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Fri, 04 Apr 2025
CSIR transfers HANSA-3(NG) trainer aircraft technology to Pioneer Clean Amps
Union Minister Jitendra Singh formalised the transfer of technology of CSIR's indigenous HANSA-3(NG) two-seater trainer aircraft to Pioneer Clean Amps Pvt Ltd in New Delhi on 4 April 2025.
Indian Railways produces a record 41,929 wagons in FY 2024-25
Indian Railways produced an all-time high of 41,929 wagons in FY 2024-25, the Railways Ministry said on 4 April 2025, up from 37,650 in FY 2023-24.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025
India and Thailand elevate ties to a Strategic Partnership during PM Modi's Bangkok visit
India and Thailand elevated their relations to a Strategic Partnership on 3 April 2025, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra witnessed the exchange of the joint declaration in Bangkok.
Parliament passes Protection of Interest in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025
The Lok Sabha passed the Protection of Interest in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025 on 3 April 2025, completing its passage through Parliament after the Rajya Sabha had already accepted it.
Jal Shakti Minister launches Water Resource Census app and portal
Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil launched the Water Resource Census application and portal in New Delhi on 3 April 2025 for four censuses, including the 7th Minor Irrigation Census and the first Census of Springs.
Rajnath Singh flags off Army expeditions to Everest and a joint Indo-Nepal expedition to Kangchenjunga
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off an Indian Army expedition to Mount Everest, a joint Indian Army-Nepali Army expedition to Mount Kangchenjunga and an NCC Everest expedition from South Block, New Delhi, on 3 April 2025.
Wed, 02 Apr 2025
US President signs reciprocal-tariff order; India says it is examining the implications
US President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14257 on 2 April 2025, imposing a 10% baseline tariff on imports from all trading partners from 5 April and higher country-specific rates from 9 April; India's Department of Commerce said on 3 April that it was carefully examining the implications.
NHAI builds 5,614 km of highways and records its highest capex in FY 2024-25
The National Highways Authority of India built 5,614 km of national highways in FY 2024-25 against a target of 5,150 km, and its capital expenditure reached an all-time high of over ₹2.5 lakh crore, the Road Transport Ministry said on 2 April 2025.
Indian Railways produces a record 1,681 locomotives in FY 2024-25
Indian Railways produced a record 1,681 locomotives in FY 2024-25, 19% more than the 1,472 of the previous year, the Railway Ministry said on 2 April 2025.
MOIL posts its best-ever year with record manganese ore output in FY 2024-25
MOIL recorded its best-ever financial year in FY 2024-25 with record manganese ore production of 18.02 lakh tonnes, 2.7% higher year on year, the Steel Ministry said on 2 April 2025.
Navy signs ₹270-crore Make-I order with Kirloskar for indigenous 6 MW marine diesel engine
The Indian Navy and Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited signed a Project Sanction Order under the Make-I category on 2 April 2025 to design and develop a 6 MW medium-speed marine diesel engine at a cost of ₹270 crore.
Tue, 01 Apr 2025
India's defence exports hit a record ₹23,622 crore in FY 2024-25
India's defence exports rose 12.04% to a record ₹23,622 crore in the financial year 2024-25 that ended on 31 March 2025, the Defence Ministry said on 1 April 2025.
India's coal production crosses one billion tonnes in FY 2024-25
India's cumulative coal production crossed the one billion tonne mark in FY 2024-25, reaching a provisional 1,047.57 million tonnes, the Coal Ministry said on 1 April 2025.
India adds a record 25 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY 2024-25
India added an unprecedented 25 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY 2024-25, nearly 35% more than the 18.57 GW added a year earlier, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on 1 April 2025.
Finance Minister launches NITI NCAER States Economic Forum portal
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the NITI NCAER States Economic Forum portal, a repository of about 30 years of data on state finances, in New Delhi on 1 April 2025.
EV sales cross one million in FY 2024-25, says Heavy Industries Ministry
More than one million electric vehicles were sold in India in FY 2024-25, the Ministry of Heavy Industries said on 1 April 2025, with electric two-wheeler sales up 21% to 11,49,334 units.
Chile's President Gabriel Boric holds talks with PM Modi; Antarctica, copper and disaster-management pacts signed
Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House on 1 April 2025 during his first State visit to India, and the two sides exchanged four documents including a Letter of Intent on Antarctica cooperation.
Parliament passes Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill as Rajya Sabha clears it
The Rajya Sabha passed the Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill, 2025 on 1 April 2025, completing its passage through Parliament after the Lok Sabha had passed it on 26 March 2025.
Record 4,515 child adoptions in FY 2024-25, highest in 12 years
India recorded 4,515 child adoptions in FY 2024-25, the highest since 2015-16, of which 4,155 were domestic, the Women and Child Development Ministry said on 1 April 2025.
EPFO empanels 15 more banks for contribution collection, taking the total to 32
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation signed agreements with 15 more public and private sector banks for collecting contributions on 1 April 2025, taking the number of empanelled banks to 32.
Mon, 31 Mar 2025
APM gas price ceiling raised 4% to $6.75 per mmBtu from 1 April 2025
The Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) notified on 31 March 2025 that the price of APM gas from old nomination fields would rise to $6.75 per mmBtu from $6.50, effective 1 April.
Operation Brahma: Indian Army field hospital and NDRF convoy reach Mandalay
An Indian Army field hospital team and NDRF personnel reached earthquake-hit Mandalay, Myanmar, by road on 31 March 2025 under Operation Brahma.
Paris court convicts Marine Le Pen of embezzlement, bars her from office for five years
A Paris court on 31 March 2025 convicted French far-right leader Marine Le Pen of embezzling European Parliament funds and barred her from public office for five years with immediate effect.
IREDA's FY25 loan sanctions rise 27% to ₹47,453 crore; loan book at ₹76,250 crore
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) reported on 31 March 2025 provisional FY 2024-25 loan sanctions of ₹47,453 crore, up 27%.
Sun, 30 Mar 2025
Iron ore output up 4.4%, manganese ore up 12.8% in April–February FY25
The Ministry of Mines said on 30 March 2025 that iron ore production rose 4.4% to 263 million tonnes in April–February of FY 2024-25.
IAF to take part in multinational air exercise INIOCHOS-25 in Greece
The Indian Air Force said on 30 March 2025 it would take part in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, hosted by the Hellenic Air Force at Andravida Air Base, Greece, from 31 March to 11 April 2025.
Jakub Menšík beats Novak Djokovic to win Miami Open, denying him a 100th title
Czech teenager Jakub Menšík beat Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 7-6(4) in the Miami Open final at Miami Gardens, Florida, on 30 March 2025 (local time) to win his first ATP title.
Mann Ki Baat 120th episode: PM announces IDY 2025 theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in the 120th episode of Mann Ki Baat on 30 March 2025 that the theme of International Day of Yoga 2025 is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'.
Sat, 29 Mar 2025
India–US trade talks in New Delhi conclude; sides aim for first tranche of BTA by fall 2025
Four days of India–US trade talks in New Delhi concluded on 29 March 2025, with both sides agreeing on next steps towards a multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement whose first tranche they aim to finalise by fall 2025.
Operation Brahma: PM speaks to Min Aung Hlaing; Army sends 118-member medical team, Navy ships sail for Yangon
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Myanmar's Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on 29 March 2025, as the Indian Army readied a 118-member medical team and two Navy ships sailed for Yangon under Operation Brahma.