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Fri, 25 Jul 2025
Thu, 24 Jul 2025
India and UK sign Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
On 24 July 2025, during PM Modi's visit to the UK, India and the United Kingdom signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, giving zero-duty access to 99% of India's tariff lines.
Modi-Starmer talks at Chequers adopt India-UK Vision 2035
On 24 July 2025, PM Modi held talks with UK PM Keir Starmer at Chequers, Buckinghamshire, where the two leaders adopted the India-UK Vision 2035, and later called on King Charles III at Sandringham.
Amit Shah unveils National Cooperation Policy 2025
On 24 July 2025 in New Delhi, Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah unveiled the National Cooperation Policy 2025, India's second cooperative policy after 2002.
India's 2036 Olympic bid is in IOC's 'Continuous Dialogue' phase
On 24 July 2025, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya told the Rajya Sabha that India's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games is in the 'Continuous Dialogue' phase with the IOC's Future Host Commission.
Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet ships arrive at Da Nang, Vietnam
On 24 July 2025, INS Delhi, Shakti and Kiltan of the Eastern Fleet arrived at Tien Sa Port, Da Nang, Vietnam, as part of an operational deployment to South East Asia.
Wed, 23 Jul 2025
ECI begins process for Vice-Presidential Election 2025
On 23 July 2025, the Election Commission of India said it had begun preparations for the Vice-Presidential Election, 2025, after MHA notified Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation.
India presents its third Voluntary National Review on SDGs at UN HLPF
On 23 July 2025, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery presented India's third Voluntary National Review on the Sustainable Development Goals at the UN High-Level Political Forum.
India and Israel agree to build institutional framework for defence ties
On 23 July 2025 in New Delhi, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Israel MoD Director General Maj Gen (Res) Amir Baram; the two sides agreed to work towards an institutional framework for defence cooperation.
14,599 Anganwadi-cum-Crèches approved under Palna Scheme
On 23 July 2025, the Ministry of Women and Child Development said it had approved 14,599 Anganwadi-cum-Crèches under the Palna Scheme for whole-day childcare.
Former CBDT chief Nitin Gupta takes charge as NFRA Chairperson
On 23 July 2025, Nitin Gupta, former Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes, assumed charge as Chairperson of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA).
Tue, 22 Jul 2025
India's IP filings rise 44% in five years; GI applications up 380%
On 22 July 2025, the Commerce Ministry said IP filings by Indian citizens rose 44% in five years, from 4,77,533 in 2020-21 to 6,89,991 in 2024-25.
India-Nepal Home Secretary talks finalise text of criminal legal assistance pact
On 22 July 2025 in New Delhi, India and Nepal held Home Secretary-level talks and welcomed the finalisation of the text of an Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters.
Census 2027: Government outlines preparations in Lok Sabha
On 22 July 2025, MoS Home Nityanand Rai told the Lok Sabha that Census 2027 preparations began with the gazette notification of 16 June 2025.
Public sector banks' gross NPA ratio falls to 2.58% in March 2025
On 22 July 2025, the Finance Ministry said the gross NPA ratio of public sector banks fell from 9.11% in March 2021 to 2.58% in March 2025.
Skill India Mission marks 10 years; SOAR AI-readiness initiative launched
On 22 July 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, MSDE celebrated 10 years of the Skill India Mission at 'Bharat SkillNxt 2025' and launched SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness).
Sickle cell mission crosses 6 crore screenings
On 22 July 2025, the Health Ministry said 6 crore people had been screened for sickle cell disease under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission, against a target of 7 crore.
Mon, 21 Jul 2025
Monsoon Session 2025 of Parliament opens; PM calls it a celebration of national achievements
On 21 July 2025 at Parliament House, New Delhi, the Monsoon Session 2025 began, with 21 sittings planned over 32 days up to 21 August.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns under Article 67(a)
On 21 July 2025 in New Delhi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned with immediate effect under Article 67(a), citing health care and medical advice; MHA notified the resignation on 22 July.
National Cybersecurity Exercise Bharat NCX 2025 begins
On 21 July 2025, Deputy NSA T.V. Ravichandran inaugurated Bharat NCX 2025, a two-week national cybersecurity exercise run by NSCS with Rashtriya Raksha University.
EPFO adds a record 20.06 lakh net members in May 2025
On 21 July 2025, EPFO's provisional payroll data showed a net addition of 20.06 lakh members in May 2025, the highest since tracking began in April 2018.
Parliament passes Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, replacing an 1856 colonial law
On 21 July 2025, the first day of the Monsoon Session, the Rajya Sabha passed the Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, already cleared by the Lok Sabha in March 2025.
Eight core industries grow 1.7% in June 2025
On 21 July 2025, the Commerce Ministry reported that the Index of Eight Core Industries rose 1.7% (provisional) in June 2025 over June 2024.
'One State-One RRB': Regional Rural Banks cut from 43 to 28
On 21 July 2025, the Finance Ministry said Phase-IV amalgamation under 'One State-One RRB' had reduced Regional Rural Banks from 43 to 28 with effect from 1 May 2025.
Sun, 20 Jul 2025
India finishes 7th at the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad with 3 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze
HBCSE announced on 20 July 2025 that India's six-member team won three gold, two silver and one bronze medal at the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad at Sunshine Coast, Australia, finishing 7th among 110 countries with a record team score of 193 out of 252.
All-party meeting ahead of Monsoon Session 2025: 54 leaders from 40 parties
On 20 July 2025 at the Parliament House Complex, New Delhi, the Government held an all-party meeting before the Monsoon Session, attended by 54 leaders from 40 parties.
Sat, 19 Jul 2025
Eastern Fleet ships conclude Singapore port call
On 19 July 2025, INS Delhi, Shakti, Satpura and Kiltan of the Eastern Fleet concluded a port call to Singapore (16-19 July) as part of the Indian Navy's Operational Deployment to South East Asia.
INS Sandhayak makes maiden port call at Port Klang, Malaysia
From 16 to 19 July 2025, INS Sandhayak, the Navy's first indigenous Survey Vessel Large, made its maiden port call at Port Klang, Malaysia, for hydrographic cooperation.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025
CPI for agricultural and rural labourers moves to base 2019=100; June 2025 index at 134
On 18 July 2025, the Labour Bureau released CPI-AL and CPI-RL for June 2025 on the revised base 2019=100, with both indices at 134 points.
NSCSTI 2.0 framework for civil service training institutes launched
On 18 July 2025, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the National Standards for Civil Service Training Institutes 2.0 (NSCSTI 2.0), developed by the Capacity Building Commission.