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Sat, 01 Feb 2025
Budget 2025-26: ₹20,000 crore Nuclear Energy Mission for small modular reactors
On 1 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, the Union Budget 2025-26 announced a Nuclear Energy Mission for research and development of Small Modular Reactors with an outlay of ₹20,000 crore.
Union Budget 2025-26: fiscal deficit 4.8% in 2024-25 (RE), 4.4% target for 2025-26
On 1 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, the Union Budget 2025-26 put the 2024-25 fiscal deficit at 4.8% of GDP (Revised Estimate) and targeted 4.4% for 2025-26.
Union Budget 2025-26: no income tax up to ₹12 lakh under the new regime
On 1 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that no income tax will be payable on normal income up to ₹12 lakh under the new tax regime.
Budget 2025-26: PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana for 100 districts, pulses mission, KCC limit to ₹5 lakh
On 1 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, the Union Budget 2025-26 announced the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana for 100 low-productivity districts, covering 1.7 crore farmers.
Budget 2025-26: 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs, 10,000 more medical seats, cancer day-care centres in all district hospitals
On 1 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, the Union Budget 2025-26 announced 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs in government schools over 5 years and Day Care Cancer Centres in all district hospitals over 3 years.
Budget 2025-26: MSME investment and turnover limits raised 2.5 and 2 times
On 1 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, the Union Budget 2025-26 raised the investment and turnover limits for classifying all MSMEs to 2.5 and 2 times respectively.
Budget 2025-26: ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund; Jal Jeevan Mission extended to 2028
On 1 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, the Union Budget 2025-26 announced a ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund to implement 'Cities as Growth Hubs' and extended the Jal Jeevan Mission until 2028.
Budget 2025-26: FDI limit in insurance raised from 74% to 100%
On 1 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, the Union Budget 2025-26 raised the FDI limit for the insurance sector from 74% to 100% for companies that invest the entire premium in India.
Budget 2025-26: record ₹6.81 lakh crore for the Ministry of Defence, up 9.53%
On 1 February 2025, in New Delhi, the Union Budget 2025-26 allocated a record ₹6,81,210.27 crore to the Ministry of Defence, 9.53% more than the 2024-25 Budget Estimate.
Indian Coast Guard celebrates its 49th Raising Day
On 1 February 2025, in India, the Indian Coast Guard celebrated its 49th Raising Day, with its Director General Paramesh Sivamani laying a wreath at the National War Memorial, New Delhi.
Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Budget Session 2025 begins with President Murmu's address to both Houses
The Budget Session 2025 of Parliament began in New Delhi on 31 January 2025 with President Droupadi Murmu addressing both Houses assembled together under Article 87(1) of the Constitution.
Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled: FY25 growth 6.4%, FY26 projected at 6.3–6.8%
The Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 31 January 2025, estimated India's real GDP growth at 6.4% in FY25 and projected 6.3–6.8% for FY26.
Aadhaar authentication opened to private entities under amended Good Governance Rules
MeitY notified the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Amendment Rules, 2025 on 31 January 2025, allowing government and non-government entities to use Aadhaar authentication for public-interest services.
India adds four new Ramsar sites, taking its tally to 89; Sikkim and Jharkhand get their first
On 31 January 2025, in New Delhi, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced four new Ramsar sites, Sakkarakottai and Therthangal (Tamil Nadu), Khecheopalri (Sikkim) and Udhwa Lake (Jharkhand), taking India's total to 89.
Railways launches 'SwaRail' SuperApp for beta testing
The Ministry of Railways introduced 'SwaRail', a SuperApp developed by CRIS that brings Indian Railways' public services into one platform, for beta testing on 31 January 2025.
Government approves 88-member Indian contingent for 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin
The Sports Ministry announced on 31 January 2025 approval for an 88-member Indian contingent to the 9th Asian Winter Games, to be held in Harbin, China from 7 to 14 February 2025.
Thu, 30 Jan 2025
HCES 2023-24 report: rural MPCE ₹4,122, urban ₹6,996; consumption inequality falls
MoSPI released the detailed report of the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023-24 on 30 January 2025, putting average monthly per capita consumption expenditure at ₹4,122 in rural and ₹6,996 in urban India.
INSV Tarini crosses Point Nemo during Navika Sagar Parikrama II
INSV Tarini, sailed by Indian Navy officers Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A, crossed Point Nemo in the South Pacific at 0030 hrs IST on 30 January 2025 during the third leg of Navika Sagar Parikrama II.
Sahitya Akademi invites books directly from authors for the first time for 2025 awards
The Sahitya Akademi announced on 30 January 2025 that, for the first time, it is inviting books directly from authors, publishers and well-wishers for its main award for 2025 in 24 Indian languages.
Republic Day Parade 2025 awards: Uttar Pradesh's Mahakumbh tableau judged best
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth presented awards for the best marching contingents and tableaux of Republic Day Parade 2025 at Rashtriya Rangshala Camp, Delhi on 30 January 2025, with Uttar Pradesh's Mahakumbh tableau judged best among states.
IndiaAI Mission builds 18,693-GPU common compute; indigenous AI model planned
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced in New Delhi on 30 January 2025 that the IndiaAI Mission has built a common computing facility of about 18,693 GPUs and that India will launch its own indigenous AI model.
Wed, 29 Jan 2025
ISRO completes 100th launch from Sriharikota with GSLV-F15/NVS-02
ISRO's GSLV-F15 lifted off from the Second Launch Pad at Sriharikota at 06:23 hrs on 29 January 2025 carrying the NVS-02 navigation satellite, the 100th launch from India's spaceport.
Cabinet approves National Critical Mineral Mission with ₹34,300 crore outlay
The Union Cabinet on 29 January 2025 approved the National Critical Mineral Mission with government expenditure of ₹16,300 crore and expected PSU investment of ₹18,000 crore, a total of ₹34,300 crore over seven years.
Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs approved: 60% cover on loans up to ₹100 crore
The Government approved the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs on 29 January 2025, under which NCGTC will give 60% guarantee coverage on loans up to ₹100 crore for buying plant, machinery or equipment.
ASUSE 2023-24: unincorporated sector establishments grow 12.84% to 7.34 crore
MoSPI released the detailed report of the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises 2023-24 on 29 January 2025, showing establishments up 12.84% to 7.34 crore and GVA up 16.52%.
High-Level Committee approves ₹3,027.86 crore for drought, lightning and forest-fire mitigation
A High-Level Committee chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 29 January 2025 approved ₹3,027.86 crore for disaster mitigation projects covering drought, lightning and forest fires in various states.
CCEA raises C-heavy molasses ethanol price to ₹57.97 per litre for ESY 2024-25
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 29 January 2025 raised the administered ex-mill price of C-heavy molasses ethanol for public sector OMCs to ₹57.97 per litre from ₹56.58 for Ethanol Supply Year 2024-25.
Mon, 27 Jan 2025
MNRE notifies revised Quality Control Order 2025 for solar PV products
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy notified the Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Order, 2025 in the Gazette on 27 January 2025, setting minimum efficiency norms for solar PV modules.
India and Oman sign protocol amending their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement
India and Oman signed a protocol amending their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement in Muscat on 27 January 2025.