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Fri, 14 Feb 2025
PSA Ajay Kumar Sood inaugurates first RuTAGe Smart Village Centre at Mandaura, Sonipat
Principal Scientific Adviser Ajay Kumar Sood inaugurated the first Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAGe) Smart Village Centre at Mandaura village in Sonipat, Haryana, on 14 February 2025.
Invest Karnataka 2025 ends with ₹10.27 lakh crore in investment commitments
Invest Karnataka 2025, the state's Global Investors' Meet, concluded in Bengaluru on 14 February 2025 with investment commitments of ₹10.27 lakh crore.
WPI inflation eases to 2.31% in January 2025
The Commerce Ministry said on 14 February 2025 that annual inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index was 2.31% (provisional) in January 2025.
Gujarat introduces G-SAFAL livelihood scheme for 50,000 Antyodaya families
The Gujarat government introduced G-SAFAL (Gujarat Scheme for Antyodaya Families for Augmenting Livelihoods) on 14 February 2025 to support 50,000 Antyodaya Anna Yojana families over five years.
BSNL posts ₹262 crore profit in Q3, its first quarterly profit since 2007
BSNL reported a profit of ₹262 crore for the third quarter of 2024-25, announced on 14 February 2025, its first return to profit since 2007.
India Energy Week 2025 concludes; Hardeep Singh Puri reiterates 15% natural gas goal
At the close of India Energy Week 2025 on 14 February 2025, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri reiterated India's goal of raising natural gas to 15% of its energy mix.
Amit Shah reviews implementation of new criminal laws in Maharashtra with CM Devendra Fadnavis
Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the implementation of the three new criminal laws in Maharashtra with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in New Delhi on 14 February 2025.
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron arrives at Sihanoukville, Cambodia
INS Sujata and ICGS Veera of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron arrived at Sihanoukville Port, Cambodia, on 14 February 2025.
Coal India subsidiaries CCL and NCL sign 'Nanha Sa Dil' MoUs with Sri Sathya Sai Health & Education Trust
On Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day, 14 February 2025, Coal India subsidiaries CCL and NCL signed MoUs with the Sri Sathya Sai Health & Education Trust for heart surgeries for children under 'Nanha Sa Dil'.
CCPA fines IITian's Prashikshan Kendra ₹3 lakh for misleading IIT-JEE result ads
The Central Consumer Protection Authority said on 14 February 2025 that it had imposed a ₹3 lakh penalty on IITian's Prashikshan Kendra for misleading claims about IIT-JEE results.
IIAS-DARPG India Conference 2025 concludes in New Delhi with 750 delegates from 58 countries
The five-day IIAS-DARPG India Conference 2025 concluded in New Delhi on 14 February 2025 with over 750 delegates from 58 countries.
India and Myanmar discuss trade and Rupee-Kyat settlement at Jitin Prasada–U Minn Minn meeting
Commerce MoS Jitin Prasada met Myanmar's Deputy Commerce Minister U Minn Minn in New Delhi on 14 February 2025 to discuss bilateral trade.
Eighth Missile cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 11 (Yard 79), launched at Mira Bhayandar
The eighth Missile cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge for the Indian Navy, LSAM 11 (Yard 79), was launched at Mira Bhayandar, Maharashtra, on 14 February 2025.
Thu, 13 Feb 2025
Income-tax Bill, 2025 introduced in Lok Sabha to replace the Income-tax Act, 1961
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Income-tax Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha on 13 February 2025, and it was referred to a Select Committee.
President's Rule imposed in Manipur under Article 356; Assembly kept in suspended animation
President Droupadi Murmu imposed President's Rule in Manipur under Article 356 on 13 February 2025, four days after Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned.
Karnataka tops Panchayat devolution ranking in report released by MoS S.P. Singh Baghel
The report 'Status of Devolution to Panchayats in States', released by MoS S.P. Singh Baghel in New Delhi on 13 February 2025, ranked Karnataka first.
JPC report on Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 tabled in both Houses amid Opposition protests
The Joint Parliamentary Committee report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was presented in the Lok Sabha and laid in the Rajya Sabha on 13 February 2025.
Punjab Cabinet approves ₹14,000 crore arrears for employees and pensioners, 22 Lok Adalats and NRI courts
The Punjab Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann approved release of ₹14,000 crore in pending arrears to employees and pensioners on 13 February 2025.
Jyotiraditya Scindia releases Maha Kumbh 2025 commemorative stamps at Prayagraj
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia released a souvenir sheet of three commemorative stamps on Maha Kumbh 2025 at Arail Ghat Post Office, Prayagraj, on 13 February 2025.
4th India-EU Urban Forum on Smart and Sustainable Urbanisation held in New Delhi
India and the EU agreed to strengthen cooperation on smart and sustainable urbanisation at the 4th India-EU Urban Forum in New Delhi on 13 February 2025.
Odisha Legislative Assembly goes paperless with NeVA 'Digital House'
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Speaker Surama Padhy unveiled the Digital House of the Odisha Legislative Assembly under the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) on 13 February 2025.
All four public sector general insurers turn profitable; combined Q3 profit ₹1,066 crore
The Finance Ministry said on 13 February 2025 that all public sector general insurance companies had become profitable, posting a combined profit of ₹1,066 crore in Q3 of 2024-25.
Wed, 12 Feb 2025
TRAI tightens spam rules: complaints within 7 days, 1600 series for service calls
TRAI amended the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), 2018 on 12 February 2025 to curb unsolicited commercial communication.
Retail inflation falls to 4.31% in January 2025, lowest since August 2024
CPI-based retail inflation fell to 4.31% (provisional) in January 2025, the Statistics Ministry said on 12 February 2025.
Matsya-6000 deep-ocean submersible completes wet tests at Kattupalli
India's fourth-generation deep-ocean submersible Matsya-6000 completed wet tests at L&T's Kattupalli shipbuilding facility near Chennai, held from 27 January to 12 February 2025.
Rajnath Singh addresses Aero India 2025 valedictory; 'Samarthya' showcases 33 indigenised items
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the valedictory event of the 15th Aero India in Bengaluru on 12 February 2025, where the first 'Samarthya' indigenisation event showcased 33 items.
West Bengal tables ₹3.89 lakh crore Budget for 2025-26 with 'Nadi Bandhan' scheme
West Bengal Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya tabled a ₹3.89 lakh crore Budget for 2025-26 in the Assembly on 12 February 2025.
Rajiv Ranjan Singh inaugurates 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum in New Delhi
Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh inaugurated the 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14AFAF) at the Pusa campus in New Delhi on 12 February 2025.
Centre approves transport component of Market Intervention Scheme for tomato in Madhya Pradesh
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved the transportation component of the Market Intervention Scheme for tomato in Madhya Pradesh through NCCF on 12 February 2025.
Industrial output grows 3.2% in December 2024
India's Index of Industrial Production grew 3.2% in December 2024, according to Quick Estimates released on 12 February 2025.