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Tue, 28 Jan 2025
PM inaugurates 38th National Games in Dehradun with 'Green Games' theme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 38th National Games in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on 28 January 2025; the Games run from 28 January to 14 February in 11 cities across 8 districts of Uttarakhand.
JNCASR study finds electron confinement causes plasmonic breakdown in metals
Researchers at JNCASR, Bengaluru, led by Prof. Bivas Saha, found that quantum confinement of electrons at the nanoscale breaks down plasmonic behaviour in metals, DST reported on 28 January 2025.
Avinya'25 and Vasudha energy startup challenge winners announced
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced the winners of the Avinya'25 and Vasudha startup challenges at ONGC headquarters on 28 January 2025, with UrjanovaC Pvt Ltd winning Avinya'25.
CCI approves Renew Exim DMCC's acquisition of up to 72.64% of ITD Cementation
The Competition Commission of India on 28 January 2025 approved the proposed acquisition of up to 72.64% shareholding in ITD Cementation India Limited by Renew Exim DMCC, an Adani group company.
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 draws record 3.56 crore registrations
The Ministry of Education said on 28 January 2025 that the 8th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha received a record 3.56 crore registrations, up from 2.26 crore in the 7th edition.
Mon, 27 Jan 2025
Uttarakhand becomes first state to bring Uniform Civil Code into force
The Uniform Civil Code, Uttarakhand, 2024 came into force on 27 January 2025, making Uttarakhand the first state in independent India to implement a UCC.
MNRE notifies revised Quality Control Order 2025 for solar PV products
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy notified the Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Order, 2025 in the Gazette on 27 January 2025, setting minimum efficiency norms for solar PV modules.
India and Oman sign protocol amending their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement
India and Oman signed a protocol amending their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement in Muscat on 27 January 2025.
Indian Railways upgrades over 23,000 track km for 130 kmph speeds
Indian Railways announced on 27 January 2025 that over 23,000 track kilometres had been upgraded for train speeds up to 130 kmph.
Rabi crop sowing crosses 655.88 lakh hectares as of 27 January 2025
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare reported Rabi sowing of over 655.88 lakh hectares as of 27 January 2025, with wheat at 324.38 lakh hectares.
Incubation & Innovation Complex of CSIR-NEIST inaugurated at North East Aroma Conclave 2025
Union Minister Jitendra Singh virtually inaugurated the Incubation & Innovation Complex (IICON) of CSIR-NEIST at the North East Aroma Conclave 2025, PIB reported on 27 January 2025.
Sun, 26 Jan 2025
First-ever tri-services tableau rolls down Kartavya Path on Republic Day 2025
A tri-services tableau themed 'Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat' took part in the Republic Day Parade for the first time on 26 January 2025.
'Jayati Jai Mamah Bharatam' at Republic Day 2025 earns Guinness World Record for largest Indian folk variety dance
'Jayati Jai Mamah Bharatam', performed by over 5,000 folk and tribal artists at the Republic Day Parade on 26 January 2025, was recognised by Guinness World Records as 'The Largest Indian Folk Variety Dance'.
DRDO's 'Raksha Kavach' tableau displays multi-layer defence systems at Republic Day 2025
DRDO's tableau 'Raksha Kavach – Multi-layer Protection against Multi-domain Threats' was displayed at the Republic Day Parade on 26 January 2025.
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying makes Republic Day tableau debut on indigenous cattle breeds
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying displayed its first-ever Republic Day tableau, on indigenous cattle breeds, at Kartavya Path on 26 January 2025.
Women and Child Development Ministry's Republic Day tableau depicts life-cycle approach and women-led development
The Ministry of Women and Child Development's tableau at the Republic Day Parade on 26 January 2025 depicted its life-cycle continuum approach and women-led development.
SBI report: investment announcements rise 39% to ₹32.01 lakh crore in April–December 2024
An SBI report highlighted by the Finance Ministry on 26 January 2025 said investment announcements in April–December 2024 rose 39% to ₹32.01 lakh crore.
Sat, 25 Jan 2025
Padma Awards 2025: 139 awards including 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced the Padma Awards 2025 on 25 January 2025: 139 awards comprising 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri.
India and Indonesia exchange MoUs on health, traditional medicine and digital development during Prabowo's State Visit
India and Indonesia announced MoUs on health, traditional medicine quality assurance and digital development, and a 2025-28 cultural exchange programme, during President Prabowo Subianto's State Visit on 25 January 2025.
President approves gallantry awards to 93 personnel, including 2 Kirti Chakras, on eve of Republic Day 2025
President Droupadi Murmu approved gallantry awards to 93 Armed Forces and CAPF personnel, including 12 posthumous, and 305 defence decorations on 25 January 2025.
942 police, fire, home guard and correctional personnel awarded medals on Republic Day 2025
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced Gallantry and Service Medals for 942 personnel of Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence and Correctional Services on 25 January 2025.
President approves Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards-2024 for 49 persons
The President approved the Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards-2024 for 49 persons, including 17 Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padaks, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 25 January 2025.
Indian Railways wins Best Electoral Practices Award; Doordarshan gets ECI media award
On the 15th National Voters' Day on 25 January 2025, Indian Railways received the Best Electoral Practices Award 2024-25 as best government department and Doordarshan won the ECI media award in the TV category.
DG Shipping and C-DAC sign umbrella MoU to drive maritime innovation
The Directorate General of Shipping and C-DAC signed an umbrella MoU on 25 January 2025 to modernise maritime administration through digitalisation, cybersecurity and R&D.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025
NITI Aayog's first Fiscal Health Index 2025 ranks Odisha top among 18 major states
The inaugural Fiscal Health Index 2025 of NITI Aayog, launched in New Delhi on 24 January 2025, ranked Odisha first among 18 major states with a score of 67.8.
Rajnath Singh flags off 'SANJAY' Battlefield Surveillance System
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off 'SANJAY – The Battlefield Surveillance System', developed by the Indian Army and BEL at a cost of ₹2,402 crore, from South Block, New Delhi on 24 January 2025.
Government e Marketplace crosses ₹4 lakh crore GMV within 10 months of FY 2024-25
The Government e Marketplace said on 24 January 2025 that its gross merchandise value had reached ₹4.09 lakh crore as on 23 January, surpassing last year's high within 10 months of FY 2024-25.
PM GatiShakti Network Planning Group evaluates four rail and road projects at 86th meeting
The 86th meeting of the Network Planning Group under PM GatiShakti, held on 24 January 2025, evaluated two railway and two highway projects, including Vadodara–Ratlam quadrupling.
DoT acts on spoofed international calls reported on Sanchar Saathi; telcos block over 20 carriers
The Department of Telecommunications said on 24 January 2025 that telcos had blocked more than 20 foreign carriers handing over spoofed international calls, acting on citizens' reports on the Sanchar Saathi app and portal.
ESI Scheme adds 16.07 lakh new workers in November 2024
ESIC's provisional payroll data released on 24 January 2025 showed 16.07 lakh new employees enrolled under the ESI Scheme in November 2024.