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Sat, 24 May 2025
Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 concludes with ₹4.3 lakh crore in investment interest
The Rising North East Investors Summit 2025, held on 23–24 May at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, concluded on 24 May with ₹4.3 lakh crore in investment interest, DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said.
ECI holds National Conference of Counsels and CEOs to strengthen its legal framework
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on 24 May 2025 inaugurated a National Conference of Counsels representing the Election Commission of India at IIIDEM, New Delhi, attended by senior advocates from the Supreme Court and 28 High Courts and the CEOs of all 36 States/UTs.
Khelo India Northeast Games to be held every year; nationwide talent drive via NSRS portal announced
Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya announced on 24 May 2025 at the Rising Northeast Investors Summit that Khelo India Northeast Games will be held every year in one of the eight northeastern states, and that a nationwide talent identification drive will let citizens upload players' videos on the NSRS portal.
Fri, 23 May 2025
PM inaugurates Rising North East Investors Summit 2025; defines EAST as 'Empower, Act, Strengthen, Transform'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 23 May 2025, describing the region as a 'front-runner of growth'.
ECI to provide mobile phone deposit facility outside polling stations; rationalises canvassing norms
The Election Commission of India announced on 23 May 2025 that voters will deposit mobile phones just outside polling stations and that candidates' booths can be set up just beyond 100 metres of a polling station.
Ministry of Education calls for month-long drive to make educational institutions tobacco- and substance-free
The Department of School Education and Literacy asked all States and UTs on 23 May 2025 to run an enforcement drive from 31 May to 26 June 2025 against the sale of tobacco near educational institutions under Section 6(b) of COTPA, 2003.
Sports Ministry revises norms of assistance to National Sports Federations
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced revised norms under the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations on 23 May 2025, the first revision since February 2022.
Thu, 22 May 2025
President confers 6 Kirti Chakras and 33 Shaurya Chakras at Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 (Phase-I)
President Droupadi Murmu conferred six Kirti Chakras (four posthumous) and 33 Shaurya Chakras (seven posthumous) at Phase-I of the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 22 May 2025.
MoEFCC marks Biodiversity Day 2025 in Udaipur; launches 'End Plastic Pollution' campaign ahead of World Environment Day
The Environment Ministry held the national celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2025 at Udaipur on 22 May 2025 and launched the 'One Nation, One Mission: End Plastic Pollution' campaign ahead of World Environment Day.
Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Surat to get electric buses under PM E-DRIVE
The Ministry of Heavy Industries said on 22 May 2025 that about 4,500 e-buses will go to Bengaluru, 2,800 to Delhi, 2,000 to Hyderabad, 1,000 to Ahmedabad and 600 to Surat in the current phase of the PM E-DRIVE scheme.
All-party delegation led by Shrikant Shinde arrives in Abu Dhabi, first stop of four-nation outreach
An all-party delegation led by MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde arrived in Abu Dhabi on 22 May 2025, the UAE being the first stop of its four-nation outreach, and met UAE Minister of Tolerance and Co-Existence Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan.
All-party delegation led by Sanjay Kumar Jha visits Japan; meets Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya
An all-party delegation led by MP Sanjay Kumar Jha began a visit to Japan on 22 May 2025 and met Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, who expressed Japan's solidarity with India against terrorism.
4% reservation in allotment of Central Government housing for persons with disabilities
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs announced on 22 May 2025 that 4% of Central Government residential accommodation allotments will be reserved for persons with disabilities, through an Office Memorandum of the Directorate of Estates.
Wed, 21 May 2025
India participates in 9th BRICS Industry Ministers' Meeting in Brasília
India took part in the 9th BRICS Industry Ministers' Meeting held under Brazil's chairship at the Itamaraty Palace, Brasília on 21 May 2025, which adopted a Joint Declaration.
iGOT Karmayogi platform crosses 1 crore registered users
Dr. Jitendra Singh announced on 21 May 2025 that the iGOT Karmayogi platform under Mission Karmayogi has crossed 1 crore registered civil servants, a 30-fold rise from 3 lakh users in January 2023.
DoT introduces Financial Fraud Risk Indicator to help banks and UPI providers prevent cyber fraud
The Department of Telecommunications announced on 21 May 2025 that it will share a 'Financial Fraud Risk Indicator' (FRI), which classifies mobile numbers as Medium, High or Very High risk of financial fraud, with banks, NBFCs and UPI service providers.
India assumes chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization for 2025–26
India formally assumed the chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization for 2025–26 at the 67th Governing Body Meeting in Jakarta, the Commerce Ministry said on 21 May 2025.
At 15th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting, India calls for dismantling export controls among BRICS members
At the 15th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting held under Brazil's presidency on 21 May 2025, India opposed export controls among BRICS members; the meeting endorsed a Joint Declaration with three annexures.
Tue, 20 May 2025
Banu Mushtaq's 'Heart Lamp', translated by Deepa Bhasthi, wins International Booker Prize 2025
'Heart Lamp' by Banu Mushtaq, translated from Kannada by Deepa Bhasthi, was announced as the winner of the International Booker Prize 2025 at London's Tate Modern on 20 May 2025 — the first short story collection to win the prize.
Eight core industries grow 0.5% in April 2025
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries rose 0.5% (provisional) in April 2025 over April 2024, the Commerce Ministry said on 20 May 2025.
World Metrology Day 2025 marks 150 years of the Metre Convention; India authorised to issue OIML certificates
The Department of Consumer Affairs marked World Metrology Day on 20 May 2025, the 150th anniversary of the Metre Convention signed in Paris on 20 May 1875, and announced that India has become the 13th country authorised to issue OIML certificates.
North East Apprenticeship Pilot Scheme launched in Aizawl: extra ₹1,500 a month for 26,000+ youth
Union MoS Jayant Chaudhary and Mizoram CM Lalduhoma launched a pilot scheme in Aizawl on 20 May 2025 under which over 26,000 youth from the North East will get an extra ₹1,500 a month for one year over their NAPS apprenticeship stipend.
Depot Darpan portal, Anna Mitra app and Anna Sahayata grievance system launched for PDS
Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Depot Darpan portal and the Anna Mitra and Anna Sahayata digital platforms on 20 May 2025 to modernise the Public Distribution System.
PM addresses 78th World Health Assembly; theme 'One World for Health'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 78th session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva via video on 20 May 2025, noting this year's theme 'One World for Health'.
India hosts 2nd Blue Talks ahead of the 3rd UN Ocean Conference
The Ministry of Earth Sciences, with the Embassies of France and Costa Rica, hosted the 2nd Blue Talks at Prithvi Bhawan, New Delhi on 20 May 2025 ahead of the 3rd UN Ocean Conference in Nice (9–13 June 2025).
Mon, 19 May 2025
Bharatiya Bhasha Summer Camp launched; NCERT primers now in 117 languages
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Bharatiya Bhasha Summer Camp, a festival of multilingualism for schools, in New Delhi on 19 May 2025 and released primers and special modules in 13 languages.
BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting in Brasília; India to host 2026 energy meeting
The BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting was held in Brasília on 19 May 2025 under Brazil's Presidency; Power Minister Manohar Lal led India and invited BRICS nations to the 2026 energy meeting in India.
Sun, 18 May 2025
NCC cadets scale Mount Everest in NCC's third successful expedition
A National Cadet Corps team of 10 novice cadets — five girls and five boys, average age 19 — scaled Mount Everest on 18 May 2025, the NCC's third Everest ascent after 2013 and 2016.
International Museum Day 2025: 'The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities'
International Museum Day, organised every year on 18 May by the International Council of Museums (ICOM), was observed on 18 May 2025 with the theme 'The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities'.
Khelo India Annual Calendar launched to build year-round competition structure
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched an Annual Calendar under Khelo India on 18 May 2025 to create a year-round competition structure, with an eye on the Commonwealth Games 2030 and Olympic Games 2036.