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Thu, 31 Jul 2025
Cabinet raises PMKSY outlay to ₹6,520 crore for 15th Finance Commission cycle
On 31 July 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a total outlay of ₹6,520 crore, including ₹1,920 crore more, for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana during 2021-22 to 2025-26.
US executive order sets 25% reciprocal tariff on Indian goods
On 31 July 2025, US President Donald Trump signed the executive order 'Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates', which lists India at 25%, effective seven days later (7 August 2025).
Vice-Presidential Election 2025: ECI finalises Electoral College list
On 31 July 2025, the Election Commission of India said it had finalised the Electoral College list for the Vice-Presidential Election, 2025, under Rule 40 of the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Rules, 1974.
CCEA approves four railway multitracking projects worth ₹11,169 crore
On 31 July 2025, the CCEA approved four railway multitracking projects costing about ₹11,169 crore, adding about 574 km across 13 districts in six States.
Cabinet approves ₹2,000-crore grant-in-aid scheme for NCDC
On 31 July 2025, the Union Cabinet approved the Central Sector Scheme 'Grant in aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)' with ₹2,000 crore for 2025-26 to 2028-29.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025
India's resolution on sustainable lifestyles for wetlands adopted at Ramsar COP15
On 30 July 2025, Ramsar COP15 at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, adopted India's resolution on 'Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles for the Wise Use of Wetlands'.
23 chip-design projects sanctioned under Design Linked Incentive scheme
On 30 July 2025, MeitY said 23 chip-design projects had been sanctioned under the ₹1,000-crore Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme of the ₹76,000-crore Semicon India Programme.
13th India–UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meets in New Delhi
On 30 July 2025 in New Delhi, the 13th India–UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee met at Secretary level for the first time, co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and UAE Under Secretary of Defense Lt Gen Ibrahim Nasser M. Al Alawi.
INS Satpura arrives in Singapore for SIMBEX-25
On 30 July 2025, the Defence Ministry said INS Satpura had arrived in Singapore for the 32nd edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-25).
Over 13.6 million mobile numbers disconnected to curb telecom fraud, Scindia tells Lok Sabha
On 30 July 2025, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia told the Lok Sabha that over 13.6 million mobile numbers had been disconnected based on citizens' feedback and over 5 lakh handsets recovered through Sanchar Saathi.
Tue, 29 Jul 2025
Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025: key provisions notified to take effect from 1 August 2025
By Gazette notification S.O. 3494(E) dated 29 July 2025, the Centre appointed 1 August 2025 as the date on which key provisions of the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 come into force.
Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam 2025 marks five years of NEP 2020
On 29 July 2025, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam 2025 in New Delhi to mark five years of NEP 2020.
Global Tiger Day 2025: India now has 58 tiger reserves; 1 lakh saplings to be planted
On 29 July 2025, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav presided over Global Tiger Day celebrations at the National Zoological Park, New Delhi.
Telecom subscribers reach 1,218.36 million at end-June 2025
On 29 July 2025, the Ministry of Communications released telecom subscription data as on 30 June 2025, showing 1,218.36 million total subscribers.
Mon, 28 Jul 2025
IIP grows 1.5% in June 2025; manufacturing up 3.9%
On 28 July 2025, the Ministry of Statistics released the Quick Estimate of the Index of Industrial Production for June 2025, showing 1.5% year-on-year growth.
MoES 19th Foundation Day: 14 products launched, including BharatFS-ERP
On 28 July 2025, Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched 14 products and initiatives at the 19th Foundation Day of the Ministry of Earth Sciences in New Delhi.
e-Shram crosses 30.95 crore registered unorganised workers
On 28 July 2025, the Labour Ministry said over 30.95 crore unorganised workers had registered on the e-Shram portal as of 22 July 2025.
MNRE amends ALMM order for solar PV cells; 1 June 2026 date unchanged
On 28 July 2025, MNRE amended the ALMM order for solar PV cells so that the mandate applies only one month after the ALMM list for cells is published.
Kharif sowing as on 25 July 2025: rice area up 28.97 lakh hectare
On 28 July 2025, the Agriculture Ministry released kharif area coverage as on 25 July 2025, with rice sown on 245.13 lakh hectare.
India-UK CETA: Commerce Ministry meets textiles, leather and footwear exporters
On 28 July 2025, the Department of Commerce held an interaction in New Delhi with textiles, leather and footwear stakeholders on the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.
Sun, 27 Jul 2025
Stampede on Mansa Devi temple route in Haridwar; Uttarakhand orders magisterial inquiry
On the morning of 27 July 2025, a stampede broke out on the stairway route to the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, after a rumour of an electric current.
CRPF Raising Day: PM greets personnel
On 27 July 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Raising Day greetings to Central Reserve Police Force personnel.
APEDA rebuts allegations on organic cotton certification under NPOP
On 27 July 2025, APEDA refuted allegations about organic cotton certification, stating that NPOP certification is third-party and recognised by the European Commission and Switzerland.
Mann Ki Baat 124th episode: Olympiad medals, UNESCO's 12 Maratha forts, Gyan Bharatam
On 27 July 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke in the 124th episode of Mann Ki Baat about Olympiad medals, UNESCO's recognition of 12 Maratha forts and the Gyan Bharatam Mission.
Sat, 26 Jul 2025
PM Modi is Guest of Honour at Maldives' 60th Independence anniversary
On 26 July 2025 in Male, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 60th anniversary celebrations of Maldives' independence as Guest of Honour.
TEMA India commissions India's first private test facility for depleted heavy water upgradation
On 26 July 2025, NPCIL and BARC officials inaugurated TEMA India Ltd's test facility for upgrading depleted heavy water, the first such facility in the private sector.
Fri, 25 Jul 2025
Modi-Muizzu talks in Male: ₹4,850 crore credit line, FTA talks launched, UPI pact
On 25 July 2025 in Male, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu; outcomes included a ₹4,850 crore Line of Credit and the launch of India-Maldives FTA negotiations.
MoD signs ₹2,000 crore deal with BEL for Army air defence fire control radars
On 25 July 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth about ₹2,000 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited for Air Defence Fire Control Radars for the Indian Army.
Atal Pension Yojana gross enrolments cross 8 crore
On 25 July 2025, the Finance Ministry said gross enrolments under the Atal Pension Yojana, administered by PFRDA, had crossed 8 crore.
Modi and Muizzu open Maldives MoD building, release Uru-Vadhu Dhoni stamps
On 25 July 2025 in Male, PM Modi and President Muizzu inaugurated the India-funded Ministry of Defence building of Maldives and released commemorative stamps for 60 years of diplomatic ties.