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Thu, 17 Apr 2025
C-DOT and STL achieve India's first Quantum Key Distribution over multi-core fibre
C-DOT and Sterlite Technologies Ltd (STL) tested India's first Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) transmission over a 4-core multi-core fibre, establishing a stable link over more than 100 km, the Communications Ministry said on 17 April 2025.
Coal Ministry sets flat ₹500 registration fee per consignment on CIMS portal
The Ministry of Coal revised the registration fee on the Coal Import Monitoring System (CIMS) portal to a flat ₹500 per consignment, effective 15 April 2025, it said on 17 April 2025.
INS Sunayna, deployed as IOS SAGAR, arrives at Nacala, Mozambique
INS Sunayna, on deployment to Africa as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, arrived at Nacala Port, Mozambique, on 17 April 2025, after taking part in the inaugural session of exercise AIKEYME 25 at Dar-es-Salaam.
ARIES astronomers use India's largest optical telescope to study an intermediate-mass black hole in NGC 4395
Astronomers led by ARIES used the 3.6m Devasthal Optical Telescope to measure an intermediate-mass black hole in the faint galaxy NGC 4395, about 4.3 million light-years away, the Science Ministry said on 17 April 2025.
Bose Institute, Kolkata, team shares 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics through ALICE at CERN
The Experimental High Energy Physics group of Bose Institute, Kolkata, has been awarded the Breakthrough Prize 2025 in Fundamental Physics as part of the ALICE collaboration at CERN, the Science Ministry said on 17 April 2025.
MSME Minister visits CTTC Bhubaneswar, which makes parts for Chandrayaan-3 and Gaganyaan
Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi visited the Central Tool Room & Training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar, and the pharmaceutical cluster at Mancheswar Industrial Estate, Odisha, on 17 April 2025.
15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting in Brasília launches BRICS Partnership for Land Restoration
BRICS agriculture ministers met in Brasília on 17 April 2025 and agreed to launch the BRICS Partnership for Land Restoration, in line with the UNCCD framework; Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan represented India.
220-bed ESIC Hospital inaugurated at Namkum, Ranchi
Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the newly developed 220-bedded ESIC Hospital at Namkum, Ranchi, Jharkhand, on 17 April 2025.
Wed, 16 Apr 2025
Retail inflation at 4.6% in 2024-25, lowest since 2018-19; March 2025 CPI at 3.34%
CPI retail inflation fell to 4.6% in 2024-25, the lowest since 2018-19, and to 3.34% year-on-year in March 2025, the lowest monthly rate since August 2019, the Finance Ministry said on 16 April 2025.
India's total exports estimated at US$ 820.93 billion in 2024-25, up 5.5%
India's merchandise and services exports in 2024-25 are estimated at US$ 820.93 billion, 5.50% higher than US$ 778.13 billion in 2023-24, the Commerce Ministry said on 16 April 2025.
Over 1.3 crore persons insured through GeM in 2024-25
Government e Marketplace (GeM) facilitated insurance for more than 1.3 crore individuals and the hiring of 1 million manpower resources in 2024-25, the Commerce Ministry said on 16 April 2025.
Mines Ministry issues guidelines for Centres of Excellence under National Critical Mineral Mission
The Ministry of Mines issued guidelines on 16 April 2025 for setting up Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for critical-mineral R&D under the National Critical Mineral Mission, to work on a hub-and-spoke model.
India–Uzbekistan joint military exercise DUSTLIK-VI begins at Aundh, Pune
The sixth edition of the India–Uzbekistan joint military exercise DUSTLIK began at the Foreign Training Node, Aundh (Pune), on 16 April 2025 and is scheduled till 28 April.
CCI penalises UFO Moviez and Qube Cinema for anti-competitive lease terms with cinema owners
The Competition Commission of India, by an order dated 16 April 2025, imposed monetary and non-monetary sanctions on UFO Moviez (with subsidiary Scrabble Digital) and Qube Cinema Technologies for violating Section 3(4) of the Competition Act.
Five Armed Forces personnel honoured with MacGregor Memorial Medal for 2023 and 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan presented MacGregor Memorial Medals for 2023 and 2024 at the United Service Institution of India, New Delhi, on 16 April 2025, for contributions to military reconnaissance, exploration and adventure.
Jitendra Singh hails India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell inland waterway vessel, backed by CSIR research
Science Minister Jitendra Singh, reviewing CSIR on 16 April 2025, hailed India's first indigenous green hydrogen fuel cell inland waterway vessel, built by Cochin Shipyard with a KPIT fuel-cell drivetrain drawing on CSIR's foundational work.
PM Vishwakarma–National SC-ST Hub Conclave held at Baripada, Odisha
The MSME Ministry held the PM Vishwakarma–National SC-ST Hub Conclave at Baripada, Mayurbhanj, Odisha, on 16 April 2025, co-chaired by Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
In a first, ECI trains Booth Level Agents of political parties, starting with Bihar
The Election Commission of India began its first-ever training for Booth Level Agents (BLAs) of political parties on 16 April 2025, with about 280 BLAs from Bihar of 10 recognised parties at IIIDEM, New Delhi.
Karad in Maharashtra sets benchmark in sanitary waste management
Karad, a city in Maharashtra's Satara district, achieves 100% segregation, collection and processing of sanitary and biomedical waste, the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry said on 16 April 2025.
MoS Savitri Thakur reviews women and child schemes in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
Union MoS for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur reviewed flagship schemes in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, on 16 April 2025, visiting the One Stop Centre 'Shakti Sadan' at Mawroh and an Anganwadi centre at Mawsmai.
Tue, 15 Apr 2025
IMD forecasts above-normal 2025 southwest monsoon at 105% of LPA
The India Meteorological Department's first-stage forecast, issued on 15 April 2025, says the June–September 2025 southwest monsoon rainfall is most likely to be above normal at 105% of the Long Period Average, with a model error of ±5%.
Defence Secretary co-chairs 11th India–Italy Joint Defence Committee in Rome
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visited Rome on 14–15 April 2025, called on Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto and co-chaired the 11th India–Italy Joint Defence Committee meeting; SIDM and AIAD signed an MoU.
WPI inflation eases to 2.05% in March 2025
Annual inflation based on the all-India Wholesale Price Index was 2.05% (provisional) in March 2025, down from 2.38% in February, the Commerce Ministry said on 15 April 2025.
JP Nadda presides over AIIMS Rishikesh's 5th convocation; 434 students get degrees
Union Health Minister JP Nadda presided over the fifth convocation of AIIMS Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, on 15 April 2025, where 434 students were awarded degrees.
First state-level Himachal Day function held in Pangi valley; Pangi to be first natural farming sub-division
Himachal Pradesh held its state-level Himachal Day function at Killar in the remote Pangi valley of Chamba district for the first time on 15 April 2025, where CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu declared Pangi the state's first natural farming sub-division.
IREDA posts highest-ever annual profit of ₹1,699 crore for 2024-25
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) reported its highest-ever annual profit after tax of ₹1,699 crore for 2024-25, up 36%, and became the first PSU and first company in the NBFC and banking sector to publish audited results within 15 days, the MNRE said on 15 April 2025.
INSV Tarini leaves Cape Town on final leg of Navika Sagar Parikrama II to Goa
INSV Tarini, crewed by Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A, was flagged off from the Royal Cape Yacht Club, Cape Town, on 15 April 2025 for the final leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II circumnavigation, to Goa.
28 blocks awarded under OALP Round-IX; Special DSF Round-IV launched
At the OALP Round-IX and Special Discovered Small Field signing ceremony on 15 April 2025, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said 28 blocks across eight sedimentary basins covering 1.36 lakh sq km had been awarded.
Labour Ministry signs MoU with Swiggy to list gig and logistics jobs on National Career Service portal
The Ministry of Labour & Employment signed an MoU with Swiggy on 15 April 2025 to link gig and logistics jobs to the National Career Service (NCS) portal, with Swiggy aiming to mobilise over 12 lakh job opportunities in 2–3 years.
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approves ordinance for sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on 15 April 2025 approved issuing an ordinance to sub-categorise the state's 59 Scheduled Castes into three groups for reservation, along with the AP Minor Mineral Policy 2025.