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Tue, 29 Apr 2025
PSA releases Round 2 report on innovation excellence of public-funded R&D organisations
The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser released the Round 2 study report 'Evaluation of Innovation Excellence Indicators of Public Funded R&D Organizations' on 29 April 2025.
Labour Ministry signs MoU with Rapido for 50 lakh livelihood opportunities on NCS portal
The Ministry of Labour and Employment signed an MoU with Rapido in New Delhi on 29 April 2025 to bring 50 lakh livelihood opportunities in the logistics sector to the National Career Service (NCS) portal over 1–2 years.
PM addresses YUGM Innovation Conclave at Bharat Mandapam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the YUGM Innovation Conclave at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 29 April 2025.
PM congratulates Mark Carney (Canada) and Kamla Persad-Bissessar (Trinidad and Tobago)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 29 April 2025 congratulated Mark Carney on his election as Prime Minister of Canada and Kamla Persad-Bissessar on her election victory in Trinidad and Tobago.
MoSPI releases findings of first Forward-Looking Survey on Private Sector CAPEX
MoSPI on 29 April 2025 released findings of its first Forward-Looking Survey on Private Sector CAPEX Investment Intentions, estimating provisional 2024-25 CAPEX per enterprise at ₹172.2 crore.
India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement talks held in Washington, D.C.
Officials of India's Department of Commerce and the Office of the US Trade Representative met in Washington, D.C., on 23–25 April 2025 on the India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement, the Commerce Ministry said on 29 April 2025.
Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI) launched
Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI) on 29 April 2025 at an MNRE workshop in New Delhi.
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
National Supercomputing Mission: 34 supercomputers with 35 petaflops deployed
Under the National Supercomputing Mission, 34 supercomputers with a combined capacity of 35 petaflops had been deployed as of March 2025, according to a MeitY backgrounder of 28 April 2025.
IEPFA signs MoU with Kotak Mahindra Bank for investor education
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) signed an MoU with Kotak Mahindra Bank on 28 April 2025 to display its investor education content on the bank's ATMs, kiosks, websites, apps and social media.
India Post's 'Gyan Post' service notified for books and educational material
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia announced on 28 April 2025 the Gazette notification of 'Gyan Post', an affordable India Post service for books and educational material from 1 May 2025.
Index of Industrial Production grows 3.0% in March 2025
India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 3.0% in March 2025 as per Quick Estimates released by MoSPI on 28 April 2025.
President presents Padma Awards 2025 at Civil Investiture Ceremony-I
President Droupadi Murmu presented 4 Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan and 57 Padma Shri awards for 2025 at Civil Investiture Ceremony-I at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 28 April 2025.
National Archives of India acquires private papers of Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
The National Archives of India acquired the private paper collection of former President Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, donated by his niece Dr APJM Nazema Maraikayar, the Culture Ministry said on 28 April 2025.
Aadhaar authentication transactions cross 2,707 crore in 2024-25
Aadhaar number holders carried out more than 2,707 crore authentication transactions in 2024-25, with face authentication crossing 15 crore in March 2025, MeitY said on 28 April 2025.
India and France sign Inter-Governmental Agreement for 26 Rafale-Marine aircraft
India and France signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement on 28 April 2025 for the procurement of 26 Rafale-Marine aircraft (22 single-seater and four twin-seater) for the Indian Navy.
Power Ministry's Consultative Committee discusses roadmap for 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047
The Consultative Committee of MPs for the Ministry of Power, chaired by Manohar Lal, discussed the 'Roadmap for Development of Nuclear Power Generation' on 28 April 2025, including the target of 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047.
Sun, 27 Apr 2025
Defence Ministry flags misleading WhatsApp message on donations; points to Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund
The Ministry of Defence on 27 April 2025 cautioned against a misleading WhatsApp message seeking donations to a bank account for Army modernisation and directed donors to the official Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund.
PM highlights NDMA's 'Sachet' disaster-alert app in Mann Ki Baat
In Mann Ki Baat on 27 April 2025, PM Modi urged people to use 'Sachet', a disaster-alert app developed by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
Mann Ki Baat 121 recalls Champaran Satyagraha and Babu Veer Kunwar Singh
In Mann Ki Baat on 27 April 2025, PM Modi recalled the Champaran Satyagraha of 1917, Dr Rajendra Prasad's book 'Satyagraha in Champaran', and the death anniversary of 1857 hero Babu Veer Kunwar Singh on 26 April.
UDAN completes 8 years since its first flight (Shimla–Delhi, 27 April 2017)
The UDAN regional connectivity scheme completed 8 years of its first flight on 27 April 2025; 625 routes connecting 90 airports have been operationalised, per a Civil Aviation Ministry backgrounder.
Mann Ki Baat 121: Pahalgam, tribute to Dr K. Kasturirangan, 50 years of Aryabhatta, Operation Brahma
In the 121st episode of Mann Ki Baat on 27 April 2025, PM Narendra Modi spoke of the Pahalgam terror attack, paid tribute to Dr K. Kasturirangan, marked 50 years of the Aryabhatta satellite and recalled Operation Brahma in Myanmar.
Sat, 26 Apr 2025
IOS SAGAR makes port call at Port Louis, Mauritius
IOS SAGAR made a port call at Port Louis, Mauritius, from 26 to 28 April 2025 as part of its Indian Ocean deployment, before a joint EEZ surveillance with the Mauritius Coast Guard.
World Veterinary Day 2025 marked with national workshop; theme 'Animal Health Takes a Team'
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying marked World Veterinary Day 2025 with a national workshop in New Delhi on 26 April 2025, on the theme 'Animal Health Takes a Team'.
15th Rozgar Mela: over 51,000 appointment letters at 47 locations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 51,000 appointment letters via video conferencing at the 15th tranche of the Rozgar Mela, held at 47 locations on 26 April 2025.
DGCA directs airlines to implement passenger handling measures amid airspace restrictions
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on 26 April 2025 directed all airlines to implement enhanced passenger handling measures as international airspace closures and overflight restrictions lengthen flight routes.
President Droupadi Murmu represents India at the funeral Mass of Pope Francis
President Droupadi Murmu attended the funeral Mass of Pope Francis at Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City, on 26 April 2025, representing India.
Guidelines and portal for Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme launched; Sarvam AI selected for indigenous foundation model
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the guidelines and portal for the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) on 26 April 2025; at the event, Sarvam AI was selected to build India's first indigenous AI foundational model.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025
World Malaria Day 2025: India exited WHO's High Burden to High Impact group in 2024
World Malaria Day was observed on 25 April 2025 with the theme 'Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite'; the Health Ministry noted that India exited the WHO's High Burden to High Impact (HBHI) group in 2024.
Dr. K. Kasturirangan passes away; PM recalls his role in ISRO and the NEP
Dr. K. Kasturirangan, former head of India's space programme and a key figure in drafting the National Education Policy, passed away; Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his passing on 25 April 2025.
11th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting adopts declaration in Brasília
The 11th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting under Brazil's presidency adopted a declaration in Brasília on 25 April 2025; MoS Shobha Karandlaje led India's delegation.