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Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Aadhaar authentication opened to private entities under amended Good Governance Rules
MeitY notified the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Amendment Rules, 2025 on 31 January 2025, allowing government and non-government entities to use Aadhaar authentication for public-interest services.
DRDO–IIT Hyderabad centre demonstrates Large Area Additive Manufacturing System
The DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence at IIT Hyderabad, Telangana demonstrated a Large Area Additive Manufacturing (LAAM) System for fabricating rocket components, DRDO announced on 31 January 2025.
India adds four new Ramsar sites, taking its tally to 89; Sikkim and Jharkhand get their first
On 31 January 2025, in New Delhi, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced four new Ramsar sites, Sakkarakottai and Therthangal (Tamil Nadu), Khecheopalri (Sikkim) and Udhwa Lake (Jharkhand), taking India's total to 89.
Railways launches 'SwaRail' SuperApp for beta testing
The Ministry of Railways introduced 'SwaRail', a SuperApp developed by CRIS that brings Indian Railways' public services into one platform, for beta testing on 31 January 2025.
Assam Cabinet approves Startup and Innovation Policy 2025 and Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Policy 2025
The Assam Cabinet on 31 January 2025 approved the Assam Startup and Innovation Policy 2025, the Assam Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Policy 2025 and the Assam Action Plan on BioE3 Policy.
Government approves 88-member Indian contingent for 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin
The Sports Ministry announced on 31 January 2025 approval for an 88-member Indian contingent to the 9th Asian Winter Games, to be held in Harbin, China from 7 to 14 February 2025.
Maha Kumbh 2025: 23 hospitals with 360 beds readied for Basant Panchami Amrit Snan
Maha Kumbh Nagar in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh readied 23 hospitals with 360 beds and activated a medical force ahead of the third Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami (3 February 2025), PIB reported on 31 January 2025.
DDWS launches WhatsApp version of SBM Academy
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation launched a WhatsApp version of the SBM Academy at a meeting with 22 States and UTs on Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2024 findings, PIB reported on 31 January 2025.
Eight core industries grow 4.0% in December 2024
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries grew 4.0% (provisional) in December 2024 over December 2023, the Commerce Ministry said on 31 January 2025.
Ground Level Agriculture Credit reaches ₹19.28 lakh crore in FY25 (till December)
Ground Level Agriculture Credit of ₹19.28 lakh crore had been disbursed by 31 December 2024, 70% of the FY 2024-25 target of ₹27.5 lakh crore, the Agriculture Ministry said on 31 January 2025.
FIU-IND imposes ₹9.27 crore penalty on crypto exchange Bybit
The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) imposed a penalty of ₹9.27 crore on virtual digital asset service provider Bybit Fintech Limited under the PMLA by an order dated 31 January 2025.
India to host BRICS Youth Council Entrepreneurship Working Group meeting in March 2025
The Department of Youth Affairs announced on 31 January 2025 that India will host the BRICS Youth Council Entrepreneurship Working Group Meeting from 3 to 7 March 2025 on the theme 'Youth Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Growth'.
Thu, 30 Jan 2025
HCES 2023-24 report: rural MPCE ₹4,122, urban ₹6,996; consumption inequality falls
MoSPI released the detailed report of the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023-24 on 30 January 2025, putting average monthly per capita consumption expenditure at ₹4,122 in rural and ₹6,996 in urban India.
INSV Tarini crosses Point Nemo during Navika Sagar Parikrama II
INSV Tarini, sailed by Indian Navy officers Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A, crossed Point Nemo in the South Pacific at 0030 hrs IST on 30 January 2025 during the third leg of Navika Sagar Parikrama II.
Sahitya Akademi invites books directly from authors for the first time for 2025 awards
The Sahitya Akademi announced on 30 January 2025 that, for the first time, it is inviting books directly from authors, publishers and well-wishers for its main award for 2025 in 24 Indian languages.
Meghalaya Cabinet approves Pla Tangka Cooperative Society for women SHGs
The Meghalaya Cabinet on 30 January 2025 approved the Pla Tangka Cooperative Society (PTCS), a women-led apex financial cooperative for self-help groups, making Meghalaya the fourth state to adopt the model.
Republic Day Parade 2025 awards: Uttar Pradesh's Mahakumbh tableau judged best
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth presented awards for the best marching contingents and tableaux of Republic Day Parade 2025 at Rashtriya Rangshala Camp, Delhi on 30 January 2025, with Uttar Pradesh's Mahakumbh tableau judged best among states.
IndiaAI Mission builds 18,693-GPU common compute; indigenous AI model planned
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced in New Delhi on 30 January 2025 that the IndiaAI Mission has built a common computing facility of about 18,693 GPUs and that India will launch its own indigenous AI model.
Andhra Pradesh launches 'Mana Mitra' WhatsApp Governance with 161 services
Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh launched 'Mana Mitra' WhatsApp Governance at Undavalli, Amaravati on 30 January 2025, offering 161 government services on WhatsApp in the first phase.
Goa CM lays foundation for Tata Technologies Centre of Excellence at ITI Altinho
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant laid the foundation stone for the Tata Technologies Centre of Excellence project at Government ITI Altinho, Panaji on 30 January 2025.
Odisha's first Automated Testing Station for vehicle fitness opens at Cuttack
The Odisha government inaugurated the state's first Automated Testing Station (ATS) for vehicle fitness tests at the Cuttack RTO on 30 January 2025.
Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan takes charge as Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition
Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan assumed charge as the Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition of the Indian Navy on 30 January 2025, taking over from Vice Admiral B Sivakumar.
27 PM-JANMAN roads sanctioned for PVTG habitations in Maharashtra
The Ministry of Rural Development sanctioned 27 roads of 50.13 km worth ₹50.35 crore for Maharashtra under the connectivity component of PM-JANMAN, it announced on 30 January 2025.
IIA astronomers devise method to estimate radial size of coronal mass ejections
Astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics devised a method to estimate the instantaneous expansion speed and radial size of coronal mass ejections from single-point spacecraft measurements, DST reported on 30 January 2025.
India Gate lit up in purple and orange for World NTD Day 2025
The Health Ministry illuminated India Gate in New Delhi in purple and orange on 30 January 2025 to mark World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day.
Wed, 29 Jan 2025
ISRO completes 100th launch from Sriharikota with GSLV-F15/NVS-02
ISRO's GSLV-F15 lifted off from the Second Launch Pad at Sriharikota at 06:23 hrs on 29 January 2025 carrying the NVS-02 navigation satellite, the 100th launch from India's spaceport.
Cabinet approves National Critical Mineral Mission with ₹34,300 crore outlay
The Union Cabinet on 29 January 2025 approved the National Critical Mineral Mission with government expenditure of ₹16,300 crore and expected PSU investment of ₹18,000 crore, a total of ₹34,300 crore over seven years.
Maha Kumbh stampede at Sangam on Mauni Amavasya; UP sets up judicial commission
A stampede in the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj in the early hours of Mauni Amavasya, 29 January 2025, killed 30 people and injured 60, DIG Maha Kumbh Vaibhav Krishna announced.
Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs approved: 60% cover on loans up to ₹100 crore
The Government approved the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs on 29 January 2025, under which NCGTC will give 60% guarantee coverage on loans up to ₹100 crore for buying plant, machinery or equipment.
ASUSE 2023-24: unincorporated sector establishments grow 12.84% to 7.34 crore
MoSPI released the detailed report of the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises 2023-24 on 29 January 2025, showing establishments up 12.84% to 7.34 crore and GVA up 16.52%.