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Fri, 11 Apr 2025
Odisha launches co-branded AB-PMJAY and Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana cards
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on 11 April 2025 launched and distributed co-branded cards of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and the state's Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana in Cuttack, rolling out AB-PMJAY in Odisha.
Centre operationalises 'Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk' for exporters
The Commerce Ministry on 11 April 2025 operationalised a dedicated 'Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk' on the DGFT website to help exporters, importers and other stakeholders deal with emerging global trade issues and tariff changes.
Bose Institute study proposes a 'toxicity standard' for PM2.5 pollution over Kolkata
A study led by Bose Institute, Kolkata, found that the toxicity of PM2.5 aerosols over Kolkata rises sharply once concentrations cross about 70 µg/m³, and proposed this as a 'toxicity standard', the Science and Technology Ministry said on 11 April 2025.
Index of Industrial Production grows 2.9% in February 2025
India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 2.9% in February 2025, down from 5.0% in January, according to quick estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on 11 April 2025.
Fourth India–US Exercise Tiger Triumph culminates with Distinguished Visitors' Day at Kakinada
The fourth edition of the India–US tri-service HADR amphibious Exercise Tiger Triumph, held from 1 to 11 April 2025, culminated with a Distinguished Visitors' Day at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, on 11 April.
I&B Ministry and Maharashtra sign MoU for Indian Institute of Creative Technologies in Mumbai
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the Government of Maharashtra signed an MoU on 11 April 2025 to establish the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) at Film City, Goregaon, Mumbai, for the AVGC-XR sector.
First edition of Naval Commanders' Conference 2025 concludes
The first edition of the biannual Naval Commanders' Conference for 2025, held in two phases at Karwar and New Delhi from 5 to 11 April, concluded on 11 April; Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh presided over the Karwar phase.
Nominations for Padma Awards 2026 open till 31 July 2025
The Ministry of Home Affairs said on 11 April 2025 that online nominations and recommendations for the Padma Awards 2026, which opened on 15 March 2025, will be accepted on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal until 31 July 2025.
NITI Aayog launches report on India's automotive industry in global value chains
NITI Aayog on 11 April 2025 launched a report titled 'Automotive Industry: Powering India's Participation in Global Value Chains', which sets a goal of US$145 billion in auto component production by 2030.
India hosts 8th Joint Committee meeting on ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement
India hosted the 8th meeting of the AITIGA Joint Committee and related meetings at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, from 7 to 11 April 2025, as part of the review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement.
Keel laid for third Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (Yard 3039) at GRSE
The keel of Yard 3039, the third Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) for the Indian Navy, was laid at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, on 11 April 2025.
CEA launches indigenous resource adequacy model 'STELLAR'
The Central Electricity Authority on 11 April 2025 launched STELLAR, an indigenously developed resource adequacy model that States and distribution companies can use free of cost for power planning.
Piyush Goyal meets Italy's Deputy PM Antonio Tajani
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in New Delhi on 11 April 2025 to discuss trade and investment under the India–Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029.
Thu, 10 Apr 2025
India adds record 29.52 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY 2024-25; total reaches 220.10 GW
India added a record 29.52 GW of renewable energy capacity in 2024-25, taking total installed RE capacity to 220.10 GW as of 31 March 2025, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on 10 April 2025.
Tahawwur Rana extradited from the US, arrested by NIA on arrival in Delhi
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, an accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks case, was extradited from the United States and formally arrested by the National Investigation Agency on arriving in New Delhi on 10 April 2025.
Material cost under PM POSHAN raised by 9.50% from 1 May 2025
The Ministry of Education raised the 'material cost' under the PM POSHAN scheme by 9.50% with effect from 1 May 2025, at an additional cost of about ₹954 crore to the Centre in 2025-26.
ISSF World Cup Buenos Aires: India finish second with eight medals
India finished second in the medal table at the ISSF World Cup (rifle/pistol/shotgun) in Buenos Aires, which ended on 10 April 2025, with eight medals including four golds; China topped the table.
Ministry of Ayush holds World Homoeopathy Day 2025 convention at Gandhinagar
The Ministry of Ayush marked World Homoeopathy Day 2025, the 270th birth anniversary of Dr Samuel Hahnemann, with a two-day convention at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
President Murmu addresses Slovakia-India Business Forum; receives honorary doctorate in Nitra
On the second day of her visit to Slovakia on 10 April 2025, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the Slovakia-India Business Forum in Bratislava and was conferred an Honoris Causa doctorate by the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra.
Delhi signs PM-ABHIM MoU with Centre; AB-PMJAY cards distributed
The Government of NCT of Delhi signed an MoU with the Union Health Ministry on 10 April 2025 to implement PM-ABHIM, and Ayushman cards under AB-PMJAY were distributed to Delhi beneficiaries, with about 36 lakh people expected to benefit.
NCB seizes 30.4 kg of methamphetamine tablets in Silchar, Assam
The Narcotics Control Bureau, with Assam Police and CRPF, seized 30.4 kg of methamphetamine (YABA) tablets worth ₹24.32 crore and arrested three people in two operations in Silchar, the Home Ministry said on 10 April 2025.
Rajnath Singh addresses 80th Staff Course convocation at DSSC, Wellington
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, addressing the convocation of the 80th Staff Course at the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, Tamil Nadu, on 10 April 2025, said the armed forces must operate jointly and remain future-ready in a multi-domain environment.
Pralhad Joshi and Yogi Adityanath review PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar in Uttar Pradesh
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed PM-KUSUM, PM Surya Ghar and wheat procurement in Lucknow on 10 April 2025, with UP reaffirming its target of 22 GW of solar capacity.
Wed, 09 Apr 2025
RBI MPC cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 6.00% and changes stance to 'accommodative'
At its 54th meeting (7-9 April 2025), the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee unanimously cut the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.00% and changed its stance from neutral to accommodative.
PM inaugurates Navkar Mahamantra Divas at Vigyan Bhawan; proposes nine resolutions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and took part in Navkar Mahamantra Divas at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 9 April 2025 and proposed nine resolutions, beginning with water conservation.
CCEA approves doubling of Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi rail line (104 km, ₹1,332 crore)
The CCEA on 9 April 2025 approved doubling of the 104-km Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi single railway line in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu at a cost of about ₹1,332 crore.
Cabinet approves Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) under PMKSY
The Union Cabinet on 9 April 2025 approved M-CADWM as a sub-scheme of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana for 2025-26 with an initial outlay of ₹1,600 crore.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj releases first Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) baseline report for 2022-23
The first Panchayat Advancement Index baseline report (FY 2022-23), released on 9 April 2025, rated 2.16 lakh validated Gram Panchayats; Gujarat and Telangana had the most Front Runners.
CCEA approves 6-lane Zirakpur Bypass (19.2 km, ₹1,878.31 crore) in Punjab and Haryana
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 9 April 2025 approved a 19.2-km, 6-lane access-controlled Zirakpur Bypass in Punjab and Haryana on Hybrid Annuity Mode at a capital cost of ₹1,878.31 crore.
PLFS 2024: all-India unemployment rate (CWS) at 4.9%; LFPR steady at 56.2%
The NSO's Periodic Labour Force Survey indicators for calendar year 2024, released on 9 April 2025, put the all-India unemployment rate in Current Weekly Status at 4.9% (5.0% in 2023).