Judiciary Current Affairs — All time
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Tue, 08 Apr 2025
Coal Ministry signs agreements for Marwatola-II and Namchik West mines; 120 commercial mines now under CMDPA
The Ministry of Coal on 8 April 2025 signed Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements for Marwatola-II and Namchik West, auctioned in the 11th round of commercial coal mining, taking the total to 120 mines.
IEPFA and IPPB sign MoA to launch Phase 2 of 'Niveshak Didi'
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority and India Post Payments Bank signed a Memorandum of Agreement on 8 April 2025 to launch Phase 2 of 'Niveshak Didi', a financial literacy initiative led by women.
Padma Shri Rai folk dancer Ram Sahay Panday passes away in Sagar
Ram Sahay Panday, the Padma Shri-awarded exponent of Bundelkhand's Rai folk dance, died at a hospital in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, on 8 April 2025.
Mon, 07 Apr 2025
Rajasthan launches Niramay Rajasthan Abhiyan and other health campaigns on World Health Day
On World Health Day, 7 April 2025, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma launched the Niramay Rajasthan campaign along with Eat Right Rajasthan, Mission Madhuhari, Mission Liver Smile and the Chief Minister Ayushman Adarsh Gram Panchayat Yojana.
Tamil Nadu announces ₹216.73 crore livelihood schemes and deep-sea fishing harbours for Gulf of Mannar fishermen
On 7 April 2025, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced in the Assembly livelihood schemes worth ₹216.73 crore and fishing harbours at Thangachimadam, Pamban and Kundukal for fishermen in districts around the Gulf of Mannar.
Om Birla at 150th IPU Assembly in Tashkent; meets Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev
On 7 April 2025, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent on the sidelines of the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
World Health Day 2025: 'Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures' launches year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health
World Health Day was observed on 7 April 2025 with the theme 'Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures', which launches a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health.
Defence Ministry signs ₹2,385.36 crore contract with BEL for Electronic Warfare suites for IAF Mi-17 V5 helicopters
On 7 April 2025, the Ministry of Defence signed a ₹2,385.36 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited for Electronic Warfare suites and aircraft modification kits for the IAF's Mi-17 V5 helicopters under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.
'Samudra Pradakshina': all-women tri-services sailing expedition to Seychelles flagged off from Mumbai aboard IASV Triveni
On 7 April 2025, Lt Gen AK Ramesh flagged off 'Samudra Pradakshina', a 12-member all-women tri-services sailing expedition from Mumbai to Seychelles and back aboard IASV Triveni.
CERT-In, CSIRT-Fin and SISA launch Digital Threat Report 2024 for the BFSI sector
On 7 April 2025, the Digital Threat Report 2024 for the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector, prepared by CERT-In, CSIRT-Fin and cybersecurity company SISA, was launched in New Delhi.
President Murmu in Portugal: first Indian presidential visit in 27 years; joint stamps mark 50 years of ties; City Key of Honour of Lisbon
On 7 April 2025, President Droupadi Murmu held engagements in Lisbon with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, including the launch of postage stamps marking 50 years of India–Portugal diplomatic relations, and received the City Key of Honour of Lisbon.
Cochin Shipyard: ProArc CNC cutting machine inaugurated, steel cut for two Green Tugs under GTTP, India's largest TSHD reviewed
On 7 April 2025 at Cochin Shipyard, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated an Industry 4.0-ready ProArc CNC plate cutting machine and presided over steel cutting for two Green Tugs under the Green Tug Transition Programme.
MeitY: indigenous 1.5 kW wireless EV charger by C-DAC and VNIT Nagpur transferred to industry under NaMPET
On 7 April 2025, MeitY held an event for technology transfers under the National Mission on Power Electronics Technology (NaMPET), including an indigenous 1.5 kW wireless EV charger developed by C-DAC (T) and VNIT Nagpur.
'Antar Drishti' sensory dark room inaugurated at NIEPVD Dehradun
On 7 April 2025, NIEPVD Dehradun, with the National Association for the Blind, inaugurated 'Antar Drishti', a sensory dark room to sensitise society to the challenges faced by persons with visual impairment.
Sun, 06 Apr 2025
PM inaugurates New Pamban Rail Bridge, India's first vertical-lift sea bridge, and projects worth over ₹8,300 crore in Rameswaram
On 6 April 2025 (Ram Navami), Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Pamban Rail Bridge, India's first vertical-lift railway sea bridge, flagged off the Rameswaram–Tambaram (Chennai) train service and launched rail and road projects worth over ₹8,300 crore in Tamil Nadu.
MoSPI releases 26th edition of 'Women and Men in India 2024: Selected Indicators and Data'
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the 26th edition of 'Women and Men in India 2024', showing the labour force participation rate (usual status, 15+) rising from 49.8% in 2017-18 to 60.1% in 2023-24.
PM and Sri Lanka President inaugurate India-assisted Maho–Omanthai railway line and launch Maho–Anuradhapura signalling project
On 6 April 2025 in Anuradhapura, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Disanayaka inaugurated the 128 km Maho–Omanthai railway line refurbished with Indian assistance and visited the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple.
Ram Navami 2025: Surya Tilak at Ayodhya Ram temple performed from completed third floor with upgraded optics
On Ram Navami, 6 April 2025, the 'Surya Tilak' on the Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya was beamed from the temple's completed third floor using an upgraded optical design, according to CSIR-CBRI Roorkee.
Amit Shah attends golden jubilee of IFFCO's Kalol plant, lays foundation of Beej Anusandhan Kendra in Gandhinagar
On 6 April 2025, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah attended the golden jubilee of IFFCO's Kalol plant in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, and laid the foundation stone of the Beej Anusandhan Kendra (seed research centre).
Sat, 05 Apr 2025
PM's State visit to Sri Lanka: seven MoUs including defence cooperation, HVDC interconnection and Trincomalee energy hub with UAE
On 5 April 2025 in Colombo, India and Sri Lanka exchanged seven MoUs, including on defence cooperation, HVDC power interconnection and a trilateral MoU with the UAE on developing Trincomalee as an energy hub, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State visit.
Rajnath Singh flags off INS Sunayna as IOS SAGAR from Karwar with personnel from nine nations
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off the Navy's offshore patrol vessel INS Sunayna as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR from Karwar, Karnataka, on 5 April 2025 with 44 naval personnel from nine friendly nations.
Delhi becomes 35th State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY
Delhi became the 35th State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) on 5 April 2025, when the National Health Authority signed an MoU with the Delhi government.
Stand-Up India completes nine years with Rs 61,020 crore sanctioned
The Stand-Up India Scheme completed nine years on 5 April 2025, with total loans sanctioned of Rs 61,020.41 crore by 17 March 2025, the Finance Ministry said.
PM Modi conferred 'Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana', Sri Lanka's highest honour for foreign leaders
On 5 April 2025, Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Disanayaka conferred the 'Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana', the country's highest honour for foreign leaders, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the first Indian leader to receive it.
India marks 62nd National Maritime Day on theme of blue economy and green growth
India marked the 62nd National Maritime Day on 5 April 2025 on the theme "Prosperous Seas - Developed India and Youth for Blue Economy and Green Growth", with the central celebration in New Delhi.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025
Cabinet approves Vibrant Villages Programme-II with Rs 6,839 crore outlay
The Union Cabinet approved the Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II) on 4 April 2025 as a fully Centre-funded scheme with an outlay of Rs 6,839 crore for villages along international land borders other than the Northern border.
Parliament passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025
Parliament cleared the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 when the Rajya Sabha passed it in the early hours of 4 April 2025, after the Lok Sabha had passed it on 3 April.
6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok adopts Bangkok Vision 2030 and signs Maritime Transport Agreement
The 6th BIMSTEC Summit, hosted by Thailand in Bangkok on 4 April 2025, adopted the BIMSTEC Bangkok Vision 2030 and saw the signing of the BIMSTEC Maritime Transport Agreement.
DRDO and Army complete four successful flight-tests of Army MRSAM off Odisha
DRDO and the Indian Army completed four successful flight-tests of the Army version of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha on 3 and 4 April 2025.
CCEA approves four railway multitracking projects worth Rs 18,658 crore in Maharashtra, Odisha and Chhattisgarh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved four Indian Railways multitracking projects costing about Rs 18,658 crore on 4 April 2025, adding about 1,247 km across 15 districts of Maharashtra, Odisha and Chhattisgarh.