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Sun, 09 Feb 2025
Rajnath Singh holds talks with defence ministers of Fiji and South Sudan in Bengaluru ahead of Aero India 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Fiji's Defence Minister Pio Tikoduadua and South Sudan's Defence Minister Lt Gen Chol Thon Balok in Bengaluru on 9 February 2025, ahead of Aero India 2025.
NAFED supplies over 1,000 tonnes of subsidised ration to devotees at Maha Kumbh under a Ministry of Cooperation scheme
NAFED had distributed more than 1,000 metric tonnes of subsidised ration to devotees at Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj through 20 mobile vans, the Ministry of Cooperation said on 9 February 2025.
Sat, 08 Feb 2025
Defence Ministry signs ₹642 crore contract with BEL for 28 EON-51 systems for the Navy
The Defence Ministry signed a ₹642.17 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited in New Delhi on 8 February 2025 for 28 EON-51 electro-optical fire control systems for the Indian Navy.
BJP wins Milkipur, DMK wins Erode East in by-elections
Results of two Assembly by-elections declared on 8 February 2025 saw the BJP's Chandrabhanu Paswan win Milkipur (Uttar Pradesh) and the DMK's V.C. Chandhirakumar win Erode East (Tamil Nadu).
Dharmendra Pradhan launches 41 books by young authors under PM YUVA 2.0
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched 41 books by young authors under the PM YUVA 2.0 scheme at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2025 on 8 February 2025.
Fri, 07 Feb 2025
RBI's Monetary Policy Committee cuts repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee, in its first meeting under Governor Sanjay Malhotra, unanimously cut the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25% on 7 February 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.
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.
Jayant Chaudhary inaugurates NSDC International Academy at Greater Noida
Skill Development Minister Jayant Chaudhary inaugurated the NSDC International Academy at Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on 6 February 2025 to train youth for jobs abroad.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approves Inland Waterways Authority to boost water transport and tourism
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath approved the formation of the Uttar Pradesh Inland Waterways Authority on 5 February 2025 to develop water transport and tourism.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches nationwide 'Watershed Yatra' under WDC-PMKSY 2.0
Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the national mass outreach campaign 'Watershed Yatra' under the Watershed Development Component of PMKSY on 5 February 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.
MeitY Secretary S Krishnan inaugurates NIELIT Centre of Excellence in Chip Design at Noida
MeitY Secretary S Krishnan inaugurated the NIELIT Centre of Excellence in Chip Design at its Noida campus on 4 February 2025, set up with DPIIT-recognised startup SoCTeamup Semiconductors.
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.
Maha Kumbh 2025: 2.33 crore devotees bathe at Triveni Sangam on third Amrit Snan of Basant Panchami
On 3 February 2025, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, the third Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025 was held on Basant Panchami, with 2.33 crore devotees taking a dip at the Triveni Sangam by 6 pm.
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.
Sun, 02 Feb 2025
World Wetlands Day 2025 celebrated at Parvati Arga Ramsar Site, Gonda; India's Ramsar tally at 89
On 2 February 2025, in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, the Environment Ministry held the national World Wetlands Day 2025 celebration at the Parvati Arga Ramsar Site on the theme 'Protecting Wetlands for our Common Future'.
India beat South Africa by nine wickets to retain the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup
On 2 February 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, India beat South Africa by nine wickets in the final to win the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 and retain the title they first won in 2023.
Chandrika Tandon's 'Triveni' wins Grammy for Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album
On 2 February 2025, in Los Angeles, United States, Indian-American vocalist Chandrika Tandon won the Grammy for Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album for 'Triveni' at the 67th Grammy Awards.
PM Modi addresses Maha Kumbhabhishegam of Shri Sanathana Dharma Aalayam in Jakarta
On 2 February 2025, in Jakarta, Indonesia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed by video message the Maha Kumbhabhishegam of the Shri Sanathana Dharma Aalayam, a Murugan temple, in the presence of President Prabowo Subianto.