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Tue, 27 May 2025
India records USD 81.04 billion FDI inflow in FY 2024-25, up 14%
India's FDI inflow rose 14% to USD 81.04 billion (provisional) in FY 2024-25 from USD 71.28 billion in FY 2023-24, the Commerce Ministry said on 27 May 2025.
Department of Posts launches 'Know Your DIGIPIN' and 'Know Your PIN Code' portals
The Department of Posts on 27 May 2025 launched the 'Know Your DIGIPIN' and 'Know Your PIN Code' web portals to modernise India's addressing system, in line with the National Geospatial Policy 2022.
All-party delegations begin visits to South Africa, Italy and Greece; Singapore meeting held
Indian all-party parliamentary delegations began engagements in South Africa, Italy and Greece and held meetings in Singapore on 27 May 2025 to convey India's message of zero tolerance for terrorism, according to Indian mission releases published by PIB.
India's coal imports fall 7.9% to 243.62 MT in FY 2024-25
India's coal imports fell 7.9% to 243.62 million tonnes in FY 2024-25 from 264.53 MT a year earlier, saving about USD 7.93 billion in foreign exchange, the Coal Ministry said on 27 May 2025.
Tranche V auction: 10 critical mineral blocks sold, including India's first potash block
The Ministry of Mines said on 27 May 2025 that Tranche V of critical and strategic mineral auctions ended with 10 of 15 blocks auctioned, including the first-ever successful auction of a potash block by the Government of India.
CBDT extends ITR filing due date for AY 2025-26 to 15 September 2025
The Central Board of Direct Taxes on 27 May 2025 extended the due date for filing Income Tax Returns for AY 2025-26, originally 31 July 2025, to 15 September 2025.
Government restores RoDTEP benefits for Advance Authorisation, SEZ and EOU exports
The Government on 27 May 2025 restored RoDTEP benefits for exports by Advance Authorisation holders, Export-Oriented Units and SEZ units, applicable to eligible exports from 1 June 2025.
Mon, 26 May 2025
Bharat Forecast System launched: IITM's 6-km resolution weather model
Union Earth Sciences Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on 26 May 2025 dedicated the Bharat Forecast System, an indigenously developed high-resolution weather forecast system by IITM Pune that improves resolution from 12 km to 6 km.
2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics goes to LHC experiments; Indian scientists contributed to ALICE and CMS
The Department of Atomic Energy said on 26 May 2025 that the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics was awarded to the ATLAS, CMS, ALICE and LHCb collaborations at CERN's Large Hadron Collider, with Indian scientists playing a significant role in ALICE and CMS.
Central Apprenticeship Council recommends 36% increase in apprentice stipend under NAPS and NATS
The 38th meeting of the Central Apprenticeship Council, chaired by MoS (IC) Jayant Chaudhary on 26 May 2025, recommended a 36% increase in stipend under NAPS and NATS, revising the range from ₹5,000–₹9,000 to ₹6,800–₹12,300.
Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel visits India; 2nd India–Maldives High Level Core Group meets
Maldives Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel, visiting India from 25 to 27 May 2025, led the Maldives side at the 2nd India–Maldives High Level Core Group meeting on 26 May to review implementation of the Vision Document on Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership.
'Innovate to Transform' unveiled as theme of India Mobile Congress 2025; Sanchar Mitra scheme launched
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on 26 May 2025 unveiled 'Innovate to Transform' as the theme of the 9th India Mobile Congress, to be held from 8 to 11 October 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, and launched the student volunteer-led Sanchar Mitra Scheme.
NITI Aayog releases report 'Designing a Policy for Medium Enterprises'
NITI Aayog on 26 May 2025 released the report 'Designing a Policy for Medium Enterprises', noting that medium enterprises are only 0.3% of MSMEs but contribute 40% of MSME exports.
Sun, 25 May 2025
Sat, 24 May 2025
PM chairs 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog on 'Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 24 May 2025, attended by 24 States and 7 UTs, with the theme 'Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047'.
Ministry of Ayush and WHO sign agreement to start Traditional Medicine module under ICHI
The Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organization signed an agreement on 24 May 2025 that begins work on a dedicated Traditional Medicine module under the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI).
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.
DFS holds colloquium of DRAT Chairpersons and DRT Presiding Officers on faster debt recovery
The Department of Financial Services organised a colloquium of Chairpersons of Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals and Presiding Officers of Debt Recovery Tribunals at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 24 May 2025, with Supreme Court Judge Justice S.V.N. Bhatti delivering the keynote address.
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.
ESIC adds 16.33 lakh new employees in March 2025
Provisional ESIC payroll data released on 23 May 2025 show 16.33 lakh new employees and 31,514 new establishments registered under the ESI Scheme in March 2025.
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.