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Tue, 04 Feb 2025
3rd India–Japan Steel Dialogue held in New Delhi; EU carbon border tax and green steel discussed
The 3rd India–Japan Steel Dialogue, organised by India's Ministry of Steel and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), was held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, on 4 February 2025.
Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, passes away in Lisbon at 88
Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and founder of the Aga Khan Development Network, passed away in Lisbon, Portugal, on 4 February 2025, aged 88; PM Modi condoled his passing.
INST Mohali develops self-actuating drug delivery system for rheumatoid arthritis
On 4 February 2025, in Mohali, Punjab, the Department of Science and Technology announced that the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) had developed a self-actuating drug delivery system for rheumatoid arthritis.
Rajnath Singh: patrolling on India-China border restored; 38,000 sq km of Aksai Chin under Chinese control since 1962
On 4 February 2025, in New Delhi, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh said patrolling along the India-China border had been restored to its traditional pattern after disengagement, and recalled that 38,000 sq km of Aksai Chin has been under Chinese control since 1962.
G Kishan Reddy meets Saudi Minister Bandar Alkhorayef on critical minerals cooperation
On 4 February 2025, in New Delhi, Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy met Saudi Arabia's Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef to strengthen cooperation in critical minerals.
MeitY Secretary S Krishnan inaugurates NIELIT Centre of Excellence in Chip Design at Noida
MeitY Secretary S Krishnan inaugurated the NIELIT Centre of Excellence in Chip Design at its Noida campus on 4 February 2025, set up with DPIIT-recognised startup SoCTeamup Semiconductors.
Indian Statistical Institute holds 59th Convocation; Abhijit Banerjee delivers address
On 4 February 2025, in New Delhi, the Indian Statistical Institute held its 59th Convocation at its Delhi centre, with Prof Abhijit Banerjee delivering the convocation address.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025
40 projects in 23 states sanctioned under SASCI for iconic tourist centres in 2024-25
On 3 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told the Lok Sabha that 40 projects in 23 states worth ₹3,295.76 crore were sanctioned in 2024-25 under SASCI for developing iconic tourist centres.
Russian State Duma delegation led by Vyacheslav Volodin calls on President Murmu and Speaker Om Birla
On 3 February 2025, in New Delhi, a Russian parliamentary delegation led by State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar portal: 4.5 lakh of 6.5 lakh villages now live
On 3 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, the Culture Ministry told the Lok Sabha that 4.5 lakh villages are live on the Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar portal of the National Mission on Cultural Mapping, which aims to document 6.5 lakh villages.
India has retrieved 655 antiquities from abroad since 1976, 642 of them since 2014
On 3 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told the Lok Sabha that the Government has retrieved 655 antiquities from foreign countries from 1976 to 2024, of which 642 were retrieved since 2014.
Maha Kumbh 2025: 2.33 crore devotees bathe at Triveni Sangam on third Amrit Snan of Basant Panchami
On 3 February 2025, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, the third Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025 was held on Basant Panchami, with 2.33 crore devotees taking a dip at the Triveni Sangam by 6 pm.
Government lists support for India's 11 classical languages in Lok Sabha reply
On 3 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told the Lok Sabha that, besides six earlier classical languages, five more were notified on 4 October 2024.
CeNS Bengaluru develops high-entropy alloy catalyst for efficient green hydrogen
On 3 February 2025, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, the Department of Science and Technology announced that the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences had developed a high-entropy alloy catalyst, PtPdCoNiMn, for efficient hydrogen production by water electrolysis.
India's first Ferret Research Facility dedicated at THSTI Faridabad; GARBH-INi-DRISHTI launched
On 3 February 2025, in Faridabad, Haryana, India's first Ferret Research Facility was dedicated at the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), and the GARBH-INi-DRISHTI data repository was launched.
CAQM revokes GRAP Stage-III across NCR as Delhi's AQI improves to 286
On 3 February 2025, in Delhi-NCR, the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP revoked Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan in the entire NCR with immediate effect after Delhi's average AQI improved to 286.
National Metadata Structure (NMDS 2.0) shared with ministries for implementation
On 3 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, MoS Rao Inderjit Singh told the Rajya Sabha that the National Metadata Structure (NMDS 2.0) has been shared with ministries and departments for implementation.
Sun, 02 Feb 2025
World Wetlands Day 2025 celebrated at Parvati Arga Ramsar Site, Gonda; India's Ramsar tally at 89
On 2 February 2025, in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, the Environment Ministry held the national World Wetlands Day 2025 celebration at the Parvati Arga Ramsar Site on the theme 'Protecting Wetlands for our Common Future'.
India beat South Africa by nine wickets to retain the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup
On 2 February 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, India beat South Africa by nine wickets in the final to win the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 and retain the title they first won in 2023.
Chandrika Tandon's 'Triveni' wins Grammy for Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album
On 2 February 2025, in Los Angeles, United States, Indian-American vocalist Chandrika Tandon won the Grammy for Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album for 'Triveni' at the 67th Grammy Awards.
Jitendra Singh inaugurates Centre for Advanced Genomics & Precision Medicine at AIIMS Jammu
On 2 February 2025, in Jammu, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Centre for Advanced Genomics & Precision Medicine at AIIMS Jammu.
Akashvani and Culture Ministry launch classical music radio series 'Har Kanthh Mein Bharat'
On 2 February 2025, in New Delhi, Akashvani and the Ministry of Culture launched 'Har Kanthh Mein Bharat', a radio series on Indian classical music, on Basant Panchami.
Abhishek Sharma's 135 powers India to 150-run win over England in fifth T20I; India take series 4–1
India beat England by 150 runs in the fifth T20I at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on 2 February 2025, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 135 off 54 balls, to win the series 4–1.
PM Modi addresses Maha Kumbhabhishegam of Shri Sanathana Dharma Aalayam in Jakarta
On 2 February 2025, in Jakarta, Indonesia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed by video message the Maha Kumbhabhishegam of the Shri Sanathana Dharma Aalayam, a Murugan temple, in the presence of President Prabowo Subianto.
R Praggnanandhaa wins Tata Steel Masters 2025, beating world champion D Gukesh in a tiebreak
R Praggnanandhaa won the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament at Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands, on 2 February 2025, beating world champion D Gukesh 2–1 in a blitz tiebreak for his maiden Masters title.
Inaugural Indian Navy Half Marathon held in New Delhi
On 2 February 2025, in New Delhi, the inaugural Indian Navy Half Marathon was held with more than 10,000 participants across 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km runs.
Sat, 01 Feb 2025
Budget 2025-26: ₹20,000 crore Nuclear Energy Mission for small modular reactors
On 1 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, the Union Budget 2025-26 announced a Nuclear Energy Mission for research and development of Small Modular Reactors with an outlay of ₹20,000 crore.
Union Budget 2025-26: fiscal deficit 4.8% in 2024-25 (RE), 4.4% target for 2025-26
On 1 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, the Union Budget 2025-26 put the 2024-25 fiscal deficit at 4.8% of GDP (Revised Estimate) and targeted 4.4% for 2025-26.
Union Budget 2025-26: no income tax up to ₹12 lakh under the new regime
On 1 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that no income tax will be payable on normal income up to ₹12 lakh under the new tax regime.
Budget 2025-26: PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana for 100 districts, pulses mission, KCC limit to ₹5 lakh
On 1 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, the Union Budget 2025-26 announced the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana for 100 low-productivity districts, covering 1.7 crore farmers.