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Wed, 16 Jul 2025
CSC Diwas: free AI training for 10 lakh citizens announced as CSC marks 10 years of Digital India
On 16 July 2025 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi, CSC SPV marked CSC Diwas and 10 years of Digital India, and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced free AI training for 10 lakh people.
CCEA exempts NLCIL from Navratna investment limits for ₹7,000 crore in NLC India Renewables
On 16 July 2025, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved a special exemption allowing NLC India Limited to invest ₹7,000 crore in its subsidiary NLC India Renewables Limited.
Akash Prime destroys two high-speed unmanned aerial targets in high-altitude Ladakh trial
On 16 July 2025 in Ladakh, Akash Prime, the upgraded Akash Weapon System for the Indian Army, destroyed two high-speed unmanned aerial targets at high altitude.
NAMASTE Day in Lucknow: helpline 14473 for waste pickers launched
On 16 July 2025 in Lucknow, Union MoS for Social Justice B L Verma marked NAMASTE Day by launching helpline 14473 for waste pickers and distributing PPE kits and Ayushman cards.
IIA study decodes six interacting solar blasts behind May 2024 Ladakh auroras
On 16 July 2025, DST said Indian Institute of Astrophysics astronomers had decoded the chain of six coronal mass ejections behind the May 2024 geomagnetic storm that lit up Ladakh's skies.
CCEA raises NTPC's investment delegation for renewables to ₹20,000 crore
On 16 July 2025, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs granted NTPC enhanced delegation to invest up to ₹20,000 crore via NTPC Green Energy Limited for renewable capacity.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025
Axiom-4 splashes down: Shubhanshu Shukla returns after 18 days on the ISS
On 15 July 2025, the Axiom-4 SpaceX Dragon carrying ISRO Gaganyatri Shubhanshu Shukla splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California shortly after 3 PM IST.
Manohar Lal launches ₹1,000 crore ADEETIE scheme for MSME energy efficiency at Panipat
On 15 July 2025 at Panipat, Haryana, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal launched the ADEETIE scheme to help MSMEs adopt energy-efficient technologies.
President Murmu in Cuttack: Ravenshaw convocation; Kalinga Ratna 2024 to Dharmendra Pradhan
On 15 July 2025 in Cuttack, Odisha, President Droupadi Murmu attended the Ravenshaw University convocation and presented the Kalinga Ratna Award-2024 to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
World Youth Skills Day: Jayant Chaudhary launches week-long celebration of 10 years of Skill India Mission
On 15 July 2025, World Youth Skills Day, MoS (IC) Skill Development Jayant Chaudhary launched a week-long celebration of 10 years of the Skill India Mission.
Pralhad Joshi visits NCPRE, IIT Bombay; startup's perovskite tandem cell hits 29.8% efficiency
On 15 July 2025 in Mumbai, Union MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi visited the National Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education (NCPRE) at IIT Bombay.
PLFS June 2025: unemployment steady at 5.6%, LFPR dips to 54.2%
On 15 July 2025, MoSPI's PLFS monthly bulletin put the unemployment rate (CWS, age 15+) at 5.6% for June 2025, unchanged from May.
India's April–June 2025 exports estimated at US$ 210.31 billion, up 5.94%
On 15 July 2025, the Commerce Ministry estimated India's merchandise and services exports for April–June 2025 at US$ 210.31 billion, up 5.94% year-on-year.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025
New Governors for Haryana and Goa, new Lieutenant Governor for Ladakh
On 14 July 2025, the President appointed Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh as Governor of Haryana, Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju as Governor of Goa and Kavinder Gupta as Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.
Non-fossil sources reach 50% of India's installed power capacity, five years ahead of target
On 14 July 2025, MNRE said non-fossil sources made up 50.08% of India's 484.82 GW installed capacity as of 30 June 2025, five years ahead of the 2030 target.
DRDO and AIIMS Bibinagar launch ADIDOC, an indigenous carbon fibre foot prosthesis
On 14 July 2025, DRDO's DRDL and AIIMS Bibinagar in Telangana launched ADIDOC, a Make-in-India carbon fibre foot prosthesis costing under ₹20,000.
Axiom-4 Crew Dragon with Shubhanshu Shukla undocks from the ISS
On 14 July 2025 at 16:45 IST, the Crew Dragon carrying Gaganyatri Shubhanshu Shukla and three other crew members undocked from the International Space Station.
Retail inflation falls to 2.10% in June 2025, lowest since January 2019
On 14 July 2025, MoSPI said all-India CPI inflation for June 2025 was 2.10%, the lowest year-on-year rate since January 2019.
Bullet train project opens first section of 21 km undersea tunnel in Maharashtra
On 14 July 2025, the Ministry of Railways said the first section of the 21 km undersea tunnel of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train had opened between Ghansoli and Shilphata in Maharashtra.
Wholesale inflation turns negative at -0.13% in June 2025
On 14 July 2025, the Commerce Ministry said annual WPI inflation for June 2025 was -0.13% (provisional).
Five new High Court Chief Justices appointed, four Chief Justices transferred
On 14 July 2025, the President, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, appointed five Chief Justices of High Courts and transferred four sitting Chief Justices.
Sun, 13 Jul 2025
India and Saudi Arabia firm up long-term DAP supply as Nadda's visit ends
On 13 July 2025 in Riyadh, Union Minister J.P. Nadda witnessed long-term agreements under which Saudi firm Maaden will supply Indian companies 3.1 million tonnes of DAP a year for five years from 2025-26.
Chelsea beat PSG 3-0 to win the first expanded FIFA Club World Cup
On 13 July 2025 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final of the first expanded FIFA Club World Cup.
Jannik Sinner beats Alcaraz to become first Italian Wimbledon singles champion
On 13 July 2025 at Wimbledon, London, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner beat two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to win the men's singles title.
Jaishankar visits Singapore, reviews outcomes of PM's visit and ISMR
On 13 July 2025 in Singapore, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar called on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and met Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong and Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.
Diesel-laden goods train catches fire at Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu; 18 wagons gutted
On 13 July 2025 at Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, a goods train carrying diesel caught fire, gutting 18 wagons and disrupting the Chennai–Arakkonam rail route; no casualties were reported.
Agriculture Minister asks States to run campaign against fake and substandard fertilizers
On 13 July 2025, the Agriculture Ministry said Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had written to all Chief Ministers seeking a campaign against counterfeit and substandard fertilizers.
Veteran Telugu actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao dies at 83
On 13 July 2025, veteran Telugu actor and former BJP MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao died at his residence in Hyderabad, aged 83.
Mandaviya leads 31st edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle from Gandhinagar
On 13 July 2025, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led the 31st edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, with participation from over 7,000 locations.