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Fri, 17 Jan 2025
PM Modi inaugurates Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 at Bharat Mandapam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 17 January 2025; the expo runs from 17 to 22 January across three venues in Delhi NCR.
Virendra Kumar inaugurates National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation in Sehore
Union Social Justice Minister Virendra Kumar inaugurated the National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation (NIMHR) in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, on 17 January 2025.
Toolkit for 9th Swachh Survekshan launched; 12 cities enter new Super Swachh League
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal launched the toolkit for the 9th edition of Swachh Survekshan on 17 January 2025, introducing a Super Swachh League of 12 cities.
CAQM revokes GRAP Stage-III in Delhi-NCR as AQI improves to 289
The CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP revoked Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan across the NCR on 17 January 2025 after Delhi's average AQI improved to 289.
India Semiconductor Mission signs Fiscal Support Agreement with CG Power and CG Semi for Sanand OSAT unit
India Semiconductor Mission, CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd and CG Semi Pvt Ltd signed a Fiscal Support Agreement on 17 January 2025 for CG's ₹7,600 crore semiconductor OSAT unit at Sanand, Gujarat.
Jitendra Singh inaugurates India's first-of-its-kind CSIR Innovation Complex in Mumbai
Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first-of-its-kind CSIR Innovation Complex in Mumbai virtually on 17 January 2025, with 24 ready-to-move incubation labs over nine floors.
KVIC inaugurates National-level Khadi Exhibition at Mahakumbh 2025 with 152 stalls
KVIC Chairman Manoj Kumar inaugurated a National-level Khadi Exhibition at Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj on 17 January 2025, with 152 stalls running till 26 February.
UNESCO and MeitY hold second AI Readiness Assessment Methodology consultation in Bengaluru
UNESCO and MeitY concluded a two-day stakeholder consultation on the AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) in Bengaluru on 17 January 2025, the second of five planned consultations.
FIU-IND and National Housing Bank sign MoU on PMLA compliance
The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) and the National Housing Bank (NHB) signed an MoU in New Delhi on 17 January 2025 for coordination and information exchange under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Thu, 16 Jan 2025
ISRO completes SpaDeX docking; India becomes fourth country to dock spacecraft in orbit
ISRO docked the two SpaDeX satellites, SDX01 and SDX02, in the early hours of 16 January 2025, making India the fourth country after the USA, Russia and China to achieve space docking.
Cabinet approves ₹3,984.86 crore Third Launch Pad at Sriharikota
The Union Cabinet on 16 January 2025 approved a Third Launch Pad at ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, at a cost of ₹3,984.86 crore, to be built within 48 months.
Amit Shah inaugurates Archaeological Experiential Museum in Vadnagar, Gujarat
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Archaeological Experiential Museum in Vadnagar, Gujarat, on 16 January 2025, a ₹298 crore project showcasing the town's 2,500-year history.
MoD signs ₹2,960 crore contract with BDL for MRSAM missiles for the Indian Navy
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth about ₹2,960 crore with Bharat Dynamics Limited on 16 January 2025 for Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM) for the Indian Navy.
President Murmu hosts Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam; 60th-anniversary logo launched
President Droupadi Murmu received Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 16 January 2025, and the two jointly launched a logo marking 60 years of India-Singapore diplomatic relations.
Lokpal of India celebrates its first Foundation Day
The Lokpal of India held its first Foundation Day on 16 January 2025 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, with Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna as Chief Guest.
Piyush Goyal launches PRABHAAV Factbook and Bharat Startup Grand Challenge on Startup India's 9th foundation day
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal launched the PRABHAAV Factbook and the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge at the celebration of 9 years of Startup India in New Delhi on 16 January 2025.
Vineet Joshi takes charge as Secretary, Department of Higher Education
Vineet Joshi assumed charge as Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, on 16 January 2025.
JNV Chandrapur wins 25th National Youth Parliament Competition for Navodaya Vidyalayas
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Chandrapur (Maharashtra) won first prize in the 25th National Youth Parliament Competition 2023-24 for JNVs, with prizes given by Arjun Ram Meghwal in New Delhi on 16 January 2025.
Mansukh Mandaviya chairs first-ever CSR round table for sports development
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired the first-ever corporate CSR round table for sports development in New Delhi on 16 January 2025, urging companies to adopt one sport each.
MoEFCC workshop on financing India's green transition begins in Kolkata
A two-day MoEFCC stakeholder workshop on 'Financing India's Green Transition Plan and Adaptation Needs' began in Kolkata on 16 January 2025 under the Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025
77th Army Day: Rajnath Singh addresses 'Gaurav Gatha' in Pune
Domestic defence production hit a record ₹1.27 lakh crore; defence exports crossed ₹21,000 crore.
India's April–December 2024 exports estimated at $602.64 billion
Merchandise plus services exports grew 6.03% over April–December 2023.
PM dedicates INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer to the nation
First-ever tri-commissioning of a destroyer, a frigate and a submarine at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
8.21 lakh PMAY-G houses for Madhya Pradesh at ₹12,636 crore
Shivraj Singh Chouhan handed over allotment letters at a mega event in Vidisha.
MeitY launches Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0 with ₹6.85 crore prize money
Second edition implemented by DSCI; registration open from 15 January to 14 February 2025.
TRAI releases draft tariff order to rationalise broadband tariffs for PM-WANI hotspots
Broadband (FTTH) tariff for PDOs should not exceed twice the retail FTTH tariff.
Registration portal launched for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0
KTS 3.0 in Varanasi from 15 to 24 February 2025, themed on Sage Agasthyar.
Three new Alliance Air flights connecting Manipur launched
Two new routes plus an additional Imphal–Dimapur flight, with VGF support from Manipur.
PM inaugurates ISKCON's Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple in Navi Mumbai
Temple complex in Kharghar will have a Ramayana–Mahabharata museum and a garden inspired by Vrindavan's 12 forests.
Foundation stone laid for Composite Regional Centre building in Jamdoli, Jaipur
₹30 crore CRC building for Divyangjan will include a Cross-Disability Early Intervention Centre.