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Sun, 20 Apr 2025
Over 5,000 run in maiden Soldierathon at Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi
Over 5,000 runners took part in the first Soldierathon, 'Run for Soldiers and Run with Soldiers', at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi, on 20 April 2025.
IAS 2023 batch has record 74 women among 180 officers, nearly 41%
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on 20 April 2025 that the 2023 IAS batch has 74 women among 180 officers, nearly 41%, the largest women representation in the service's history.
Sat, 19 Apr 2025
Four-storey building collapses in Dayalpur–Mustafabad, North East Delhi; 11 dead
A four-storey building collapsed in the Dayalpur area of Mustafabad, North East Delhi, early on 19 April 2025, killing 11 people, as reported by The Indian Express and Hindustan Times; the PM announced ex-gratia from the PMNRF.
Chennai gets its first air-conditioned EMU suburban train, on the Chennai Beach–Chengalpattu section
Southern Railway's Chennai Division introduced Chennai's first air-conditioned EMU suburban train service on the Chennai Beach–Chengalpattu section on 19 April 2025.
Andhra Pradesh opens 200-bed State Cancer Institute at Kurnool for Rayalaseema
Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav inaugurated the 200-bed State Cancer Institute at Kurnool Government General Hospital on 19 April 2025.
Kathua gets its first municipal parking complex
Union Minister Jitendra Singh and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah jointly inaugurated the first-ever Municipal Parking Complex in Kathua on 19 April 2025.
First commercial sea shipment of Indian pomegranates reaches the USA from Maharashtra
APEDA said on 19 April 2025 that the first commercial sea shipment of Indian Bhagwa pomegranates, about 14 tonnes from Ahilyanagar in Maharashtra, had arrived in New York.
I4C alerts public to online booking scams targeting pilgrims and tourists
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre under the Home Ministry alerted the public on 19 April 2025 about fake websites and social media pages offering pilgrimage and travel bookings, including Kedarnath helicopter services.
World Liver Day: PM urges mindful eating and less oil; Amit Shah attends ILBS programme
On World Liver Day, 19 April 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to adopt mindful eating and reduce oil intake, while Home Minister Amit Shah attended a programme of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences in New Delhi.
Ashwini Vaishnaw consults news media ahead of WAVES 2025; over 1 lakh registrations
I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held consultations with news media organisations on 19 April 2025 ahead of the first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES), to be held in Mumbai from 1 to 4 May.
Tamil Nadu launches Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam artisan development scheme
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam, an artisan development scheme covering 25 trades, at Kundrathur in Kancheepuram district on 19 April 2025.
Fri, 18 Apr 2025
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to fly to ISS on Axiom's Ax-4 mission, Jitendra Singh announces
Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced on 18 April 2025, after an ISRO review meeting, that IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla would fly to the International Space Station on Axiom Space's Ax-4 mission, then scheduled for May 2025.
22 Naxalites arrested in Bijapur, 33 surrender in Sukma; Badesetti becomes first Naxal-free panchayat
Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated security forces on 18 April 2025 after CoBRA commandos and Chhattisgarh Police arrested 22 Naxalites in Bijapur and 33 surrendered in Sukma, making Badesetti the first Naxal-free panchayat.
SECL to become first coal PSU to use paste fill technology; ₹7,040 crore agreement for Singhali mine
South Eastern Coalfields Limited signed a ₹7,040 crore agreement with TMC Mineral Resources to mine the Singhali underground mine in Korba using paste fill technology, the Coal Ministry said on 18 April 2025.
Finance Ministry: claims of GST on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 are false
The Finance Ministry said on 18 April 2025 that claims of the Government considering GST on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 are false, as no MDR is charged on UPI and hence no GST applies.
Pralhad Joshi visits Pinnapuram Integrated Renewable Energy Storage Project near Kurnool
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi visited the Greenko-built Integrated Renewable Energy Storage Project at Pinnapuram near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, described as the world's first and largest of its kind, on 18 April 2025.
PM Modi speaks to Elon Musk on technology and innovation cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Elon Musk on 18 April 2025, revisiting topics from their meeting in Washington DC earlier in the year and discussing India–US collaboration in technology and innovation.
Petroleum Ministry revises domestic gas allocation for CNG and PNG: advance allocation, pro-rata New Well Gas
The Petroleum Ministry said on 18 April 2025 that, from Q1 of FY 2025-26, domestic gas for CNG (transport) and PNG (domestic) will be allocated two quarters in advance, and New Well Gas will be allocated pro-rata instead of by auction.
MoRTH: no decision on nationwide satellite tolling from 1 May; ANPR-FASTag barrier-less tolling at selected plazas
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways clarified on 18 April 2025 that no decision has been taken to roll out satellite-based tolling nationwide from 1 May 2025, and said an ANPR-FASTag-based barrier-less system will be implemented at selected toll plazas.
ANRF selects 7 hubs and 45 spoke institutions under PAIR programme
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation announced on 18 April 2025 the selection of seven PAIR networks, with seven hub and 45 spoke institutions, under its Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research programme.
Centre notifies Legal Metrology rules for radar speed-measurement equipment, effective 1 July 2025
The Department of Consumer Affairs notified rules on 18 April 2025 making verification and stamping of radar-based vehicle speed-measurement equipment mandatory under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, from 1 July 2025.
World Heritage Day: 'Sanskriti ka Panchva Adhyay', compilation of PM's speeches on culture, released at IGNCA
On World Heritage Day, 18 April 2025, 'Sanskriti ka Panchva Adhyay', a compilation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speeches and thoughts on culture, was released at the IGNCA in New Delhi.
Mansukh Mandaviya reviews Directorate General of Mines Safety at its Dhanbad headquarters
Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the functioning of the Directorate General of Mines Safety at its headquarters in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, on 18 April 2025.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025
Bhagavadgītā and Nāṭyaśāstra manuscripts inscribed on UNESCO's Memory of the World Register
On 17 April 2025 UNESCO added 74 documentary heritage collections to its Memory of the World Register, including India's manuscript collection of the Bhagavadgītā and the manuscript of Bharatamuni's Nāṭyaśāstra, taking the total to 570.
CCPA asks coaching centres to follow misleading-ads guidelines; notices issued over JEE and NEET claims
The Central Consumer Protection Authority on 17 April 2025 advised coaching centres to strictly follow the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and the 2024 guidelines on misleading coaching advertisements, and said it had issued notices to some institutes over IIT-JEE and NEET claims.
FIU-IND and RBI sign MoU for coordination under the PMLA
The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) and the Reserve Bank of India signed an MoU in New Delhi on 17 April 2025 for coordination and information exchange in implementing the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Athlete Passport Management Unit inaugurated at NDTL, New Delhi
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) at the National Dope Testing Laboratory, New Delhi, on 17 April 2025; it is the 17th such unit in the world.
Amit Shah addresses CRPF Day Parade 2025 at Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh
Union Home Minister Amit Shah was Chief Guest at the CRPF Day Parade at Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, on 17 April 2025 and paid tribute to 2,264 CRPF personnel who laid down their lives.
C-DOT and STL achieve India's first Quantum Key Distribution over multi-core fibre
C-DOT and Sterlite Technologies Ltd (STL) tested India's first Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) transmission over a 4-core multi-core fibre, establishing a stable link over more than 100 km, the Communications Ministry said on 17 April 2025.
Coal Ministry sets flat ₹500 registration fee per consignment on CIMS portal
The Ministry of Coal revised the registration fee on the Coal Import Monitoring System (CIMS) portal to a flat ₹500 per consignment, effective 15 April 2025, it said on 17 April 2025.