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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.
Inland Waterways Terminal at Jogighopa, Assam, dedicated to the nation; cargo flagged off to Bangladesh
Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal dedicated the Inland Waterways Terminal at Jogighopa, Assam, to the nation on 18 February 2025.
Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly adopts National e-Vidhan Application and becomes a Digital House
The Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly adopted the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) and became a Digital House on 18 February 2025, inaugurated by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Speaker Ritu Khanduri.
NAKSHA urban land survey pilot launched at Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, for 152 urban local bodies
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the NAKSHA pilot for geospatial survey of urban land records at Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, 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.
ASI's revived Underwater Archaeology Wing begins explorations off Dwarka, Gujarat, with three women archaeologists
A five-member team of the Archaeological Survey of India led by Prof. Alok Tripathi began underwater explorations off Dwarka, Gujarat, near the Gomati Creek, the Culture Ministry said on 18 February 2025.
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.
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.
PM-AASHA continued till 2025-26; tur procurement approved in nine states under Price Support Scheme
The Agriculture Ministry said on 17 February 2025 that PM-AASHA continues through the 15th Finance Commission cycle to 2025-26, and Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved procurement of 13.22 lakh tonnes of tur in nine states for kharif 2024-25.
Arunachal Cabinet approves Arun Parivar Patra Authority Bill, 2025 for a family-centric citizen database
The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu approved the Arunachal Pradesh Arun Parivar Patra Authority Bill, 2025 on 17 February 2025 to create a family-centric citizen database.
Nirmala Sitharaman launches Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs in Mumbai; first Sachal Aaykar Seva Kendra opened
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs (MCGS-MSME) at a post-budget interaction in Mumbai on 17 February 2025.
Magnitude 4.0 earthquake with epicentre in New Delhi jolts Delhi-NCR at 5:36 am
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake at a depth of 5 km, with its epicentre in New Delhi, struck at 5:36 am on 17 February 2025, the National Center for Seismology said.
Odisha Budget 2025-26: CM Mohan Charan Majhi presents ₹2,90,000 crore budget with capital outlay at 6.1% of GSDP
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi presented the state's ₹2,90,000 crore Budget for 2025-26 in the Assembly in Bhubaneswar on 17 February 2025.
Sun, 16 Feb 2025
PM Modi addresses second edition of Bharat Tex at Bharat Mandapam; says India is the sixth-largest textile exporter
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Bharat Tex 2025, the second edition of the global textile event, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 16 February 2025.
Gujarat votes in local body polls for Junagadh Municipal Corporation, 68 municipalities and three taluka panchayats
Voting was held in Gujarat on 16 February 2025 for the Junagadh Municipal Corporation, 68 municipalities and three taluka panchayats, conducted by the State Election Commission.
Tripura to get advanced weather radar within a year, Jitendra Singh assures CM Manik Saha
Union Minister Jitendra Singh assured Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on 16 February 2025 that the Ministry of Earth Sciences will set up a state-of-the-art weather radar in Tripura within a year.
INS Shardul and P8I arrive in Bali for Indonesia's International Fleet Review 2025 and Exercise Komodo
Indian Navy ship INS Shardul and a P8I long-range maritime surveillance aircraft arrived in Bali, Indonesia, for the International Fleet Review 2025, the Navy said on 16 February 2025.
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates Aadi Mahotsav 2025, TRIFED's national tribal festival, in New Delhi
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Aadi Mahotsav 2025, the national tribal festival organised by TRIFED, at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, on 16 February 2025.
President witnesses inaugural Change of Guard ceremony in new format at Rashtrapati Bhavan
President Droupadi Murmu witnessed the inaugural show of the Change of Guard ceremony in a new format at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on 16 February 2025.
Sat, 15 Feb 2025
Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station amid Maha Kumbh rush; Railways forms two-member high-level committee
A stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on the night of 15 February 2025, amid crowds heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh, killed 18 people and injured 15, according to the Railways' official statement.
President Droupadi Murmu graces Platinum Jubilee of BIT Mesra in Ranchi
President Droupadi Murmu attended the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on 15 February 2025.
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0 inaugurated in Varanasi by Dharmendra Pradhan, Yogi Adityanath and L. Murugan
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and MoS L. Murugan inaugurated the third edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi on 15 February 2025.
Himachal Cabinet approves FASTag at entry toll barriers in phases and categorises police stations
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu approved phased introduction of FASTag at all entry toll barriers on 15 February 2025.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan opens first completed reach of the Hill Highway in Kozhikode
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the 34.76 km Kodenchery-Kakkadampoyil reach, the first completed stretch of the Hill Highway in Kozhikode district, at Koodaranhi on 15 February 2025.
J.P. Nadda inaugurates 2nd AIIMS Oncology Conclave at NCI-AIIMS Jhajjar; 720 additional posts announced
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated the second AIIMS Oncology Conclave at the National Cancer Institute of AIIMS, Jhajjar campus, on 15 February 2025.
Fri, 14 Feb 2025
38th National Games close in Haldwani; Services Sports Control Board are overall champions
The 38th National Games in Uttarakhand closed at Haldwani on 14 February 2025, with the Services Sports Control Board finishing as overall champions.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announces Lakhpati Didi Sahayika Yojana for community support staff
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the Lakhpati Didi Sahayika Yojana in the Assembly on 14 February 2025 to fund the pay of over 62,000 women community support staff.
PSA Ajay Kumar Sood inaugurates first RuTAGe Smart Village Centre at Mandaura, Sonipat
Principal Scientific Adviser Ajay Kumar Sood inaugurated the first Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAGe) Smart Village Centre at Mandaura village in Sonipat, Haryana, on 14 February 2025.