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Fri, 01 Aug 2025
Sonali Mishra assumes charge as Director General of Railway Protection Force
Sonali Mishra, a 1993-batch IPS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, took over as Director General of the Railway Protection Force on 1 August 2025, described by the Ministry of Railways as a historic first in the Force's 143-year history.
Mines Ministry recognises seven Centres of Excellence under National Critical Mineral Mission
The Ministry of Mines on 1 August 2025 recognised four IITs and three R&D labs as Centres of Excellence under the National Critical Mineral Mission to promote research across the critical mineral value chain.
Railways plans permanent holding areas, access control and station directors at 73 crowded stations
The Ministry of Railways announced on 1 August 2025 that 73 stations facing heavy rush will get permanent holding areas, full access control and a Station Director empowered to take on-the-spot decongestion decisions.
Seven coal blocks auctioned in 12th round of commercial coal mining auctions
The Ministry of Coal said on 1 August 2025 that seven coal blocks in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh were successfully auctioned in the 12th round of commercial auctions held from 28 to 31 July.
India's manufacturing PMI rises to 59.1 in July 2025, a 16-month high
The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI, released by S&P Global on 1 August 2025, rose to 59.1 in July, the strongest improvement since March 2024.
Bose Institute study finds toxic metals in clouds over Eastern Himalayas and Western Ghats
A Bose Institute study highlighted by DST on 1 August 2025 found toxic heavy metals in non-precipitating clouds, with clouds over the Eastern Himalayas about 1.5 times more polluted.
BSNL launches ₹1 'Freedom Plan' offering a month of 4G services
BSNL launched a limited-period ₹1 'Freedom Plan' on 1 August 2025, letting users try its indigenously developed 4G network for one month to mark Independence Day.
Bharat National Cybersecurity Exercise 2025 concludes with focus on ICS security and AI-driven threats
The Bharat National Cybersecurity Exercise 2025, organised by the NSCS and Rashtriya Raksha University, concluded on 1 August 2025 with over 600 participants.
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan takes over as 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan assumed charge as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff on 1 August 2025.
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.
Project 17A stealth frigate Himgiri delivered to Indian Navy at GRSE, Kolkata
On 31 July 2025 at GRSE, Kolkata, Himgiri (Yard 3022), the third Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) frigate and the first of the class built by GRSE, was delivered to the Indian Navy.
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.
President Murmu graces first convocation of AIIMS Kalyani
On 30 July 2025, President Droupadi Murmu graced the first convocation of AIIMS Kalyani, West Bengal, noting that India's life expectancy has risen from 32 years at Independence to about 70.
IEPFA launches 100-day 'Saksham Niveshak' campaign on unclaimed dividends
On 30 July 2025, the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority said it had launched 'Saksham Niveshak', a 100-day drive from 28 July to 6 November 2025 to help shareholders claim dividends and update KYC.
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.
Patent Office releases revised Computer Related Inventions Guidelines, 2025
On 29 July 2025, the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks released the Revised Guidelines for Examination of Computer Related Inventions, 2025.
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.