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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 Delhi Important

PM Modi inaugurates first SOUL Leadership Conclave at Bharat Mandapam; new SOUL campus to come up near GIFT City

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first edition of the School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) Leadership Conclave at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 21 February 2025, and announced a new SOUL campus near GIFT City, Gujarat.

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🏅 Cricket 📍 Kerala Important

Kerala reach maiden Ranji Trophy final with a two-run first-innings lead over Gujarat

Kerala reached their first-ever Ranji Trophy final on 21 February 2025 after securing a two-run first-innings lead over Gujarat in the drawn semi-final in Ahmedabad.

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💹 Economy 📍 Gujarat Important

Gujarat presents ₹3,70,250 crore budget for 2025-26; proposes ₹50,000 crore Viksit Gujarat Fund

Gujarat Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai presented a ₹3,70,250 crore budget for 2025-26 on 20 February 2025, proposing a ₹50,000 crore Viksit Gujarat Fund over five years.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Gujarat Important

ASI's revived Underwater Archaeology Wing begins explorations off Dwarka, Gujarat, with three women archaeologists

A five-member team of the Archaeological Survey of India led by Prof. Alok Tripathi began underwater explorations off Dwarka, Gujarat, near the Gomati Creek, the Culture Ministry said on 18 February 2025.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 Gujarat Important

Gujarat votes in local body polls for Junagadh Municipal Corporation, 68 municipalities and three taluka panchayats

Voting was held in Gujarat on 16 February 2025 for the Junagadh Municipal Corporation, 68 municipalities and three taluka panchayats, conducted by the State Election Commission.

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📋 State Schemes 📍 Gujarat Important

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.

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🌐 Summits & Conferences 📍 Gujarat Important

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.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 India

PM GatiShakti Network Planning Group evaluates four rail and road projects at 86th meeting

The 86th meeting of the Network Planning Group under PM GatiShakti, held on 24 January 2025, evaluated two railway and two highway projects, including Vadodara–Ratlam quadrupling.

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🎓 Social Justice & Welfare 📍 Gujarat

23rd Divya Kala Mela concludes at Akota Stadium, Vadodara

The Divya Kala Mela, the 23rd such fair for Divyang artisans and entrepreneurs, concluded at Akota Stadium, Vadodara, Gujarat, on 19 January 2025 after an 11-day run.

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🔬 Science & Technology 📍 Gujarat

J.P. Nadda inaugurates CIPET projects in Ahmedabad, Bhagalpur and Madurai

Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated a Calibration Laboratory at CIPET Ahmedabad and CIPET projects at Bhagalpur and Madurai on 19 January 2025.

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🔬 Science & Technology 📍 Gujarat Important

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.

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🎭 Heritage & UNESCO 📍 Gujarat Important

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.

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🏅 Cricket 📍 Gujarat Important

India women post record 370/5, beat Ireland by 116 runs to seal ODI series

Jemimah Rodrigues hit a maiden ODI century (102) in the second ODI at Rajkot.

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🏅 Cricket 📍 Gujarat

India women beat Ireland by six wickets in first ODI at Rajkot

Pratika Rawal's 89 and Tejal Hasabnis's unbeaten 53 helped India chase 239 in 34.3 overs.

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🎓 Social Justice & Welfare 📍 Gujarat

23rd Divya Kala Mela for Divyang artisans opens in Vadodara

Loans worth ₹1 crore were given to 30 Divyangjans from Gujarat at the 11-day fair.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 Gujarat Important

Sonowal announces ₹57,000 crore projects at Kandla Port, including mega shipbuilding facility

The ₹30,000 crore shipyard will be able to build Very Large Crude Carriers of up to 3,20,000 DWT.

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🏅 Other Sports 📍 Gujarat

Mansukh Mandaviya leads 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' in Upleta, Porbandar; drive themed against drugs

Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and wrestler Sangram Singh pledged support in the campaign's third week.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 India Important

Good Governance Day: Jitendra Singh launches 'Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi' and iGOT's 1,600th course

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the 'Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi' initiative for Panchayati Raj Institutions on Good Governance Day, 25 December 2024.

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🌾 Agriculture & Rural 📍 Gujarat Important

Climate Smart Agro-Textile Demonstration Centre opens in Navsari, Gujarat, under the National Technical Textiles Mission

The Ministry of Textiles and SASMIRA launched a 15,000 sq m demonstration centre for agro-textiles in Navsari, Gujarat, on 21 December 2024 in the presence of Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil.

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💹 Economy 📍 Gujarat Important

Mines Ministry holds roadshow in Porbandar, Gujarat, for India's first-ever auction of offshore mineral blocks

The Ministry of Mines presented the auction process for India's first offshore areas mineral blocks to industry at Porbandar, Gujarat, on 21 December 2024, highlighting lime-mud for cement.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 India

Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and Indian Navy sign MoU on logistics education and research

Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara signed an MoU with the Indian Navy in New Delhi on 16 December 2024 for logistics-related education, research and training.

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💹 Economy 📍 India

CCI issues cease and desist order against Table Tennis Federation of India

The Competition Commission of India passed a cease and desist order on 12 December 2024 (announced on 13 December 2024) against the Table Tennis Federation of India and three affiliates for abuse of dominance, but imposed no monetary penalty.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 Gujarat Important

Third India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue held at GIFT City

The third India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue was held at GIFT City, Gujarat, on 12 December 2024, hosted by the Department of Economic Affairs with HM Treasury.

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🕯️ Obituaries 📍 Gujarat

PM condoles demise of legendary Gujarati singer Purushottam Upadhyay

On 11 December 2024, in India, PM Narendra Modi condoled the demise of legendary Gujarati singer Purushottam Upadhyay.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Gujarat

PM addresses BAPS Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav in Ahmedabad

On 7 December 2024, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, PM Narendra Modi addressed the Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav via video conferencing, marking 50 years of BAPS volunteer service.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Gujarat Important

Coast Guard rescues 12 crew of sunken dhow Al Piranpir with Pakistan's help

On 4 December 2024, in the North Arabian Sea off Gujarat, the Indian Coast Guard rescued 12 crew of the sunken Indian vessel MSV Al Piranpir in coordination with Pakistan's Maritime Security Agency.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 Maharashtra Important

Sonowal meets Italian minister Adolfo Urso as tall ship Amerigo Vespucci docks in Mumbai

On 30 November 2024 in Mumbai, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal met Italy's Minister of Enterprises Adolfo Urso during the visit of the Italian Navy's school ship 'Amerigo Vespucci' to Mumbai Port.

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🎭 Festivals & Events 📍 Gujarat

48th meeting of the National Committee of Archivists concludes at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat

On 29 November 2024, the two-day 48th meeting of the National Committee of Archivists concluded at Ekta Nagar (Kevadiya), Gujarat — only the second NCA meeting held in Gujarat.

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🔬 Science & Technology 📍 India Important

Eight startups selected for support under National Quantum Mission and NM-ICPS

On 26 November 2024 in New Delhi, Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced the selection of eight startups for support under the National Quantum Mission and the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems.

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🎭 Heritage & UNESCO 📍 Gujarat Important

PM highlights Lothal's National Maritime Heritage Complex in Mann Ki Baat; Phase 1A 57% complete

On 24 November 2024, in the 116th Mann Ki Baat, PM Narendra Modi highlighted Lothal in Gujarat — known as the site of the world's first dockyard — where the National Maritime Heritage Complex is being built.

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