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Wed, 30 Apr 2025
GenomeIndia: whole genome sequencing of over 10,000 individuals; data archived at IBDC
The DBT-funded GenomeIndia project has completed a whole genome sequencing database of over 10,000 individuals from all major population groups, the Science Ministry said on 30 April 2025.
PM chairs 46th PRAGATI meeting; eight projects worth about ₹90,000 crore reviewed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 46th PRAGATI meeting on 30 April 2025, reviewing eight projects worth about ₹90,000 crore.
Tribal Affairs Ministry and BPCL to set up 75 Space Labs in EMRS across 19 States
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and BPCL announced on 30 April 2025 that Space Labs will be set up in 75 Eklavya Model Residential Schools across 19 States, with BPCL sanctioning about ₹12 crore under CSR.
MoSPI releases pilot study on Annual Survey of Services Sector Enterprises (ASSSE)
MoSPI released the findings of its pilot study on the Annual Survey of Services Sector Enterprises on 30 April 2025, which used the GSTN database as a sampling frame for the first time.
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
India Post signs MoU with SBI Funds Management for doorstep KYC of mutual fund investors
The Department of Posts signed an MoU with SBI Funds Management Limited at Dak Bhawan, New Delhi, on 29 April 2025 to provide doorstep KYC verification for SBI Mutual Fund investors.
PSA releases Round 2 report on innovation excellence of public-funded R&D organisations
The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser released the Round 2 study report 'Evaluation of Innovation Excellence Indicators of Public Funded R&D Organizations' on 29 April 2025.
Labour Ministry signs MoU with Rapido for 50 lakh livelihood opportunities on NCS portal
The Ministry of Labour and Employment signed an MoU with Rapido in New Delhi on 29 April 2025 to bring 50 lakh livelihood opportunities in the logistics sector to the National Career Service (NCS) portal over 1–2 years.
PM addresses YUGM Innovation Conclave at Bharat Mandapam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the YUGM Innovation Conclave at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 29 April 2025.
PM congratulates Mark Carney (Canada) and Kamla Persad-Bissessar (Trinidad and Tobago)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 29 April 2025 congratulated Mark Carney on his election as Prime Minister of Canada and Kamla Persad-Bissessar on her election victory in Trinidad and Tobago.
MoSPI releases findings of first Forward-Looking Survey on Private Sector CAPEX
MoSPI on 29 April 2025 released findings of its first Forward-Looking Survey on Private Sector CAPEX Investment Intentions, estimating provisional 2024-25 CAPEX per enterprise at ₹172.2 crore.
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
National Supercomputing Mission: 34 supercomputers with 35 petaflops deployed
Under the National Supercomputing Mission, 34 supercomputers with a combined capacity of 35 petaflops had been deployed as of March 2025, according to a MeitY backgrounder of 28 April 2025.
IEPFA signs MoU with Kotak Mahindra Bank for investor education
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) signed an MoU with Kotak Mahindra Bank on 28 April 2025 to display its investor education content on the bank's ATMs, kiosks, websites, apps and social media.
India Post's 'Gyan Post' service notified for books and educational material
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia announced on 28 April 2025 the Gazette notification of 'Gyan Post', an affordable India Post service for books and educational material from 1 May 2025.
Index of Industrial Production grows 3.0% in March 2025
India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 3.0% in March 2025 as per Quick Estimates released by MoSPI on 28 April 2025.
President presents Padma Awards 2025 at Civil Investiture Ceremony-I
President Droupadi Murmu presented 4 Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan and 57 Padma Shri awards for 2025 at Civil Investiture Ceremony-I at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 28 April 2025.
National Archives of India acquires private papers of Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
The National Archives of India acquired the private paper collection of former President Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, donated by his niece Dr APJM Nazema Maraikayar, the Culture Ministry said on 28 April 2025.
Aadhaar authentication transactions cross 2,707 crore in 2024-25
Aadhaar number holders carried out more than 2,707 crore authentication transactions in 2024-25, with face authentication crossing 15 crore in March 2025, MeitY said on 28 April 2025.
Sun, 27 Apr 2025
Defence Ministry flags misleading WhatsApp message on donations; points to Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund
The Ministry of Defence on 27 April 2025 cautioned against a misleading WhatsApp message seeking donations to a bank account for Army modernisation and directed donors to the official Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund.
PM highlights NDMA's 'Sachet' disaster-alert app in Mann Ki Baat
In Mann Ki Baat on 27 April 2025, PM Modi urged people to use 'Sachet', a disaster-alert app developed by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
Mann Ki Baat 121 recalls Champaran Satyagraha and Babu Veer Kunwar Singh
In Mann Ki Baat on 27 April 2025, PM Modi recalled the Champaran Satyagraha of 1917, Dr Rajendra Prasad's book 'Satyagraha in Champaran', and the death anniversary of 1857 hero Babu Veer Kunwar Singh on 26 April.
UDAN completes 8 years since its first flight (Shimla–Delhi, 27 April 2017)
The UDAN regional connectivity scheme completed 8 years of its first flight on 27 April 2025; 625 routes connecting 90 airports have been operationalised, per a Civil Aviation Ministry backgrounder.
Sat, 26 Apr 2025
IOS SAGAR makes port call at Port Louis, Mauritius
IOS SAGAR made a port call at Port Louis, Mauritius, from 26 to 28 April 2025 as part of its Indian Ocean deployment, before a joint EEZ surveillance with the Mauritius Coast Guard.
World Veterinary Day 2025 marked with national workshop; theme 'Animal Health Takes a Team'
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying marked World Veterinary Day 2025 with a national workshop in New Delhi on 26 April 2025, on the theme 'Animal Health Takes a Team'.
15th Rozgar Mela: over 51,000 appointment letters at 47 locations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 51,000 appointment letters via video conferencing at the 15th tranche of the Rozgar Mela, held at 47 locations on 26 April 2025.
DGCA directs airlines to implement passenger handling measures amid airspace restrictions
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on 26 April 2025 directed all airlines to implement enhanced passenger handling measures as international airspace closures and overflight restrictions lengthen flight routes.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025
World Malaria Day 2025: India exited WHO's High Burden to High Impact group in 2024
World Malaria Day was observed on 25 April 2025 with the theme 'Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite'; the Health Ministry noted that India exited the WHO's High Burden to High Impact (HBHI) group in 2024.
Dr. K. Kasturirangan passes away; PM recalls his role in ISRO and the NEP
Dr. K. Kasturirangan, former head of India's space programme and a key figure in drafting the National Education Policy, passed away; Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his passing on 25 April 2025.
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
J P Nadda launches National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign 2025-26
Union Health Minister J P Nadda virtually launched the National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign 2025-26 on 24 April 2025, the first day of World Immunization Week.
Inland waterways carry a record 145.5 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2024-25
India's inland waterways moved a record 145.5 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2024-25, up from 18.1 million tonnes in FY 2013-14, the Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ministry said on 24 April 2025.