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Tue, 18 Feb 2025
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.
Amit Shah reviews new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir, sets April 2025 target for full implementation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed implementation of the three new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir with LG Manoj Sinha and CM Omar Abdullah in New Delhi on 18 February 2025.
CSIR and Nepal Academy of Science and Technology sign MoU to renew Indo-Nepal scientific cooperation
India's CSIR and the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) signed an MoU on science and technology cooperation at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, on 18 February 2025.
MeitY launches Digital Brand Identity Manual to standardise government websites
The Ministry of Electronics and IT launched the Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM) and held the first Chief Information Officer Conference in New Delhi on 18 February 2025.
India's first Open-Air Art Wall Museum opens at Mausam Bhawan to mark 150 years of IMD
Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first Open-Air Art Wall Museum at Mausam Bhawan, New Delhi, on 18 February 2025, marking 150 years of the India Meteorological Department.
Navika Sagar Parikrama II: INSV Tarini reaches Port Stanley, completing its toughest leg
Indian Navy sailing vessel INSV Tarini, crewed by two women officers, entered Port Stanley on 18 February 2025, its third port of call in the Navika Sagar Parikrama II circumnavigation.
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.
Magnitude 4.0 earthquake strikes Siwan, Bihar, hours after Delhi tremor
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck Siwan district in Bihar at 8:02 am on 17 February 2025 at a depth of 10 km, the National Center for Seismology said.
Election Commission bids farewell to Rajiv Kumar, India's 25th Chief Election Commissioner
The Election Commission of India bid farewell on 17 February 2025 to Rajiv Kumar, the 25th Chief Election Commissioner, who demitted office on 18 February 2025.
Central Silk Board's SILKTECH 2025 conference held at Bharat Mandapam as part of Bharat Tex 2025
Minister of State Pabitra Margherita inaugurated the Central Silk Board's international conference SILKTECH 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 17 February 2025, as part of Bharat Tex 2025.
TRAI releases recommendations on network authorisations under the Telecommunications Act, 2023
TRAI released its recommendations on the terms and conditions of network authorisations to be granted under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 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.
Mansukh Mandaviya leads Fit India Sundays on Cycle from Gateway of India with #FightObesity message
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led the Fit India 'Sundays on Cycle' ride from the Gateway of India, Mumbai, on 16 February 2025, with the message #FightObesity.
Annpurna Devi reviews women and child welfare schemes in Dibrugarh, Assam
Union Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi visited Dibrugarh, Assam, on 16 February 2025 to review women and child welfare initiatives in the state.
Ministry of Ayush opens nominations for Prime Minister's Yoga Awards 2025
The Ministry of Ayush opened nominations for the Prime Minister's Yoga Awards 2025 on 16 February 2025, ahead of the International Day of Yoga 2025.