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Wed, 31 Dec 2025
MCA to open 3 new Regional Directorates and 6 new Registrars of Companies from 16 February 2026
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs said on 31 December 2025 that it will open three new Regional Directorates and six new Registrar of Companies offices with effect from 16 February 2026.
Government launches Market Access Support intervention under Export Promotion Mission
The Commerce Ministry on 31 December 2025 launched the Market Access Support intervention under the NIRYAT DISHA sub-scheme of the Export Promotion Mission, mandating at least 35% MSME participation in supported events.
Vande Bharat Sleeper completes CRS high-speed trial at 180 kmph on Kota–Nagda section
Indian Railways said on 31 December 2025 that the 16-coach Vande Bharat Sleeper train completed its final high-speed trial under the Commissioner of Railway Safety, touching 180 kmph on the Kota–Nagda section.
PM E-DRIVE meets e-3W (L5) target of 2.88 lakh units ahead of time
The Ministry of Heavy Industries said on 31 December 2025 that the PM E-DRIVE target of 2.88 lakh electric three-wheelers (L5) was met ahead of time, closing incentives for the segment after 26 December 2025.
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 crosses record 3 crore registrations
Registrations for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 crossed a record 3 crore from students, parents and teachers as of 30 December 2025, the Ministry of Education said on 31 December 2025.
Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Shivraj Singh Chouhan assures MGNREGA functionaries of continuity under VB-G RAM G Act
Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a video-conference with over 2 lakh MGNREGA functionaries on 30 December 2025, assuring them that the transition to the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 will not affect their services.
SMFCL, India's first maritime NBFC, begins lending with ₹4,300 crore of sanctions
Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) approved loan sanctions of about ₹4,300 crore at its 51st Board Meeting on 30 December 2025, formally starting its lending operations.
MoD signs ₹4,666 crore contracts for CQB carbines and heavyweight torpedoes
The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth ₹4,666 crore on 30 December 2025 for over 4.25 lakh Close Quarter Battle carbines and 48 heavyweight torpedoes for the Kalvari-class submarines.
PM-YUVA 3.0 results: 43 young authors chosen in 22 Indian languages and English
The results of PM-YUVA 3.0, the Prime Minister's Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors run by the National Book Trust, were declared on 30 December 2025, selecting 43 authors under 30.
Jal Shakti Ministry launches Jal Seva Aankalan for Gram Panchayat-led water service assessment
Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil e-launched Jal Seva Aankalan on 30 December 2025, a Gram Panchayat-led digital tool on the Jal Jeevan Mission portal to assess drinking water services in Har Ghar Jal villages.
Arjun Erigaisi wins bronze at FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025 in Doha
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi won bronze at the FIDE World Blitz Championship in Doha on 30 December 2025 after losing the semifinal to Uzbekistan's Nodirbek Abdusattorov.
DoT releases National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025, effective 30 December 2025
The Department of Telecommunications released the National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025), effective 30 December 2025, identifying the 6425–7125 MHz band for IMT and Ka, Q and V bands for satellite services.
India Post to discontinue outward small packet and surface letter mail services from 1 January 2026
The Department of Posts announced on 30 December 2025 that, in line with Universal Postal Union decisions, it will discontinue outward Registered Small Packet, Small Packet, Surface and SAL letter mail services from 1 January 2026.
NCC Republic Day Camp 2026 begins with a record 2,406 cadets
The NCC Republic Day Camp 2026 began on 30 December 2025 at Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt, with a record 2,406 cadets including 898 girl cadets.
Mon, 29 Dec 2025
DRDO conducts maiden flight test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR 120)
DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR 120) at its 120 km maximum range at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, on 29 December 2025.
Principal Scientific Adviser unveils National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework
Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood unveiled the National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF) on 29 December 2025 to measure technology maturity across nine Technology Readiness Levels.
Industrial output grows 6.7% in November 2025, led by 8% manufacturing growth
India's Index of Industrial Production grew 6.7% year-on-year in November 2025, up from 0.4% in October, driven by 8.0% growth in manufacturing, MoSPI said on 29 December 2025.
DAC clears proposals worth ₹79,000 crore for the three Services
The Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Rajnath Singh granted Acceptance of Necessity on 29 December 2025 to proposals worth about ₹79,000 crore, including Pinaka long-range guided rockets, Astra Mk-II missiles and leased HALE drones.
India AI Impact Summit 2026 to focus on 'Democratizing AI, Bridging the AI Divide'
MeitY and the IndiaAI Mission said on 29 December 2025 that the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam will focus on 'Democratizing AI, Bridging the AI Divide', built on three Sutras and seven Chakras.
India adds record 44.5 GW of renewable energy capacity in 2025 till November
India added a record 44.51 GW of renewable energy capacity in January–November 2025, nearly double the 24.72 GW of the same period in 2024, MNRE said on 29 December 2025.
DoT announces telecom security reforms for 2026, extends Pro Tem certification by two years
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on 29 December 2025 that the Pro Tem Security Certification Scheme is extended for two years from 1 January 2026, along with lower TSTL fees and simpler ITSAR certification for ONT devices.
Rabi sowing reaches 614.30 lakh hectare, 6.87 lakh hectare above last year
Rabi crop coverage reached 614.30 lakh hectare as of 26 December 2025, 6.87 lakh hectare more than a year earlier, with gram up 4.66 lakh hectare, the Agriculture Ministry said on 29 December 2025.
Sun, 28 Dec 2025
Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy win bronze at FIDE World Rapid Championship 2025
India's Arjun Erigaisi (open) and Koneru Humpy (women) won bronze medals at the FIDE World Rapid Championship 2025 in Doha, which concluded on 28 December 2025.
PM addresses 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries on 'Human Capital for Viksit Bharat'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries at Pusa, Delhi, on 28 December 2025, the last day of the three-day meet themed 'Human Capital for Viksit Bharat'.
Railways Year End Review 2025: 30 Amrit Bharat trains, India now world's 2nd largest freight carrier
The Ministry of Railways' Year End Review 2025, released on 28 December 2025, said 13 new Amrit Bharat trains were introduced in 2025, taking the total to 30, and India has become the world's second-largest freight carrier.
President Murmu takes a dived sortie on submarine INS Vaghsheer from Karwar
President Droupadi Murmu undertook a dived sortie on the Kalvari-class submarine INS Vaghsheer on 28 December 2025 after embarking at Karwar Naval Harbour, Karnataka, becoming the second President after A. P. J. Abdul Kalam to sail in a submarine.
Mann Ki Baat 129: PM warns against antibiotic misuse, hails Smart India Hackathon
In the 129th Mann Ki Baat on 28 December 2025, PM Narendra Modi cited an ICMR report on antibiotics failing against pneumonia and UTI and urged people not to self-medicate.
Civil Aviation Ministry sets up 24×7 Passenger Assistance Control Room
The Ministry of Civil Aviation said on 28 December 2025 that its round-the-clock Passenger Assistance Control Room at Udaan Bhawan has resolved about 13,000 passenger grievances since 3 December 2025.
Sat, 27 Dec 2025
Ports Ministry notifies guidelines for ₹44,700 crore shipbuilding schemes SBFAS and SbDS
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways notified operational guidelines on 27 December 2025 for the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme, with a combined outlay of about ₹44,700 crore.
National Consumer Helpline secures ₹45 crore in refunds across 31 sectors in eight months
The Department of Consumer Affairs said on 27 December 2025 that the National Consumer Helpline facilitated ₹45 crore in refunds on 67,265 grievances across 31 sectors between 25 April and 26 December 2025.