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Fri, 01 Aug 2025
Mines Ministry recognises seven Centres of Excellence under National Critical Mineral Mission
The Ministry of Mines on 1 August 2025 recognised four IITs and three R&D labs as Centres of Excellence under the National Critical Mineral Mission to promote research across the critical mineral value chain.
Railways plans permanent holding areas, access control and station directors at 73 crowded stations
The Ministry of Railways announced on 1 August 2025 that 73 stations facing heavy rush will get permanent holding areas, full access control and a Station Director empowered to take on-the-spot decongestion decisions.
Seven coal blocks auctioned in 12th round of commercial coal mining auctions
The Ministry of Coal said on 1 August 2025 that seven coal blocks in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh were successfully auctioned in the 12th round of commercial auctions held from 28 to 31 July.
India's manufacturing PMI rises to 59.1 in July 2025, a 16-month high
The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI, released by S&P Global on 1 August 2025, rose to 59.1 in July, the strongest improvement since March 2024.
Bose Institute study finds toxic metals in clouds over Eastern Himalayas and Western Ghats
A Bose Institute study highlighted by DST on 1 August 2025 found toxic heavy metals in non-precipitating clouds, with clouds over the Eastern Himalayas about 1.5 times more polluted.
BSNL launches ₹1 'Freedom Plan' offering a month of 4G services
BSNL launched a limited-period ₹1 'Freedom Plan' on 1 August 2025, letting users try its indigenously developed 4G network for one month to mark Independence Day.
Bharat National Cybersecurity Exercise 2025 concludes with focus on ICS security and AI-driven threats
The Bharat National Cybersecurity Exercise 2025, organised by the NSCS and Rashtriya Raksha University, concluded on 1 August 2025 with over 600 participants.
Odisha hosts 4th Adi Karmayogi Regional Process Lab in Bhubaneswar
The 4th Adi Karmayogi Regional Process Lab, a week-long programme to train tribal frontline functionaries, was inaugurated in Bhubaneswar on 1 August 2025.
President Droupadi Murmu attends 45th convocation of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
President Droupadi Murmu graced the 45th convocation ceremony of IIT (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad in Jharkhand on 1 August 2025.
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan takes over as 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan assumed charge as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff on 1 August 2025.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025
Cabinet raises PMKSY outlay to ₹6,520 crore for 15th Finance Commission cycle
On 31 July 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a total outlay of ₹6,520 crore, including ₹1,920 crore more, for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana during 2021-22 to 2025-26.
Vice-Presidential Election 2025: ECI finalises Electoral College list
On 31 July 2025, the Election Commission of India said it had finalised the Electoral College list for the Vice-Presidential Election, 2025, under Rule 40 of the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Rules, 1974.
2008 Malegaon blast case: Special NIA court acquits all seven accused
On 31 July 2025 in Mumbai, a special NIA court acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, including former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, giving them the benefit of doubt.
Delhi records best July AQI since 2018 at 78
On 31 July 2025, the Environment Ministry said Delhi's average AQI for July 2025 was 78 ('Satisfactory'), the best for the month since 2018, with 29 'Satisfactory' days.
Project 17A stealth frigate Himgiri delivered to Indian Navy at GRSE, Kolkata
On 31 July 2025 at GRSE, Kolkata, Himgiri (Yard 3022), the third Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) frigate and the first of the class built by GRSE, was delivered to the Indian Navy.
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan takes over as FOC-in-C, Western Naval Command
On 31 July 2025 in Mumbai, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, succeeding Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh.
CCEA approves four railway multitracking projects worth ₹11,169 crore
On 31 July 2025, the CCEA approved four railway multitracking projects costing about ₹11,169 crore, adding about 574 km across 13 districts in six States.
1 MW green hydrogen plant commissioned at Deendayal Port, Kandla
On 31 July 2025, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated an indigenously built 1 MW green hydrogen plant at Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, Gujarat, the first module of a 10 MW project.
Cabinet approves ₹2,000-crore grant-in-aid scheme for NCDC
On 31 July 2025, the Union Cabinet approved the Central Sector Scheme 'Grant in aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)' with ₹2,000 crore for 2025-26 to 2028-29.
President Murmu attends first convocation of AIIMS Deoghar
On 31 July 2025 at Deoghar, Jharkhand, President Droupadi Murmu graced the first convocation of AIIMS Deoghar and urged it to support primary healthcare.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025
GSLV-F16 launches NASA-ISRO satellite NISAR from Sriharikota
On 30 July 2025 at 17:40 IST, ISRO's GSLV-F16 launched NISAR, the first joint satellite of ISRO and NASA, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, in GSLV's first mission to a Sun-synchronous polar orbit.
Sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha return to India after 127 years
On 30 July 2025, the Culture Ministry announced the return of the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha, discovered in 1898 in Uttar Pradesh, after they were withdrawn from an auction in Hong Kong; PM Modi called it a return after 127 years.
India's resolution on sustainable lifestyles for wetlands adopted at Ramsar COP15
On 30 July 2025, Ramsar COP15 at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, adopted India's resolution on 'Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles for the Wise Use of Wetlands'.
23 chip-design projects sanctioned under Design Linked Incentive scheme
On 30 July 2025, MeitY said 23 chip-design projects had been sanctioned under the ₹1,000-crore Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme of the ₹76,000-crore Semicon India Programme.
Kavach 4.0 commissioned on Mathura–Kota section of Delhi–Mumbai route
On 30 July 2025, Indian Railways announced that it had commissioned the indigenous train protection system Kavach 4.0 on the Mathura–Kota section of the high-density Delhi–Mumbai route.
Over 13.6 million mobile numbers disconnected to curb telecom fraud, Scindia tells Lok Sabha
On 30 July 2025, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia told the Lok Sabha that over 13.6 million mobile numbers had been disconnected based on citizens' feedback and over 5 lakh handsets recovered through Sanchar Saathi.
Construction of ICG's first indigenous hovercraft begins at Chowgule Shipyard, Goa
On 30 July 2025, construction of the Indian Coast Guard's first indigenously built Air Cushion Vehicle began with a girder-laying ceremony at Chowgule & Company, Goa.
President Murmu graces first convocation of AIIMS Kalyani
On 30 July 2025, President Droupadi Murmu graced the first convocation of AIIMS Kalyani, West Bengal, noting that India's life expectancy has risen from 32 years at Independence to about 70.
IEPFA launches 100-day 'Saksham Niveshak' campaign on unclaimed dividends
On 30 July 2025, the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority said it had launched 'Saksham Niveshak', a 100-day drive from 28 July to 6 November 2025 to help shareholders claim dividends and update KYC.