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Sun, 19 Jan 2025
India win both men's and women's titles at the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup
India won both the men's and women's titles at the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup on 19 January 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, beating Nepal in both finals.
Gaza ceasefire takes effect; first hostages and detainees released and aid surges in
A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian armed groups took effect in Gaza at 11:15 on 19 January 2025, mediated by Egypt, Qatar and the United States, with a first phase of 42 days.
Piyush Goyal and EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič hold first in-person High Level Dialogue in Brussels
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič held a High Level Dialogue in Brussels on 18–19 January 2025, agreeing to work towards a mutually beneficial India–EU FTA.
Viktor Axelsen and An Se-young win India Open 2025 singles titles
Viktor Axelsen and South Korea's An Se-young won the men's and women's singles titles at the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament in New Delhi on 19 January 2025.
EPFO removes employer routing for most online PF transfer claims
The EPFO announced on 19 January 2025 that online PF transfer claims on job change no longer need to be routed through the previous or current employer in most cases.
NDRF marks 20th Raising Day at Vijayawada; NIDM South Campus and NDRF 10th Battalion projects launched
The National Disaster Response Force marked its 20th Raising Day at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, on 19 January 2025, where Home Minister Amit Shah launched projects worth about ₹220 crore including the NIDM South Campus.
Sat, 18 Jan 2025
PM Modi distributes over 65 lakh SVAMITVA property cards; total reaches 2.25 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 65 lakh property cards under the SVAMITVA scheme on 18 January 2025 via video conference, covering more than 50,000 villages in 10 states and 2 Union Territories.
Amit Shah orders Inter-Ministerial Team to probe deaths in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 18 January 2025 ordered an MHA-led Inter-Ministerial Team to find the causes of deaths in three incidents over six weeks in Jammu's Rajouri district.
NIXI launches Internet Governance Internship and Capacity Building Scheme
The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) announced on 18 January 2025 the launch of its Internet Governance Internship and Capacity Building Scheme, with a ₹20,000 monthly stipend.
India name 15-member squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025; Shubman Gill vice-captain
India's 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was announced on 18 January 2025, with Rohit Sharma as captain and Shubman Gill as vice-captain.
Fri, 17 Jan 2025
Scindia launches Sanchar Saathi mobile app and National Broadband Mission 2.0
Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the Sanchar Saathi mobile app and National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0 on 17 January 2025, and inaugurated Intra Circle Roaming at DBN-funded 4G sites.
Cabinet approves ₹11,440 crore revival plan for RINL (Visakhapatnam Steel Plant)
The Ministry of Steel announced on 17 January 2025 that the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs had approved a ₹11,440 crore revival plan for Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (RINL), which runs the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant.
President Murmu presents Sports and Adventure Awards 2024; Khel Ratna for Gukesh, Harmanpreet, Praveen Kumar and Manu Bhaker
President Droupadi Murmu presented the Sports and Adventure Awards 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 17 January 2025, with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna going to Gukesh D., Harmanpreet Singh, Praveen Kumar and Manu Bhaker.
PM Modi inaugurates Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 at Bharat Mandapam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 17 January 2025; the expo runs from 17 to 22 January across three venues in Delhi NCR.
Virendra Kumar inaugurates National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation in Sehore
Union Social Justice Minister Virendra Kumar inaugurated the National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation (NIMHR) in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, on 17 January 2025.
Toolkit for 9th Swachh Survekshan launched; 12 cities enter new Super Swachh League
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal launched the toolkit for the 9th edition of Swachh Survekshan on 17 January 2025, introducing a Super Swachh League of 12 cities.
CAQM revokes GRAP Stage-III in Delhi-NCR as AQI improves to 289
The CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP revoked Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan across the NCR on 17 January 2025 after Delhi's average AQI improved to 289.
India Semiconductor Mission signs Fiscal Support Agreement with CG Power and CG Semi for Sanand OSAT unit
India Semiconductor Mission, CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd and CG Semi Pvt Ltd signed a Fiscal Support Agreement on 17 January 2025 for CG's ₹7,600 crore semiconductor OSAT unit at Sanand, Gujarat.
Jitendra Singh inaugurates India's first-of-its-kind CSIR Innovation Complex in Mumbai
Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first-of-its-kind CSIR Innovation Complex in Mumbai virtually on 17 January 2025, with 24 ready-to-move incubation labs over nine floors.
Thu, 16 Jan 2025
ISRO completes SpaDeX docking; India becomes fourth country to dock spacecraft in orbit
ISRO docked the two SpaDeX satellites, SDX01 and SDX02, in the early hours of 16 January 2025, making India the fourth country after the USA, Russia and China to achieve space docking.
Cabinet approves ₹3,984.86 crore Third Launch Pad at Sriharikota
The Union Cabinet on 16 January 2025 approved a Third Launch Pad at ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, at a cost of ₹3,984.86 crore, to be built within 48 months.
Amit Shah inaugurates Archaeological Experiential Museum in Vadnagar, Gujarat
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Archaeological Experiential Museum in Vadnagar, Gujarat, on 16 January 2025, a ₹298 crore project showcasing the town's 2,500-year history.
MoD signs ₹2,960 crore contract with BDL for MRSAM missiles for the Indian Navy
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth about ₹2,960 crore with Bharat Dynamics Limited on 16 January 2025 for Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM) for the Indian Navy.
President Murmu hosts Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam; 60th-anniversary logo launched
President Droupadi Murmu received Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 16 January 2025, and the two jointly launched a logo marking 60 years of India-Singapore diplomatic relations.
Lokpal of India celebrates its first Foundation Day
The Lokpal of India held its first Foundation Day on 16 January 2025 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, with Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna as Chief Guest.
Piyush Goyal launches PRABHAAV Factbook and Bharat Startup Grand Challenge on Startup India's 9th foundation day
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal launched the PRABHAAV Factbook and the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge at the celebration of 9 years of Startup India in New Delhi on 16 January 2025.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025
77th Army Day: Rajnath Singh addresses 'Gaurav Gatha' in Pune
Domestic defence production hit a record ₹1.27 lakh crore; defence exports crossed ₹21,000 crore.
India's April–December 2024 exports estimated at $602.64 billion
Merchandise plus services exports grew 6.03% over April–December 2023.
PM dedicates INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer to the nation
First-ever tri-commissioning of a destroyer, a frigate and a submarine at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
8.21 lakh PMAY-G houses for Madhya Pradesh at ₹12,636 crore
Shivraj Singh Chouhan handed over allotment letters at a mega event in Vidisha.