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Wed, 28 May 2025
Industrial output grows 2.7% in April 2025
India's Index of Industrial Production grew 2.7% year-on-year in April 2025, led by 3.4% growth in manufacturing, according to MoSPI's quick estimate released on 28 May 2025.
Cabinet continues Modified Interest Subvention Scheme for KCC loans in 2025-26
The Union Cabinet on 28 May 2025 approved continuing the interest subvention component of the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme for 2025-26 at the existing 1.5%, keeping KCC loans up to ₹3 lakh at 7% (4% with prompt repayment).
Tue, 27 May 2025
IMD forecasts above-normal monsoon at 106% of LPA in updated 2025 forecast
The India Meteorological Department on 27 May 2025 forecast 2025 southwest monsoon rainfall (June–September) at 106% of the Long Period Average with a model error of ±4%, indicating above-normal rainfall.
Raksha Mantri approves AMCA Programme Execution Model through industry partnership
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on 27 May 2025 approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model, under which the Aeronautical Development Agency will execute the programme through industry partnership open to private and public sectors.
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.
Coast Guard response slows oil spread after MSC ELSA 3 sinks off Kerala; 46 containers wash ashore
The Indian Coast Guard said on 27 May 2025 that its response had slowed the spread of oil from the sunken Liberian container vessel MSC ELSA 3 off Alappuzha, Kerala, with no oil reaching the shore as of 26 May and about 46 containers washed ashore.
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.
PM launches Urban Development Year 2025 at Gandhinagar, marking 20 years of Gujarat's urban growth story
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 27 May 2025 addressed the celebrations of 20 years of Gujarat's Urban Growth Story in Gandhinagar and launched Urban Development Year 2025, marking 20 years of Urban Development Year 2005.
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.
DRDO inaugurates Quantum Technology Research Centre at Metcalfe House, Delhi
DRDO inaugurated its Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) at Metcalfe House, Delhi on 27 May 2025 to strengthen indigenous quantum capabilities for strategic and defence applications.
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
PM launches projects worth over ₹24,000 crore in Dahod; flags off first locomotive from Dahod factory
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 26 May 2025 laid foundation stones, inaugurated and dedicated projects worth over ₹24,000 crore in Dahod, Gujarat, inaugurated the Indian Railways locomotive manufacturing plant there and flagged off its first electric locomotive.
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.
PM launches projects worth over ₹53,400 crore in Bhuj, Kutch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 26 May 2025 laid foundation stones, inaugurated and dedicated projects worth over ₹53,400 crore in Bhuj, Gujarat, including the foundation stone of a new green hydrogen plant in Kutch.
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.
ECI announces Rajya Sabha biennial elections to 8 seats from Assam and Tamil Nadu; poll on 19 June
The Election Commission of India on 26 May 2025 announced biennial elections to eight Rajya Sabha seats — two from Assam and six from Tamil Nadu — with polling and counting on 19 June 2025.
University of Liverpool gets Letter of Intent to set up campus in Bengaluru
The University of Liverpool received a Letter of Intent on 26 May 2025 to open a campus in Bengaluru, becoming the second foreign university issued an LoI under the UGC regulations of 2023 for foreign higher education campuses.
Sun, 25 May 2025
Liberian container ship MSC ELSA 3 sinks off Kerala; all 24 crew rescued by Coast Guard and Navy
The Liberian container vessel MSC ELSA 3 sank off the Kochi coast on 25 May 2025 due to flooding; all 24 crew were rescued — 21 by the Indian Coast Guard and three by the Indian Navy's INS Sujata.
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan visits Northern and Western Command HQs for review after Operation Sindoor
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan visited the Indian Army's Northern Command at Udhampur and Western Command at Chandimandir on 25 May 2025 and conducted a strategic review and operational assessment.
PM calls for mass participation in International Day of Yoga 2025; to join programme in Visakhapatnam
In Mann Ki Baat on 25 May 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for mass participation in the 11th International Day of Yoga, said he would take part in the Yoga Day programme in Visakhapatnam, and praised Andhra Pradesh's YogAndhra Abhiyan.
Gir lion population rises from 674 to 891 in five years, PM says in Mann Ki Baat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Mann Ki Baat on 25 May 2025 that the lion population in Gir, Gujarat had risen from 674 to 891 in five years, according to the latest lion census.
ECI announces bye-elections to five Assembly seats in Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal
The Election Commission of India on 25 May 2025 announced bye-elections to five Assembly constituencies — Kadi (SC) and Visavadar in Gujarat, Nilambur in Kerala, Ludhiana West in Punjab and Kaliganj in West Bengal.
Mann Ki Baat 122: first bus to Katejhari, CBSE sugar boards, honey output and Khelo India records
In the 122nd episode of Mann Ki Baat on 25 May 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of the first bus reaching Katejhari village in Gadchiroli, CBSE's 'sugar boards', India's honey output of about 1.25 lakh metric tonnes and drone-flying women in Telangana's Sangareddy district.