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Sat, 08 Feb 2025
Odisha releases fourth phase of Subhadra Yojana to 18 lakh women
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi disbursed ₹5,000 each to over 18 lakh women under the fourth phase of the Subhadra Yojana at a function in Jajpur district on 8 February 2025.
Odisha CM opens Jajpur's medical college, renamed Maharaja Jajati Keshari Medical College and Hospital
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the government medical college and hospital in Jajpur on 8 February 2025 and announced its renaming as Maharaja Jajati Keshari Medical College and Hospital.
Defence Ministry signs ₹642 crore contract with BEL for 28 EON-51 systems for the Navy
The Defence Ministry signed a ₹642.17 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited in New Delhi on 8 February 2025 for 28 EON-51 electro-optical fire control systems for the Indian Navy.
BJP wins Milkipur, DMK wins Erode East in by-elections
Results of two Assembly by-elections declared on 8 February 2025 saw the BJP's Chandrabhanu Paswan win Milkipur (Uttar Pradesh) and the DMK's V.C. Chandhirakumar win Erode East (Tamil Nadu).
First BIMSTEC Youth Summit opens in Gandhinagar; India proposes 'Youth Bridge'
Union Youth Affairs Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the first-ever BIMSTEC Youth Summit at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on 8 February 2025 and proposed a 'Youth Bridge' initiative.
Seven Jal Jeevan Mission water supply schemes inaugurated in Kathua, J&K
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated seven water supply schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission at Jasrota in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, on 8 February 2025.
15th Aero-India International Seminar begins in Bengaluru
The 15th biennial Aero-India International Seminar, organised by DRDO's CEMILAC with the Aeronautical Society of India, began in Bengaluru on 8 February 2025 as a prelude to Aero India 2025.
Dharmendra Pradhan launches 41 books by young authors under PM YUVA 2.0
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched 41 books by young authors under the PM YUVA 2.0 scheme at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2025 on 8 February 2025.
Fri, 07 Feb 2025
RBI's Monetary Policy Committee cuts repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee, in its first meeting under Governor Sanjay Malhotra, unanimously cut the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25% on 7 February 2025.
India's installed solar power capacity crosses 100 GW
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on 7 February 2025 that India's installed solar capacity had reached 100.33 GW as of 31 January 2025, up from 2.82 GW in 2014.
Cabinet approves continuation of Skill India Programme till 2026 with ₹8,800 crore outlay
The Union Cabinet on 7 February 2025 approved continuing and restructuring the Skill India Programme till 2026 with an outlay of ₹8,800 crore for 2022-23 to 2025-26.
Cabinet retains truncated Waltair railway division as Visakhapatnam division under South Coast Railway
The Union Cabinet on 7 February 2025 gave ex-post facto approval to retain the Waltair division in truncated form, renamed Visakhapatnam division, under the new South Coast Railway zone.
Kerala Budget 2025-26 raises basic land tax by 50%, sets ₹750 crore for Wayanad rehabilitation
Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal presented the State Budget for 2025-26 in the Assembly on 7 February 2025, raising basic land tax rates by 50% and announcing ₹750 crore for the first phase of Wayanad landslide rehabilitation.
RBI announces exclusive 'bank.in' internet domain for Indian banks
The RBI announced on 7 February 2025 an exclusive 'bank.in' internet domain for Indian banks to curb phishing and digital payment fraud, with IDRBT as the exclusive registrar.
DRDO redesigns research verticals of its Industry Academia Centres of Excellence into 82
DRDO on 7 February 2025 released redefined research verticals and thrust areas for its Industry Academia – Centres of Excellence, redesigning 65 verticals across 15 centres into 82.
NCB Mumbai dismantles drug network, seizes 11.54 kg of cocaine
The Narcotics Control Bureau dismantled a drug network in Mumbai, seizing 11.54 kg of high-grade cocaine, 4.9 kg of hydroponic ganja and 5.5 kg of cannabis gummies, the Home Ministry said on 7 February 2025.
Indian Navy's TROPEX-25 theatre-level exercise underway in Indian Ocean Region
The Indian Navy said on 7 February 2025 that TROPEX-25, its biennial capstone Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise, was underway in the Indian Ocean Region from January to March 2025.
Kameshwar Choupal, trustee of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, passes away
Kameshwar Choupal, senior BJP leader and a trustee of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, died; PM Narendra Modi condoled his demise on 7 February 2025.
MoSPI marks 75th anniversary of the National Sample Survey at Vigyan Bhawan
Minister of State Rao Inderjit Singh inaugurated the national event marking 75 years of the National Sample Survey at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 7 February 2025.
Aadhaar records over 284 crore authentication transactions in January 2025
Aadhaar holders carried out more than 284 crore authentication transactions in January 2025, a rise of over 32% from January 2024, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said on 7 February 2025.
Indian researchers develop technique to study charging-up in GEM detectors for FAIR's CBM experiment
Researchers developed a technique using a radioactive source to study radiation effects on Gas Electron Multiplier (GEM) detectors, the Ministry of Science and Technology said on 7 February 2025, a step for India's role in the FAIR project in Germany.
Thu, 06 Feb 2025
TRAI issues recommendations on revision of the National Numbering Plan
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India issued recommendations on 'Revision of National Numbering Plan' on 6 February 2025, including a 10-digit closed numbering scheme for fixed lines based on Licensed Service Areas.
Public Sector Banks post record ₹1.29 lakh crore net profit in April–December 2024
Public Sector Banks reported their highest-ever aggregate net profit of ₹1,29,426 crore in April–December of FY 2024-25, up 31.3% year-on-year, the Finance Ministry said on 6 February 2025.
Rajnath Singh and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth agree to draft 2025–2035 defence framework
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held his first phone call with new US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on 6 February 2025; the two sides agreed to draft a framework for defence cooperation for 2025–2035.
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin inaugurates Tata Power's 4.3 GW solar cell and module plant in Tirunelveli
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated TP Solar's 4.3 GW solar cell and module manufacturing plant, built for ₹3,800 crore, at Gangaikondan SIPCOT in Tirunelveli district on 6 February 2025.
EPFO settles over 5 crore claims in a year for the first time
Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on 6 February 2025 that EPFO had settled over 5.08 crore claims worth ₹2,05,932 crore in FY 2024-25, crossing 5 crore for the first time.
Defence Ministry signs ₹10,147 crore contracts for Pinaka rockets
The Ministry of Defence on 6 February 2025 signed contracts worth ₹10,147 crore with Economic Explosives Ltd and Munitions India Ltd for Pinaka rockets, and a SHAKTI software upgrade contract with BEL.
India and Spain hold 5th defence Joint Working Group meeting in New Delhi
The 5th Joint Working Group meeting between the Defence Ministries of India and Spain was held in New Delhi on 6 February 2025, with a focus on technology and armament production.
S.N. Bose Centre scientists develop hybrid material for brain-like artificial synapses
Scientists from the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences and NITTTR developed a hybrid memristor material that mimics biological synapses, the Ministry of Science and Technology said on 6 February 2025.
C-DAC Noida signs Letter of Intent with LEGO Group's Creative Play Lab for electronic toys
C-DAC Noida, a research organisation under MeitY, signed a Letter of Intent with Creative Play Lab of the LEGO Group on 6 February 2025 to boost India's electronic toy ecosystem.