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Sun, 11 May 2025
Ayush Ministry launches weekly Yoga Podcast; 10 signature events planned for IDY 2025
Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav launched a weekly Yoga Podcast produced by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga on 11 May 2025, ahead of the 10th International Day of Yoga with the theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'.
'Super 30 Startups' compendium released and two National Quantum Mission calls launched on Technology Day
At the National Technology Day event on 11 May 2025, Dr Jitendra Singh released a compendium of 'Super 30 Startups' funded by the Technology Development Board over five years and launched two new calls for proposals under the National Quantum Mission.
New 91-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj unveiled at Rajkot Fort, Sindhudurg
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis unveiled a new 91-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Sindhudurg district, on 11 May 2025, replacing the 35-foot statue that collapsed in August 2024.
Assam's Aisangfa Gogoi sets youth national record at Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in Bihar
Assam's Aisangfa Gogoi won the girls' 55 kg weightlifting gold at the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in Rajgir, Bihar, on 11 May 2025 with a total lift of 183 kg, a youth national record.
India women beat Sri Lanka by 97 runs to win ODI tri-series in Colombo
India beat Sri Lanka by 97 runs in the women's ODI tri-series final at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on 11 May 2025, with Smriti Mandhana scoring 116 and Sneh Rana taking 4 for 38.
Science and Technology Ministry holds voluntary blood donation camp with Indian Red Cross Society
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated a voluntary blood donation camp organised by the Ministry of Science and Technology with the Indian Red Cross Society on National Technology Day, 11 May 2025.
Sat, 10 May 2025
Foreign Secretary: India and Pakistan DGMOs agree to stop all firing and military action from 1700 hours IST
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated on 10 May 2025 that the DGMO of Pakistan called the DGMO of India at 1535 hours IST and it was agreed that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, in the air and sea from 1700 hours IST that day.
AAI NOTAMs: civil flights suspended at 32 airports; 25 ATS route segments closed till 15 May
The Ministry of Civil Aviation said on 10 May 2025 that NOTAMs announced the temporary closure of 32 airports in northern and western India for civil flights from 9 to 14 May 2025, and AAI extended the closure of 25 ATS route segments in the Delhi and Mumbai FIRs.
World Migratory Bird Day 2025: 'Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities'
World Migratory Bird Day 2025 opened with its first peak day on 10 May 2025 under the theme 'Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities'; the second day is 11 October.
Madhura Dhamangaonkar wins compound gold at Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai
Madhura Dhamangaonkar won her maiden individual World Cup gold, beating USA's Carson Krahe 139–138 in the women's compound final at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai on 10 May 2025; India's men's compound team also won gold.
Security to be upgraded at scientific installations in border areas; IMD Srinagar and Leh facilities to get bolstered security
Dr Jitendra Singh said on 10 May 2025 that security will be upgraded at technical and scientific installations in border areas of J&K, Punjab, Chandigarh and north-west Rajasthan and Gujarat, with bolstered security for IMD installations in Srinagar and Leh.
Guwahati gets first household piped natural gas connections; Barak Valley's first CNG station opens in Silchar
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on 10 May 2025 inaugurated Guwahati's first household piped natural gas supply, covering 101 households in Geetanagar, and Barak Valley's first CNG station at Silchar.
Manohar Lal inaugurates 'Bharat Bodh Kendra' at India Habitat Centre
Union Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the 'Bharat Bodh Kendra', a new section of the India Habitat Centre's Habitat Library & Resource Centre devoted to India's cultural and civilisational heritage, in New Delhi on 10 May 2025.
PM Modi chairs high-level meeting at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi, on 10 May 2025, attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval, CDS General Anil Chauhan, the armed forces chiefs and senior officials.
DARPG holds interactive training under 'Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Program'
The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances, with the Capacity Building Commission, held an interactive training under the 'Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Program' in New Delhi on 10 May 2025 for officers from Assistant Section Officers to Under Secretaries.
72nd Miss World pageant opens at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad
The 72nd Miss World pageant opened at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on 10 May 2025 with a showcase of Telangana's folk and tribal dances; the finale was scheduled for 31 May.
Fri, 09 May 2025
India highlights forest achievements at UNFF20, invites nations to join International Big Cat Alliance
At the 20th session of the United Nations Forum on Forests in New York (5–9 May 2025), India reported forest and tree cover of 25.17% of its geographical area and invited all UN Member States to join the International Big Cat Alliance.
Jan Suraksha schemes PMJJBY, PMSBY and APY complete 10 years
The three Jan Suraksha schemes — PMJJBY, PMSBY and Atal Pension Yojana — launched by PM Modi on 9 May 2015, completed 10 years on 9 May 2025.
DPIIT notifies expansion of Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups; cover per borrower raised to ₹20 crore
DPIIT notified the expansion of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) on 9 May 2025, raising the guarantee ceiling per borrower from ₹10 crore to ₹20 crore and cutting the annual guarantee fee for 27 Champion Sectors to 1%.
Morningstar DBRS upgrades India's sovereign rating to 'BBB' with Stable trend
Morningstar DBRS upgraded India's long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings from BBB (low) to BBB with a Stable trend, the Finance Ministry said on 9 May 2025.
First round of India–New Zealand FTA negotiations concludes in New Delhi
The first round of negotiations for the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, held in New Delhi from 5 to 9 May 2025, concluded on 9 May; the next round was set for July 2025.
PSA releases report on India's Priority Corridors for Zero-Emission Trucking
Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood released a report on 9 May 2025 identifying ten highway corridors with the highest potential for early adoption of zero-emission trucks.
TRAI releases recommendations on terms and conditions for satellite communication spectrum
TRAI released recommendations on 9 May 2025 on 'Terms and Conditions for the Assignment of Spectrum for Certain Satellite-Based Commercial Communication Services', proposing assignment for up to five years, extendable by up to two years.
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth attends 80th Victory Day celebrations in Moscow
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth attended Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on 9 May 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Second World War, and called on President Vladimir Putin.
PM pays tributes to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on his Jayanti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on his Jayanti on 9 May 2025, recalling his role in shaping India's literary and cultural soul and his nurturing of Santiniketan.
Sixth meeting of the Group of Friends of Traditional Medicine held in Geneva
The sixth meeting of the Group of Friends of Traditional Medicine (GFTM) was held at the Permanent Mission of India in Geneva on 9 May 2025, with Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha giving the keynote virtually.
CCPA issues 13 notices to e-commerce platforms over sale of walkie-talkies without licensing disclosures
The Central Consumer Protection Authority issued 13 notices to e-commerce platforms on 9 May 2025 for listing walkie-talkies without frequency disclosure, licensing information or Equipment Type Approval, in violation of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
IEPFA and SEBI hold preparatory meeting in Mumbai for 'Niveshak Shivir'
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority and SEBI held a preparatory meeting at SEBI's office in Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai, on 9 May 2025 for 'Niveshak Shivir', a nationwide drive to help investors reclaim unclaimed dividends and shares.
PM and Lok Sabha Speaker pay tributes to Maharana Pratap on his Jayanti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Lok Sabha Speaker paid tributes to Maharana Pratap on his Jayanti on 9 May 2025.
Second Tri-Services Future Warfare Course (FWC-02) concludes at Manekshaw Centre
The second edition of the Tri-Services Future Warfare Course concluded at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 9 May 2025, with 15 private defence industry representatives taking part for the first time.