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Tue, 11 Feb 2025
MP Cabinet approves Industrial Promotion Policy 2025 with 10 sector policies
The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav approved the Industrial Promotion Policy 2025, with 10 sector-specific policies, on 11 February 2025.
PM inaugurates third India Energy Week at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the third edition of India Energy Week (IEW 2025) at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, through a video message on 11 February 2025.
Mon, 10 Feb 2025
Rajnath Singh inaugurates Aero India 2025 at Yelahanka; CEOs Roundtable held on 'EDGE' theme
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Aero India 2025, Asia's biggest aerospace and defence exhibition, at Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on 10 February 2025, and addressed a CEOs Roundtable the same day.
NITI Aayog releases policy report on State Public Universities
NITI Aayog released a policy report titled 'Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Public Universities' in New Delhi on 10 February 2025.
Fourth India-UK Energy Dialogue held in New Delhi; ASPIRE Phase-2 launched
The Fourth India-UK Energy Dialogue, co-chaired by Power Minister Manohar Lal and UK Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband, was held in New Delhi on 10 February 2025.
Kerala Cabinet approves draft Bill to permit private universities
A special Kerala Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan approved the Kerala State Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Draft Bill, 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram on 10 February 2025.
Tamil Nadu Cabinet clears house-site pattas for about 86,000 people on unobjectionable poromboke land
The Tamil Nadu Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin decided in Chennai on 10 February 2025 to give pattas to about 86,000 people living on unobjectionable poromboke land, ending a ban dating to 1962.
Centre continues PM-AASHA till 2025-26; groundnut and soybean procurement extended in four states
The Agriculture Ministry said on 10 February 2025 that the integrated PM-AASHA scheme will continue during the 15th Finance Commission cycle up to 2025-26, and extended groundnut and soybean procurement in Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Telangana.
'Sṛjanam', India's first indigenous automated biomedical waste treatment rig, launched at AIIMS New Delhi
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh dedicated 'Sṛjanam', India's first indigenous automated biomedical waste treatment rig developed by CSIR-NIIST, to the nation at AIIMS New Delhi on 10 February 2025.
India-Egypt special forces exercise Cyclone-III begins at Mahajan, Rajasthan
The third edition of the India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE began at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan on 10 February 2025 and runs until 23 February.
Sun, 09 Feb 2025
N. Biren Singh resigns as Manipur Chief Minister
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh tendered his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan, Imphal, on 9 February 2025, nearly two years after ethnic violence broke out in the state.
31 Maoists killed in encounter in Bijapur's Indravati National Park
Security forces killed 31 Maoists in an encounter in Indravati National Park in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on 9 February 2025; two security personnel were also killed.
Atishi resigns as Delhi Chief Minister; Seventh Assembly dissolved
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi handed her resignation to Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena at Raj Niwas on 9 February 2025, a day after the Assembly election results.
Rajnath Singh holds talks with defence ministers of Fiji and South Sudan in Bengaluru ahead of Aero India 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Fiji's Defence Minister Pio Tikoduadua and South Sudan's Defence Minister Lt Gen Chol Thon Balok in Bengaluru on 9 February 2025, ahead of Aero India 2025.
Rohit Sharma's 119 at Cuttack seals ODI series against England
Captain Rohit Sharma scored 119 off 90 balls as India beat England by four wickets in the second ODI at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, on 9 February 2025 to take an unassailable 2-0 lead.
Sat, 08 Feb 2025
BJP wins 48 of 70 seats in Delhi Assembly election; AAP gets 22
The Election Commission declared results of the Delhi Assembly election on 8 February 2025: the BJP won 48 of the 70 seats and the Aam Aadmi Party 22, while the Congress won none.
Odisha releases fourth phase of Subhadra Yojana to 18 lakh women
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi disbursed ₹5,000 each to over 18 lakh women under the fourth phase of the Subhadra Yojana at a function in Jajpur district on 8 February 2025.
Odisha CM opens Jajpur's medical college, renamed Maharaja Jajati Keshari Medical College and Hospital
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the government medical college and hospital in Jajpur on 8 February 2025 and announced its renaming as Maharaja Jajati Keshari Medical College and Hospital.
Defence Ministry signs ₹642 crore contract with BEL for 28 EON-51 systems for the Navy
The Defence Ministry signed a ₹642.17 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited in New Delhi on 8 February 2025 for 28 EON-51 electro-optical fire control systems for the Indian Navy.
BJP wins Milkipur, DMK wins Erode East in by-elections
Results of two Assembly by-elections declared on 8 February 2025 saw the BJP's Chandrabhanu Paswan win Milkipur (Uttar Pradesh) and the DMK's V.C. Chandhirakumar win Erode East (Tamil Nadu).
First BIMSTEC Youth Summit opens in Gandhinagar; India proposes 'Youth Bridge'
Union Youth Affairs Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the first-ever BIMSTEC Youth Summit at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on 8 February 2025 and proposed a 'Youth Bridge' initiative.
Fri, 07 Feb 2025
RBI's Monetary Policy Committee cuts repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee, in its first meeting under Governor Sanjay Malhotra, unanimously cut the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25% on 7 February 2025.
India's installed solar power capacity crosses 100 GW
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on 7 February 2025 that India's installed solar capacity had reached 100.33 GW as of 31 January 2025, up from 2.82 GW in 2014.
Cabinet approves continuation of Skill India Programme till 2026 with ₹8,800 crore outlay
The Union Cabinet on 7 February 2025 approved continuing and restructuring the Skill India Programme till 2026 with an outlay of ₹8,800 crore for 2022-23 to 2025-26.
Cabinet retains truncated Waltair railway division as Visakhapatnam division under South Coast Railway
The Union Cabinet on 7 February 2025 gave ex-post facto approval to retain the Waltair division in truncated form, renamed Visakhapatnam division, under the new South Coast Railway zone.
Kerala Budget 2025-26 raises basic land tax by 50%, sets ₹750 crore for Wayanad rehabilitation
Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal presented the State Budget for 2025-26 in the Assembly on 7 February 2025, raising basic land tax rates by 50% and announcing ₹750 crore for the first phase of Wayanad landslide rehabilitation.
Thu, 06 Feb 2025
TRAI issues recommendations on revision of the National Numbering Plan
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India issued recommendations on 'Revision of National Numbering Plan' on 6 February 2025, including a 10-digit closed numbering scheme for fixed lines based on Licensed Service Areas.
Public Sector Banks post record ₹1.29 lakh crore net profit in April–December 2024
Public Sector Banks reported their highest-ever aggregate net profit of ₹1,29,426 crore in April–December of FY 2024-25, up 31.3% year-on-year, the Finance Ministry said on 6 February 2025.
Rajnath Singh and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth agree to draft 2025–2035 defence framework
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held his first phone call with new US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on 6 February 2025; the two sides agreed to draft a framework for defence cooperation for 2025–2035.
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin inaugurates Tata Power's 4.3 GW solar cell and module plant in Tirunelveli
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated TP Solar's 4.3 GW solar cell and module manufacturing plant, built for ₹3,800 crore, at Gangaikondan SIPCOT in Tirunelveli district on 6 February 2025.