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Wed, 29 Jan 2025
High-Level Committee approves ₹3,027.86 crore for drought, lightning and forest-fire mitigation
A High-Level Committee chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 29 January 2025 approved ₹3,027.86 crore for disaster mitigation projects covering drought, lightning and forest fires in various states.
CCEA raises C-heavy molasses ethanol price to ₹57.97 per litre for ESY 2024-25
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 29 January 2025 raised the administered ex-mill price of C-heavy molasses ethanol for public sector OMCs to ₹57.97 per litre from ₹56.58 for Ethanol Supply Year 2024-25.
Keel laid for Machilipatnam, seventh ASW Shallow Water Craft, at Cochin Shipyard
The keel of BY 529 Machilipatnam, the seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, was laid at Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi on 29 January 2025.
CAQM invokes GRAP Stage III across NCR as Delhi AQI hits 365
The CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP invoked Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan across the entire NCR on 29 January 2025 after Delhi's average AQI reached 365.
IIG study: north magnetic pole's drift to Siberia stops particles diving deeper
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism found that the north magnetic pole's drift from Canada towards Siberia has raised the penetration altitudes of charged particles over Siberia, DST reported on 29 January 2025.
e-Shram state microsites and Occupational Shortage Index launched
Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched state and UT microsites under e-Shram and an Occupational Shortage Index in New Delhi on 29 January 2025.
Haryana CM inaugurates International Saraswati Mahotsav 2025 at Adi Badri
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated the International Saraswati Mahotsav 2025 at Adi Badri in Yamunanagar district on 29 January 2025.
Tue, 28 Jan 2025
PM inaugurates 38th National Games in Dehradun with 'Green Games' theme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 38th National Games in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on 28 January 2025; the Games run from 28 January to 14 February in 11 cities across 8 districts of Uttarakhand.
Tripura becomes first North-Eastern state to sign MoU with Bhashini
The Government of Tripura signed an MoU with MeitY's Digital India Bhashini Division in Agartala on 28 January 2025, becoming the first North-Eastern state and the eighth state in India to do so.
PM inaugurates 'Utkarsh Odisha' – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 in Bhubaneswar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 and the Make in Odisha Exhibition in Bhubaneswar on 28 January 2025.
Railways plans record 360 trains from Prayagraj for Mauni Amavasya; 1,000+ medical staff deployed
Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar said on 28 January 2025 that Indian Railways would run an all-time high of 360 trains from Prayagraj, including 190 specials, for Mauni Amavasya at Maha Kumbh 2025.
JNCASR study finds electron confinement causes plasmonic breakdown in metals
Researchers at JNCASR, Bengaluru, led by Prof. Bivas Saha, found that quantum confinement of electrons at the nanoscale breaks down plasmonic behaviour in metals, DST reported on 28 January 2025.
Avinya'25 and Vasudha energy startup challenge winners announced
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced the winners of the Avinya'25 and Vasudha startup challenges at ONGC headquarters on 28 January 2025, with UrjanovaC Pvt Ltd winning Avinya'25.
CCI approves Renew Exim DMCC's acquisition of up to 72.64% of ITD Cementation
The Competition Commission of India on 28 January 2025 approved the proposed acquisition of up to 72.64% shareholding in ITD Cementation India Limited by Renew Exim DMCC, an Adani group company.
CSIR-IITR, Lucknow marks diamond jubilee; Jitendra Singh calls for 'toxin-free India' by 2047
CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research marked its 60th anniversary at an event in Lucknow on 28 January 2025 addressed by Union Minister Jitendra Singh.
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 draws record 3.56 crore registrations
The Ministry of Education said on 28 January 2025 that the 8th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha received a record 3.56 crore registrations, up from 2.26 crore in the 7th edition.
DPIIT and JKEDI sign MoU to strengthen startup ecosystem in Jammu & Kashmir
DPIIT and the Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute signed an MoU on 28 January 2025 at JKEDI's Baribrahamna campus to support startups in J&K.
Mon, 27 Jan 2025
Uttarakhand becomes first state to bring Uniform Civil Code into force
The Uniform Civil Code, Uttarakhand, 2024 came into force on 27 January 2025, making Uttarakhand the first state in independent India to implement a UCC.
IIT Indore inaugurates AgriHub, an AI-driven Centre of Excellence for agriculture
IIT Indore inaugurated AgriHub, a MeitY-supported Centre of Excellence using AI, machine learning and deep learning for sustainable agriculture, on 27 January 2025.
MNRE notifies revised Quality Control Order 2025 for solar PV products
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy notified the Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Order, 2025 in the Gazette on 27 January 2025, setting minimum efficiency norms for solar PV modules.
India and Oman sign protocol amending their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement
India and Oman signed a protocol amending their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement in Muscat on 27 January 2025.
Centre sends seven-member expert team to Pune over Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases
The Union Health Ministry deputed a seven-member multi-disciplinary team to Pune, Maharashtra on 27 January 2025 after a spurt in Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases.
Prayagraj Airport connected directly with 17 cities for Maha Kumbh 2025
The Civil Aviation Ministry said on 27 January 2025 that Prayagraj Airport now has direct flights to 17 cities, against 8 in December 2024, for Maha Kumbh 2025.
Indian Coast Guard and Indonesia's BAKAMLA renew maritime cooperation MoU for three years
The Indian Coast Guard and the Indonesia Coast Guard (BAKAMLA) renewed their MoU on Maritime Safety and Security Cooperation for three years at New Delhi on 27 January 2025.
Indian Railways upgrades over 23,000 track km for 130 kmph speeds
Indian Railways announced on 27 January 2025 that over 23,000 track kilometres had been upgraded for train speeds up to 130 kmph.
INST Mohali develops targeted nano-formulation for Parkinson's disease
Scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali developed a targeted nano-formulation for sustained release of the hormone 17β-Estradiol to the brain for Parkinson's disease, PIB reported on 27 January 2025.
Rabi crop sowing crosses 655.88 lakh hectares as of 27 January 2025
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare reported Rabi sowing of over 655.88 lakh hectares as of 27 January 2025, with wheat at 324.38 lakh hectares.
Incubation & Innovation Complex of CSIR-NEIST inaugurated at North East Aroma Conclave 2025
Union Minister Jitendra Singh virtually inaugurated the Incubation & Innovation Complex (IICON) of CSIR-NEIST at the North East Aroma Conclave 2025, PIB reported on 27 January 2025.
Sun, 26 Jan 2025
76th Republic Day celebrated at Kartavya Path with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as chief guest
India celebrated its 76th Republic Day at Kartavya Path, New Delhi on 26 January 2025, led by President Droupadi Murmu, with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as chief guest.
First-ever tri-services tableau rolls down Kartavya Path on Republic Day 2025
A tri-services tableau themed 'Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat' took part in the Republic Day Parade for the first time on 26 January 2025.