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Thu, 27 Feb 2025
Sonowal launches One Nation-One Port Process, MAITRI, Sagar Ankalan LPPI and Bharat Global Ports Consortium in Mumbai
Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the One Nation-One Port Process (ONOP), the MAITRI trade application, the Sagar Ankalan Logistics Port Performance Index for 2023-24 and the Bharat Global Ports Consortium in Mumbai on 27 February 2025.
Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Din 2025: Maharashtra honours Kusumagraj; Vinda Karandikar Jeevan Gaurav award to R. R. Borade
Maharashtra marked Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Din on 27 February 2025, the birth anniversary of Jnanpith-winning poet Kusumagraj (V. V. Shirwadkar), with a state award ceremony at the Gateway of India, Mumbai.
Punjab Cabinet approves adopting the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024 under Article 252; clears excise policy 2025-26
The Punjab Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on 27 February 2025 approved adopting Parliament's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024, enacted under Article 252, and an excise policy aiming at ₹11,020 crore in 2025-26.
NHRC names winners of its tenth short film competition on human rights; 'Doodh Ganga' from J&K wins first prize
The National Human Rights Commission announced on 27 February 2025 the seven winners of its tenth annual short film competition on human rights, with J&K's 'Doodh Ganga - Valley's Dying Lifeline' winning the ₹2 lakh first prize.
PM Modi chairs high-level meeting to review the Ayush sector
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg on 27 February 2025 to review the Ayush sector and its global reach.
Kerala Cabinet picks only Elstone Estate for Phase 1 of Wayanad landslide survivors' township; ₹20 lakh per house
The Kerala Cabinet decided on 27 February 2025 to build the first phase of the township for survivors of the 30 July 2024 Wayanad landslides only at Elstone Estate in Kalpetta municipality, and fixed ₹20 lakh as the sponsorship amount per house.
Quality Council of India holds Gunvatta Sankalp Nagaland in Kohima
The Quality Council of India, with the Nagaland government, organised Gunvatta Sankalp Nagaland in Kohima, announced on 27 February 2025, to promote quality-led growth in healthcare, education and skilling, MSMEs and tourism.
Second meeting of Group of Ministers on viability of power distribution utilities held in Mumbai
The Group of Ministers on the viability of electricity distribution utilities, chaired by Union Minister of State Shripad Yesso Naik, held its second meeting in Mumbai on 27 February 2025 in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Civil Aviation Minister opens UDAN Yatri Cafe at Chennai Airport, the second after Kolkata
Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu inaugurated the UDAN Yatri Cafe at Chennai Airport on 27 February 2025, the second such low-cost cafe after Kolkata.
Amit Shah addresses Nanaji Deshmukh's 15th death anniversary ceremony at Chitrakoot
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Remembrance Day ceremony on the 15th death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Nanaji Deshmukh at Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh, on 27 February 2025.
Wed, 26 Feb 2025
Maha Kumbh 2025 concludes at Prayagraj on Mahashivratri (26 February) with over 66 crore devotees
Maha Kumbh 2025 at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, ended on 26 February 2025 with the Mahashivratri holy dip; the government put total footfall over 45 days at more than 66 crore.
Bihar: Nitish Kumar expands Cabinet with seven BJP MLAs, taking it to the maximum of 36
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expanded his Cabinet on 26 February 2025 with seven new ministers, all from the BJP, sworn in by Governor Arif Mohammad Khan at Raj Bhavan, Patna, taking it to the maximum permissible 36.
Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan knock England out at Lahore; Ibrahim Zadran's 177 is the tournament's highest score
Afghanistan beat England by eight runs in a Champions Trophy Group B match at Lahore on 26 February 2025, eliminating England, as opener Ibrahim Zadran made 177, the highest individual score in the tournament's history.
Advantage Assam 2.0 concludes in Guwahati; Sonowal unveils ₹4,800 crore plan for Assam's inland waterways
The two-day Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit in Guwahati concluded on 26 February 2025, with Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announcing a ₹4,800 crore plan for inland waterways in Assam.
Amit Shah joins Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Centre, Coimbatore
Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on 26 February 2025.
DPIIT signs MoU with Paytm to support manufacturing and fintech startups
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed an MoU with Paytm on 26 February 2025 to support India's manufacturing and fintech startup ecosystem.
President Murmu attends a mass wedding organised by Shri Bageshwar Jan Seva Samiti at Gadha, Chhatarpur
President Droupadi Murmu graced a mass wedding ceremony organised by Shri Bageshwar Jan Seva Samiti at Gadha, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, on 26 February 2025.
Gujarati poet and essayist Anil Joshi passes away in Mumbai
Gujarati poet and essayist Anil Joshi, winner of the 1990 Sahitya Akademi Award for his essay collection 'Statue', died at his home in Mumbai on 26 February 2025, aged 84.
Vice-President Dhankhar attends the first-ever Joint Mega Nyokum Yullo celebration in Kamle district, Arunachal Pradesh
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar was chief guest at the first-ever Joint Mega Nyokum Yullo celebration at Kamporijo Circle, Kamle district, Arunachal Pradesh, on 26 February 2025.
Tue, 25 Feb 2025
CAG report on Delhi's liquor regulation tabled in Delhi Assembly; excise policy 2021-22 caused ₹2,002 crore loss
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta tabled the CAG's performance audit on 'Regulation and Supply of Liquor in Delhi' in the Delhi Legislative Assembly on 25 February 2025; it put the revenue loss from the 2021-22 excise policy at about ₹2,002 crore.
PM Modi inaugurates Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit in Guwahati
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025 in Guwahati on 25 February 2025, saying Assam's economy had roughly doubled since the first edition in 2018.
BioAsia 2025 opens in Hyderabad; Genome Valley Excellence Award to Professor Patrick Tan
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu inaugurated BioAsia 2025, the life sciences conference, at HICC Hyderabad on 25 February 2025; the Genome Valley Excellence Award went to Professor Patrick Tan.
Operative Kisan Credit Card amount crosses ₹10 lakh crore, covering 7.72 crore farmers
The amount under operative Kisan Credit Card (KCC) accounts reached ₹10.05 lakh crore as of 31 December 2024, benefiting 7.72 crore farmers, the Finance Ministry said on 25 February 2025.
DRDO and Indian Navy flight-test first-of-its-kind Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) from a Seaking helicopter at Chandipur
DRDO and the Indian Navy carried out successful flight-trials of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha, on 25 February 2025, launching it from a Seaking helicopter.
Time Use Survey 2024: women's caregiving participation 41%, men's 21.4%; more women in employment-related activities
The National Statistics Office released the results of the Time Use Survey (January-December 2024), the second all-India TUS, on 25 February 2025.
Indian Army signs contract with L&T for 223 indigenous ACADA chemical agent detection systems
The Indian Army signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro on 25 February 2025 for 223 Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm (ACADA) systems at ₹80.43 crore, under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.
Global Investors Summit 2025 in Bhopal closes with MoUs worth ₹30.77 lakh crore
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the closing ceremony of Madhya Pradesh's two-day Global Investors Summit 2025 in Bhopal on 25 February 2025, where MoUs worth ₹30.77 lakh crore were signed.
Telangana orders compulsory Telugu in CBSE, ICSE, IB and other board schools; simple Telugu 'Vennela' for Classes 9 and 10
The Telangana government on 25 February 2025 ordered Telugu to be taught as a compulsory subject in CBSE, ICSE, IB and other board-affiliated schools in the state from 2025-26, with the simple Telugu textbook 'Vennela' for Classes 9 and 10.
EPFO adds 16.05 lakh net members in December 2024; Maharashtra leads
EPFO's provisional payroll data released on 25 February 2025 showed a net addition of 16.05 lakh members in December 2024, with 8.47 lakh new subscribers.
Rajnath Singh confers 32 medals on Coast Guard personnel at the 18th ICG Investiture Ceremony
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conferred 32 gallantry, distinguished service and meritorious service medals on Indian Coast Guard personnel at the 18th ICG Investiture Ceremony at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 25 February 2025.