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Thu, 22 May 2025
MoEFCC marks Biodiversity Day 2025 in Udaipur; launches 'End Plastic Pollution' campaign ahead of World Environment Day
The Environment Ministry held the national celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2025 at Udaipur on 22 May 2025 and launched the 'One Nation, One Mission: End Plastic Pollution' campaign ahead of World Environment Day.
Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Surat to get electric buses under PM E-DRIVE
The Ministry of Heavy Industries said on 22 May 2025 that about 4,500 e-buses will go to Bengaluru, 2,800 to Delhi, 2,000 to Hyderabad, 1,000 to Ahmedabad and 600 to Surat in the current phase of the PM E-DRIVE scheme.
All-party delegation led by Shrikant Shinde arrives in Abu Dhabi, first stop of four-nation outreach
An all-party delegation led by MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde arrived in Abu Dhabi on 22 May 2025, the UAE being the first stop of its four-nation outreach, and met UAE Minister of Tolerance and Co-Existence Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan.
All-party delegation led by Sanjay Kumar Jha visits Japan; meets Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya
An all-party delegation led by MP Sanjay Kumar Jha began a visit to Japan on 22 May 2025 and met Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, who expressed Japan's solidarity with India against terrorism.
NHAI debars concessionaire after embankment and RE wall failure on NH-66 in Kerala
NHAI disallowed concessionaire KNR Constructions Ltd and consultant Highway Engineering Consultant from ongoing and future bids after an embankment settlement and RE wall failure on the Ramanattukara–Valanchery section of NH-66 in Kerala, the Road Transport Ministry said on 22 May 2025.
4% reservation in allotment of Central Government housing for persons with disabilities
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs announced on 22 May 2025 that 4% of Central Government residential accommodation allotments will be reserved for persons with disabilities, through an Office Memorandum of the Directorate of Estates.
Wed, 21 May 2025
Ancient stitched ship inducted into Indian Navy as INSV Kaundinya at Karwar
The Indian Navy inducted and named the traditionally built 'ancient stitched ship' as INSV Kaundinya at Naval Base, Karwar on 21 May 2025, with Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat as chief guest.
Security forces neutralise 27 Maoists including CPI (Maoist) general secretary Basavaraju in Narayanpur
Security forces neutralised 27 Maoists, including CPI (Maoist) general secretary Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju, in an operation in Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh on 21 May 2025, the Union Home Minister said.
India participates in 9th BRICS Industry Ministers' Meeting in Brasília
India took part in the 9th BRICS Industry Ministers' Meeting held under Brazil's chairship at the Itamaraty Palace, Brasília on 21 May 2025, which adopted a Joint Declaration.
iGOT Karmayogi platform crosses 1 crore registered users
Dr. Jitendra Singh announced on 21 May 2025 that the iGOT Karmayogi platform under Mission Karmayogi has crossed 1 crore registered civil servants, a 30-fold rise from 3 lakh users in January 2023.
DoT introduces Financial Fraud Risk Indicator to help banks and UPI providers prevent cyber fraud
The Department of Telecommunications announced on 21 May 2025 that it will share a 'Financial Fraud Risk Indicator' (FRI), which classifies mobile numbers as Medium, High or Very High risk of financial fraud, with banks, NBFCs and UPI service providers.
India assumes chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization for 2025–26
India formally assumed the chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization for 2025–26 at the 67th Governing Body Meeting in Jakarta, the Commerce Ministry said on 21 May 2025.
Patna hosts Bihar's first International Buyer-Seller Meet for agri-food products
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries, with the Bihar Government, APEDA and TPCI, concluded Bihar's first-ever International Buyer-Seller Meet at Gyan Bhawan, Patna, it said on 21 May 2025.
At 15th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting, India calls for dismantling export controls among BRICS members
At the 15th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting held under Brazil's presidency on 21 May 2025, India opposed export controls among BRICS members; the meeting endorsed a Joint Declaration with three annexures.
National workshop in Udaipur finalises Detailed Action Plan for Aravalli Landscape Restoration
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated a national workshop at Udaipur on 21 May 2025 to finalise a Detailed Action Plan for restoring the Aravalli landscape, India's oldest mountain range.
Tue, 20 May 2025
Banu Mushtaq's 'Heart Lamp', translated by Deepa Bhasthi, wins International Booker Prize 2025
'Heart Lamp' by Banu Mushtaq, translated from Kannada by Deepa Bhasthi, was announced as the winner of the International Booker Prize 2025 at London's Tate Modern on 20 May 2025 — the first short story collection to win the prize.
Mizoram declared India's first fully literate State
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma declared Mizoram a fully literate State at Aizawl on 20 May 2025, making it the first State in India to attain full literacy under ULLAS.
Eight core industries grow 0.5% in April 2025
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries rose 0.5% (provisional) in April 2025 over April 2024, the Commerce Ministry said on 20 May 2025.
World Metrology Day 2025 marks 150 years of the Metre Convention; India authorised to issue OIML certificates
The Department of Consumer Affairs marked World Metrology Day on 20 May 2025, the 150th anniversary of the Metre Convention signed in Paris on 20 May 1875, and announced that India has become the 13th country authorised to issue OIML certificates.
North East Apprenticeship Pilot Scheme launched in Aizawl: extra ₹1,500 a month for 26,000+ youth
Union MoS Jayant Chaudhary and Mizoram CM Lalduhoma launched a pilot scheme in Aizawl on 20 May 2025 under which over 26,000 youth from the North East will get an extra ₹1,500 a month for one year over their NAPS apprenticeship stipend.
Depot Darpan portal, Anna Mitra app and Anna Sahayata grievance system launched for PDS
Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Depot Darpan portal and the Anna Mitra and Anna Sahayata digital platforms on 20 May 2025 to modernise the Public Distribution System.
PM addresses 78th World Health Assembly; theme 'One World for Health'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 78th session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva via video on 20 May 2025, noting this year's theme 'One World for Health'.
Astrophysicist Jayant Narlikar, founding director of IUCAA, passes away in Pune
Astrophysicist Jayant Vishnu Narlikar, founding director of IUCAA Pune and co-developer of the Hoyle–Narlikar theory of gravity, passed away in his sleep at his Pune residence on 20 May 2025, aged 86.
India hosts 2nd Blue Talks ahead of the 3rd UN Ocean Conference
The Ministry of Earth Sciences, with the Embassies of France and Costa Rica, hosted the 2nd Blue Talks at Prithvi Bhawan, New Delhi on 20 May 2025 ahead of the 3rd UN Ocean Conference in Nice (9–13 June 2025).
Nominations for Padma Awards 2026 open till 31 July 2025
The Ministry of Home Affairs said on 20 May 2025 that nominations for the Padma Awards 2026 can be made online on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal until 31 July 2025.
KVIC marks World Bee Day 2025 as 'Sweet Revolution Utsav'
KVIC celebrated World Bee Day on 20 May 2025 at its Mumbai office under the banner 'Sweet Revolution Utsav'; the 2025 theme is 'Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all'.
Mon, 19 May 2025
Bharatiya Bhasha Summer Camp launched; NCERT primers now in 117 languages
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Bharatiya Bhasha Summer Camp, a festival of multilingualism for schools, in New Delhi on 19 May 2025 and released primers and special modules in 13 languages.
BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting in Brasília; India to host 2026 energy meeting
The BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting was held in Brasília on 19 May 2025 under Brazil's Presidency; Power Minister Manohar Lal led India and invited BRICS nations to the 2026 energy meeting in India.
JNCASR scientists develop sodium-ion battery that charges 80% in six minutes
Scientists at JNCASR, Bengaluru, an autonomous DST institute, have developed a NASICON-based sodium-ion battery that charges up to 80% in six minutes and lasts over 3,000 charge cycles, DST said on 19 May 2025.
I4C launches e-Zero FIR pilot in Delhi for cyber financial frauds above ₹10 lakh
MHA's Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) introduced an e-Zero FIR system, announced on 19 May 2025, that automatically converts cyber financial crime complaints above ₹10 lakh filed on NCRP or helpline 1930 into FIRs, as a pilot in Delhi.