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Mon, 10 Feb 2025
'Sṛjanam', India's first indigenous automated biomedical waste treatment rig, launched at AIIMS New Delhi
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh dedicated 'Sṛjanam', India's first indigenous automated biomedical waste treatment rig developed by CSIR-NIIST, to the nation at AIIMS New Delhi on 10 February 2025.
India-Egypt special forces exercise Cyclone-III begins at Mahajan, Rajasthan
The third edition of the India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE began at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan on 10 February 2025 and runs until 23 February.
India-EFTA Desk inaugurated as single window for EFTA investors
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the India-EFTA Desk on 10 February 2025 as a single-window mechanism for businesses from Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein looking to invest in India.
Nadda launches nationwide Mass Drug Administration round against lymphatic filariasis
Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched the annual nationwide Mass Drug Administration campaign for lymphatic filariasis elimination on 10 February 2025, covering 111 endemic districts.
Sun, 09 Feb 2025
N. Biren Singh resigns as Manipur Chief Minister
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh tendered his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan, Imphal, on 9 February 2025, nearly two years after ethnic violence broke out in the state.
31 Maoists killed in encounter in Bijapur's Indravati National Park
Security forces killed 31 Maoists in an encounter in Indravati National Park in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on 9 February 2025; two security personnel were also killed.
Atishi resigns as Delhi Chief Minister; Seventh Assembly dissolved
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi handed her resignation to Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena at Raj Niwas on 9 February 2025, a day after the Assembly election results.
Rajnath Singh holds talks with defence ministers of Fiji and South Sudan in Bengaluru ahead of Aero India 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Fiji's Defence Minister Pio Tikoduadua and South Sudan's Defence Minister Lt Gen Chol Thon Balok in Bengaluru on 9 February 2025, ahead of Aero India 2025.
Rohit Sharma's 119 at Cuttack seals ODI series against England
Captain Rohit Sharma scored 119 off 90 balls as India beat England by four wickets in the second ODI at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, on 9 February 2025 to take an unassailable 2-0 lead.
Indian Navy Chiefs' Conclave 2025 held; book on former Naval Chiefs released
The Indian Navy Chiefs' Conclave, bringing together eight former Naval Chiefs and the current naval leadership, was held at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi, on 8–9 February 2025.
NAFED supplies over 1,000 tonnes of subsidised ration to devotees at Maha Kumbh under a Ministry of Cooperation scheme
NAFED had distributed more than 1,000 metric tonnes of subsidised ration to devotees at Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj through 20 mobile vans, the Ministry of Cooperation said on 9 February 2025.
Sat, 08 Feb 2025
BJP wins 48 of 70 seats in Delhi Assembly election; AAP gets 22
The Election Commission declared results of the Delhi Assembly election on 8 February 2025: the BJP won 48 of the 70 seats and the Aam Aadmi Party 22, while the Congress won none.
Odisha releases fourth phase of Subhadra Yojana to 18 lakh women
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi disbursed ₹5,000 each to over 18 lakh women under the fourth phase of the Subhadra Yojana at a function in Jajpur district on 8 February 2025.
Odisha CM opens Jajpur's medical college, renamed Maharaja Jajati Keshari Medical College and Hospital
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the government medical college and hospital in Jajpur on 8 February 2025 and announced its renaming as Maharaja Jajati Keshari Medical College and Hospital.
Defence Ministry signs ₹642 crore contract with BEL for 28 EON-51 systems for the Navy
The Defence Ministry signed a ₹642.17 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited in New Delhi on 8 February 2025 for 28 EON-51 electro-optical fire control systems for the Indian Navy.
BJP wins Milkipur, DMK wins Erode East in by-elections
Results of two Assembly by-elections declared on 8 February 2025 saw the BJP's Chandrabhanu Paswan win Milkipur (Uttar Pradesh) and the DMK's V.C. Chandhirakumar win Erode East (Tamil Nadu).
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.
Seven Jal Jeevan Mission water supply schemes inaugurated in Kathua, J&K
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated seven water supply schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission at Jasrota in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, on 8 February 2025.
15th Aero-India International Seminar begins in Bengaluru
The 15th biennial Aero-India International Seminar, organised by DRDO's CEMILAC with the Aeronautical Society of India, began in Bengaluru on 8 February 2025 as a prelude to Aero India 2025.
Dharmendra Pradhan launches 41 books by young authors under PM YUVA 2.0
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched 41 books by young authors under the PM YUVA 2.0 scheme at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2025 on 8 February 2025.
Fri, 07 Feb 2025
RBI's Monetary Policy Committee cuts repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee, in its first meeting under Governor Sanjay Malhotra, unanimously cut the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25% on 7 February 2025.
India's installed solar power capacity crosses 100 GW
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on 7 February 2025 that India's installed solar capacity had reached 100.33 GW as of 31 January 2025, up from 2.82 GW in 2014.
Cabinet approves continuation of Skill India Programme till 2026 with ₹8,800 crore outlay
The Union Cabinet on 7 February 2025 approved continuing and restructuring the Skill India Programme till 2026 with an outlay of ₹8,800 crore for 2022-23 to 2025-26.
Cabinet retains truncated Waltair railway division as Visakhapatnam division under South Coast Railway
The Union Cabinet on 7 February 2025 gave ex-post facto approval to retain the Waltair division in truncated form, renamed Visakhapatnam division, under the new South Coast Railway zone.
Kerala Budget 2025-26 raises basic land tax by 50%, sets ₹750 crore for Wayanad rehabilitation
Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal presented the State Budget for 2025-26 in the Assembly on 7 February 2025, raising basic land tax rates by 50% and announcing ₹750 crore for the first phase of Wayanad landslide rehabilitation.
RBI announces exclusive 'bank.in' internet domain for Indian banks
The RBI announced on 7 February 2025 an exclusive 'bank.in' internet domain for Indian banks to curb phishing and digital payment fraud, with IDRBT as the exclusive registrar.
DRDO redesigns research verticals of its Industry Academia Centres of Excellence into 82
DRDO on 7 February 2025 released redefined research verticals and thrust areas for its Industry Academia – Centres of Excellence, redesigning 65 verticals across 15 centres into 82.
NCB Mumbai dismantles drug network, seizes 11.54 kg of cocaine
The Narcotics Control Bureau dismantled a drug network in Mumbai, seizing 11.54 kg of high-grade cocaine, 4.9 kg of hydroponic ganja and 5.5 kg of cannabis gummies, the Home Ministry said on 7 February 2025.
Indian Navy's TROPEX-25 theatre-level exercise underway in Indian Ocean Region
The Indian Navy said on 7 February 2025 that TROPEX-25, its biennial capstone Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise, was underway in the Indian Ocean Region from January to March 2025.
Kameshwar Choupal, trustee of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, passes away
Kameshwar Choupal, senior BJP leader and a trustee of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, died; PM Narendra Modi condoled his demise on 7 February 2025.