Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and Gauhati High Courts.
DRDO conducts two consecutive Pralay missile flight-tests off Odisha
On 28 and 29 July 2025, DRDO flight-tested the Pralay missile twice from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off Odisha as part of User Evaluation Trials.
Goa Shipyard launches ICGS Atal, sixth Fast Patrol Vessel for the Coast Guard
On 29 July 2025, Goa Shipyard Limited launched ICGS Atal (Yard 1275), a Fast Patrol Vessel for the Indian Coast Guard, at Vasco-da-Gama, Goa.