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Sat, 22 Feb 2025
Law Ministry ends consultation on draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025; revised draft to be consulted afresh
The Union Law Ministry said on 22 February 2025 that it had concluded public consultation on the draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and that a revised draft would be processed afresh for consultation, after objections from the Bar Council of India and lawyers' protests.
TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: over 5.1 lakh TB patients notified and 10 crore people screened in 100-day campaign
The Health Ministry said on 22 February 2025 that the 100-day Intensified TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, launched on 7 December 2024, had recorded over 5.1 lakh TB notifications and screened over 10 crore vulnerable people.
NSO releases 'Compendium of Datasets and Registries in India, 2024' covering about 270 datasets from 40 ministries
The National Statistics Office (MoSPI) released the 'Compendium of Datasets and Registries in India, 2024' on 22 February 2025, consolidating metadata for about 270 datasets and registries from 40 Ministries and Departments.
Fri, 21 Feb 2025
International Mother Language Day 2025: UNESCO marks Silver Jubilee with theme 'Languages matter'; IGNCA holds two-day celebration
International Mother Language Day was observed on 21 February 2025, its 25th anniversary, with UNESCO's theme 'Languages matter: Silver Jubilee Celebration of International Mother Language Day'; in New Delhi, IGNCA held a two-day celebration.
India takes over chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation from Bangladesh
India assumed the chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO) from Bangladesh at the 13th Governing Council meeting in the Maldives on 21 February 2025.
IWAI Board orders feasibility study for Water Metro in 17 cities across 12 states; KMRL to conduct it
The Inland Waterways Authority of India decided at its 196th Board meeting, announced on 21 February 2025, to study Water Metro systems in 17 cities across 12 states, with Kochi Metro Rail Limited appointed to carry out the feasibility study.
Rural power supply rises to 22.6 hours a day, AT&C losses fall to 15%: Power Minister Manohar Lal
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal said on 21 February 2025 that average rural electricity supply had risen from 12.5 hours a day in 2014 to 22.6 hours in 2025, and that AT&C losses had fallen from 22.62% to 15%.
Champions Trophy 2025: Rickelton's maiden ODI hundred sets up South Africa's 107-run win over Afghanistan in Karachi
Ryan Rickelton scored his maiden ODI century, 103, as South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs in their Champions Trophy Group B opener at Karachi on 21 February 2025.
ESIC payroll: 17.01 lakh new employees and 20,360 establishments added in December 2024
Provisional ESIC payroll data released on 21 February 2025 showed 17.01 lakh new employees enrolled under the ESI Scheme in December 2024.
Thu, 20 Feb 2025
Ministry of Mines shifts Barytes, Felspar, Mica and Quartz from minor to major minerals
The Ministry of Mines, by a gazette notification dated 20 February 2025, shifted Barytes, Felspar, Mica and Quartz from the list of minor minerals to the category of major minerals.
Champions Trophy 2025: Gill's unbeaten 101 and Shami's 5/53 give India six-wicket win over Bangladesh in Dubai
India beat Bangladesh by six wickets in their Champions Trophy opener in Dubai on 20 February 2025, as Mohammed Shami took 5 for 53 and Shubman Gill made an unbeaten 101.
Health Ministry launches Intensified Special NCD Screening Campaign for everyone aged 30 and above
The Union Health Ministry launched an Intensified Special NCD Screening Campaign on 20 February 2025, running until 31 March 2025, to screen all individuals aged 30 years and above for diabetes, hypertension and oral, breast and cervical cancers.
India launches Electronic Personnel Licence for pilots, becoming the second country to do so
Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu launched the Electronic Personnel Licence (EPL) for pilots on 20 February 2025, making India the second country to implement it.
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron ships INS Sujata and ICGS Veera arrive at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam
INS Sujata and ICGS Veera of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron arrived at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, on 20 February 2025 for a port call ending with bilateral exercises.
Wed, 19 Feb 2025
Gyanesh Kumar takes charge as India's 26th Chief Election Commissioner; Vivek Joshi joins as Election Commissioner
Gyanesh Kumar assumed charge as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India at Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi, on 19 February 2025.
Champions Trophy 2025 opens in Karachi: New Zealand beat hosts Pakistan by 60 runs; Latham and Young hit centuries
New Zealand beat Pakistan by 60 runs in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the National Stadium, Karachi, on 19 February 2025.
India elected Vice President of IALA at its first General Assembly in Singapore as the body becomes an inter-governmental organisation
India was elected to the Vice Presidency of the International Organization of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA) at its first General Assembly in Singapore, the Ports Ministry announced on 19 February 2025.
Rajasthan Budget 2025-26: Diya Kumari presents state's first Green Budget with ₹27,854 crore allocation
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented the state's 2025-26 Budget in the Assembly on 19 February 2025, including Rajasthan's first Green Budget.
India and Argentina sign MoU on lithium: MECL partners Catamarca province for critical mineral exploration
Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL) signed an MoU with the Provincial Government of Catamarca, Argentina, in New Delhi on 19 February 2025 to cooperate on lithium and critical mineral exploration.
13th Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee meets in Kuala Lumpur; terms of reference for Su-30 Forum exchanged
The 13th Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee (MIDCOM) met in Kuala Lumpur on 19 February 2025, co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Malaysia's Lokman Hakim Bin Ali.
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes marks its 22nd Foundation Day
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, a constitutional body under Article 338A, celebrated its 22nd Foundation Day in New Delhi on 19 February 2025.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025
India and Qatar elevate ties to Strategic Partnership during Amir Sheikh Tamim's state visit; Qatar commits $10 billion investment
India and Qatar signed an agreement establishing a Strategic Partnership after talks between PM Narendra Modi and Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, on 18 February 2025.
PLFS October-December 2024: urban unemployment rate eases to 6.4%
The National Statistics Office's PLFS quarterly bulletin, released on 18 February 2025, put the urban unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above at 6.4% in October-December 2024.
Second All-India State Water Ministers' Conference opens in Udaipur, Rajasthan
Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil inaugurated the second All-India State Water Ministers' Conference in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on 18 February 2025, in the presence of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma.
CSIR and Nepal Academy of Science and Technology sign MoU to renew Indo-Nepal scientific cooperation
India's CSIR and the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) signed an MoU on science and technology cooperation at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, on 18 February 2025.
MeitY launches Digital Brand Identity Manual to standardise government websites
The Ministry of Electronics and IT launched the Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM) and held the first Chief Information Officer Conference in New Delhi on 18 February 2025.
Navika Sagar Parikrama II: INSV Tarini reaches Port Stanley, completing its toughest leg
Indian Navy sailing vessel INSV Tarini, crewed by two women officers, entered Port Stanley on 18 February 2025, its third port of call in the Navika Sagar Parikrama II circumnavigation.
Mon, 17 Feb 2025
DoT and ITU sign Letter of Intent on AI-driven digital twins; India proposes to host ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2030
The Department of Telecommunications and the International Telecommunication Union signed a Letter of Intent in Geneva on 17 February 2025 to collaborate on digital twin and AI-driven technologies.
Reliance New Energy Battery awarded 10 GWh under PLI scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell; 40 of 50 GWh now allotted
The Ministry of Heavy Industries signed a Programme Agreement with Reliance New Energy Battery Limited for 10 GWh of Advanced Chemistry Cell capacity under the ₹18,100 crore PLI scheme on 17 February 2025.
India's exports in April-January 2024-25 estimated at $682.59 billion, up 7.21%
India's total exports of goods and services in April-January 2024-25 were estimated at USD 682.59 billion, up 7.21%, the Commerce Ministry said on 17 February 2025.