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Thu, 24 Jul 2025
Keezhadi excavation report: Government explains ASI's review process
On 24 July 2025, Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told the Rajya Sabha that the lead archaeologist's Keezhadi report had been reviewed and experts' comments shared before ASI releases an official report.
Centre of Excellence on PESA to be set up at IGNTU Amarkantak
On 24 July 2025 in Bhopal, the Panchayati Raj Ministry, the Madhya Pradesh government and IGNTU Amarkantak signed an MoU to set up a Centre of Excellence on PESA.
India's 2036 Olympic bid is in IOC's 'Continuous Dialogue' phase
On 24 July 2025, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya told the Rajya Sabha that India's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games is in the 'Continuous Dialogue' phase with the IOC's Future Host Commission.
Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet ships arrive at Da Nang, Vietnam
On 24 July 2025, INS Delhi, Shakti and Kiltan of the Eastern Fleet arrived at Tien Sa Port, Da Nang, Vietnam, as part of an operational deployment to South East Asia.
Department of Posts and NIPL sign NDA to link UPI with UPU platform for remittances
On 24 July 2025, the Department of Posts and NPCI International Payments Limited signed a non-disclosure agreement to build an inward remittance channel linking UPI with the Universal Postal Union's Interconnection Platform.
RSSDI report: regular yoga may cut Type 2 diabetes risk by up to 40%
On 24 July 2025, a report titled 'Yoga and Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes', prepared by RSSDI, was presented to Health Minister J.P. Nadda, suggesting regular yoga may cut the risk by up to 40% in predisposed people.
MSDE holds Gujarat workshop on National Scheme for ITI Upgradation
On 24 July 2025, the Skill Development Ministry and the Gujarat government held a state-level workshop on the National Scheme for ITI Upgradation at the NAMTECH campus within IIT-Gandhinagar.
C.R. Patil reviews environmental flow of Ganga, seeks review of 2018 e-flow notification
On 24 July 2025, Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil chaired a meeting on the environmental flow of the Ganga and its tributaries and called for evaluating the impact of the 2018 Environmental Flow Notification.
Wed, 23 Jul 2025
ECI begins process for Vice-Presidential Election 2025
On 23 July 2025, the Election Commission of India said it had begun preparations for the Vice-Presidential Election, 2025, after MHA notified Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation.
India presents its third Voluntary National Review on SDGs at UN HLPF
On 23 July 2025, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery presented India's third Voluntary National Review on the Sustainable Development Goals at the UN High-Level Political Forum.
India and Israel agree to build institutional framework for defence ties
On 23 July 2025 in New Delhi, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Israel MoD Director General Maj Gen (Res) Amir Baram; the two sides agreed to work towards an institutional framework for defence cooperation.
Bihar's railway outlay rises nearly ninefold to ₹10,066 crore in 2025-26
On 23 July 2025, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the railway outlay for Bihar is ₹10,066 crore in 2025-26, nearly nine times the 2009-14 average of ₹1,132 crore a year.
14,599 Anganwadi-cum-Crèches approved under Palna Scheme
On 23 July 2025, the Ministry of Women and Child Development said it had approved 14,599 Anganwadi-cum-Crèches under the Palna Scheme for whole-day childcare.
Goa Shipyard launches Samudra Prachet, second pollution control vessel for Coast Guard
On 23 July 2025 in Goa, Goa Shipyard Ltd launched 'Samudra Prachet', the second of two indigenous Pollution Control Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard.
Former CBDT chief Nitin Gupta takes charge as NFRA Chairperson
On 23 July 2025, Nitin Gupta, former Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes, assumed charge as Chairperson of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA).
PM Modi departs on UK and Maldives visit (23-26 July)
On 23 July 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi set out on a visit to the United Kingdom and the Maldives from 23 to 26 July.
PM pays tributes to Lokmanya Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad on birth anniversaries
On 23 July 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Lokmanya Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad on their birth anniversaries.
NIT Calicut scientists develop low-cost nano-sensor to detect sepsis marker
On 23 July 2025, the Science Ministry reported that NIT Calicut scientists developed low-cost nano-sensors and a portable device to rapidly detect endotoxins, a key biomarker of sepsis.
Tue, 22 Jul 2025
Keel laid for Coast Guard's first Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel at MDL
On 22 July 2025 at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Mumbai, the keel was laid for Yard 16401, the first of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard.
India's IP filings rise 44% in five years; GI applications up 380%
On 22 July 2025, the Commerce Ministry said IP filings by Indian citizens rose 44% in five years, from 4,77,533 in 2020-21 to 6,89,991 in 2024-25.
India-Nepal Home Secretary talks finalise text of criminal legal assistance pact
On 22 July 2025 in New Delhi, India and Nepal held Home Secretary-level talks and welcomed the finalisation of the text of an Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters.
Aadi Karmayogi mission's second Regional Process Lab begins in Bhopal
On 22 July 2025, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the 7-day second Regional Process Lab of the Aadi Karmayogi mission in Bhopal.
Census 2027: Government outlines preparations in Lok Sabha
On 22 July 2025, MoS Home Nityanand Rai told the Lok Sabha that Census 2027 preparations began with the gazette notification of 16 June 2025.
Public sector banks' gross NPA ratio falls to 2.58% in March 2025
On 22 July 2025, the Finance Ministry said the gross NPA ratio of public sector banks fell from 9.11% in March 2021 to 2.58% in March 2025.
Skill India Mission marks 10 years; SOAR AI-readiness initiative launched
On 22 July 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, MSDE celebrated 10 years of the Skill India Mission at 'Bharat SkillNxt 2025' and launched SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness).
Ayush expert committee reviews safety dossiers of four herbs at AIIA Goa
On 21-22 July 2025, a National Expert Committee of the Ministry of Ayush met at the All India Institute of Ayurveda, Goa, to refine safety dossiers for Gokshura, Tulsi, Haridra and Chandrashura.
Sickle cell mission crosses 6 crore screenings
On 22 July 2025, the Health Ministry said 6 crore people had been screened for sickle cell disease under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission, against a target of 7 crore.
NHRC hears 144 cases at Odisha open hearing in Bhubaneswar
On 22 July 2025, NHRC concluded its two-day Odisha Open Hearing and Camp Sitting in Bhubaneswar, hearing 144 cases and recommending about ₹28 lakh in relief.
Winter Fog Experiment (WiFEX) completes 10 years
On 22 July 2025, the Ministry of Earth Sciences said the Winter Fog Experiment (WiFEX), launched in winter 2015 at IGI Airport, New Delhi, had completed ten years.
Bose Institute identifies pineapple gene that can fight fungal disease
On 22 July 2025, the Science Ministry reported that Bose Institute researchers identified the AcSERK3 gene in pineapple that can activate defences against Fusariosis.