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Mon, 24 Mar 2025
India completes genome sequencing of 10,000 Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced on 24 March 2025 at a World TB Day summit in New Delhi that India had completed genome sequencing of 10,000 isolates of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
President Murmu attends silver jubilee of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly in Raipur
President Droupadi Murmu attended the silver jubilee function of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly in Raipur on 24 March 2025 and praised its rule of automatic suspension of members who enter the well of the House.
APEDA facilitates first export of GI-tagged Dalle Khursani from Sikkim to the Solomon Islands
APEDA announced on 24 March 2025 the first export of GI-tagged Dalle Khursani chilli from Sikkim to the Solomon Islands, a 200 kg consignment of dried chillies.
President Murmu visits Nilamadhab Temple in Nayagarh, attends Bharatiya Biswabasu Shabar Samaj foundation day
President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers at the Lord Nilamadhab Temple in Nayagarh, Odisha, on 24 March 2025 and attended the foundation day of the Bharatiya Biswabasu Shabar Samaj at Kaliapalli.
Army eye camp at 158 Base Hospital, Bagdogra, conducts over 350 cataract surgeries for veterans
The Indian Army's eye surgical camp at 158 Base Hospital, Bagdogra, West Bengal, which ended on 24 March 2025, performed over 350 cataract surgeries for ex-servicemen and dependents, including veterans from Nepal.
CAQM invokes GRAP Stage I across NCR as Delhi's AQI hits 206
The Commission for Air Quality Management's GRAP sub-committee invoked Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan across the NCR on 24 March 2025, after Delhi's average AQI reached 206 ('Poor').
ESIC adds 18.19 lakh new workers in January 2025
ESIC's provisional payroll data, released on 24 March 2025, showed that 18.19 lakh new employees joined the ESI Scheme in January 2025, with 27,805 new establishments registered.
Sun, 23 Mar 2025
World Meteorological Day 2025 observed with theme 'Closing the Early Warning Gap Together'
World Meteorological Day was observed on 23 March 2025 with the theme 'Closing the Early Warning Gap Together', marking 75 years of the World Meteorological Organization.
Manohar Lal reviews Odisha's urban and power sectors; 400 e-buses approved for Odisha under PM e-Bus Sewa
On 23 March 2025, in Bhubaneswar, Union Minister Manohar Lal reviewed Odisha's urban development and power sector; the Centre has approved 400 electric buses for Odisha under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme.
Keel laid for second and third Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels of the Navy at Ratnagiri
The keels of the Indian Navy's second and third Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (Yard 1281 and 1282), being built by Goa Shipyard Ltd, were laid at Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, on 23 March 2025.
Gandhian Pasala Krishna Bharathi passes away at 92 in Hyderabad
Pasala Krishna Bharathi, a Gandhian and daughter of freedom fighters from Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district, died at her home in Hyderabad on 23 March 2025, aged 92.
PM pays tributes to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on Shaheed Diwas and to Ram Manohar Lohia on his birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on Shaheed Diwas, 23 March 2025, and to Dr Ram Manohar Lohia on his birth anniversary the same day.
Om Birla addresses the 45th Rabi All India Oilseeds Seminar in Agra, calls for self-reliance in oilseeds
On 23 March 2025, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the 45th Rabi All India Oilseeds Seminar organised by the UP Oil Millers Association and urged steps to cut edible oil import dependence.
Mansukh Mandaviya leads 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' in Lucknow
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led more than 500 riders in a 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' drive in Lucknow on 23 March 2025 to spread the message against obesity.
Sat, 22 Mar 2025
CJI constitutes three-member in-house committee to inquire into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna constituted a three-member committee on 22 March 2025 to inquire into allegations against Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, and the Supreme Court made the Delhi High Court Chief Justice's report public.
Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025 launched at Panchkula on World Water Day
The Ministry of Jal Shakti launched the sixth edition of Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain at Panchkula, Haryana, on World Water Day, 22 March 2025, whose global theme was 'Glacier Preservation'.
Centre withdraws 20% export duty on onions with effect from 1 April 2025
The Department of Revenue issued Notification No. 19/2025-Customs on 22 March 2025, making the export duty on onions nil from 1 April 2025 and ending the 20% duty in force since 13 September 2024.
23rd India–France naval exercise Varuna concludes with carriers INS Vikrant and Charles de Gaulle
The 23rd edition of the India–France bilateral naval exercise Varuna, held from 19 to 22 March 2025 in the Arabian Sea with aircraft carriers INS Vikrant and Charles de Gaulle, concluded on 22 March 2025.
Delhi Legislative Assembly becomes 28th legislature to sign MoU for National e-Vidhan Application
The Delhi Legislative Assembly signed a tripartite MoU with the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and the Delhi government on 22 March 2025, becoming the 28th legislature to join the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).
Food Processing Ministry to support 100 new NABL-accredited food testing labs in 2025-26
Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu announced at Bathinda, Punjab, on 22 March 2025 that the Ministry of Food Processing Industries will fund 100 new NABL-accredited food testing laboratories in 2025-26.
Ashok Singh Thakur elected Chairman of INTACH
Ashok Singh Thakur was elected Chairman of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) for three years at its AGM in New Delhi on 22 March 2025.
DGGI blocks 357 websites of offshore online money gaming firms in GST evasion crackdown
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence said on 22 March 2025 it had blocked 357 websites of illegal offshore online money gaming entities and frozen about 2,400 bank accounts in a crackdown on GST evasion.
RCB beat KKR by seven wickets in IPL 2025 opener at Eden Gardens
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in the opening match of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on 22 March 2025.
Goa Shipyard launches 'Tavasya', second Project 1135.6 frigate
Goa Shipyard Ltd launched 'Tavasya', the second frigate of Project 1135.6 (Yard 1259), at Goa on 22 March 2025 in the presence of Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth.
Raksha Khadse becomes first Union Minister to visit Noklak, Nagaland's 'Frontier District'
Union Minister of State Raksha Khadse became the first Union Minister to visit Noklak, Nagaland, on 22 March 2025 and reviewed the Thonoknyu Aspirational Block Programme.
Jitendra Singh reviews DoPT reforms; recruitment exams now held in 13 regional languages
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on 22 March 2025, at a DoPT review in New Delhi, that central recruitment exams are now held in 13 regional languages besides Hindi and English and the recruitment cycle has fallen from 15 to 8 months.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025
India Bioeconomy Report 2025: bioeconomy grows 16-fold to $165.7 billion in 2024
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh released the India Bioeconomy Report 2025 at BIRAC's Foundation Day in New Delhi on 21 March 2025; it puts India's bioeconomy at $165.7 billion in 2024, up from $10 billion in 2014.
Justice Harish Tandon appointed Chief Justice of Orissa High Court
The President appointed Justice Harish Tandon, a judge of the Calcutta High Court, as Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court, the Law Ministry notified on 21 March 2025.
Purple Fest 2025 for persons with disabilities held at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Purple Fest 2025, celebrating the talent and inclusion of persons with disabilities, was held at the Amrit Udyan, Rashtrapati Bhavan, on 21 March 2025 with about 23,500 participants and President Droupadi Murmu in attendance.
Navy and Coast Guard evacuate injured crew of MV Heilan Star 230 nautical miles west of Goa
A Seaking helicopter from INS Vikrant evacuated three crew with severe burns from the Panama-flagged bulk carrier MV Heilan Star, about 230 nautical miles west of Goa, on 21 March 2025.