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Fri, 07 Feb 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.
RBI announces exclusive 'bank.in' internet domain for Indian banks
The RBI announced on 7 February 2025 an exclusive 'bank.in' internet domain for Indian banks to curb phishing and digital payment fraud, with IDRBT as the exclusive registrar.
DRDO redesigns research verticals of its Industry Academia Centres of Excellence into 82
DRDO on 7 February 2025 released redefined research verticals and thrust areas for its Industry Academia – Centres of Excellence, redesigning 65 verticals across 15 centres into 82.
Indian Navy's TROPEX-25 theatre-level exercise underway in Indian Ocean Region
The Indian Navy said on 7 February 2025 that TROPEX-25, its biennial capstone Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise, was underway in the Indian Ocean Region from January to March 2025.
Kameshwar Choupal, trustee of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, passes away
Kameshwar Choupal, senior BJP leader and a trustee of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, died; PM Narendra Modi condoled his demise on 7 February 2025.
MoSPI marks 75th anniversary of the National Sample Survey at Vigyan Bhawan
Minister of State Rao Inderjit Singh inaugurated the national event marking 75 years of the National Sample Survey at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 7 February 2025.
Aadhaar records over 284 crore authentication transactions in January 2025
Aadhaar holders carried out more than 284 crore authentication transactions in January 2025, a rise of over 32% from January 2024, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said on 7 February 2025.
Indian researchers develop technique to study charging-up in GEM detectors for FAIR's CBM experiment
Researchers developed a technique using a radioactive source to study radiation effects on Gas Electron Multiplier (GEM) detectors, the Ministry of Science and Technology said on 7 February 2025, a step for India's role in the FAIR project in Germany.
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.
EPFO settles over 5 crore claims in a year for the first time
Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on 6 February 2025 that EPFO had settled over 5.08 crore claims worth ₹2,05,932 crore in FY 2024-25, crossing 5 crore for the first time.
Defence Ministry signs ₹10,147 crore contracts for Pinaka rockets
The Ministry of Defence on 6 February 2025 signed contracts worth ₹10,147 crore with Economic Explosives Ltd and Munitions India Ltd for Pinaka rockets, and a SHAKTI software upgrade contract with BEL.
India and Spain hold 5th defence Joint Working Group meeting in New Delhi
The 5th Joint Working Group meeting between the Defence Ministries of India and Spain was held in New Delhi on 6 February 2025, with a focus on technology and armament production.
S.N. Bose Centre scientists develop hybrid material for brain-like artificial synapses
Scientists from the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences and NITTTR developed a hybrid memristor material that mimics biological synapses, the Ministry of Science and Technology said on 6 February 2025.
C-DAC Noida signs Letter of Intent with LEGO Group's Creative Play Lab for electronic toys
C-DAC Noida, a research organisation under MeitY, signed a Letter of Intent with Creative Play Lab of the LEGO Group on 6 February 2025 to boost India's electronic toy ecosystem.
e-NAM adds 10 new commodities, taking the total to 231
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare said on 6 February 2025 that tradable parameters for 10 more commodities had been added to the e-NAM platform, raising the total to 231.
Ministry of Ayush launches 'Shatavari – For Better Health' campaign
Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav launched 'Shatavari – For Better Health', a nationwide species-specific campaign of the National Medicinal Plants Board, on 6 February 2025.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025
Tue, 04 Feb 2025
India's fruit and vegetable export volume up 47.3% between 2019-20 and 2023-24; exports reach 123 countries
On 4 February 2025, in New Delhi, the Commerce Ministry said the volume of India's fruit and vegetable exports grew 47.3% between 2019-20 and 2023-24, helped by APEDA's financial assistance schemes.
India is world's 2nd largest mobile manufacturer; 99.2% of phones sold in India now made locally
On 4 February 2025, in New Delhi, Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India has become the world's second-largest mobile manufacturing country, with over 300 units against 2 in 2014.
Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, passes away in Lisbon at 88
Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and founder of the Aga Khan Development Network, passed away in Lisbon, Portugal, on 4 February 2025, aged 88; PM Modi condoled his passing.
Rajnath Singh: patrolling on India-China border restored; 38,000 sq km of Aksai Chin under Chinese control since 1962
On 4 February 2025, in New Delhi, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh said patrolling along the India-China border had been restored to its traditional pattern after disengagement, and recalled that 38,000 sq km of Aksai Chin has been under Chinese control since 1962.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025
40 projects in 23 states sanctioned under SASCI for iconic tourist centres in 2024-25
On 3 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told the Lok Sabha that 40 projects in 23 states worth ₹3,295.76 crore were sanctioned in 2024-25 under SASCI for developing iconic tourist centres.
Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar portal: 4.5 lakh of 6.5 lakh villages now live
On 3 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, the Culture Ministry told the Lok Sabha that 4.5 lakh villages are live on the Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar portal of the National Mission on Cultural Mapping, which aims to document 6.5 lakh villages.
India has retrieved 655 antiquities from abroad since 1976, 642 of them since 2014
On 3 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told the Lok Sabha that the Government has retrieved 655 antiquities from foreign countries from 1976 to 2024, of which 642 were retrieved since 2014.
Government lists support for India's 11 classical languages in Lok Sabha reply
On 3 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told the Lok Sabha that, besides six earlier classical languages, five more were notified on 4 October 2024.
National Metadata Structure (NMDS 2.0) shared with ministries for implementation
On 3 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, MoS Rao Inderjit Singh told the Rajya Sabha that the National Metadata Structure (NMDS 2.0) has been shared with ministries and departments for implementation.